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January 15, 2019 19:14
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January 08,2019Despite the United States’ repeated calls for new negotiations with Iran, engaging in talks under the present circumstances is neither possible, nor useful, a parliamentarian said. “[US President... -
January 08,2019Tehran’s refusal to take decisive retaliatory measures against the United States for exiting the 2015 nuclear deal and against Europe for failing to fulfill its pledges is aimed at proving to the... -
January 08,2019The European Union says work is continuing to set up a special payment mechanism to facilitate trade with Iran and sidestep US sanctions against Tehran. -
January 07,2019Iran has to take a risk and suspend some of its commitments under the nuclear deal if it wants to break the stalemate in negotiations with European powers over a financial mechanism meant to get... -
January 07,2019It is evident that Iran has no intention to enter into negotiation with the United States, according to a top security official who described such claims by the Americans as a “lie”. “The US is... -
January 07,2019Iran is exposed to a number of foreign policy challenges in the New Year mostly involving the United States’ activities, an international affairs expert said. Amir Ali Abolfath then outlined the... -
January 07,2019It is evident that Iran has no intention to enter into negotiation with the United States, according to a top security official who described such claims by the Americans as a “lie”. “The US is... -
January 06,2019An environment conducive to attracting Chinese investment to Iran should be created, a former diplomat said. “China is important to Iran from international, political, economic and oil... -
January 06,2019Iran’s foreign minister will visit the Kurdistan Region during a trip to Iraq that is aimed at boosting economic ties, a diplomat announced. -
January 06,2019As the main party to blame for the possible failure of efforts to set up a special financial mechanism for trading with Iran, Europe will have to ponder over the implications of its inaction, a... -
January 05,2019Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif is to set off on a tour of regional countries in the coming days to help enhance cooperation and strengthen business, economic and political ties. Zarif’s... -
January 05,2019Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday during a visit to Kabul to hold talks on issues of mutual concern. -
January 05,2019Iran’s decision to make a more concerted and open push for peace in Afghanistan through direct negotiations with the Taliban can help increase security in both countries as well as the entire... -
January 04,2019Iran’s top diplomat rejected a warning by the United States against conducting space vehicle launches and missile tests, saying such activities do not go against a United Nations Security Council... -
January 04,2019Approving laws to enforce compliance with the standards of the Financial Action Task Force would enable Iran to exert more pressure on Europe to activate its proposed mechanism for continued trade... -
January 04,2019President Hassan Rouhani finally accepted Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi’s resignation as health minister on Thursday, after a week of media speculation on the reasons behind the outgoing official’s move... -
January 04,2019Citizens of Tehran enjoyed the first snowfall on Thursday, which blanketed northern districts of the capital and disrupted traffic on several roads. -
January 02,2019Iran has reacted “patiently and responsibly” to Europe’s tardiness in fulfilling its promises to avert the United States’ sanctions against Tehran, but this approach should not be interpreted as... -
January 02,2019Iran needs to increase its economic attachés, as the country is currently facing harsh sanctions, a lawmaker said. “Iran has business attachés in 30 countries … There is potential to put more on... -
January 02,2019Iran needs to carry out substantial and wide-ranging economic reforms, if it wants its "Look East" policy to succeed during the sanctions era, a former diplomat said. In a recent interview with... -
January 01,2019Iran’s negotiations with the Taliban are aimed at encouraging them to engage in political activity instead of armed confrontation, a lawmaker said. “It will be desirable if we manage to convince... -
January 01,2019In case the European Union fails to set up a financial system to ensure continued trade with Iran, the parliament will step in and pass a bill tasking the government to take countermeasures, a... -
January 01,2019Iran should map out new strategies to maximize its benefits from the new developments unfolding in the region and thwart US attempts to put the country in a bind, a political analyst said. “The... -
December 31,2018A delegation of Taliban representatives visited Tehran on Sunday and held wide-ranging talks with Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasemi made the... -
December 31,2018Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei pledged on Monday that Iran will continue to support the Palestinian people despite the “tremendous” pressure being exerted by the United...
