Qatar's foreign minister described the current situation in the region as "sensitive and worrying" following the United States' killing of the top Iranian commander, calling for a peaceful…
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US Democratic presidential contenders on Friday condemned the airstrike that killed Iranian military commander, Qasem Soleimani, saying US President Donald Trump’s decision was reckless and…
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said a crushing revenge awaits the criminals who killed Major General Qasem Soleimani, a top commander of the Islamic Revolution…
President Hassan Rouhani said Iran is willing to engage in talks, if the US shows renewed commitment to the provisions of the international nuclear accord.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Iran will not adopt policies that would lead the country toward war at a time of heightened tensions in the region.
High voter participation in the upcoming parliamentary election is a top priority of the pro-reform Democracy Party, its secretary-general said at a press conference on Sunday. Reformist…
Tehran rejected Germany's allegations about Iran's destabilization of the region, saying these are misplaced and trumped-up charges.
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday to discuss a 25-year roadmap for boosting ties, concerns surrounding the Iran nuclear deal and stability…
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was to head for Beijing on Monday, straight after meetings with top Russian diplomats in Moscow to discuss the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, regional affairs and…
Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly denounced the United States' recent strikes on Iraqi militia forces, describing it as a clear example of terrorism. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas…
Iranian parliamentarians hailed the ongoing maritime maneuvers launched by Iran, China and Russia in the northern areas of Indian Ocean, describing the move as “a clear message” to the US…
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Sunday elaborated on the purpose of the Iranian top diplomat's visits to Russia and the United States. Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif…
The Foreign Ministry condemned France's summoning of Iranian envoy over the case of two French detainees in Iran, describing it as "interventionist". The French Foreign Ministry summoned…
Lamenting the Interior Ministry's executive boards’ decision to disqualify a host of senior reformist candidates for the upcoming parliamentary election, the top pro-reform figures have urged…
The Iranian Embassy in Japan emphasized that the presence of foreign forces will not guarantee stability in the Persian Gulf, calling on friendly countries such as Japan to support Iran's Hormuz…
The 23rd International Persian Gulf Conference of Tehran Dialogue Forum that is scheduled for Jan. 7-8 will focus on regional cooperation plans, particularly Iran's initiative dubbed Hormuz…
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Iran early Friday close to the area housing the country's nuclear power plant. The quake occurred about 5 a.m. local time, 44 kilometers southeast of…
Iran, China and Russia have launched joint naval drills on Friday starting from the port of Chabahar in southeastern Iran toward the northern areas of Indian Ocean. The four-day wargame…
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is scheduled to hold talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in Moscow on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced.
Iran has taken initiatives to conduct trade with friendly states via methods that are beyond the influence of American financial systems, President Hassan Rouhani said.
The parliament approved the general outlines of a bill that aims to increase transparency in election campaign financing ahead of the 11th round of Majlis elections due to be held on Feb. 21,…
The recent interaction between Iran and the United States on humanitarian grounds (referring to the recent prisoner swap) should be extended to the political field and international mediation…
The new Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan set a positive tone for his term in office during a meeting with Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, stressing that their bilateral ties are…
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who was in Oman as part of regular consultations between the two countries, held extensive talks with several senior officials of the sultanate on Tuesday…
A senior Iranian diplomat commended Russia's historical relations with Tehran, which have risen to a stronger and more comprehensive level in recent years. "As two neighbors and two…
