The Expediency Council met on Saturday to discuss the generalities of the central bank's governance, including possible mechanisms for appointing the bank's governor.
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The German Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said Berlin is “still hopeful” that a final deal on Iran’s nuclear program could be reached by the November 24 target date.
Martin…
Heading a high-ranking military delegation, Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Samir Moqbel arrived in Tehran on Saturday for a three-day official visit at the…
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says Moscow does not rule out any possible forms of non-military nuclear cooperation with Tehran in accordance with international law.
A member of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has commented that the joint naval drill of Iran and Russia, which was held in the Caspian Sea on Wednesday, indicated that…
A senior advisor to the Leader has praised the endeavors of the Ansarullah movement in Yemen and described the latest developments in the Arab country as "unprecedented" in its history.
Ali…
A former nuclear negotiator has commented that the success of the talks between Iran and the major powers on a final nuclear deal can help end the enmities between Tehran and Washington and lead…
The Azeri Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday its country will never be used as a military base for foreign countries.
Hekmat Hajiev referred to the rumors about the use of Azeri…
The deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has called on Pakistan to fulfill its commitments on border security and prevent terrorists from crossing the joint border into…
An informed source has denied the report that Iran is considering a new nuclear proposal presented by the United States at the talks on Tehran's nuclear program.
"The details…
In a decree issued on Saturday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed three new members to the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution.
The SCCR was…
Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi says "desirable security" prevails in the country due to intelligence forces' efforts and the widespread presence of the armed forces. The enemies make…
A senior principlist lawmaker says his fellow politicians are trying to develop a mechanism to forge unity among principlist groups. Consultations are being held on various…
Ambassador to the United Nations Hossein Dehqani has described the need to create a nuclear arms-free zone in the Middle East as "urgent".
The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Friday that the world should have interaction with Iran because it is a key regional power. Ali Akbar Salehi made the…
The deputy chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces has criticized the US policies on the region, saying the United States is seeking to destroy Syria and “the axis of resistance”.
Iran has rejected as baseless recent remarks by the head of the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council, who has accused the Islamic Republic of meddling in the affairs of Arab countries. On…
The chief nuclear negotiator says the talks between Iran and the major powers over Tehran's nuclear program have made "some progress".
Senior judicial official Mohammad Javad Larijani says Tehran has opposed any visit by the UN human rights rapporteur, Ahmed Shaheed, due to his “biased” reports against the Islamic Republic.
The deputy foreign minister has called on Saudi Arabia to overturn the death sentence for prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Palestinian resistance’s victory against Israel in the recent Gaza war was the realization of the “divine promise”, which…
First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri announced on Thursday that the new minister of higher education will be nominated in coming days. In August, parliament voted for an impeachment motion…
First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri says increased interaction with African countries is high on Iran's foreign policy agenda.
He made the remarks in a meeting with African ambassadors…
Iran and the six major powers are scheduled to start a new round of talks on a final deal to resolve the dispute over Tehran's nuclear program today in Vienna.
A senior diplomat has said the sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council should not be used as a "political tool" to punish nations.
