Iranian interior minister laments sufferings of Yemeni, Syrian and Afghan children

TEHRAN- Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has branded Western countries' attitudes toward children and teenagers as "deceptive".

Top Iran rights official blasts illegal trial of Assadi

TEHRAN - The secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights has condemned the detention and prosecution of an Iranian diplomat, Assadollah Assadi, who was abducted in Belgium in July 2018.

Greece turns back on U.S. demand, frees Iranian oil tanker

TEHRAN - The Greek government has overturned its recent decision to confiscate an Iranian oil tanker under pressure by Washington, Press TV reported.

IAEA views Israel’s forged documents as authentic, Iran laments

Iran to IAEA: Possible origin of reported particles could be result of subversive acts

TEHRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a statement on Tuesday responding to claims of alleged undeclared nuclear activities by Iran in Marivan, Varamin and Turquzabad, saying the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is regretfully considering “fabricated” documents by Israel as “totally authentic” while ignoring Iran’s explanations.

Iran to make the West regret IAEA resolution: MP

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has dismissed the resolution adopted by the UN nuclear watchdog’s Board of Governors as “political,” vowing to make Western countries behind it regret pushing for such a resolution.  

Amir Abdollahian briefs parliamentary committee on Vienna talks

TEHRAN — Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian attended a special meeting of the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on Sunday night to present a report about the process of the Vienna talks and the impact of the anti-Iran resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors, the parliamentary committee spokesman announced on Monday.

Venezuelan first lady meets with Iranian VP for women's affairs

TEHRAN- Cilia Flores, Venezuela's first lady, met with Ensieh Khazali, Iran's Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, and a group of female social and political activists in Tehran.

Iran FM denounces Israeli air strike on Damascus airport

TEHRAN- After Friday's attack on the Damascus International Airport, Iran’s foreign minister sharply denounced Israel's repeated aggression against Syria, reiterating its unwavering support for the Arab country.

IAEA lost credibility: Iranian parliament 

TEHRAN- More than two hundred Iranian lawmakers issued a joint statement on Sunday in reaction to the censure resolution on Iran adopted by the UN nuclear watchdog’s Board of Governors and denounced it.

IAEA resolution won’t benefit Vienna talks: speaker

TEHRAN – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament has accused the UN nuclear watchdog of falling under the influence of Israel, saying that exerting influence over the International Atomic Energy Agency will not help talks in Vienna over reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. 

Raisi: Iran’s ability to build vessel for Venezuela proves efficiency of resistance economy

TEHRAN — The fact that Iran has succeeded to build oil tankers for Venezuela shows that the resistance economy adopted by Iran has proven effective, President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi says.

Amir Abdollahian says Tehran will neutralize U.S. sanctions

TEHRAN— Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Friday that he believes Iran and India share great affinities, which can help expand economic cooperation.

Reviving JCPOA still possible: Russian diplomat

TEHRAN – The Russian envoy to the Vienna talks said on Friday that resuscitating the 2015 Iran nuclear is still possible even after the adoption of a censure resolution against Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency's recent Board of Governors. 

West fails to pressure Iran to recognize Israel: Amir Abdollahian

TEHRAN- Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Iran's foreign minister, has stated that Western countries engaging in negotiations with Iranian officials had urged Tehran to recognize Israel's Zionist regime in order to end their opposition to Tehran’s nuclear program.

Iran deplores IAEA board resolution

TEHRAN – Iran has denounced the approval of the censure resolution drafted by the United States and its European allies at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors. 

Raisi says Tehran will never back off from its positions amid IAEA move

TEHRAN- President Ebrahim Raisi underscored on Thursday that Iran would not budge from its stance in the wake of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors' adoption of a resolution against Tehran's nuclear program.

Raisi wraps up provincial trip to Chaharmahal and Bakhtiyari 

TEHRAN – President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi wrapped up his 24th provincial visit on Thursday evening by holding a press conference.

Iran MPs discuss BoG resolution, Vienna talks

TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the latest developments in Vienna. 

Iran’s nuclear officials lash out at IAEA, Israel

TEHRAN — The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) on Wednesday strongly criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over its politically biased report.

Leader decries normalization between Israel, Arab states

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has touched on the issue of normalization of ties between Israel and some Arab states, underlining that establishing relations with Israel will be of no advantage to them.

MP: Iran ready to interact with neighbors to establish security

TEHRAN — The head of the Iranian parliamentary delegation to Armenia said on Monday that Iran is ready to cooperate and interact with neighboring countries in order to establish peace, stability and security in the region.

Iran offers condolences over deadly Bangladesh inferno

TEHRAN- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, Saeed Khatibzadeh, conveyed condolences to the Bangladeshi government and people following a large fire at a container depot in a port city in southern Bangladesh, which claimed the lives of at least 49 people and wounded 100 others.

Gharibabadi: IAEA is not independent

TEHRAN— Kazem Gharibabadi, who previously served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iran to the international organizations in Vienna, attended a special talk show on national TV late on Monday.

Army: We will destroy Tel Aviv, Haifa in case of any wrong move

TEHRAN – The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces commander on Tuesday warned leaders of the Israeli regime that in case of making any wrong move, Iran will pulverize Tel Aviv and Haifa, referring to the remarks of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran diplomat meets local Taliban officials in Khost

TEHRAN - The Iranian deputy ambassador to Kabul toured Afghanistan’s easternmost province of Khost and held talks with local Taliban officials for establishing economic relations, Fars reported on Monday.

Deputy FM: Trade strengthens political, security relations

TEHRAN — An Iranian diplomat has noted that after President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Qatar expectations have been raised to increase the trade volume between Tehran and Doha.

Iran summons Indian envoy over insult against Prophet Muhammad

TEHRAN - The Indian ambassador has been summoned by Iran's Foreign Ministry in protest over a television debate in which sacrilegious words were made about Islam's Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), eliciting considerable criticism throughout the Muslim world.

Senior advisor attends multilateral meetings on Syria

TEHRAN - Ali Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to the Iranian foreign minister, has attended a multilateral meeting with officials from Russia, Turkey, and the United Nations to discuss issues related to Syria. 

Iran and Norway continue political consultations

TEHRAN — The 10th round of political consultations was held between Iran and Norway during a trip to Oslo by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Ali Bagheri Kani.