First VP calls for supporting private sector to spur non-oil exports

TEHRAN - First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri said, on Saturday evening, that the government should support the country’s private sector as they are the economic frontiers in the battle against the coronavirus.

Iran unveils system for managing state-owned enterprises

TEHRAN – Iran’s comprehensive system of state-owned enterprises was officially unveiled in a meeting attended by Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri on Saturday, IRNA reported.

Without brutal sanctions COVID-19 can be managed better, vice president says

TEHRAN — If the obstacles created by the “brutal” U.S. sanctions are removed, Iran can control the spread of coronavirus in a better way, Iran's Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Saturday.

Tourism minister proposes days off after coronavirus crisis ends

TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan on Saturday proposed the government to announce days off after the country overcomes the coronavirus crisis in a bid to help the battered tourism sector make a rebound.

Iran’s Vice President Jahangiri tests negative for coronavirus

TEHRAN — Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri has tested negative for coronavirus, according to his office.

Iran suspends officials’ oversea trips due to coronavirus outbreak  

TEHRAN- Iran’s Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri, in an order on Wednesday, banned participation of the government staff and officials in international gatherings and exhibitions to lessen the consequences of coronavirus outbreak.

VP says U.S. claim of lifting medicine embargo on Iran a sheer lie 

TEHRAN - First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Tuesday that the United States is lying when it claims that pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and foodstuff are not subject to its sanctions list on Iran.

Salehi calls Islamic Republic a ‘turning point’ in history

TEHRAN - Ali Akbar Salehi, director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic is a “turning point” in human history.

Real revenge will be expulsion of U.S. forces: Iran 

TEHRAN - Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Monday that the real revenge for assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani will be expulsion of the United States troops from the region.

Iran’s vice president: IRGC missile attacks on U.S. base was a crushing, deterrent operation 

TEHRAN - The Iranian first vice president announced on his official Twitter account on Wednesday that the IRGC airspace force’s missile attacks on the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq was a crushing and also a deterrent one. 

U.S. criminals will be ‘biggest losers’ for death of General Soleimani: Jahangiri

TEHRAN - Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Friday that the United States’ criminals will be the “biggest losers” in the region for the death of IRGC Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani.

Rouhani congratulates heads of states on New Year

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated heads of states on the New Year of 2020.

U.S. plots fail to deter foreign travelers from visiting Iran, VP says

TEHRAN – Millions of foreign nationals did not pay attention to the U.S. sanctions and plots, aiming to discourage potential travelers from visiting the Islamic Republic, First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Monday.

Jahangiri says U.S. policies to collapse Iranian economy have failed

TEHRAN - Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Tuesday that the United States’ policies against Iran to collapse its economy have failed.

19 eco-lodges, guest houses inaugurated southwest Iran 

TEHRAN – A total of 19 eco-lodges and guest houses were inaugurated across the southwestern Bushehr province on Monday.

Private sector playing pivotal role in countering economic war: Jahangiri

TEHRAN- Es’haq Jahangiri, the first vice-president, said on Tuesday that the private sector has been assisting the government in confronting the U.S. economic war against Iran.

Zarif says it is essential to cement Tehran-Muscat ties

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that it is essential for Tehran and Muscat to deepen economic ties.

Iran’s Jahangiri wants peaceful protests guaranteed 

TEHRAN - Iranian First Vice President Is’haq Jahangiri said on Friday that the people are entitled to stage peaceful protests to seek their rights, urging the three branches of the government to create a mechanism for that purpose.

U.S. cannot cut Iran’s oil sale to zero: Jahangiri

TEHRAN - First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Monday that the United States could not cut Iran’s oil sale to zero despite pressure and sanctions.

Iran celebrates National Exports Day

TEHRAN- During a ceremony organized by Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) and attended by a number of senior officials including First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri the country celebrated its National Exports Day on Monday.

VP warns of consequences if clues found regional states stoked riots in Iran 

TEHRAN – The first vice president said on Saturday that Iran will give a harsh response if it is proven that regional countries stoked unrest in Iran.

Tehran ready to relax visa policy for Kyrgyz tourists

TEHRAN – Iran is ready to ease visa regulations for Kyrgyzstani nationals in a bid to boost tourism, First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri has said.

Iranian vice president attends SCO meeting in Uzbekistan 

TEHRAN – Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri visited Tashkent on Friday to attend a meeting of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

U.S. maximum pressure against Iran is wrong: Turkey

TEHRAN – Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday that the United States’ policy of maximum pressure against Iran is “wrong”.

Iran underscores supports for Afghan-Afghan peace talks 

TEHRAN – Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Friday that people in Afghanistan should decide their own fate, reaffirming Tehran’s support for Afghan-Afghan peace talks. 

Expediency Council rejects Jahangiri’s remarks on FATF

TEHRAN – The Expediency Council’s Public Relations has rejected the Tuesday remarks of Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri on FATF-related bills, saying the council will mull over the bills regardless of all the pressure.

VP urges Expediency Council to ratify FATF-related bills

TEHRAN – Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has urged the Expediency Council to ratify the FATF-related bills as soon as possible.

President thanks Iraqis for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims

Rouhani says Arbaeen has turned into a historic miracle

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has thanked the Iraqi officials, people and clerics for hosting millions of pilgrims during the Arbaeen season and said the Arbaeen gathering has turned into a “lasting historic miracle”.

Jahangiri thanks Iraqis for Arbaeen season hospitality

TEHRAN – Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has expressed gratitude to the Iraqi government and nation for their warm hospitality during the Arbaeen season.

Pressure and sanction against Iran have failed, Jahangiri says

TEHRAN – Thanks to people’s unity, pressure and sanction against Iran have failed, First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Monday.