In a message to parliament speakers of Muslim countries on Saturday, Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani congratulated his counterparts on the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and called for…
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Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps highlighted IRGC's capability to deal with a range of strategies that the enemies may work out to undermine Iran.
With the registration of 12,123 candidates, the record of participation in Iranian parliamentary elections has been broken.
Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli announced the final…
The deliveries of Russian S-300 air defense systems to Iran will begin in January.
Iran has been implementing the curbs on its nuclear program under the landmark deal with major powers faster than many anticipated and could meet its obligations for the lifting of some sanctions…
Sustaining a ceasefire in Yemen and removing the Saudi blockade against its people would pave the way for Yemeni negotiators to conclude a comprehensive agreement and restore calm to the war-…
Iranian and Omani naval forces held a joint drill near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday and conducted maritime rescue and relief operations. According to the Iranian Navy, 11 Iranian military…
President Hassan Rouhani congratulated the leader of Catholic world, Pope Francis, and world leaders on the birth anniversary of Prophet Jesus (PBUH) and the upcoming New Year.
Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani stressed that extremists and terrorists have nothing to do with Islam, noting that western countries use these groups to spread Islamophobia.
A senior diplomat said terrorist groups, which the US refer to as “moderate forces”, should not be included in the opposition which is expected to hold peace talks with the Syrian government.
The Foreign Ministry has challenged the legality of the case filed against the Central Bank of Iran in the United States to claim restitution for victims of terror attacks allegedly linked to the…
China should play a more active role in fighting the self-styled Islamic State terrorist group, a senior official said on Thursday.
China relies on the Middle East for oil supplies, but…
A prominent principlist figure said on Wednesday principlists have reached a conclusion that they should present a “single list of candidates” for the Feb. 26, 2016, parliamentary elections.
The number of senior clerics who registered for the fifth Assembly of Experts election by the Wednesday midnight deadline broke the all-time record.
Iran is considering the US as a candidate for a deal to sell its excess store of heavy water or swap it for raw uranium, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said.
President Hassan Rouhani said Iran is determined to revitalize its economy by promoting international business after sanctions are removed under the July 14 nuclear deal with major powers.
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the ministry accords high importance to economic diplomacy, as it deems development a mission of foreign policy.
Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Muslims of all stripes reject terrorist ideologies, noting that Muslims are engaged in the fight on terror.
A senior lawmaker predicts there will be diverse voices in the new Majlis that will make it more effective.
President Hassan Rouhani will make his first visit to the Vatican and meet Pope Francis in the second half of January, a spokesman for the tiny city state said on Tuesday. “While no date has been…
Deputy Chairman of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Brigadier General Masoud Jazayeri on Tuesday reaffirmed Tehran's unwavering support for the Syrian nation's resistance against the foreign-…
President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday sent a message to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to congratulate him and his people and government on the occasion of the East Asian country's National…
A former nuclear negotiator believes attempts by US “rejectionists” to derail the nuclear deal will lead nowhere, especially because it has already secured the substantial backing of the…
President Hassan Rouhani is scheduled to visit Italy and France during Jan. 26-29 to explore ways of improving ties with the two major European countries. Rouhani was due to visit Rome and Paris…
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has urged Iran and Saudi Arabia to hold "direct" talks with the aim of "restoring stability to the Middle East." The Al-Hayat newspaper quoted an unnamed…
