The Hope Faction, an alliance of reformists and government backers, will not nominate a candidate for the post of Majlis speaker in the election for the permanent presiding board of the assembly,…
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A deputy foreign minister reiterated Tehran's determination to stick to its advisory role in Iraq and Syria conflicts, describing it as "vital" to the restoration of regional security.
Tehran and Warsaw signed a memorandum of understanding to chart a new course for bilateral consultations to pave the way for closer cooperation.
The agreement was signed by Iran's…
A recently elected lawmaker said Iran is a key contributor to efforts to promote regional peace and stability.
"All countries know that Iran was one of the first countries that took action…
Based on its policies, Iran seeks unity between Sunnis and Shias, the two major Islamic sects, a senior official said.
"Iran supports any effort made for fostering unity and harmony among…
A task force is preparing a lawsuit to see into the United States' seizure of Iranian assets, a top Foreign Ministry official said.
Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International…
President Hassan Rouhani said the primary responsibility of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting is to help boost confidence and accord between the people and the establishment.
The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps' Qods Force said Iran will take action against terrorist groups in Iraq, only if the country's religious leadership deems it necessary.
President Hassan Rouhani said encouraging private sectors of Iran and Ukraine to work with each other is essential to promoting bilateral relations.
In a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign…
Principlist Ali Larijani, the former chairman of the parliament, was sworn in as the interim speaker of the new legislature that opened on Saturday.
Iran said it will not take part in this year's hajj pilgrimage in Mecca because of "obstacles" created by Saudi Arabia.
"Performing the hajj ritual this year is virtually impossible,"…
Based on a repatriation treaty, 47 Iranian prisoners in the Persian Gulf state of Kuwait returned home to serve the rest of their sentences in Iran. The extradition took place on the basis of a…
Algerian Premier Abdelmalek Sellal underlined the necessity of accelerating efforts to implement agreements between Tehran and Algiers. Sellal made the statement during a visit to Iran's booth at…
Head of the Civil Defense Organization Lieutenant General Gholamreza Jalali said Iran plans to stage specialized wargames in the coming months to increase its cyber defense capabilities.
Portugal is eager to encourage its companies to establish themselves in the Iranian market, the country’s deputy foreign minister said. “Portugal and Iran can cooperate in various areas and it is…
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Friday Moscow aims to take advantage of the favorable conditions following the conclusion of the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers…
A member of the Reformist Policymaking Council said the camp considers the top vote-grabber in the Tehran constituency, who also heads the council, to be its main choice for the speakership of the…
Senior lawmaker Ali Larijani presented the general outlines of a model for national development.
Speaking in a meeting of new parliamentarians on Friday, Larijani noted that…
The new Iranian Parliament, known as the Islamic Consultative Assembly, opened on Saturday.
In the inaugural session attended by high-ranking officials, a message by the Leader of Islamic…
President Hassan Rouhani said the situation that arose after the lifting of sanctions should be tapped by both Iran and Europe to promote all aspects of bilateral ties.
Iran emerged from…
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is due to start his six-day European tour today. On the first leg of his tour, the top diplomat is to visit Poland to discuss bilateral ties with Polish…
The deputy commander of Armed Forces warned of hegemonic powers continuing to pose threats and said Tehran needs no permission for strengthening its military capabilities to deal with such threats…
Moscow and Tehran are working on a deal to convert Iran’s Fordo uranium enrichment plant into a production facility for heavy isotopes, Russia’s Rosatom nuclear energy corporation said in a…
A senior UN official underlined Iran’s role in efforts to resolve the deadly crisis in Syria, saying Tehran’s initiatives could facilitate the peace process. Ramzi Ezzedine Ramzi, deputy to UN…
Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, and Sergei Kiriyenko, head of Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom, reviewed issues pertaining to the…
