India embraces Iran's invitation for Raisi oath-taking ceremony

TEHRAN - India has accepted Iran's invitation to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Raisi.

Taliban captures key Afghan border crossing with Iran

Taliban fighters have seized control of a key district in western Afghanistan that includes an important border crossing with Iran, Afghan security officials said, as the armed group continues its rapid military advances around the country.

Armenian Ambassador Artashes Toumanian visits Farabi Cinema Foundation

TEHRAN – Armenian ambassador to Tehran, Artashes Toumanian, visited the Farabi Cinema Foundation (FCF) on Thursday.

Iran hosts intra-Afghan talks, says Afghans must take ‘tough decisions’

TEHRAN — In its relentless efforts to broker peace between the Afghan government and the Taliban, high-ranking Afghan delegates comprised of the Taliban and government representatives have visited Tehran for negotiations.

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Iran envoy to UN slams the West’s double standards in terror fight

TEHRAN — Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, on Tuesday slated the double standards and political approach of some Western countries in the fight against terrorism.

Indian FM delivers Modi’s message to Raisi

TEHRAN— Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar made a stopover in Tehran on Wednesday afternoon and held a meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif.

Japan top diplomat to visit Iran

TEHRAN - Japan's Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu plans to visit Tehran as early as mid-August to meet senior officials of Iran’s new government, Japanese media reported. 

“Malakout” named best animation at Ignite Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian short film “Malakout” (“Divinity”) was crowned as best animation at the Ignite Film Festival in Swindon, a town in southwestern England, the organizers announced on Tuesday.

Our military strategy is defensive and this means we are not warmonger: IRGC chief

TEHRAN – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said on Wednesday that Iran’s military strategy is defensive and “this means that we are not warmonger.”

Iran to produce uranium metal for Tehran research reactor soon

TEHRAN - Iran's ambassador to the Vienna-based international organizations announced on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic will soon produce enriched uranium metal for the Tehran research reactor.

Military chief says security at border areas has improved

TEHRAN - Chief of the Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri on Tuesday highlighted that Iran has managed to improve security situation in border areas.

Government confirms sabotage act at Karaj

TEHRAN — At his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, government spokesman Ali Rabiei confirmed that there was an act of sabotage at one of the building owned by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) in Karaj, however he refuted claims of significant equipment and human damage.

Iran: U.S. must know that bullying won’t serve its interests

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Tuesday that the United States must understand that bullying will worsen its situation in the region.

Iran-Saudi dialogue enters new phase as officials from both sides welcome talks

TEHRAN— In recent developments between Tehran and Riyadh, officials from both sides expressed hope that the talks would be beneficial.

New Iranian ambassador submits credentials to Queen

TEHRAN — Iran’s new envoy to the UK submitted his credentials to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday.

Raisi responds to Putin’s congratulatory message

TEHRAN — In a letter presented to Vladimir Putin’s special assistant, Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raisi thanked the Russian president over his kind words.

‘Political developments not affecting Iran-Afghanistan economic ties’

TEHRAN — An Iranian Foreign Ministry official said on Sunday that despite the increased tensions in Afghanistan, trade between Iran and Afghanistan has not been interrupted.

Iran’s nuclear measures in line with UN Security Council resolution, MP says

TEHRAN — Speaking with the ICANA website on Monday, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy and Committee of the parliament said that every nuclear step that Iran is doing is in line with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231.

New Judiciary chief says justice must expand in all aspects

TEHRAN — Speaking at his inauguration ceremony on Monday, Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei said that the Judiciary must do its best to broaden justice in all fields.

Russia nuclear negotiator: U.S. must stop hitting 3 birds with 1 stone

TEHRAN — In a tweet posted on July 5, the Russian ambassador to international organizations in Vienna said some parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) want to “hit 3 birds with 1 stone.”

Speaker: Ejei’s deep knowledge of Judiciary will benefit country

TEHRAN — Parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Monday that the deep knowledge and understanding of Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei as the new judiciary chief will benefit the country.

Analyst: Next foreign minister must be good negotiator

TEHRAN — Speaking to ISNA news agency on Monday, Mehdi Motaharnia, an international affairs analyst, said that the next foreign minister must be a good negotiator and know the principles and techniques of diplomacy to the best of his ability.

France, China, Germany call on JCPOA parties to “seize opportunity”

TEHRAN — After a three-way video call on Monday, leaders of France, China, and Germany called on all parties involved in the Iran nuclear talks to seize a window of opportunity for an agreement.

Bronze Age, ancient relics unearthed near once residence of ‘Iran’s Napoleon’

TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists have unearthed arrays of relics and ruined structures near a once resident of Nader Shah, often called the “Napoleon of Iran.”