Iran’s missile production tripled despite enemy pressure: IRGC commander

A senior commander says all enemy attempts to blunt the progress of Iran’s defense capabilities have only backfired, adding that the country has managed to triple its missile production thanks to the firm support at home.

Don’t fret over Iran’s missiles, Rouhani tells enemies

TEHRAN – No country should be concerned about Tehran’s defense and missile program as the military might of the Islamic Republic poses no threats to other nations, Iran’s president says.

Tehran-Paris ties growing since nuclear deal: diplomat

TEHRAN - Abolghassem Delfi, Iran’s ambassador to France, has said that Tehran and Paris ties have been on a positive trend since the conclusion of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Trump’s al-Quds move to cost U.S., Israel much: Larijani

TEHRAN - Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s move in relocating the capital of Israel to al-Quds (Jerusalem) will come at a high price for the U.S. and the Zionist regime of Israel.

JCPOA fall to cause common regret, Iran’s president warns

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned against the consequences of a possible breakdown of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying all parties to the deal would regret such event.

General warns France over comments on Iran’s missiles

TEHRAN – Ahmad Vahidi, president of the Supreme National Defense University of Iran, on Monday warned France against commenting on Iran’s missile power, saying no country is allowed to intervene in Iran’s internal affairs.

Terror acts by 30 groups foiled: Intelligence Ministry

TEHRAN – In recent years Iranian security forces have thwarted acts of terror by more than 30 terrorist cells other than those plotted by Daesh, an official with the Intelligence Ministry said on Sunday.

‘Iran can resume nuclear enrichment to 20% purity in 2 days’

TEHRAN - Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, said on Monday that Tehran can resume enriching uranium to the purity of 20 percent in less than two days.

Iran’s Jaberi Ansari meets Syrian president

TEHRAN – Hossein Jaberi Ansari, the Iranian foreign minister's special assistant in political affairs, met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Sunday when the two sides discussed the latest developments in Syria.

Iran wants no part in Europe’s game of appeasing Trump: Zarif

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned Europe that Iran wants no part in its “futile” game of appeasing U.S. President Donald Trump.

Baseless accusations will not help Bahrain, Iran says

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Sunday that “baseless accusations” and “repeated scenarios” will not help the Bahraini government to reduce friction with its own people.

MEP lauds Iranian proposal for regional dialogue

TEHRAN - Eugen Freund, a member of the European Parliament, said on Saturday that Iran’s proposal for dialogue with the Persian Gulf states is a “very good idea”.

Zarif, Kerry met in Munich last month: New Yorker

TEHRAN – The New Yorker has claimed that Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met privately last month on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

Tehran confirms Zarif, Kerry met in Munich

TEHRAN - Tehran has confirmed that the Iranian foreign minister and his former American counterpart met during the Munich Security Conference on February 18.

Iran’s defense program has nothing to do with France: Velayati

TEHRAN - Ali Akbar Velayati, a top foreign policy adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said on Saturday that Iran’s defense program has nothing to do with any other country including France.

U.S. seeks to lessen Iran role in Syria: ex-diplomat

TEHRAN - Ali Khorram, a senior analyst and former Iranian ambassador to UN bodies in Vienna, has said that the U.S. seeks to lessen Iran’s role in Syria.

State Department OKs nuclear monitoring system for Iran

The Donald Trump administration is allowing high-tech U.S. exports to Iran that could boost international oversight of the 2015 nuclear deal, Al-Monitor reported.

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Europeans engage with Iran on regional issues 

European powers and Iran have started talks over Tehran’s role in the Middle East and will meet again this month in Italy as part of efforts to prove to U.S. President Donald Trump that they are meeting his concerns over the 2015 nuclear deal, according to Reuters.

Croatian president says ready to deepen ties with Iran

TEHRAN – In a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Zagreb on Thursday, Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic said her country is ready to strengthen ties with Iran.

Rouhani, Larijani praise Quds Force chief

TEHRAN – In separate messages, President Hassan Rouhani and Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani have praised Quds Force Commander General Qassem Soleimani for his efforts and lasting services.

Iran unveils new anti-armor missile

TEHRAN - The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps unveiled on Wednesday anti-armor missile Azarakhsh and inaugurated an aviation training center.

Zarif meets top Bulgarian officials in Sofia

Bulgarian president: We are interested in deepening partnership with Iran

TEHRAN – Bulgarian President Roumen Radev told Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday that his country is interested in deepening partnership with Iran in areas of trade, energy and science, the Sofia Globe reported.

French FM to visit Iran next week

TEHRAN – French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will visit Iran next week, the British Broadcasting Corporation said on Tuesday, quoting an informed source.

Lavrov: Revising Iran deal ‘extremely dangerous’

TEHRAN – It would be “extremely dangerous” to revise the Iran nuclear deal, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday, calling for discussing all issues on the basis of consensus and with the participation of Tehran.

Iran sees failure of opponents at UN

TEHRAN – The United States and United Kingdom, backed by a whole gamut of other allies, failed on Monday to pass a resolution at the UN Security Council which sought to legitimize accusations that Iran is responsible for arming Houthis in Yemen.

No end to hostility against Iran, defense chief says

TEHRAN – Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Monday that the enemies will never end their hostility towards Iran, noting that they are doing all they can to undermine Tehran’s deterrence power.

U.S. seeking ‘covert infiltration’ into Iraq: Velayati

TEHRAN - Ali Akbar Velayati, a top foreign policy adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said on Monday that the U.S. is seeking a “covert infiltration” into Iraq.

Labor riots subsided in post-Revolution Iran: Leader

TEHRAN – The Leader has said that thanks to their insight, will, and religiosity, workers in the Islamic Republic have stood up against enemies’ attempts to use them against the country.

Only 6.7% of Americans view Iran as main foe: envoy

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to London Hamid Baeidinejad has said that only 6.7 percent of Americans view Iran as their main enemy.

Suicides harmed Iran’s security apparatus: human rights official

TEHRAN – A few cases of suicides in prisons harmed Iran’s security apparatus, the deputy chief of the Iranian High Council for Human Rights said, rejecting claims that the suicides were committed due to pressure on the detainees in the prisons.