All legal steps for the release of British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, detained by Iran in July, have been completed but the case is still open, a senior official said.
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A ministerial meeting of the remaining signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal was held in New York on Wednesday to salvage the landmark agreement after the US exit.
President Hassan Rouhani held bilateral talks with several world leaders on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York to discuss a range of subjects,…
Disputes in the Persian Gulf should be resolved peacefully through talks and all sides should remain calm and exercise restraint, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Iraq’s visiting prime minister…
Iran on Monday criticized Europe for repeating Washington's "absurd" accusations and ruled out the possibility of negotiating a new deal with major powers under the current circumstances.…
President Hassan Rouhani and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday to discuss ways of reducing tensions in…
The regional initiative that Iran will introduce at the United Nations is aimed at ensuring lasting peace in the Persian Gulf and is not limited to security issues, President Hassan Rouhani said…
Monday marked the end of summer holidays and the start of the new academic year for Iranian schools and universities. President Hassan Rouhani delivered a speech at a girls' school in…
A senior diplomat said the plan of French President Emmanuel Macron and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is to have a ceasefire to be able to conduct “real, extensive negotiations and find a…
The new American sanctions on the Central Bank of Iran will most likely have a negative impact on European initiatives to salvage the fraying 2015 nuclear deal, an analyst said.
Iran will present a regional cooperation plan for peace at the United Nations since it believes the presence of foreign forces undermines the region’s security, President Hassan Rouhani said on…
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his country will not be drawn into any military conflict with Iran, declaring that Canberra’s commitment is limited to protecting freedom of…
Iran will never bow to foreign pressure, but is always open to diplomatic engagement with other countries, including the United States, if they treat it "respectfully" and "on an equal footing…
Foreign ministers of the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear agreement are slated to hold a meeting on Wednesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the United…
One of four contenders for the top job at the UN nuclear energy body, Argentina’s Rafael Grossi, insisted that the organization must uphold the credibility of the global nuclear rulebook.
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif left for New York early on Friday to attend the 74th edition of the United Nations General Assembly. He is set to meet and hold consultations with…
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned that any US or Saudi military strike on Iran would lead to a devastating war, saying that Tehran hopes to avoid such a conflict. In an…
Iran has warned the United States that any action taken against it will be met with an "immediate" response, following allegations that it was behind attacks on Saudi oil installations. …
The United States has to ease intense pressure against Iran to show their good faith before proposing to talk with Iranian officials, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday. Speaking…
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday called on Muslim nations across the world to unite in the face of common threats and enemies.
Iran should seize the opportunity provided by the toned-down rhetoric from Saudi and Emirati officials to mend strained bilateral relations, says a political analyst, who believes that the…
US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that Iran appeared to have been responsible for the weekend attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, but said he would “like to avoid” a military…
The presidents of Turkey, Russia and Iran meeting in Ankara on Monday agreed to help ease tensions in northwest Syria’s Idlib region. The summit of the three countries—all of whom have allies…
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday ruled out once again the possibility of talks between Iranian and American officials, saying any negotiations would signal…
The leaders of Turkey, Iran and Russia met on Monday to secure lasting peace in Syria, particularly in Idlib, the last remaining territory held by rebels seeking to overthrow the government of…
