Iran, Russia sign historic strategic partnership pact involving domains from nuclear, defense to intelligence cooperation
The presidents of Iran and Russia have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement for long-term cooperation.
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Iranian coast guards hold maritime exercise in Oman Sea as strengthening combat readiness against threats
Iranian coast guards conducted a maritime exercise in the country’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province along the shores of the Sea of Oman.
Pezeshkian in Russia says Tehran, Moscow pressing ahead with ‘sensitive, strategic’ cooperation
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran and Russia stand steadfast in mutual “sensitive, pivotal and strategic” relations.
Iran refutes ‘groundless’ claims of training, providing assistance to Yemeni forces
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations dismissed claims that Tehran has trained or provided assistance for the Yemeni Ansarullah resistance forces as "groundless", saying such claims lack credible technical evidence and are driv…
Iran congratulates Hamas on victory against Israel
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has congratulated the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas on the victory of the resistance and the Palestinian people against the Israeli regime in its genocidal war in Gaza.
Iran FM hails 'resilience' of Palestinians in his talks with Qatar, Egypt counterparts
Iran's foreign minister welcomed the resilience of the Palestinian people and resistance forces in separate phone calls with his Qatari and Egyptian counterparts as they conferred on a recent ceasefire deal set to end the 15-mont…
Iran president in Russia to extend mutual strategic deal involving military, nuclear domains
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stepped in Russia on the second leg of his two-nation visit which started from Tajikistan.
Tehran, Dushanbe ink over 20 MoUs to expand mutual cooperation in a bid to repair ties
High-ranking officials from Iran and Tajikistan signed 23 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) as the two sides are trying to keep up cooperation in various fields.
Pezeshkian meets Tajik counterpart in Dushanbe as Iran increasing focus on Central Asia
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon called for the expansion of ties between their nations, saying that both countries possess numerous capacities that help them achieve the goal.
Top general: Enemy dares not cast hostile glance at Iran
Iran’s top military general praised the country’s naval capabilities, saying the enemy does not dare cast a hostile glance at the Islamic Republic.
IRGC arrests 15 more terrorists during drill in southeastern Iran
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force arrested another 15 terrorists during counterterrorism military exercise still ongoing in the southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province.
Iran's Supreme Leader: Palestinian patience, resistance forced Israel to back down
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei commended the sacrifices and valor of Palestinians and their resistance in the face of the months-long Israeli aggression that resulted in a ceasefire in the Gaza Str…
Iran cuts gold import tariff to zero
Iran cut its tariff on gold imports to zero amid efforts to boost the country’s gold reserves and to facilitate the return of funds held in other countries because of US sanctions.
Iran's presence in Syria at request of Assad govt. to fight terrorism, Daesh: Iraqi PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani says Iran’s presence in Syria was at the official request of former President Bashar al-Assad’s government with the aim of helping the Arab country in the battle against terrorism.
Pezeshkian says Iran seriously pursuing development of relations with neighbors
President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted on Wednesday that the country is looking for boosting ties with its neighboring countries
Iran in talks only with Europe for now, says FM Araqchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday that the country is not negotiating with any other country except Europe now, (referring to the ongoing talks between Iran and the European trio (the UK, Germany and France…
Persian Gulf states ask Trump to soften position on Iran, says NY Times
The leaders of Arab countries in the Persian Gulf region called on US President-elect Donald Trump to adopt “a softer stance” on the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to a report.
Iran stands 1st in regional raking on medical ethics research
The Iranian minister of health announced that the country ranks first in the Middle East region in terms of its research on medical ethics.
Exclusive: Tehran-Moscow strategic deal not against any country, Russian FM says
Iran and Russia are scheduled to ink a comprehensive strategic partnership deal that will not be against the interests of any third party, but will guarantee the security of the two countries.
Iran assured of peaceful entity of nuclear work, never walks out of talks, says FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reiterated that the country has never been the side which left table of talks since it is confidence of peaceful nature of its nuclear energy program.
Iran raises its gasoline output by nearly 10% in just 3 months
Iran has increased its gasoline production by nearly 10% in the past three months, according to figures by the country’s state fuel company the NIOPDC and amid a rise in demand for motor fuels which has been exacerbated by smuggl…
Iran calls talks with E3 on lifting sanctions ‘constructive’; says dialogue ‘to continue’
Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs asserted the recent talks held with the three European countries, namely the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3), on the removal of illegal sanctions against…
Russia’s imports from Iran surges 14% y/y in 9 months to late Dec.
Iran’s non-oil exports to Russia is still rising this year following the existing arrangement for preferential trade between Iran and a Russia-led economic bloc (Eurasia Economic Union) and amid growing political and economic co…
‘Unique’ home-made Zagros combat destroyer to join Iran’s Navy
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced that a “unique” domestically-developed destroyer, dubbed Zagros would be received by the Navy for sailing.
IRCS: US wants Iran’s financial aid rather than human resources
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said the American Red Cross has reportedly told Iran it does not need human resources but the Islamic Republic can send financial assistance to the United States to deal with the existing c…
Iran’s daily gas use hits new record of 874 mcm
Iran’s state gas company (NIGC) announced a new hit for use of natural gas across the country amid a cold spell that raised demands for energy and heating.
Iran’s petrochemical exports to total $13bn in year to March: NPC chief
Iran’s petrochemical exports are expected to reach $13 billion in year to late March, according to the CEO of the country’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC).
Iran, Russia to sign strategic partnership deal on Friday: Kremlin
Iranian and Russian presidents are going to sign a “comprehensive strategic partnership” deal in Moscow on Friday, Kremlin announced.
Iran, European troika agree to pursue dialogue 'in near future': Senior diplomat
A senior Iranian diplomat said Tehran and the European troika – France, Germany and Britain – have agreed to pursue dialogue "in the near future" following "candid" talks in Geneva.
Iran, European trio diplomats meet in Geneva to discuss lifting sanctions
High-ranking representatives of Iran and the European trio of Britain, France, and Germany (E3) have discussed the removal of illegal sanctions on Tehran and its nuclear program.