Iranians attend widespread rallies to slam vandalism, support Islamic Republic

TEHRAN – People from all walks of life took to the streets across Iran on Tuesday and Wednesday to condemn the recent acts of violence in certain cities by some hooligans and anti-revolutionary elements who derailed the people’s protest to substantial increase in gasoline prices.

Civilian, serviceman killed in riots laid to rest

TEHRAN – Iranians lay to rest a serviceman and a civilian who were killed during recent protests that turned violent, in the days after petrol prices were increased by the government.

Navy has dispatched 64 fleets to international waters, says Khanzadi

TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says the Navy has dispatched as many as 64 fleets to international waters in a bid to defend Iran’s interests.

Prof. Fazlollah Reza dies, Zarif offers condolences

TEHRAN – Professor Fazlollah Reza died at the age of 104 in Ottawa, Canada.

Rouhani: People vigilantly put end at enemy-backed sporadic chaos  

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani expressed on Wednesday his warm appreciation to all walks of the life whose vigilance and patience foiled enemies’ plots. 

Iran summons Swiss envoy over U.S. meddlesome statements 

TEHRAN – The Foreign Ministry on Wednesday summoned Switzerland’s Ambassador to Tehran Markus Leitner whose country represents the U.S. interests in Iran. 

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Independent: U.S. support for Iranian protesters ‘no genuine’

In an article published by Independent on Tuesday, it is said that the United States’ support for the Iranian protesters is not genuine as Washington’s sanctions has caused economic crisis in the country.

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Russia to continue cooperation with Iran on Fordow reconfiguration

Russia’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday announcing that Moscow will continue its close cooperation with Iran on the Fordow reconfiguration.

Mesbahi-Moghadam says Expediency Council has canceled studying Palermo bill

TEHRAN - Gholamreza Mesbahi-Moghadam, a member of the Expediency Council, has said that the council has canceled studying the Palermo bill.

General Salami says Muslims must be united against enemies’ plots

TEHRAN - Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Hossein Salami said on Wednesday that it is essential for the Muslims to be united against the enemies’ plots.

In recent security issues we have repelled the enemy: Leader

"Both friends and foes should know that we have repelled the enemy in the war in military, political and security issues,” the Leader stated.

MP urges Majlis meeting with president, top judge to discuss price monitoring following gas price rise

TEHRAN – A reformist lawmaker on Tuesday underlined the necessity of holding a meeting between legislators and the heads of three branches of the government to debate how to monitor prices of goods following the gas price rise.

Iran urges intl. community to make U.S., Israel to agree to nuclear free zone Middle East

TEHRAN - Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, said on Monday that the international community must compel the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel to fulfil their commitments in establishing a WMD-free zone in the Middle East.

New Iranian envoys meet Rouhani before departure

TEHRAN – Iran’s new ambassadors to nine countries met with President Hassan Rouhani before departing Tehran for their new destinations.

Islamic states must pressure Riyadh to end Yemen war: Shamkhani

TEHRAN – Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), has said the all-out Saudi war against the innocent Yemeni people is an example of expanding insecurity in the region and blatant violation of human rights.

Rouhani felicitates Oman on National Day

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated the Omani people and government on the country’s National Day.

Pompeo says U.S. will no longer waive sanctions on Fordow facility

TEHRAN – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Monday that the U.S. will no longer waive sanctions related to Iran’s Fordow nuclear plant after Tehran resumed uranium enrichment at the site more than a year after Washington withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement.

K= U.S. must understand that it is not the leader of the world, president notes 

Rouhani: JCPOA collapse will harm the entire world 

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday called on the entire world nations to pay due attention to key international agreements, including the JCPOA whose collapse he warned will harm the whole world. 

Senior diplomat: Manoto TV funded by Iranians’ looted wealth 

TEHRAN – Iran’s envoy to London wrote on his Twitter account on Tuesday that the family members of the ousted shah are allocating a hefty amount of money to the London-based Manoto TV network to continue airing anti-Iran propaganda. 

We will certainly defeat terrorists, Rouhani says in meeting with Pakistan commander

TEHRAN – In a meeting with a high-ranking Pakistani military commander in Tehran on Tuesday, President Hassan Rouhani said that the terrorist groups will be definitely defeated by reliance on the firm will of the two friendly nations of Iran and Pakistan. 

MP says joining FATF will benefit economy

TEHRAN – Jalal Mahmoudzadeh, an MP representing Mahabad in the parliament, said on Tuesday that joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will reduce effects of sanctions and help economic interaction.

Zarif calls U.S. claim of support for Iranians ‘shameful lie’

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that the United States’ claims of support for the Iranian people is a “shameful lie”.

Araqchi: Iran to continue reducing nuclear commitments until its benefits are met

TEHRAN - Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday that Iran will continue reducing commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, until its benefits are met.

Top reformist MP: Ill-wishers not allowed to meddle in Iran’s affairs

TEHRAN – A top reformist lawmaker says Iran would not allow ill-wishers to interfere in its internal affairs, hinting at Washington’s meddlesome remarks in the aftermath of the protests that erupted after the government implemented an unannounced decision to ration gasoline and increase its price. 

MP calls for rise in people’s wage following hike in gas price 

TEHRAN – A parliamentarian suggested on Monday that freeing up prices should not be just restricted to gas price and it should spread people’s income, especially those with a fixed wage.

Raisi draws a line between protesters and rioters

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has differentiated between the people who protest the recent gas price hike and those who disrupt the country’s security, asserting that damaging public and private property would lead to harsh punishments.

Italy violates Chicago Aviation Convention by banning Mahan Airliner

TEHRAN – Italy’s ban on Iran’s Mahan Airliner under the pretext of its regular flights to Syria lacks economic and political logic. It is also a breach of the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.  

Russia voices readiness to export weapons to Iran 

TEHRAN – Head of the Russian Federation’s Federal Service of Military-Technical Cooperation announced on Monday that his country is ready to export arms and ammunition to Iran after international arms embargo on Tehran would be lifted in 2020.

Tehran felicitates Sri Lanka for successful election

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has congratulated Sri Lanka for holding a successful presidential election on Saturday.

Russian envoy says Moscow is concerned about fate of nuclear deal

TEHRAN - Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, has said that Moscow is concerned about the fate of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).