President Hassan Rouhani described nuclear talks between Iran and major powers as an "unprecedented effort in the history of diplomacy," noting that the next generations will be proud of the deal…
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The United Nations Security Council is likely to vote next week on a resolution to endorse the Iran nuclear deal and terminate targeted sanctions, diplomats said.
The United States was to…
A UN human rights investigator called on Tuesday for an immediate lifting of sanctions and “unilateral coercive measures” on Iran that he said had hurt the Iranian people’s right to food, health…
The Republican chairman of the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee criticized the nuclear agreement reached with Iran on Tuesday, saying it does not require Tehran to dismantle…
Within hours of the unveiling on Tuesday of a nuclear pact between Iran and six world powers, the loudest pro-Israel voice in Washington was warning the US Congress of problems, marking the onset…
Republican White House hopefuls moved swiftly to criticize the nuclear deal the United States and other world powers reached with Iran on Tuesday.
Sen. Lindsey Graham was the first to weigh…
Members of parliament hailed efforts by the nuclear negotiating team in remarks after Iran and the six world powers struck a historic deal on Tehran's nuclear program on Tuesday.
The foreign minister said now that the nuclear deal has been achieved, Iran can take steps toward developing commercial enrichment and acquiring the most advanced nuclear knowhow.
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his US counterpart John Kerry could be possible candidates for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize over Iran's nuclear accord, a Swedish peace institute director…
US President Barack Obama telephoned King Salman of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the newly completed Iran nuclear agreement and the situation in Yemen, the White House said.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei thanked the nuclear negotiators for their "diligent" and "sincere" efforts in talks with major powers, which culminated in a nuclear…
A deputy Majlis speaker said the nuclear negotiators proved it is possible to defend the nation’s rights against world powers, promote nations’ values and establish strong independent political…
Justice Minister Mostafa Pourmohammadi said on Tuesday the Leader's guidance and the people's backing for the negotiators led to the international recognition of Iran's nuclear rights, IRNA…
President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to Lars Lokke Rasmussen congratulating him on his recent appointment as Danish prime minister, IRNA reported on Tuesday. Rouhani expressed hope that…
A member of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission told Fars news agency on Tuesday the Supreme National Security Council will review the nuclear agreement between Iran and…
The chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said the Bahraini people should enjoy the right to free elections.
The US Congress is likely to wait until September to vote to approve or disapprove a nuclear deal with Iran, Senator Bob Corker told reporters on Monday evening.
Iran and the major powers reached an historic nuclear deal in Vienna on Tuesday, after about 20 months of negotiations to settle a 12-year dispute over Tehran's nuclear program.
Under the…
A member of the Majlis majority faction said Iran's performance in nuclear negotiations with the major powers thwarted the plot to promote Iranophobia.
The head of the election headquarters said the first prerequisite for high public participation in elections is the adoption of measures by authorities to build trust.
Mohammad…
A member of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission called on the United Nations to pressure Saudi Arabia over its violations of the UN-sponsored ceasefire in Yemen, stressing…
A member of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said Saudi Arabia has lost the war in Yemen, given that the kingdom has not achieved the objectives of its strikes against the…
The Guardian Council on Sunday declared unconstitutional the parliamentary bill envisaging that Majlis deputies represent provinces instead of cities, IRNA reported.
The council said the…
A former lawmaker, who is now a political analyst, said a nuclear deal between Iran and major powers would foil “the Iranophobia project.”
Justice Minister Mostafa Pourmohammadi expressed concern on Sunday over the “critical conditions” of children in Palestine, Syria and Yemen, stressing that the international community should help…
