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China and Iran plan to enhance cooperation in the field of energy, particularly in the peaceful use of nuclear power, Tehran's ambassador to Beijing said on Wednesday. 

The government in Canada is willing to restore diplomatic relations with Iran but there are certain obstacles that have hindered the process, says a Foreign Ministry official.

Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament Salim al-Jbouri said on Wednesday Iran and Iraq need to enhance relations during the reconstruction era in the Arab country.

In a meeting with Ambassador…

Iran and Turkey explored ways to implement a comprehensive border mechanism to curb illegal border crossings, prevent human and drug trafficking, and fight terrorist and criminal groups.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with Brazilian President Michel Temer on Tuesday. Speaking in the meeting in Brasilia, Zarif pointed to the current level of bilateral trade…

Tehran City Council on Tuesday accepted the second resignation of Mayor Mohammad Ali Najafi after he insisted on being unable to carry out his duties due to health reasons.

ISNA reported…

Seven Iranian military advisors were among those killed in an airstrike by Israel on a Syrian air base on Sunday.

The bodies of the Iranians were flown back to Iran and funerals were…

President Hassan Rouhani said Iran and Russia should continue their cooperation to help restore peace and stability to the region, particularly in war-torn Syria.

Washington is looking for some "excuse" to take military action against Damascus, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday, a day after US President Donald Trump promised quick,…

Washington would face international isolation if President Donald Trump makes good on his repeated threat to walk out of the landmark nuclear deal, a nuclear official warned, ahead of the May 12…

Defense Minister Amir Hatami warned Iran's adversaries against testing its defense power and capabilities. "The enemies of the Islamic Republic would do better not to test Iran's defensive power…

Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has expressed readiness to help resolve the deepening problems between Saudi Arabia and Iran as tensions exacerbate between the two regional foes.

The United States on Tuesday welcomed a push by some EU states to impose new sanctions on Iran and warned firms considering doing business with the Islamic Republic against what it called could…

A high-powered Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is on a five-day tour of four African and South American countries with the aim of promoting international economic…

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Monday called on authorities to uphold the “people’s security and privacy” in their attempts to localize social networking and…

A commentary published by Reuters on Monday says Iran is unlikely to agree to any restrictions on its missile program, no matter what punitive measures Europeans adopt. From Tehran’s point of…

Iran dismissed western allegations of chemical attacks by the Syrian government on a rebel-held town in the war-torn Arab country as unfounded and part of a plot to push for military action.

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and visiting Speaker of Russia’s State Duma  Vyacheslav Volodin agreed on a framework to boost bilateral cooperation in a wide range of areas, namely trade…

The United States will regret pulling out of the nuclear agreement, President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday, warning that it would see the Iranian response in "less than a week" after exit.…

A Turkish political analyst believes Iran, Turkey and Russia unity can be interpreted as the era of new decision makers in Syria. When the Turkish, Russian and Iranian presidents met last week…

A senior commander denied on Monday Arab media reports claiming that Israel’s new F-35 stealth fighters had flown over Iran. “In the past few days, certain media outlets of enemies prated about…

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sunday the US has shown in unambiguous terms that it is not a trustworthy partner when it comes to respecting international treaties.

The Saudi crown prince was to arrive in France on Sunday on the next leg of his global tour aimed at reshaping his kingdom’s austere image overseas as he seeks to reform the conservative…

Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has underscored Iran's critical role in fighting regional terrorism, dismissing US and Saudi charges that Tehran's is playing a ‘destabilizing role’ in…

Tehran City Council on Sunday rejected the resignation of Mayor Mohammad Ali Najafi who had decided to step down due an undisclosed "health issues." 

Sixteen councilors voted…