President Hassan Rouhani said Iran will work hard to maintain its oil sales and increase its non-oil exports to cushion the impact of harsh US sanctions. “America is making every…
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The United States on Friday renewed several sanctions waivers that allow Russia, China and European states to engage in civilian nuclear cooperation with Iran, but revoked the other two as it…
In a decree on Saturday, Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed Hojjatoleslam Abdolfattah Navvab as his new representative for hajj and pilgrimage affairs. …
Iran's new ambassador to the United Nations says he will strengthen the country's status in debates over international issues, laws and policies, and fight unilateralism that poses a threat to…
A lack of communication between Tehran and Washington has heightened concerns over a potential conflict in the strategic Persian Gulf, Iran's chief diplomat said. In a recent interview…
Qatar has spoken out against Washington’s decision to block all exports of Iranian oil, saying unilateral sanctions were unwise because they hurt the countries that rely on the supplies.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday briefed lawmakers on recent developments in Pakistan's relations with Iran, saying the two neighbors recently experienced an uptick…
Iran and Turkey held a new round of political consultations on Tuesday in Ankara where they discussed major issues regarding bilateral ties, as well as current developments in the region and the…
Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif stressed the need for regional dialogue and cooperation among Asian states to promote multilateralism, assuring that Iran would be a "steadfast partner" in…
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday reiterated his opposition to the spread of western influence in Iran's educational system and programs.
Boosting self-sufficiency in key areas, domestic production and increasing non-oil exports should be prioritized in the sanctions era, as they can help improve the economy and foil America's…
Iran's offer of negotiation over a prisoner swap was not welcomed by the United States because it seeks comprehensive talks covering all areas of dispute, according to an analyst.
The 2015 nuclear deal will most likely collapse, if the European Union refuses to bear the costs of rescuing the international accord, a senior diplomat said.
Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif said the United States is trying to "bring Iran to its knees" and overthrow its government by seeking to thwart its international oil trade.
North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Pak Myong Guk, accompanied by a delegation, departed from Pyongyang over the weekend for a visit to Non-Aligned Movement member states Syria and Iran, state…
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Monday visited the 32nd Tehran International Book Fair that is underway at Imam Khomeini Mosalla (prayer ground) in central Tehran…
Iran should not agree to engage in direct dialogue with the United States under the current circumstances, as there is no merit or purpose in doing so, two senior officials said.
The Americans are suffering defeats in the Middle East because they have sided with the "wrong" partners, Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif said, adding that Iran is a "force for stability"…
Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif announced on Saturday his plans to visit Russia and North Korea to hold talks with his counterparts and other officials.
Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said one of the main obstacles in the way of boosting domestic production is smuggling, calling on police forces to step up efforts to…
Iran and the African continent have a great potential for expanding trade relations through barter of goods, a Foreign Ministry official said. Mehdi Aqajafari, director general for…
Chairman of the General Staff of Armed Forces Mohammad Baqeri said Iran does not intend to close the Strait of Hormuz, the most strategic waterway in the Persian Gulf, but would severely…
The Foreign Ministry dismissed claims by some foreign media that Iran is seeking to open dialogue with the United States and is currently negotiating with Saudi Arabia, a US ally in the region,…
Most of the Democrats running for president are vowing to put the United States back in the Iran nuclear deal that US President Donald Trump withdrew from nearly a year ago.
The Syrian government and armed opposition groups, together with both sides' backers, are close to agreeing on the composition of a constitutional committee in the coming months, Russian…
