No peace without eradicating terror ideology, Larijani tells New Zealand counterpart

TEHRAN – In a message to his New Zealand counterpart Trevor Mallard on Friday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said peace will never be achieved as long as ideology of terrorists is not eradicated.

Larijani calls for Iran-Azerbaijan visa waiver

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Saturday called on the Azeri government to lift visa requirements for Iranian citizens visiting Azerbaijan in a bid to boost ties between the two neighbors.

New ambassador calls for closer Iran-Tajikistan relations

TEHRAN – Iran’s new ambassador to Tajikistan, Mohammad-Taqi Saberi, on Sunday called for closer ties with Dushanbe, saying he will use every opportunity to expand Iran’s relations with Tajikistan.

Larijani: U.S. after harming Iran-Bulgaria ties

TEHRAN – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani on Saturday criticized the U.S. for trying to harm Iran-Bulgaria relations, saying Bulgaria’s parliament can play an active role in expanding economic ties between the two states.

Halbousi: Iraq stands by Iran in face of sanctions 

TEHRAN – Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi said on Wednesday that his country will stand by Iran’s side as Tehran has been put under unilateral sanctions by the United States.

Larijani: €1.5b to be withdrawn from National Development Fund for defense sector

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has agreed with the request to withdraw €1.5 billion from the National Development Fund (NDF) to strengthen the defense sector.

Senior officials highlight Leader’s roadmap for future

TEHRAN – Heads of the three branches of government on Sunday highlighted the need to fully implement the recent guidelines issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the second phase of the revolution and ways to move forward.

Larijani urges remaining parties to fulfil their obligations under nuclear deal

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear deal should fulfil their obligations under the deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Xi stresses ‘comprehensive strategic ties’ with Iran

TEHRAN – Chinese President Xi Jinping insisted on Wednesday that his country is seeking to develop “comprehensive strategic ties” with Iran.

Iranian parliament speaker visits Beijing, pushes for strong ties with China

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that Iran is ready to boost ties with China in various areas.

Majlis speaker pushes for strong ties with China 

In Beijing, Zarif lauds Iran’s ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ with China 

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif who traveled to China on Tuesday, accompanying a delegation that includes Iranian Parliament speaker Ali Larijani and Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh, said Tehran values “comprehensive strategic partnership” with Beijing.

Larijani in China to boost bilateral relations

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Monday his trip to China is aimed to boost political, cultural, scientific and economic relations.

Iran’s military chief: Pakistan has started operations against terrorists

TEHRAN - Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, the Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff, said on Monday that Pakistan has started operations against terrorists’ hideouts since Sunday.

Pakistan must account for Zahedan attack: Larijani

TEHRAN - Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that the Pakistani government should account for the Zahedan terrorist attack which left 27 military personnel killed.

Japan lauds Tokyo-Tehran ‘friendly’ ties

TEHRAN - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has hailed his country’s ties with Iran as “traditionally friendly.

Larijani: Iranian people interested in ties with Japan

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has said Iran-Japan relations are based on cultural commonalities, noting such affinities should be expanded.

There are great opportunities for Japanese investment in Iran, Larijani says

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani who was on tour of Tokyo proposed on Tuesday that there are great opportunities for Japan to invest in Iran.

Iran, Japan to boost economic co-op: Larijani

TEHRAN – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Monday that his trip to Japan is aimed to boost economic cooperation between Tehran and Tokyo, Mehr reported.

Leader has ordered structural reforms, Majlis speaker says

TEHRAN – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered structural reforms within a four-month period.

Larijani: 1979 revolution caused fear among regional dictators

TEHRAN – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979 caused all dictators in the region to feel threatened.

Iran’s security chief warns if Israel does not stop violating Syrian sovereignty it will receive a serious response

Iran-Syria war on terror has benefited entire world: Shamkhani

TEHRAN - Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, said on Tuesday that Iran and Syria will continue cooperation in fighting terrorism.

All should laud IRGC efforts: Larijani

TEHRAN – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani on Sunday called on the people and authorities to appreciate the efforts made by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), saying the IRGC has played an “effective role” in countering threats and protecting Iran’s border areas.

U.S. will end up in wheelchair if it attacks Iran, Larijani warns

TEHRAN – Reacting to U.S. military threats against Iran, Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said the Americans won’t dare attack Iran as they know they will “wind up in a wheelchair” afterwards.

Larijani to Arabs: Normalizing ties with Israel is disgraceful

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Wednesday the project of normalizing relations between Israel and Arabs has been launched, describing the move as “dark stain” on the Muslim countries’ dignity.

No one can ignore Iran’s regional importance: Larijani

TEHRAN - Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that no country can ignore the importance of Iran in the Middle East.

Larijani deplores U.S. mistreatment of Press TV anchor

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has condemned the United States for the “illegal treatment” of Press TV anchor Marzieh Hashemi, likening the move to the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Resistance only way for Palestinians to regain their rights: Rouhani

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that resistance is the only way for Palestinians to fight the Zionist regime of Israel and regain their rights.

Developing ties with Azerbaijan important for Iran: Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that expansion of relations with Azerbaijan is important for Iran and described relations between Tehran and Baku as “friendly” and “brotherly”.