UN nuke agency’s Iran probe driven by US-led intel
VIENNA (AP) — The U.N. nuclear agency responsible for probing whether Iran has worked on a nuclear bomb depends on the United…
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Iranian commander stresses IRGC’s might
A senior Iranian commander has stressed the military might of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ (IRGC), saying that the IRGC has thousands…
No need for U.S. bases in Afghanistan after 2014: Iran
TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran has advised the United States not to maintain military bases in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of…
No Iranian armed forces, military advisors in Syria: Iran UN envoy
The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations has dismissed claims about Iran’s military presence in Syria and the shipment of arms by…
US continues campaign against Iran presidential election
United States continues its criticism against Iran’s upcoming presidential election, something that Tehran sees as blatant interference in its internal affairs. The…
Iran’s national broadcaster announces election time programs
Iran’s national broadcaster has announced its programs to cover the country’s upcoming presidential election, as candidates embark on their campaigns for the…
Iran arrests MKO agents on mission to sabotage election
Iran security forces have arrested a number of people linked to the terrorist Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) on mission to cause turmoil…
Magnitude-5.1 quake hits southern Iran — USGS
An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted southern Iran at 2244 GMT on Thursday ( 0644 Beijing Time on Friday), the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 9.80 km, was initially determined to be at 27.2095 degrees northlatitude and 53.6110 degrees east longitude. By China Daily The Iran Project is not responsible for the content of quoted articles.
Iranian Army’s Beit-ul-Muqaddas 25 drills enter tactical phase
Iranian military has launched the second phase of Beit-ul-Muqaddas 25 exercises in the central province of Isfahan, with the aim of testing…
Iran hails anniversary of southern Lebanon’s liberation in 2000
Iran Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has congratulated the Lebanese nation, officials, and resistance movement Hezbollah on the anniversary of the liberation of…
Iran denies flying drone over Bahrain
AFP – Tehran on Thursday denied a Bahraini claim it had found an Iranian drone in the sea near Saudi Arabia, and urged…
World welcomes Syria confab due in Tehran: Iran
Iran’s Permanent Mission to the UN says the international community welcomes the upcoming Friends of Syria meeting due in the Iranian capital,…
Supporters of dictators in no position to judge Iran’s democracy: Marandi
Press TV has interviewed Mohammad Marandi, a professor at Tehran University, to share his thoughts on Iran’s upcoming presidential election and the…
Profiles: Iran election candidates
Iran’s Guardian Council has approved eight candidates – out of a list of more than 600 hopefuls – to stand in the…
Iran resolved to maintain cooperation with IAEA: Soltanieh
The Iranian ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reiterated the peaceful nature of the country’s nuclear energy program, saying…
China supports Iran participation in Geneva conference on Syria
China has voiced support for the participation of Iran in the upcoming international conference to discuss the crisis plaguing Syria, Press TV reports. “China…
Iran candidates urged to respect law
Iran Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani has called on unsuccessful presidential hopefuls and those approved to stand in the race to…
Iran unveils new military garb, gear, ammunition
The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially unveiled newly-developed sophisticated weapons, ammunition and military camouflage outfit. During a Wednesday ceremony held in…
Supreme Leader on disqualified candidates
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The official website of the Supreme Leader has readout his February 2 2011 remarks on disqualified candidates.…
South Korea’s oil imports from Iran rise in April: Report
South Korea’s crude imports from Iran have increased 7.5 percent in April compared to a month ago despite the US-led unilateral embargoes…
Iran denies link to group arrested for spying in Saudi Arabia
(Reuters) – Iran denied on Wednesday any link to members of a spying ring detained by its Sunni Muslim regional rival Saudi Arabia, according…
Iran Khodro to launch car assembly line in Iraq
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Iranian carmaker Iran Khodro will establish an assembly line with the capacity of 30,000 units per year…
Iran candidate list for presidential race
The eight candidates approved Tuesday for Iran’s June 14 presidential election to replace Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who cannot run again because of term…
Hopefuls vetted based on Constitution, election law: Guardian Council
Iran’s Guardian Council says the Constitution and the election law were the criteria for vetting presidential hopefuls. Guardian Council Spokesman Abbas Ali…
Top figures barred from Iran’s June ballot
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state TV says overseers of next month’s presidential election have rejected a top aide of outgoing President…
Iran naval forces ready to counter threats: Navy Commander Sayyari
Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari reiterates that the Islamic Republic is ready to counter any threats against the country. Sayyari…
Iranian girl nominated for Sport Accord Awards
TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Paralympic gold medalist Zahra Nemati of Iran has been shortlisted for the annual SportAccord Spirit of Sport…
Iran declares candidates list on May 22: Iranian Elections Headquarters
Iran’s Elections Headquarters says the final list of candidates for the 11th presidential election of the Islamic Republic will be announced on…
Iran disbands two terrorist groups: Intelligence Ministry
The Iranian Intelligence Ministry says it has identified and disbanded two terrorist groups that smuggled weapons into the country. In a statement…
Iran strongly opposes nuclear weapons: MP
A senior Iranian lawmaker says all signatories to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) have the right to peaceful nuclear know-how, expressing Iran’s strong…
Photos: Iran inaugurates mass-production of new air defence system ‘Herz 9’
Iran says it has started mass producing a new sophisticated air defense missile system capable of engaging low-altitude aircraft. The Monday report…
Iran electoral watchdog hints at Rafsanjani rejection
(Reuters) – Iran’s electoral watchdog said on Monday it would bar physically feeble candidates from running for president, in an apparent hint that…
Lavrov discussed Iranian role in Syria peace talks
MOSCOW, May 19 (RIA Novosti) – Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov revealed on Sunday that he had discussed Iran’s possible involvement in…
Iranian film to take part in Shanghai film festival
Iranian woman filmmaker Narges Abyar’s latest production has been selected to compete at the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) in China.…
Coalition of Three disapproves of Rafsanjani’s views: Haddad-Adel
Iran’s principlist presidential hopeful Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel says the Coalition of Three does not endorse the political views of rival Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani,…
Resistance watches all Israeli regime’s actions: Iranian MP
An Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic resistance monitors all the Israeli regime’s measures, and will give a crushing response to its hostile…
Persian cultural exhibition held in Lithuania
Iran has mounted an exhibition on Persian culture in the Northern European Country of Lithuania to introduce true image of Iranian civilization.…