Anti-Iran sanctions new method of war against civilians: Envoy

TEHRAN- The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Majid Takht Ravanchi, on Thursday urged the UN Security Council to hold some states accountable for employing economic sanctions against civilian populations in other countries.

President: Iranian nation has defeated U.S.

Tehran— Speaking at the night of the anniversary of the late founder of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini on Friday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said that Imam Khomeini once said, “The U.S. could not do a damn thing, and this was proved.”

"Iran, US should find a ‘middle ground’ to fix nuclear deal"

Ex-diplomat blames lack of understanding for solving Iran-US disputes

TEHRAN – Koroush Ahmadi, a former Iranian diplomat, blames “lack of understanding” and “lack of deep engagement” as main hurdles preventing Iran and the United States to resolve lingering disputes, not just the nuclear issue, between themselves.

Washington obstructing Vienna negotiations: Russia FM

TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Washington of obstructing the restoration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) by trying to introduce amendments to the nuclear agreement.

Eternal fear: How do U.S. officials involved in General Soleimani assassination deal with their fear

Many former U.S. officials involved in the assassination of former Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Qods Force Commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani have been gripped by deep fear.

Israel’s top security and intelligence officials divided on Iran nuclear deal: al-Monitor

TEHRAN - Top military and security brass in Israel is engaged in a tense dispute over the handling of Iran’s nuclear program, al-Monitor reported recently.

Iran’s Qalibaf and Tajik president push for closer ties

TEHRAN- In a meeting late on Monday, Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon stressed the need to strengthen connections with an emphasis on more political, economic, scientific, and technical collaboration.

No date set for next round of talks with Saudi Arabia: spokesman

TEHRAN – Saeed Khatibzadeh, spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, said on Tuesday that no date has been set for the next round of talks with Saudi Arabia.

Mohammad Reza Ghaebi says the report is “one-sided”

IAEA report disregards Iran’s close cooperation: envoy

TEHRAN- A recent assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, according to Iran's permanent representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations, is one-sided and fails to reflect Iran's considerable cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.

Iran demands international action against Israeli "apartheid"

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Sunday strongly lambasted the Israeli illegal settlements and desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the holy city of Al-Quds.

17 cooperation documents: Tehran bent on regional diplomacy

TEHRAN — After officially welcoming Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon Monday morning, President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi of Iran and his Tajik counterpart were witness to signing a variety of memorandums of understandings (MOUs).

Azerbaijan president offers condolences over Abadan building collapse

TEHRAN – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has offered condolences over a deadly building collapse in the southern Iranian city of Abadan, which resulted in the death of more than 30 people. 

Army official: Missions assigned to secret bases of Army are “very special”

TEHRAN — Admiral Seyed Mahmoud Mousavi, Deputy Chief of Army Operations, says that the missions assigned to the secret bases of the Army are “very special.”

Iran’s ambassador to Moscow holds talks with Amir Abdollahian

TEHRAN- The Iranian Ambassador to Moscow presented a report on Saturday to Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian about the holding of a joint economic cooperation commission meeting between Iran and Russia as well as efforts to strengthen relations between the two sides.

Tajik deputy FM meets Amir Abdollahian

TEHRAN - Mozaffar Hosseinzadeh, Tajikistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, on Saturday met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on the eve of the Tajik president’s trip to Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.

Tajikistan president arrives in Tehran

TEHRAN— Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon arrived in Tehran on Sunday afternoon for a two-day visit.

Iran demands UN to condemn assassination of IRGC colonel

TEHRAN - Iran's ambassador Majid Takht Ravanchi has called on the United Nations to condemn the assassination of an Iranian IRGC colonel, saying it is part of the UN's “responsibilities to genuinely fight terrorism and in a non-discriminatory manner.”

Iranian military chief: We do not assume that the enemy is asleep

TEHRAN — Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said on Saturday that “we do not assume that the enemy is asleep”.

Iran lawmakers meet African ambassadors

TEHRAN – Members of the Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee held a meeting with African ambassadors to Iran.

Iran and Pakistan foreign ministers hold talks in Switzerland

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian met with his Pakistani counterpart on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Thursday.

Foreign Ministry says new U.S. sanctions shows Biden’s ill intentions

TEHRAN— Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Thursday that the new round of unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran by the United States shows two things: that the Biden administration does not intend to give up the failed legacy of the “maximum pressure” policy; and that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps is a nightmare for the terrorists.

Developing ties with Moscow strategic for Tehran: Veep

TEHRAN – Mohammad Mokhber, the vice president of Iran, has underlined the willingness of Tehran to comprehensively develop relations with Moscow, saying that the development of ties is one of Iran’s strategic policies.

Iran’s security chief to attend regional forum in Dushanbe

TEHRAN — Admiral Ali Shamkhani, Special Representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and Secretary of Iran’s the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), will participate in the fourth session of the Regional Security Dialogue Forum, scheduled to be held on Friday in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Silence on Israeli atrocities led to death of Palestinian journalist: diplomat

TEHRAN - Iran’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations noted on Tuesday that veteran Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was fatally shot by Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank, was the victim of the international community's apathy on Israel's atrocities.

FM: Iran-Oman relations are of loyal one

TEHRAN — In an article published on Monday in Fars news agency, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian characterized Iran-Oman relations as a “beyond-fraternal” relations, labeling as “loyal ties.”

Amir Abdollahian talks to Syrian, Iraqi, Kuwaiti FMs as dust storms blanket Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian spoke over the phone with his Syrian, Iraqi and Kuwaiti counterparts to discuss ways to address environmental challenges, including the sand and dust storms (SDSs).

Iranian envoy stresses right of UN members to self-defense

TEHRAN- Majid Takht Ravanchi, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, asserted on Monday that any framework agreed by the General Assembly on the management of conventional munitions must accept member states' right to self-defense.