There is little chance that Arab countries would agree to a reported plan by the United States to replace its forces in Syria with Arab troops to keep terrorists at bay, says a senior lawmaker,…
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Defense Minister Amir Hatami pledged Iran’s sustained support for neighboring Iraq after it assisted the Arab country in driving out the self-styled Islamic State terrorist group.
Iran’s permanent representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said the watchdog body should not be used for political gains.
An international law expert blasted the US double standards in its recent bombing of Syria over a suspected chemical attack in the Arab country that Washington blames on Damascus.
More than 500 parliamentarians from the UK, France, and Germany published an open letter on Thursday calling on the US congress do all it can to keep the 2015 Iran nuclear deal alive and "…
The private sectors in Sri Lanka and Iran should cooperate closely for the implementation of joint projects following the lifting of nuclear-related sanctions on Tehran, says the prime minister…
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the intelligence service needs to have the upper hand if they are to neutralize plots against the country.
In a meeting…
Europe does not have a favorable view of the United States policy on the Iran nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tuesday, noting that Washington's anticipated pullout will…
Western powers that launched coordinated airstrikes against Syria sought to settle scores with Russia and Iran, but at the same time making sure they did not draw retaliation from Damascus'…
China has expressed its willingness to assist Iran in building a small nuclear plant for civilian use, a lawmaker said in Tehran on Wednesday. “Negotiations have been held on mutual cooperation…
President Hassan Rouhani reassured neighbors that Iran’s military power and capabilities are a deterrent and pose no threat to them.
Iran and Turkey agreed to promote cooperation in various security fields, including the fight against illicit drugs. The Anti-Narcotics Police Chief General Mohammad Massoud Zahedian met his…
Defense Minister Amir Hatami arrived in Baghdad Wednesday to explore ways to build defense cooperation between the two neighbors. Heading a high-ranking delegation, Hatami will attend a…
Border forces thwarted an attack by terrorists from neighboring Pakistan on Tuesday to seize a guard post in the southeastern border province of Sistan-Baluchestan. "A team of terrorists…
Iran’s representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) criticized the western countries for abusing the watchdog body to achieve their narrow political goals.…
Flights between Iraqi Kurdistan region and Iran will resume next week following a few months’ hiatus due to an air embargo Baghdad had imposed on international flights to and from Kurdish…
Human error by both the Iranian and Chinese sides largely contributed to the collision involving the tanker Sanchi, which resulted in the death of 32 people and the worst oil ship disaster in…
Vietnam and Iran need to build on friendly diplomatic ties to expand and promote two-way trade, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said.
"Our trade ties have not developed in tandem with…
The European Union failed to agree new sanctions against Iran on Monday amid Italy’s opposition and fears that punishing Tehran for its missile program and regional role would not stop US…
Projects that can yield "maximum economic benefit" should be given priority by members of the Economic Cooperation Organization to help improve the welfare of their peoples, Foreign Minister…
President Hassan Rouhani described last week’s US strikes against Syria as “aggressive”, adding that the move further reveals Washington has direct ties with terrorists.
Iran has denied accusations of interference in the affairs of regional countries made in an Arab League summit, calling them baseless, lies and the product of Saudi pressure.
The European Union considers it vital to preserve the Iran nuclear deal in the face of the US aggressive stance, EU's top diplomat said, describing the landmark agreement as "a strategic…
Turkey on Monday made a point of distinguishing between its own policies in the Middle East and those of Iran and Russia. Turkey, said Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag, does not stand with or…
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif left Tehran for Tajik capital Dushanbe on Monday to take part in the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) meeting on Tuesday.
He will attend the…
