U.S. Fails to Forge Consensus for Anti-Iran Resolution at UNSC
Irans permanent ambassador to the United Nations has implied that the United States failed to garner support for its anti-Iran resolution at the United Nations Security Council, which was meant to extend an existing arms embargo on the Islamic Republic.
Iran to Build Major Pipeline as Safe Way for Oil Exports
President Hassan Rouhani says the national pipeline project launched on Thursday to carry oil as an alternative route for the Strait of Hormuz serves as an important message to those that have imposed sanctions on the country.
Iran Sold Gasoline to Venezuela at Market Price
Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh says the Iranian gasoline delivered to fuel-starved Venezuela last month was sold to Caracas at market price.
CBI Rejects IMF Forecast For Iran Economy
Governor of Central Bank of Iran Abdolnasser Hemmati rejected Thursday the forecast of International Monetary Fund (IMF) about Irans economy.
U.S. Keeps Targeting Iran Metal Industry With More Sanctions
The United States has, in its most recent move to target Irans record-holding metal industry, issued sanctions against four steel, aluminum, and iron companies operating in the Islamic Republic, and also taken aim at the sales of Irans largest steel manufacturer.
Iranians Victims of U.S.-Backed Terrorists
Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said in response to the U.S. annual report on terrorism that Iranians are victims of terrorism and at the same time heroes of fight against terrorists created and supported by the Americans.
President Calls for Prompt Implementation of Agreements With Pakistan
President Hassan Rouhani has called for rapid implementation of the deals with its eastern neighbor Pakistan to enhance economic and trade relations between Tehran and Islamabad.
Infamous U.S. Regime in No Position to Judge Other Countries
Foreign Ministry spokesperson has roundly rejected the U.S. State Departments annual report on terrorism, saying the worlds most infamous terrorist and criminal regime is in no position to judge the other countries.
Iran, China Reiterate Support for JCPOA
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in a video conference late on Wednesday stressed the need for maintaining credibility of JCPOA, Security Council Resolution 2231, and opposing destruction of the international deal.
Tehran Willing to Maintain Economic Ties With Sofia
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has urged that Iran and Bulgaria should maintain and boost economic relations, the coronavirus-related difficulties notwithstanding.
Tehran categorically rejects U.S. report on terrorism
Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has said the United States, as the worlds most infamous terrorist regime, is in no position to judge other countries.
Unlawful sanctions disrupt Irans anti-drug fight
Irans deputy foreign minister has criticized the U.S. sanctions for hindering Irans effort and cooperation with other countries in the fight against drug trafficking, saying other countries will not be immune from the consequences.
COVID-19 inflicts $1.4 billion in losses on Irans hotels
The outbreak of the new coronavirus has inflicted a loss of 60,000 billion rials (about $1.4 billion at the official dollar rate of 42,000 rials) on Iranian hospitality industry during the past four months, the president of Iranian Hoteliers Association said on Friday.
South Carolina statue set for removal, protesters topple two in Wisconsin
Several more U.S. monuments have been torn down following nationwide demonstrations demanding an end to racial injustice. This time, by city officials as well as at the hands of protesters.
Air Force receives three fighter jets
Iran will not need permission by bullying countries such as the United States to advance its defense capability, Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Thursday as he participated in a ceremony delivering three domestically-manufactured fighter jets to the Air Force.
Iran says France is undermining NPT
Kazem Gharibabadi, Irans ambassador to the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency, has urged the United States and France to comply with their commitments in safeguarding the purposes and objectives of the disarmament treaties, saying France is undermining the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Political independence of countries not a plaything for U.S. unilateralism: Vaezi
Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi has said that the countries political independence and sovereignty are not a plaything for the United States unilateralism.
Everything must be done to make sure JCPOA is not destroyed: Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that everything must be done to make sure that the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, is not destroyed.
Iran, Venezuela remain steadfast in countering unlawful U.S. sanctions
Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Thursday that Iran and Venezuela remain steadfast in countering unlawful sanctions of
the United States.