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May 18, 2019 18:49
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March 04,2019Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei favors further diplomatic engagement with the world, but has asked the country’s officials not to pin their hopes on Europeans to help... -
March 04,2019The UN nuclear chief once again confirmed Iran’s adherence to its obligations under its nuclear deal with major powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. -
March 04,2019Iran needs to take the initiative to soften the atmosphere prevailing in its relations with Arab states and prevent the “radicalization” of their views toward the country in order to safeguard... -
March 03,2019Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif has once again reiterated the crucial role of implementing standards set by the global anti-money laundering watchdog in resolving economic challenges facing... -
March 03,2019President Hassan Rouhani’s decision to pay his first official visit to Iraq could indicate the resolution of key disputes between the two neighboring countries, a senior journalist and political... -
March 03,2019Turkey is trying to convince the United States to change its mind about Iran sanctions, Turkey’s foreign minister said on Saturday. -
March 02,2019Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s recent trip to Tehran indicated that relations between the two countries are enduring despite foreign efforts to weaken their alliance, a lawmaker said. Last... -
March 02,2019The deadline extension granted by the global anti-money laundering watchdog is an “opportunity” to make amendments that could help lessen the impact of sanctions and facilitate Iran’s economic... -
March 02,2019The upcoming visit by President Hassan Rouhani to Baghdad would be a “turning point” in the two countries’ relations after the formation of Iraq’s new government, a senior Iraqi official said. ... -
March 01,2019The United States is adopting hostile policies toward both Iran and Venezuela but the model it is using for the Latin American country is not applicable to Tehran, given the economic, geopolitical... -
February 27,2019Iran should keep a close watch on US Vice President Mike Pence as he could play a crucial role in advancing the warmongering policies of White House officials, a political analyst says. In an... -
February 27,2019Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who has arrived in Tehran for a two-day visit, met with Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, he and... -
February 27,2019With the approval of the Guardians Council, the 11th round of parliamentary elections will be held on Feb. 21, 2020, the Interior Ministry's spokesperson said. According to Salman Samani, the... -
February 27,2019Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif will remain at the helm of the country’s diplomatic apparatus after President Hassan Rouhani rejected his abrupt resignation and threw his full support behind... -
February 27,2019Iranian and Armenian delegations led by President Hassan Rouhani and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed ways of expanding bilateral relations at a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday. Speaking... -
February 26,2019Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei voiced objection to a plan to create a safe zone in northern Syria, calling it one of the United States’ new plots hatched after failing... -
February 26,2019President Hassan Rouhani stands behind and completely approves of the performance of Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif who unexpectedly announced his resignation on Monday, the presidential... -
February 25,2019Moscow, Tehran and Ankara have no plans to carry out joint military operations in Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Vietnam’s national broadcaster Vietnam... -
February 25,2019President Hassan Rouhani on Monday called on domestic manufacturers to enhance the quality of their products, as it could help win people’s trust and create more jobs, which are necessary to ease... -
February 25,2019Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi in Baghdad on Monday to discuss areas of mutual interest and common unresolved issues. According to a statement... -
February 24,2019Iran and China have been drawn closer by their common interests and challenges, as well as the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and its relentless pressure on other countries to halt doing... -
February 24,2019Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said “significant progress” has been made in Turkey’s ongoing talks with Iran and Russia to secure Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib. -
February 24,2019Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif called on the bodies in charge of passing legal reforms to conform to global financial norms to realize the urgency of the situation and make a decision based... -
February 23,2019Iran has remained within the key limits on its nuclear activities imposed by its 2015 deal with major powers despite growing pressure from newly reimposed US sanctions, a report by the UN nuclear... -
February 23,2019The recent decision by the global financial watchdog to extend the suspension of its countermeasures against Iran indicates that it seeks to avoid a deadlock with Iran, a senior Iranian official...
