Arak reactor’s secondary part operational in 3 weeks: Iran’s nuclear chief
Press TV – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi says the secondary part of the Arak…
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Turkey assures Iran its operation in northern Syria is ‘temporary’
Press TV – Turkey’s foreign minister has assured his Iranian counterpart that Ankara’s military operation in northern Syria, which began on Monday…
Tehran against any possible military operation in Syria
IRNA – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Tuesday to stress Tehran’s opposition to any kind of military operation…
Saudi Government opts for deescalation with Iran
IRNA – Former Iranian Ambassador to Jordan Nosratollah Tajik said on Monday that Saudi Government opted for deescalation with Iran though they…
Iran launches new air defense HQ in Persian Gulf
FNA – Commander of the Iranian Army Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi officially opened the “Persian Gulf Air Defense Headquarters” in the…
Iran won’t back off on its rights under enemies’ pressure: Maj. Gen. Mousavi
MNA – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Monday that “Iran will safeguard its rights before the…
Iran says Russian journalist was detained for ‘visa violation’ not spying: ISNA
Reuters – Russian journalist Yulia Yuzik, who has been detained in Iran, was not charged with spying but a visa violation and…
Kremlin expects Russian reporter detained in Iran to be released shortly
TASS – The Kremlin expects that Russian journalist Yulia Yuzik, who was detained in Iran, will be released shortly, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry…
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: court ruling on £400m tank debt could aid release
The Guardian – Judge in London to decide amount UK should pay Tehran over 40-year-old arms deal A court hearing in London…
Pres. Rouhani describes reducing employment rate as key issue for country
MNA – President Rouhani said in a cabinet session on Sunday that employment is a very important issue for the country and…
Iran calls on Iraqi people to show restraint – spokesman
Reuters – Iran is calling on the Iraqi people to show restraint, an Iranian government spokesman said on Monday, after six days…
Iran at peak of power: IRGC deputy commander
Tasnim – Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) for Coordination Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi highlighted Iran’s full preparedness to…
Zarif refutes rumors of bio-terror attack on Iran envoy Takht-Ravanchi
MNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif rejected rumors of biological terror attack against Iran envoy to UN Majid Takht-Ravanchi, adding…
Iranian, Iraqi nation connected through faith, enemy plot to sow discord will fail: Leader
Press TV – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the Iranian and Iraqi nations are connected…
New Australian envoy submits copy of credentials to Zarif
IRNA – New Australian Ambassador to Iran Lyndall Sachs submitted a copy of her credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif…
Iran’s Zarif urges Turkey to respect Syria’s territorial integrity
Tasnim – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned Turkey against any military move in Syria and said regional nations’ security can…
Iran’s interior minister in Switzerland for ExCom meeting
Tasnim – Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli travelled to Geneva to attend the 70th session of the Executive Committee (ExCom) of…
Australia denies extradition of Iranian academic to US
Reuters – Australia will not extradite an Iranian academic to the United States, Australia’s attorney-general said over the weekend, following a 13-month…
Zarif: Europeans not in a position to quit JCPOA
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that the Europeans are not in a position to pull out…
US’ lack of strategy leading to its gradual death: IRGC cmdr.
MNA – Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said that the philosophy behind US power is…
Iran backs development of peace, stability in Iraq
MNA – Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi highlighted the Islamic Republic’s support to the development of peace and security as well…
Zarif says Iran keen on good neighborly ties with regional states
IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that Iran’s foreign policy has focused on having good neighborly relations with…
Official reiterates Iran’s commitment to supporting Palestine
Tasnim – A senior assistant to Iran’s Parliament speaker reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to backing the Palestinian people, describing support for al-Quds as…
Iran taking legal action against US for cyber attacks: Official
Tasnim – The head of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization said the country’s judicial and diplomatic bodies have taken judicial action against the…
AEOI: Iran ready to take next JCPOA steps if EU does not comply
FNA – Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Behrouz Kamalvandi underlined that Tehran will keep on reducing its commitments under…
Zarif: EAEU accession to provide special facilities for Iran
IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said here on Sunday that Iran’s joining the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) provides special facilities…
Zarif to brief MPs on Iranian delegation’s visit to New York
Tasnim – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif plans to attend a meeting of the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission…
Iran’s power forces enemies not to speak of military option: IRGC Commander
Tasnim – Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Hossein Salami highlighted Iran’s full preparedness to counter any foreign threats and…
Iran’s borders secure for March of Arbaeen
MNA – The Deputy Commander in Chief of IRGC at Imam Ali Central Security Headquarter said that all Iran’s borders are secure…
Iranian diplomatic campaign at UNGA made Regional Peace available
IRNA – Government spokesman Ali Rabeie said on Saturday that the diplomatic campaign ushered in by President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister…
US-Saudi-Israeli alliance against Iran floundering in crisis: Haaretz
Press TV – An anti-Iran alliance forged between the leaders of the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia is faltering as each have…
Iran’s Defense Ministry ready to equip police with modern equipment
Tasnim – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed the ministry’s readiness to supply the Police forces with advanced defense products.…
Top Iranian official blames ‘Israel,’ ‘foreign hands’ for Iraq protests
Rudaw – A senior official in the Iranian parliament smeared ongoing protests in Iraq as being the work of “Zionists,” “terrorists” and…
Iran’s ambassador to Iraq meets with KRG president in Erbil
MNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi has held a meeting with the president of the Iraq Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)…
Iranian elite student released after 13 months detention
ISNA – Following Iranian Foreign Ministry’s attempts, an Iranian elite student illegally detained in Australia for 13 months has returned to Teheran…
Some military drills undisclosed to public, says cmdr. Pourdastan
MNA – The Head of Iranian Army’s Strategic Studies Center Brigadier General Pourdastan said that some military drills of Iranian armed forces…
Iran’s ambassador discusses situation of detained reporter with Russian DMF
IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador in Moscow Mehdi Sanaei attended Russian Foreign Ministry at the invitation of deputy foreign minister Igor Margolov to…
Iran frees Australian couple imprisoned for three months on spying charges
Reuters – An Australian couple who spent more than three months in a prison in Tehran has been freed, Australia’s foreign minister…
UN nuclear agency says Iran taking ‘a step in the right direction’
Press TV – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Iran has taken “a step in the right direction” regarding its nuclear…
Iran friend of regional states, ready for security cooperation: Zangeneh
Press TV – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh has called on the regional states to view Iran as their friend, expressing…