Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran to Foil All Hostile Plots
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said the stormy situation in the global politics has now reached Europe and engulfed France but Iran is on a “safe ship” and will thwart all hostile plots. “Today, in this stormy world whose storm has reached Europe and France as well, the Iranian nation is […]
UNSC EU Members Reaffirm Commitment to JCPOA
European members of the UN Security Council reaffirmed their commitment and support for the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers despite US pressures. “We, as the European Union members of the (Security) Council, would like to underline our commitment and continued support to the full and effective implementation of the JCPOA and Resolution […]
EU’s Sluggishness in Establishing SPV Unacceptable: Iranian Official
An adviser to the Iranian parliament speaker criticized the European Union for lack of sufficient action to counter the US sanctions against Tehran and carry out a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for saving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. The European Union should make practical efforts to counter the US sanctions against Iran, senior adviser to […]
Iran, South Korea Water Polo to Hold Joint Training Camp
Iran national water polo team left Tehran on Tuesday to hold joint training camp practices with South Korea. The Iranian team, headed by Aleksandar Ciric, has been invited to South Korea after glittering performance in the 2018 Asian Games. Iran won its first medal since the 1974 Asian Games after defeating China 16-15 on penalty […]
Iran Hails Parliamentary Elections in Armenia
Iran’s Foreign Ministry hailed the parliamentary elections in Armenia as part of a trend towards democratic changes in the neighboring country. In a statement on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi described the elections as a significant stage in the domestic developments of Armenia. He also expressed hope that Iran and Armenia could increasingly strengthen […]
Iranian Envoy Meets Top IAEA Officials in Vienna
Iran’s ambassador to Vienna-based international organizations held meetings with senior officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Austria. In one of the meetings in Vienna on Tuesday, Kazem Gharibabadi held talks with IAEA Deputy Director General and head of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security Juan Carlos Lentijo. The Iranian envoy also separately […]
Zarif: Iran’s Missile Program Not Prohibited by UNSC Resolution
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underscored that the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 has not prohibited Iran’s missile activities. “I can make it clear as the foreign minister that the issue of missiles has never been subject to negotiations and that in Resolution 2231 nothing has been approved or ratified about its prohibition for the Islamic Republic of […]
Iran Oil Exports ‘Better’ after Latest US Sanctions: President Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the futility of the US government’s attempts to cut Iran’s oil exports down to zero and said that since the latest batch of economic sanctions against the Islamic Republic took effect, oil exports “have become better”. “The US wanted to block our oil exports but they have become better since […]
Top Politician: Iraq Needs Iranian Investment
Head of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq Humam Hamoudi hailed his country’s growing ties with Iran, saying Iraq is in need of investment by Iranian companies. “Today, Iraq needs investments by Iranian companies and the Iraqi people are keen on good economic ties with Iran,” Hamoudi told Tasnim, stressing that close relations would boost both […]
Ayatollah Khamenei Warns of Enemy Onslaught on Spirituality in Iran
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, in a recent meeting with members of a committee tasked with holding a congress to commemorate martyrs of the province of South Khorasan, cautioned against the enemy’s plots to damage spiritual values in Iran. The enemies have launched an onslaught against moral and spiritual values in the […]