The Russian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Friday announced that the second nuclear fuel consignment is ready to be sent back to Iran. Russia consistently continues to implement its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the statement said, according to IRNA. “The Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation is carrying out a […]

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Java Zarif posted a message on his Twitter account paying tribute to the late former UN secretary general Annan who passed away on Saturday. “Extremely saddened by passing of Kofi Annan, a towering global leader and an unwavering champion for peace, justice and rule of law. Rest in peace my dear […]

 In a message forwarded Sat., Iranian President Hassan Rouhani extended his congratulations to Imran Khan on his election as Pakistan’s new prime minister, stressing Iran’s readiness to develop bilateral ties. “I hope to see further expansion of relations between the two friendly and neighboring countries, as well as increasing unity and convergence in the Islamic World, […]

 In a message to his Indian counterpart on Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed condolences over the loss of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee died at 93, on Thursday after a long illness. Vajpayee, a leader of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, had suffered a stroke […]

 Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has expressed regret over the deadly floods caused by monsoon rain in India, which left hundreds of people dead and missing. In a statement on Saturday, Ghasemi offered sympathy to the Indian government and nation and the families of the victims over the tragic incident. Heavy rains over the past ten […]

 Iranian Army Air Force Commander Brigadier General Amir Ghorbani said that renewing helicopters project is going ahead as planned, adding that the range of missiles installed on combat helicopters has increased to above 8 kilometers. The commanders of Iranian Army Air Force and Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Air Force held a joint meeting in Tehran on […]

Deputy Defense Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik said Fri. that new military achievements that will be unveiled next week will upset the enemies. According to the Public Relations Department of Iranian Defense Ministry, Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik made the remarks during a ceremony in the western city of Hamadan on Friday morning. “The […]

TEHRAN – An Iranian Assyrian lawmaker said on Friday the U.S. does not take any steps in favor of the Iranian nation, stressing Iran should primarily rely on its domestic capabilities rather than looking abroad. “If a country wants to be thriving, it should not trust America,” said Yonathan Betkolia, who represents the Assyrian and […]

 Iranian ICT Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi said that the number of smuggled phones entering the country has reached zero after the implementation of Phone Registry Scheme. He made the remarks on Friday in Southern province of Bushehr while addressing reporters on various issues. To curb cellphone smuggling, some Iranian organizations, including ICT Ministry, created […]

Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabifard said that 8 years of Holy Defense made Iran climb to the political, scientific, economic and military summit. Holy Defense prepared the ground for Iranian nation to reach the position that they deserve, he added. “Do not doubt that in absence of Holy Defense, Iraq would have […]