Iran’s Guardian Council: Women Can Run for President
Spokesman for Iran’s Guardian Council Abbasali Kadkhodaei said women can register as candidates to run for president.
Zarif Welcomes Peace in Karabakh Region
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hailed the ongoing peace-making efforts to end hostilities in the disputed region of Karabakh as a “step toward peace”.
Iranian Deputy Urges Global Action against Unilateralism
An Iranian deputy foreign minister deplored the US regime’s lawless policies and violation of international norms, calling for global action against unilateralism and resolution of disputes through peaceful means.
Second US Presidential Debate Canceled
The second US presidential debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump was canceled Friday.
Armenia, Azerbaijan Talk over Nagorno-Karabakh Region in Moscow
Armenia and Azerbaijan on Friday held their first high-level talks after nearly two weeks of clashes over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Zarif in China to Meet Chinese Counterpart
The Iranian foreign minister arrived in the southern Chinese province of Yunnan on Friday and is scheduled to meet his Chinese counterpart on Saturday.
Rouhani: New Sanctions on Banks Aim Medicine, Food Purchases
President Hassan Rouhani on Friday called new US sanctions on Iran’s banks an attempt to prevent purchases of medicine and food.
Spokesman: Iran Ready to Boost Media Campaign against US
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman expressed the country’s readiness to boost media cooperation with Russia in order to counter American "media conspiracies".
Sheikh Meshal Appointed as Kuwait’s New Crown Prince
Kuwait’s new ruler Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Wednesday named Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as Crown Prince of the Arab country.
Iran Protest Azerbaijan, Armenia after Shells Hit Border
The Foreign Ministry of Iran has sent letters to Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan in protest at the violation of Iran’s territorial integrity after rockets fired by the warring sides in the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute hit the Iranian soil, a spokesperson said.