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Russia says U.S. remains isolated at IAEA meeting on Iran

Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, said that the United States remained isolated at the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors’ meeting on Thursday which discussed Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran files complaint against London-based anti-Iran TV channels for inciting violence

TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in London has filed a complaint against the London-based anti-Iran TV channels, Ambassador Hamid Baeidinejad said on Friday.

U.S. meddles in Iran’s affairs, again, after protests subside

TEHRAN – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has provoked Iranian protestors to submit video and other information documenting what he called the government’s “crackdown” on protesters, warning that Washington will sanction “the abuses.”

Commander: Possible attack on Iran will make invaders regretful 

TEHRAN – The Army's Air Defense Force commander warned on Thursday that enemies must not even think of attack on Iran, asserting that Tehran’s harsh response will make invaders to regret their action.  

Civilian, serviceman killed in riots laid to rest

TEHRAN – Iranians lay to rest a serviceman and a civilian who were killed during recent protests that turned violent, in the days after petrol prices were increased by the government.

Navy has dispatched 64 fleets to international waters, says Khanzadi

TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says the Navy has dispatched as many as 64 fleets to international waters in a bid to defend Iran’s interests.

General Salami says Muslims must be united against enemies’ plots

TEHRAN - Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Hossein Salami said on Wednesday that it is essential for the Muslims to be united against the enemies’ plots.

U.S. must understand that it is not the leader of the world, president notes 

Rouhani: JCPOA collapse will harm the entire world 

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday called on the entire world nations to pay due attention to key international agreements, including the JCPOA whose collapse he warned will harm the whole world. 

Senior diplomat: Manoto TV funded by Iranians’ looted wealth 

TEHRAN – Iran’s envoy to London wrote on his Twitter account on Tuesday that the family members of the ousted shah are allocating a hefty amount of money to the London-based Manoto TV network to continue airing anti-Iran propaganda. 

Araqchi: Iran to continue reducing nuclear commitments until its benefits are met

TEHRAN - Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday that Iran will continue reducing commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, until its benefits are met.

Russian envoy says Moscow is concerned about fate of nuclear deal

TEHRAN - Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, has said that Moscow is concerned about the fate of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

So far 37 legislators have signed letter to impeach Rouhani: MP

TEHRAN – A sum of 37 legislators in the Majlis have thus far signed an impeachment inquiry into President Hassan Rouhani, an MP announced on Monday, according to ANA news agency.

Larijani says the Leader’s shrewd remarks set the path forward

TEHRAN - Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Monday that the MPs will follow the “insightful guidelines” by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei regarding the issues surrounding the gasoline price and its rationing.

Foreign Ministry: Iranians condemn Pompeo’s support for rioters

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Sunday that the Iranian people condemn U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s support for rioters.

Judiciary chief: Atmosphere in Iran is to resist pressure, fight corruption

TEHRAN - Judiciary Chief Hojjatoleslam Ebrahim Raeisi said on Sunday that atmosphere in Iran is to resist the economic war launched against the country and also fight against corruption.

Speaker: Majlis needs time to reform gas price rise plan 

TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament speaker announced on Sunday that the Majlis economic committee has been committed to review gas price rise plan in details which of course must be carried out in a calm condition. 

Palestinians will achieve final victory through resistance: Rezaee

TEHRAN – Mohsen Rezaee, secretary of the Expediency Council, says the Palestinians will achieve final victory through unity, perseverance and resistance against Israel.

Deputy defense minister says Iran to continue boosting deterrence power 

TEHRAN – The Defense Ministry is resolved to do its best to enhance the country’s deterrence power, including in missile and air defense sectors, the deputy defense minister announced on Saturday.

‘Exiting JCPOA would punish Washington’

TEHRAN – Abbasali Kadkhodaei, the spokesman for the Guardian Council, says pulling out of the 2015 nuclear pact would “punish” the United States.

“We do not seek to conquer any land or be like an empire”

Iran seeks unity in the region, Rouhani tells Islamic unity forum

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Friday that Iran seeks “brotherhood” and “unity” in the region and that the Islamic Republic does not seek to invade any country or act like an empire.

Iran holds exhibition on new nuclear achievements

TEHRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) plans to open an exhibition on Saturday, November 16, on new nuclear achievements in the central city of Saveh. 

The Islamic Republic has been promoting unity for forty years: Marzieh Hashemi

TEHRAN – Press TV anchor Marzieh Hashemi says the number of Islamic unity conferences held by the Islamic Republic of Iran demonstrates that Iran has been stressing the importance of unity from the very beginning.

Cleric calls for keeping vigilance against soft war plots 

TEHRAN – As the foes are unable to harm Iran militarily, it is necessary that the Iranians be more united and vigilant in the face of the enemies’ soft war plot, Tehran Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani told worshipers in Tehran.

Iranian companies ready to reconstruct Syria: top MP

TEHRAN – Chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Mojtaba Zonnour has underscored Iran’s readiness to help with Syria’s reconstruction.

Iran reiterates peaceful settlement of crisis in Yemen 

TEHRAN – Ali Asqar Khaji, a senior aide to the Iranian foreign minister, on Wednesday underscored Tehran’s long-held policy that a comprehensive Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue will be the best choice to put an immediate end to the crisis in Yemen.

Advisor: Yemen’s resistance has forced invaders to seek political solution 

TEHRAN – Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian parliament speaker, says Yemeni people’s resistance has forced the aggressors to seek political solution to the Yemeni conflict.

Iran says will use all its energy to create atmosphere for regional dialogue

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Wednesday that Iran will use all its energy to create atmosphere for dialogue and political talks in the region.

Defense chief says sanctions won’t affect armed forces’ determination

TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that sanctions will not affect the armed forces’ determination and activities.

IAEA report shows full access to Iranian nuclear facilities: envoy

TEHRAN – Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the Vienna-based international organizations, said on Monday that the Monday report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Iran’s nuclear activities shows the UN body’s full access to Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Zarif expresses surprise over EU statement on Iran’s nuclear steps

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif late on Monday slammed the European Union’s statement on Iran which is reducing its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal in response to the return of sanctions by the United States and inaction by the Europeans shield Iran from the sanctions effect.