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President Hassan Rouhani sent a congratulatory message on Saturday to Chinese President Xi Jinping on his reelection as president of the People's Republic of China. In his message, Rouhani said…

A lawmaker said extremist groups fighting in Syria should be included in the Syrian peace talks to streamline the process.

Jalil Rahimi told ICANA recently that “a lack of participation…

Oman's chief diplomat said on Saturday that there are bright prospects for economic cooperation between Tehran and Muscat in various fields, calling Iran a "reliable" partner. 

A deputy foreign minister called on the European signatories to the nuclear deal to continue demanding full commitment from US President Donald Trump and cautioned them against a policy to…

Iran welcomes fence-mending talks between the Baghdad government and the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region, which have so far produced an agreement on lifting a ban on international flights to…

Iran ruled out the possibility of acceding to a side deal reportedly under negotiation between Washington and European parties to the Iran nuclear agreement to appease US President Donald Trump…

The US Navy claimed on Thursday the Iranian military’s behavior in the Persian Gulf has changed “across the board” in recent months, after years of tensions in the busy waterway.

An Iranian military delegation led by a deputy defense minister visited Ankara for talks with ranking Turkish military officials on various issues, including closer military cooperation for…

The US House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Thursday passed four bipartisan measures, including legislation sanctioning Iran for alleged human rights abuses.

The committee, which is a…

Iran's Foreign Ministry says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is a "delusional, naive person", who has no idea of politics apart from bitter talk that emanates from lack of foresight.

The foreign ministers of Iran, Turkey and Russia urged all sides involved in the Syrian crisis to step up efforts to find a "political solution" for the war-torn Arab country.

Iran's…

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Thursday that there is no problem in the country that cannot be resolved through cooperation between people and authorities.

A top US general on Tuesday signaled support for the Iran nuclear deal, saying the agreement, which President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw from, has played an important role in…

Iran's Foreign Ministry said it is monitoring how Washington's Iran policy will be affected by US President Donald Trump's recent decision to appoint a more hawkish top diplomat to the State…

The US administration's policy on Afghanistan is meant to preserve its foothold in Afghanistan, which hinges on a lasting insecurity in the insurgency-racked country, a lawmaker said.

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Lawmakers voted on Wednesday to keep Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati in office after he faced an impeachment trial over his mismanagement of resources meant to support farmers and overhaul…

Immediately after a three-day visit to Pakistan, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday began a tour of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan for high-profile gatherings. Heading…

Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli deplored the discriminatory approach adopted by international organizations in providing assistance to governments fighting illicit drugs and called on…

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the United States is “in no position” to set conditions for the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and major powers, known as Joint Comprehensive Plan…

Russia will set up an after-sales service center for the maintenance of air defense systems in Iran, Vladimir Kozhin, presidential aide for defense industry cooperation, said on Monday. “We are…

The United States has extended the national emergency with respect to Iran, President Donald Trump informed in a letter the US House of Representatives speaker and the US Senate president.

US President Donald Trump's approach toward the Iran nuclear agreement has raised new challenges in his dealing with North Korea, whose leader he has agreed to meet in a historic first, say…

Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati was reelected as chairman of the Assembly of Experts.

The powerful clerical body has the power to appoint and dismiss the Leader of Islamic Revolution and monitor…

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson renewed Iran's commitment to respecting the sovereignty of Iraq, in comments on the Islamic Republic's stance regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections in…

Two ministers survived a vote of confidence called on Tuesday over the failure to tackle a range of issues in the transport and labor sectors.

Minister of Roads and Urban Development…