Visits by Iran's chief diplomat to Persian Gulf states are in line with the country's policy of engaging constructively with regional countries, a senior official said, adding that foreign…
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The expectation by some Americans that China would join the US-led military coalition in the Persian Gulf to mitigate tensions rising from its trade war with the United States is "obviously…
The detained Iranian oil tanker was preparing to set sail for the Mediterranean after Gibraltar ordered its release on Thursday.
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to leave Tehran for Kuwait on Saturday, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesman announced. “During the one-day trip, the foreign minister will meet his…
There are ulterior political motives behind Washington's decision to renew sanctions waivers for Iran’s nuclear programs and the move does not signal a shift in the US approach toward Tehran,…
Iran has always been interested in having cordial ties with Muslim countries, particularly its neighbors, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, adding that Persian Gulf states can protect…
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warned that Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which have been leading a military campaign against Yemen, are seeking to partition the Arab…
The Russian premier reaffirmed support for the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, saying Moscow's policy regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is "consistent" and "…
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif chided the United States for transforming the Persian Gulf into a "tinderbox" with its massive arms sales to regional allies.
A senior Iranian official expressed hope that the recent exchange of relevant documents signals the imminent release of the Iranian oil tanker detained by Britain.
Iran on Monday called on the Caspian Sea littoral states to intensify efforts to boost cooperation, particularly in the fields of economy and environment, and offered to help achieve this goal…
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif traveled to Doha on Monday to meet Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his counterpart amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf. The…
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said officials of the administration of US President Donald Trump are waiting "in vain" for telephone contact with Iranian officials. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas…
The presence of military forces in the Persian Gulf from countries outside the region would be considered a source of insecurity by Iran, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, in reference…
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Muslims across the world to oppose the so-called US peace plan for the Middle East, describing it as a "ruse" that is "…
The Interior Ministry is seeking the approval of the Guardians Council to use electronic voting machines in parliamentary elections, said a lawmaker, who believes that using an electronic system…
A jury verdict allowing the US government to seize a midtown Manhattan office tower that it said was effectively controlled by Iran was thrown out on Friday by a federal appeals court, which…
Iran welcomes any initiative by regional countries to foster cooperation and improve peace and security, Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson said, amid signs of willingness by Persian Gulf Arab…
Iran sees Israel’s possible participation in a proposed US-led force in the Persian Gulf as a “clear threat” to its security and reserves the right to take action against such a menacing move,…
President Hassan Rouhani held a phone conversation with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, on Tuesday, in which the two sides stressed the need to continue diplomatic engagement to find…
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the country's youth, particularly scientific elites, should make continued efforts to help accelerate national…
The dragged-out negotiations between Tehran and the remaining signatories to the nuclear deal are unlikely to make progress on issues such as INSTEX, particularly because Europe wants further…
Britain on Monday joined the United States in a maritime security mission in the Persian Gulf to purportedly protect merchant vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran seized a…
Iran is still determined to pursue a policy of "constructive engagement" with the world, President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday, adding that dialogue with the United States is possible if all…
Twenty-eight US lawmakers from both the Republican and Democratic parties are pushing legislation to ban the use of funds for military action against Iran without congressional authorization,…
