Iran at highest level of defense power: general

TEHRAN — Iran has reached the highest level of military preparedness for defense, according to chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force.

Rouhani says it’s necessary to reopen borders with Turkey

TEHRAN – In a phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday, President Hassan Rouhani said that it is necessary to reopen land and air borders by observing healthcare protocols.

Cuban president: Iranian oil tanker arrival in Venezuela breaks U.S. ‘criminal blockade’

TEHRAN – Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said that arrival of Iranian oil tanker in Venezuela breaks the United States’ “unacceptable” and criminal blockade”.

Tehran condemns interference in China’s affairs, says backs ‘One-China’ policy

TEHRAN — Iran has condemned any interference by other countries in the internal affairs of the People’s Republic of China, saying Tehran supports the One-China policy. 

Iran says will respond to any trouble to its oil tankers

TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that Iran will respond firmly to any “annoyance” to its oil tankers which are carrying gasoline for Venezuela.

General Soleimani’s name is symbol of Quds: Hezbollah official

TEHRAN - Hashim Safi Al Din, the head of the Hezbollah Executive Council, has said that Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani’s military career was on the path to liberate Quds from the Israeli occupation.

France reaffirms support for nuclear deal

TEHRAN – France’s permanent mission in Vienna has reaffirmed Paris’ support for the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA.

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Iran not a threat to peace process in Afghanistan: U.S. intelligence

U.S. military intelligence recently said that Iran is not looking to destabilize Afghanistan and is not a threat to peace process in the country.

Foreign Ministry likens illegitimate establishment of Israel to Covid1948

Iran urges Europe to support Palestinians

TEHRAN – As Israel is planning to annex parts of the West Bank, Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a series of tweets urging Europe to “listen to the global conscience” and support the Palestinians.

Iran after peaceful coexistence with neighbors: envoy

TEHRAN — Tehran’s Ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, says Iran is interested in maintaining peaceful coexistence with its neighbors and it is not after expansionism.

Unilateralism is a lethal poison for intl. community: Kharrazi

TEHRAN - Kamal Kharrazi, chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, said on Tuesday that unilateralism is a “lethal poison” for international community, noting the necessity of forming an “international democracy”.

Tehran-Moscow-Damascus strategic co-op to continue untouched: advisor

TEHRAN — Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker, has said Tehran, Moscow and Damascus will continue their strategic cooperation.

Iran’s principled policy is expanding ties with Iraq: Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that Iran’s principled policy is expanding relations and cooperation with Iraq in various areas.

Russia says U.S. cannot be participant to JCPOA

TEHRAN — Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to the Vienna-based international organizations, says those who don’t comply with sunset provisions of Annex B of Resolution 2231 cannot be recognized as a JCPOA participant.

Abdullah praises Zarif’s support for political accord in Afghanistan

TEHRAN - Abdullah Abdullah, Afghanistan’s president of the High Council for Peace and National Reconciliation, has praised Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s support for a political power-sharing deal in Afghanistan.

Ayatollah Khamenei says U.S. will definitely be expelled from Syria, Iraq

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the United States’ forces will definitely be expelled from Syria and Iraq because of their criminal actions and warmongering.

Ayatollah Khamenei to deliver speech on Quds Day

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will deliver a speech on Friday on the occasion of Quds Day.

Iran, Russia reject consensus on Assad resignation

TEHRAN — Rumors about an Iran-Russia consensus for the resignation of Syrian President Bashar al Assad is a “big lie” pushed by the U.S.-Israeli media outlets, says a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker.

Khanzadi: Naval forces’ willpower will foil plots

TEHRAN — The Iranian Navy chief has said “strength of will” of the naval forces of the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) will not allow the enemies to orchestrate plots against the Islamic Republic.

Nuclear deal has just been implemented by Iran: top MP

TEHRAN - Mojtaba Zolnour, the head of the Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has said that the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, has just been implemented by Iran.

Iranian parliamentary committee enumerates steps needed to counter Israel’s anti-human moves

TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign policy Committee on Saturday approved a plan to counter Israel’s hostile moves against peace and security.

No indications Iran changing regional strategy: analysis

Some nine years after Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) deployed military advisers and fighters to Syria to prop up the government of President Bashar al-Assad, Israeli and U.S. officials have said Tehran is reducing its presence in Syria.

A U.S. decision to invoke snapback provision would be a strategic error: CSIS deputy chief

TEHRAN - Eric Brewer, deputy director at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), has said that a decision by Washington to invoke the snapback provision would be a strategic error and will undermine credibility of the United States.

No let-up in Iran-Russia-Syria fight against terror: Tehran

TEHRAN - Ali Asghar Khaji, who acts as senior assistant to Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for political affairs, has said that Iran, Russia and Syria will continue cooperation in fighting terrorism.

Iran dismisses U.S. scapegoating of China over COVID-19

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Friday rejected the United States’ blame game against China, calling on independent countries to stand up to the U.S. bullying.

U.S.-Israel alliance makes world insecure: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry has described the U.S.-Israel partnership as a force which makes the globe insecure, saying the U.S. is committed to an apartheid regime whose existence depends on racism, occupation, terror and aggression.

The president says the ‘worst’ and ‘most devil’ administration is ruling the United States

Pompeo doesn’t know ABC of politics: Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo does not know the ABC of politics, noting that the “worst” and “most devil” administration is ruling the United States.

World must stand up for Palestinians’ rights: Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has urged the world to stand up for the Palestinians’ rights.

China: U.S. has no right to extend arms embargo on Iran, let alone to invoke snapback sanctions

TEHRAN - China has said the United States has “no right” to extend arms embargo on Iran “let alone to trigger” a return of all UN sanctions on Tehran.

U.S. ‘not a good yardstick’ for measuring anti-terror efforts: Tehran

TEHRAN — The United States is not a good yardstick for measuring anti-terrorism efforts, Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has said, hinting at Washington’s history of founding, funding and arming different terrorist groups.