Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed Paris’ claim that Tehran is supplying Yemen with weapons, describing it as a big lie. In a Thursday statement, Qassemi categorically rejected the latest allegations raised by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian about Iran’s supply of weapons to Yemen and said, “The claim is absurd and a […]

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Araghchi rejected the success of any military approach in Afghanistan, saying the first step toward establishing peace in the country is the exit of foreign troops. Abbas Araghchi made the remarks in his address at Tashkent peace summit on Afghanistan. The Iranian diplomat said war in Afghanistan was the result of […]

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wed. in Baku that “the expansion of Tehran-Baku relations not only benefits the two nations, but also the region.” “I am delighted that with the extensive efforts of senior officials from both countries, we are witnessing the good results of our joint cooperation today; cooperation which benefits not only […]

Following the signing of as many as 13 MoUs between Iran and Turkmenistan, President Rouhani said good decisions were made to benefit both nations. Speaking after the signing of 13 pacts between Tehran and Ashgabat on Tuesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani deemed the negotiations held between the authorities of the two countries “very constructive” and “effective”, adding […]

Iran’s First Vice President said on Tuesday that Iran rejects allegations of arming Yemenis while Yemen is under blockade, adding Yemeni missile attack take place in response to three years of Saudi bombardment. Es’hagh Jahangiri made the remarks in the town of Shahriar near Iran’s capital Tehran on Tuesday. Referring to the ongoing conflicts in some countries […]

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has sent a message of condolence to Russian Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin and Chairwoman of the Federation Council Valentina Ivanovna Matviyenko over fatal fire in Siberian mall. In addition to offering condolences, Larijani wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. Also in this regard, Iranian Foreign Ministry […]

TEHRAN — The residents of the Iranian capital breathed air fouled by fine particles during the Iranian New Year holidays, also known as Noruz, starting on March 21. While every year during the 2-week Iranian New Year holidays air pollution is eased and the citizens normally experience excellent air quality, this year PM 2.5 and […]

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said here on Saturday that Saudi Arabia is the main sponsor of terrorism, insecurity, instability and extremism in the region and world. He termed remarks of Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir in US-based Brookings Institution as “hypocritical, void and free from reality” and added, “this is […]

TEHRAN– Wildfire, starting on Saturday, is sweeping through forests in northern province of Gilan, Isna reported. Forests situated in Lahijan, Siyahkal, Langeroud, Shaft, and Masal are burning in fire since Saturday evening. Heat waves are believed to set the stage for the wildfires. Police, firefighters, Red Crescent, and natural resources forces as well as the […]

The Iranian nation’s allegiance to the Islamic Revolution’s goals and legacy of devotion left by the Sacred Defense would guarantee defeat of the US and termination of the Israeli regime in less than 25 years, Iran’s Army chief said. Speaking to Tasnim in Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan on Saturday, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi highlighted […]