Turkey voices concern over regional tensions

TEHRAN — Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has voiced concerns over regional tensions in the aftermath of the U.S. assassination of Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, calling for concerted action to preserve stability and calm.

Zarif, Modi confer on pressing issues 

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on Wednesday over pressing regional and international issues. 

Russia, China slam decision to trigger Iran deal dispute mechanism

TEHRAN — Russia and China have criticized the three European parties to the Iran nuclear deal over a move to trigger the dispute mechanism.

Parliamentary candidates’ vetting not final: Jannati

TEHRAN — Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, head of the Guardian Council, said on Wednesday that the vetting of parliamentary candidates are not final and they can file complaints.

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UN calls on all parties to keep nuclear deal in place

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric has called on all parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, to spare no effort to keep it in place.

Iran warns to take ‘firm, decisive and proportional response’ if E3 takes unconstructive steps

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, in a statement on Tuesday, reacted to a decision by the European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal to activate the “trigger mechanism”, noting that the move will not serve nobody’s interests.

Rouhani meets Syrian PM, reiterates U.S. must leave the region

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that the United States’ military presence in the region must come to an end and its forces must leave the region.

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EU chief diplomat: Preserving nuclear deal is now more important than ever

European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday that preserving the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, is now more important than ever.

Zarif: E3 has bowed to U.S. diktat

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that France, Germany, and the UK have bowed to “the U.S. diktat” for 20 months.

Rouhani signs law designating Pentagon as terrorist organization

TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday signed into law a bill designating the Pentagon as a terrorist organization.

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China reiterates it is against U.S. sanctions on Iran

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said on Monday that Beijing is against the United States’ unilateral sanctions on Iran.

Rouhani hopes for closer Tehran-Muscat ties

TEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Haitham bin Tariq on becoming the new Sultan of Oman, expressing the hope for the development of ties between Tehran and Muscat.

Iran had no intention to hide causes of Ukrainian plane crash: Shamkhani

TEHRAN - Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), said on Sunday that Iran had no intention to hide causes of the Ukrainian plane crash on Wednesday.

U.S. must leave Iraq: ex-diplomat

TEHRAN - Hassan Danaeefar, the former Iranian ambassador to Iraq, has said it is essential that the United States leave Iraq now that the Iraqi parliament has voted to expel American forces from the country.

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Putin, Merkel agree nuclear deal should be kept by all means

Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have agreed that preserving the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, is a matter of “tremendous importance” and should be kept by all means necessary.

Zarif meets Oman’s new sultan in Muscat

TEHRAN — Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Oman’s new sultan, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, in Oman’s capital Muscat.

Soleimani assassination put an end to pro-compromise mindset, says top MP

TEHRAN — Chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has said the assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani was the end of the pro-compromise mindset.

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Biden blames Trump for instability in Middle East

Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden has held Donald Trump responsible for the current instability in the Middle East as he withdrew the U.S. from the 2015 nuclear deal and imposed sanctions on Iran.

Iran condoles with Oman over Sultan Qaboos demise

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Minister, in a tweet on Saturday, expressed his condolence to the Omani government and people over the demise of Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

Pakistani FM set to visit Tehran on Sunday

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Saturday that Pakistan’s foreign minister is scheduled to come to Tehran on Sunday.

Soleimani became a general of security and peace, says cleric

TEHRAN — Martyr Qassem Soleimani became a general of building security and peace, said an interim Friday Prayer leader of Tehran.

Zarif to Trump: It is the people and not ‘beautiful arms' that rule the world 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote on his Twitter account on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump must know that it is the people and not “beautiful military equipment” that rule the world. 

Russia, France, UK reassure Iran about commitment to JCPOA

TEHRAN — The foreign ministries of the Russian Federation, France and Britain have said that their country will remain committed to obligations under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

No war or sanctions on Iran, U.S. protesters demand

TEHRAN — Rallies were held in 370 communities across the United states on Thursday, as people protested against U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies and further escalation of tensions with Iran.

South Korea says has no plan to dispatch navy fleet to Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN - The South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday that his country has thus far not decided to forward any naval force to the Strait of Hormuz connecting the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman in the Middle East.

Oman: No chance for mediation between Iran, U.S.

TEHRAN — Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi has said there is no chance right now for mediation between Tehran and Washington amid the recent escalation of tension in the region, according to Iran Front Page.

Pompeo orders diplomats not to meet with Iranian opposition groups

TEHRAN — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has ordered all U.S. missions overseas not to meet with Iranian opposition groups without specific approval.

Iran ready to pull the trigger, ex-IRGC chief warns

TEHRAN — The former chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned the United States that Iran will take further retaliatory measures if they make a mistake, saying Iran is ready to pull the trigger.

‘Western media attempt to downplay Iran’s retaliatory attacks’

TEHRAN – A media expert has said that a number of certain Western media outlets are making efforts to downplay the significance of Iran’s missile attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq.

IRGC warns US’ regional allies of becoming source of anti-Iran aggression

TEHRAN – In a statement on Wednesday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps issued a warning to regional countries that bear US bases.