Trump abusing Iran arms embargo to win 2020 election
MNA – A former Iranian diplomat believes US efforts to extend the arms embargo on Iran aim to influence the 2020 election,…
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Iran unveils ‘Masterpieces of persian art from polish collections’
The two-volume collection of ‘Masterpieces of Persian Art from Polish Collections’ was unveiled in Iran yesterday. IBNA: The ceremony was attended in the…
Senior politician rejects allegations about Iran’s interference in Yemen
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Yemeni politician dismissed the claims that Iran interferes in his country’s internal affairs as irrational allegations. “I think…
Iran, Indonesia to enhance media relations
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ramin Mehmanparast has stressed the importance of expanding cooperation with Indonesia in the media sector. In a meeting…
Iran will resist against Western powers’ extremism: Official
An Iranian Foreign Ministry official has downplayed the Western powers’ language of bullying and threat against the Islamic Republic, saying Iranians will…
Iran today: Presidential election — The field starts to narrow
With just one day to go before the Guardian Council makes its decisions as to which of the almost 700 Presidential hopefuls…
2 presidential hopefuls abandon race for Iran’s upcoming election
Two Iranian presidential hopefuls have dropped their bid for the Islamic Republic’s upcoming presidential election. Former Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast issued…
Iran’s FM spokesman resigns amid presidential bid
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has stepped down after joining the race for next month’s presidential election. A report…
Abbas Araqchi appointed new Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has been appointed as the new Foreign Ministry spokesman. Ramin Mehmanparast, who has signed up…
Regional talks best solution to crises: Mehmanparast
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast says regional dialog can best help settle regional crises and keep foreign interference at bay. “We…
Era of US dominion in region gone: Iranian lawmaker
An Iranian lawmaker says the United States has lost its position of dominion in the region, stressing that Washington seeks to revive…
Iran’s presidential race officially opens
Iran news headlines on Tuesday include start of Iranian presidential candidates registration; Iran calling US-led international naval drill as ‘provocation’; Iranian FM urging…
Ramin Mehmanparast comments on arrest of Azerbaijani citizens in Iran
Baku. Shamil Alibeyli – APA. Scientific worker of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) Khalida Khalid and her driver Shamkhal Huseynov arrested in…
Iran warns against ‘provocation’ in Persian Gulf anti-mine drill
TEHRAN — Iran on Tuesday warned against any “provocations” in the Gulf as a US-led international naval force began a massive minesweeping…
West providing chemical weapons to Syrian rebels – Iran
TEHRAN, May 7 (RIA Novosti) – Iran accused Western powers on Tuesday of helping Syrian rebels gain access to chemical weapons. “Women…
Iran censures Kenyan court ruling on two Iranian nationals
Iran has criticized a Kenyan court for handing down life sentences to two Iranian nationals over unfounded charges, calling for a “serious…
Iran FM will visit Jordan to discuss Syria crisis: Mehmanparast
Iran Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi is to pay an official visit to Jordan to hold talks with senior Jordanian officials and…
Tehran denounces Arab League land swap plan on Palestine
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has condemned a land swap proposal put forward by an Arab League committee on Palestine. Mehmanparast…
Iran raps Israeli aggression on Syria, urges united stand against Tel Aviv
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has condemned the Israeli military aggression against Syria, urging regional countries to stand up against Tel…
Ottawa foreign policies against interests of nation: Mehmanparast
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has slammed the Canadian administration’s “hostile” policies vis-à-vis the Iranian nation, saying that Ottawa’s foreign policies…
Iran warns of Israeli plots against regional states
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has reiterated the necessity for regional countries to be cautious about Israeli plots aimed at prompting…
Iran blasts extremist attack against Myanmar Muslims
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denounced the recent attack by extremists on Muslims in the city of Okkan in Myanmar that led to…
Iran to test new indigenous missiles: Cmdr.
Iran news headlines on Wednesday include Ground Forces of Iran’s Army test-firing new indigenous missiles during military drills in near future; Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman calling Iran-Turkey…
Iran-Turkey ties strategic: Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has described Iran-Turkey relations as strategic, saying the maintenance of mutual ties and cooperation contributes to…
Iran condemns bombing in al-Marjeh district of Damascus
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in al-Marjeh district located in Syria’s capital, Damascus. “The…
Iran: Chemical arms use in Syria a ‘red line’
Iran news headlines on Tuesday include Iran calling chemical arms use in Syria a’red line’; Iran President Office rejection of allegation on record showing…
Iran condemns assassination attempt against Syrian prime minister
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has condemned the assassination attempt against Syrian Prime Minister Wael Nader al-Halqi. On Monday, Mehmanparast denounced…
Iran hosts “Islamic Awakening Conference”
Iran news headlines on Monday include conference of ‘Scholars and Islamic Awakening’ in Tehran; Iran’s Rafsanjani expressing soft stance on Israel; exploration an underground natural…
Spokesman raps US report on Iran’s human rights
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected Washington’s claims about the violation of human rights in Iran, stressing that the US is a…
Iran denies involvement in Canadian train plot
Iran news headlines on Tuesday include Iran denial of linking with Canada terror plot suspects; Iran’s Foreign Ministry remarks over US-Israel arms deal destabilizing region; Iranian Army’s Ground…
Canada alleges Al Qaeda plot from Iran, but Tehran’s involvement unlikely
Shiite Iran and Sunni Al Qaeda have long had a hostile relationship. While state involvement appears unlikely, Tehran has less control over…
U.S. amplifies danger as pretext to aid Israel, Iran says
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the U.S. is amplifying threats in the Middle East to justify its backing of Israel and continue selling weapons. The comments by…
Iran denies link with Canada terror plot suspects
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran is denying any link with two suspects charged with plotting a terrorist attack against a Canadian passenger…
Iran F-5 fighter crashes killing two crew
Iran news headlines on Sunday include Iran’s F-5 crashing in Abdanan; Iran dismissal of UNSC concerns over Iran nuclear program; US Defense Secretary remarks over dealing selling weapons to Middle…
Iran dismisses concerns of nuclear-armed states
AFP – Iran on Saturday dismissed concerns raised by five nuclear-armed states over Tehran’s controversial atomic programme, saying the Islamic republic is committed…
Iran dismisses G8 statement on nuclear, missile program
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed the recent statement by the Group of Eight industrialized nations (G8) about the Iranian nuclear energy…
Iran strongly condemns Boston blasts
TEHRAN — Iran’s foreign ministry strongly condemned the twin bomb blasts at the Boston Marathon that killed at least three people, the…