Interaction with neighbors a priority: Raisi

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi has once again reiterated his administration’s willingness to boost ties with Iran’s neighbors, noting that strengthening ties with these countries is a priority for Iran. 

Iran reiterates commitment to preventing war crime, ethnic cleansing

TEHRAN – Zahra Ershadi, Deputy Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, has underlined Tehran’s unwavering commitment to preventing genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity.

Iran rejects ‘baseless allegations of the Arab League’

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi has sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to protest a resolution of the Arab League.

Borrell says negotiations will take place in a Persian Gulf country

Iran says nuclear talks to lift sanctions will resume soon

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian announced on Saturday that Iran is ready to resume nuclear talks to lift sanctions on Iran by reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran FM voices sympathy with Afghans over deadly quake 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has expressed sympathy with the Afghan people over a deadly earthquake that claimed the lives of hundreds of Afghans. 

Iran, Oman foreign ministers hold phone talks

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Omani counterpart Hamad Al Busaidi held phone talks on Thursday afternoon over bilateral, regional and international issues, according to the Iranian foreign ministry. 

IRGC names new intelligence chief

TEHRAN - The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday appointed a new intelligence chief, replacing Hossein Ta’eb.

Khatibzadeh condemns deadly terror attacks in Mali

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Tuesday expressed deep regret over the death of a number of Mali's nationals and civilians in terrorist raids in the city of Diallassagou, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.

Iran-Israel conflict can’t be solved through diplomacy: advisor

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has said that the conflict between Iran and Israel cannot be resolved through diplomacy.

Iran manages to host Afghan refugees despite U.S. ruthless sanctions

TEHRAN- The Islamic Republic of Iran, as a welcoming neighbor, has been harboring millions of Afghan refugees for decades, while being subjected to years of sanctions.

Foreign Ministry: Two foreign ministers conveyed Iran’s initiative to U.S.

TEHRAN — For the first time in the course of the Vienna talks, Iran asked two foreign ministers to convey a message to the United States, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman revealed on Monday.

Qalibaf meets Croatian parliamentary delegation

TEHRAN – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf received a delegation of Croatian lawmakers in Tehran on Monday.

Turkmenistan renews invitation to Raisi to attend Caspian Sea summit 

TEHRAN- In a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Sunday evening, Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov highlighted that his country's president has officially invited President Ebrahim Raisi to join the Caspian Sea littoral countries conference.

Iranian Hajj pilgrims descend on Saudi Arabia in thousands

TEHRAN - As of Saturday, more than 11,000 Iranian Hajj pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia, most of them via Medina Airport and the others through Jeddah Airport.

Iran’s nuclear chief: We responded to IAEA in completely legal manner

TEHRAN— Iran’s nuclear chief said on Sunday that taking the Iranian nuclear file to the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors was the “final test” by the opponents of Iran.

Azerbaijan seeking to upgrade ties with Iran: ambassador

TEHRAN - Ali Alizadeh, the Azerbaijani ambassador to Iran, said on Sunday that his country is always after developing cooperation with Iran.

Raisi: I will travel to Nur-Sultan

TEHRAN — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who officially welcomed Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at Saadabad Palace on Sunday, said he will make a reciprocal visit Kazakhstan at the appropriate time.

‘If U.S. continues unconstructive behavior, it will face our proper response’

Iran to EU: Durable deal entails US, E3 abandon contradictory behaviors

TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian told EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday that Iran welcomes “logical talks” that would lead to results, but it is “essential” that the United States and the European trio (E3) abandon their “contradictory” approaches.

Iran providing maritime security in cooperation with regional states: Navy chief 

TEHRAN - There is no doubt that Iran will ensure the highest possible level of maritime security in cooperation with the countries of the region, the commander of the Iranian Navy has said, noting that there is no place for enemies in the region and there is no justification for insisting on their presence.

EU’s Borrell: Time to decide to return to JCPOA 'is now'

TEHRAN – Addressing the UN Security Council on Thursday, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said he is in “permanent contact” with all partis to the Vienna talks to resurrect the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran takes part in Astana platform conference on Syria

TEHRAN – A delegation from Iran headed by Ali Asghar Khaji, senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister on special political affairs, took part in the 18th Astana platform conference in Kazakhstan’s capital Nur Sultan.

Sanctions profoundly affected lives of Iranians: UN Special Rapporteur

TEHRAN - Alena Douhan, the UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur, who recently visited Iran, spoke about the effects of sanctions on Iran, especially the lives of ordinary Iranians. 

Bhutto Zardari: I am a child of Pakistan and Iran

TEHRAN— In his meeting with the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday evening, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that he considers himself Iran’s child as much as Pakistan’s.

Ayatollah Khamenei meets Turkmenistan president

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei met on Wednesday with Serdar Berdimuhamedow, the president of Turkmenistan, and his entourage.