TEHRAN (Iran News) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe talked with US President Donald Trump in a lengthy phone call and discussed Iran issues, the Kyodo news agency reported. Abe told reporters that Trump has requested the phone call and it has come on the same day that Rouhani wrapped up his two-day visit to […]

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic welcomes Japan decision not to join a US-led naval mission purportedly aimed at protecting shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. Speaking to reporters in Tehran on Saturday upon his arrival from a five-day trip to Malaysia and Japan, […]

TEHRAN (Iran News) – President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday called on Japanese companies to invest in Iran as he wrapped up his two-day state visit to Japan. Before leaving for Tehran, Rouhani held a meeting at a Tokyo hotel with Japanese business leaders, during which he criticized US sanctions and expressed hope for strengthening long-standing […]

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi described recent talks between Iran and Japan as “heavy and intensive” and said the discussion will continue. In remarks on Saturday, Araqchi said pointed to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s recent trip to Japan and said the two Iran and Japan marked […]

TEHRAN (Iran News) – The spokesman for the Guardian Council said on Sunday that reviewing and amending the constitution is possible provided that the constitution itself, including its Article 59 of the constitution, could not help the country get rid of a probable problem. Article 59 states: In considering vital economic, political, social, and cultural […]

TEHRAN (Iran News) – The spokesperson of Iran’s administration dismissed speculation that President Hassan Rouhani is planning to resign. Speaking at a weekly press conference on Monday, Ali Rabiee denied any plans for Rouhani to resign, saying such an idea has been by no means raised in the administration. He added that First Vice-President Eshaq […]

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani will participate in the Kuala Lumpur, known as KL Summit 2019, Malay Mail said on Saturday. The summit will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from Dec. 18 to 21. Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Hamad Al Thani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Pakistani Prime […]

TEHRAN (Iran News) – In a press conference in Tabriz, the Spokesperson of the Iranian foreign ministry Abbas Mousavi announced the country’s support for Japan’s measures taken in alleviating tensions in the region. “Japan’s a friendly country that seeks to meet all the interests of the countries in the region and in this regard, it […]

TEHRAN (Iran News) – President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday Iran will overcome US sanctions by either bypassing them or through negotiations, and it will not cross its red lines in any talks. “The government is determined to defeat (the enemy) by bypassing America’s sanctions…or through various means including talks, but we will not cross […]

TEHRAN (Iran News) – The Iranian president’s chief of staff, Mahmoud Vaezi, dismissed speculation that President Hassan Rouhani might discuss a message from the US government on an upcoming trip to Japan. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a weekly cabinet session in Tehran on Wednesday, Mahmoud Vaezi dismissed reports that a message from […]