Syrian president welcomes Iran-US ‘rapprochement’
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has welcomed recent diplomatic developments in ties between Iran and the United States, saying the “rapprochement” can have…
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UN resolution prevents war against Syria: Iran MP
An Iranian lawmaker says a resolution adopted by the UN Security Council to remove chemical weapons from Syria will prevent military intervention…
UNDP indicators show Iran’s HDI above regional average
TEHRAN (FNA)- The United Nations Development Program’s 2013 report on Human Development Indicators (HDI) assessed Iran as standing above the regional average,…
Era of militarism over: Iran Speaker
Iran’s Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani says the era of militarism has reached its end, stressing the importance of political approaches and diplomacy…
Iran MPs to visit Fordow, Natanz nuclear sites
Iran Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee is set to visit the nuclear enrichment facilities in Fordow and Natanz, an Iranian…
Time needed to break Iran-US wall of distrust: MP
Member of Iran Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Ahmad Reza Dastgheib says more time is needed to break the wall…
Tehran-Ankara trade transactions to increase to $35b, official
Sanandaj, Kurdestan prov, Sept 29, IRNA – A Turkish official here on Sunday called on both Tehran and Ankara to increase the…
Plants send signals as attacked by insects, says Iranian researcher
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Results of an Iranian researcher showed that plants are using electric signals to transfer a message or activating defense genes…
Media diplomacy vital in reinforcing Iran interactions with world
Tehran, Sept 29, IRNA – An Iranian scholar said on Sunday the media diplomacy plays a pivotal role in reinforcing the interaction…
Syrian FM hopes Obama would learn wisdom from Rouhani
United Nations, New York, Sept 29, IRNA – Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem here on Saturday expressed hope that the US President…
Commander: Iran, presently a major world power
Tehran, Sept 29, IRNA – Commander of IRGC Aerospace Organization Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said that the Islamic Republic of Iran…
Araqchi says Obama had called for meeting president Rouhani
Tehran, Sept 29, IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday night that US President Barak Obama had called for…
Iranian, British foreign ministry deputies discuss resumption of ties in New York
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian deputy foreign minister conferred with his British counterpart in New York to discuss resumption of ties between…
Senior MP: John Kerry should undergo legal procedures to visit Fordo
TEHRAN (FNA)- If US Secretary of State John Kerry wants to visit Iran’s Fordo underground uranium enrichment facility near the Central city…
IRGC establishes special department for safety
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has established a new department to oversee and enforce the safety regime in…
Parliamentarian says Rouhani probably to attend Majlis
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament Board member has said Hassan Rouhani would probably attend Parliament to comment about New York…
Academy Awards to host Iran’s ‘The Past’
TEHRAN (ISNA)- The newest project by prominent Iranian director Asghar Farhadi would represent Iran in 2014 Academy Awards. Iranian film selection committee…
Delegation contacted 5-6 times by US officials for ‘presidents’ talk
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s FM has provided comments about the rumors and speculations on how the US and Iranian presidents…
Velayati says he has no clue why Obama, Rouhani talk
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Supreme Leader’s International Affairs Advisor has asserted the conduct of Iranian delegation was ‘well thought-out,’ but he…
Navy commander: Iran to build training warship
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran plans to build a training warship named ‘Khalij-e Fars (Persian Gulf)’ in the near future, Navy Commander Rear Admiral…
Kyrgyz FM asks for start of direct flights between Tehran, Bishkek
TEHRAN (FNA)- Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Erlan Abdyldaev, in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, asked for the start of…
Tehran police seize 100-ton consignment of smuggled medicines
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Tehran Police managed to seize one hundred tons of smuggled medicines in the Iranian capital city on Sunday. Various…
Senior commander: Iran to build new frigates in Caspian sea
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Navy plans to build new frigates in the Caspian Sea, a senior commander announced on Sunday. “The Islamic…
MP: US should match words on Iran by action
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The US officials should prove what they have said about Iran in recent days in practice, a prominent parliament…
Armenia welcomes resumption of Iran-G5+1 talks
TEHRAN (FNA)- Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, welcomed the start of a…
President: Iran ready to welcome tourists with open arms
TEHRAN (Tasnim) –Tourism as one of the most effective means of public diplomacy can help improve interactions between nations and lead to…
‘Rouhani had green light for talks’
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Spokesman has said Rouhani had the green light from the Islamic…
Iran’s first national chopper to come into service soon: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian military experts have manufactured a “national chopper” which is to be used in an upcoming military drill, a…
Six new Iranian airlines receive permit to start operation
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – The Civil Aviation Organization of Iran has announced that six new airlines have recently received permission to…
Iran calls on Yemen to ensure release of kidnapped diplomat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian foreign minister reiterated that the onus is on the Yemeni government to release Nour Ahmad Nikbakht, an Iranian…
Official stresses Iranian experts’ ability to supply oil, gas parts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian oil and gas experts and technicians are able to design and manufacture all the required parts in…
Iran-EU relations have promising prospects: Diplomat
An Iranian diplomat says promising prospects have been created for the promotion of Iran’s ties with the European Union following President Hassan…
US officials claim Iranian hackers infiltrated Navy systems
US officials have claimed that Iranian hackers have infiltrated unclassified US Navy computer networks. According to a report by Wall Street Journal published on…
Iran beats Kazakhstan in Asia’s 2013 volleyball games
The Iranian men’s national volleyball team has overpowered Kazakhstan in its opening match at the 2013 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship. Iranian volleyball…
President’s advisor: Holocaust never used by Rouhani
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Presidential Advisor Mohammad Reza Sadeq said President Hassan Rouhani never used the word Holocaust in the interview with CNN.…
Iran rowing team ends Asian championship with 1 gold, 2 silvers
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian national rowing champion Mohsen Shadi won a silver medal in China 2013 Asian Rowing Championship today (Sunday), on…
Iran, Romania stress broadening of ties
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Romanian counterpart Titus Corlatean hailed the existing bilateral relations between Tehran and…
Iran MP: UK embassy in Tehran acceptable, no amb.
A senior Iranian MP says Britain could reopen its embassy in Tehran to improve bilateral ties, but a parliamentary ratification restricting UK…
Iran will not suspend enrichment: Deputy FM
Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has ruled out the possibility that the Islamic Republic may halt its uranium…