Iran
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Anti-Iran resolution at UNGA politically-motivated: Iran FM spox
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the adoption of a resolution against the Islamic Republic in the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly under the pretext of human rights.
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Iran cooperates fully with IAEA, lives up to commitments: UN spox
New York, IRNA – UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric, while stressing the importance of cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency, acknowledged that Tehran had been committed to obligations reached with IAEA.
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Iran, Russia agree to boost transport cooperation
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development has announced about reaching agreements on road, rail and air cooperation between with Russia and enhance it further during the event in Moscow dubbed “Transport week 2024.”
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‘Israel violating UN resolutions by expanding settlements on Palestinian land’
New York, IRNA -- Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has expressed his country’s serious concern over Israeli expansionism and settlement construction on Palestinian land, saying that the regime’s illegal actions are in violation of international law and UN resolutions.
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Iran rejects ‘unjust’ human rights resolution pushed by Canada at UN committee
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Zahra Ershadi has categorically rejected the “unjust and politically motivated resolution” on the human rights situation in her country.
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Pezeshkian: Islamic countries’ cooperation, unity will bring progress for Muslims
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the Islamic Republic is interested in strengthening relations with Islamic countries, especially Syria, adding that cooperation among Islamic nations will bring progress for all Muslims.
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Iran defense minister pays tribute to Simon Bolivar
Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh paid his respects to the late Venezuelan politician, Simon Bolivar, by attending the tomb of the leader of the liberation revolutions of Latin America.
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Resistance will determine future of region: Iran security chief
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s top security man has said that it is the resistance that will define the future of the West Asia region.
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Iran says 14 more terrorists neutralized in operations in its southeast
Zahedan, IRNA – A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says that more terrorist elements have been neutralized in military operations in Iran’s southeast where there has been a surge in terrorist activities in recent months.
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Iran warns illegal migrants they have no option but to leave
Kerman, IRNA – Head of the Iranian Interior Ministry’s migrants department has said that nationals of other countries who have entered Iran illegally have no option but to leave.
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Syria is key link in chain of resistance, says Iranian leader's adviser
Tehran, IRNA – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution on international affairs, has highlighted Syria’s pivotal role in the resistance against Zionist forces.
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Pakistan lauds Iran's peaceful approach in region
Islamabad, IRNA – The Secretary of Pakistan’s Defense Ministry General Muhammad Ali has acknowledged the Islamic Republic of Iran's defense capabilities in addressing threats, praising its peaceful approach in the region.
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Top Pakistani military officials visit Iran’s pavilion at Karachi defense exhibition
Karachi, IRNA -- Top Pakistani military officials including the country's Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Navid Ashraf have visited the pavilion of the Islamic Republic of Iran during the 12th International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) in the port city of Karachi.
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Iran approves over $5 billion in foreign investment in key sectors
Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Foreign Investment Board approved more than $5 billion in foreign investments during its 286th meeting and the fourth session under the new administration, according to a statement from the Ministry of Economy on Wednesday.
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Iranian ambassador meets Afghan officials to discuss bilateral issues
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador to Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Qomi held separate meetings with senior Afghan officials on Tuesday to discuss key issues affecting bilateral relations and regional stability.
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Iran to respond appropriately to any confrontational actions by other parties in IAEA: FM
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Islamic Republic would respond appropriately to any confrontational measures by other parties in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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World must end impunity of killers of Palestinian children: Iran FM spox
Tehran, IRNA – The spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that World Children's Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the pain and suffering of the children in Gaza; thus, the time has come for the world to end the impunity of those committing heinous crimes against Palestinian children.
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Iran, Afghanistan discuss finalization of Khaf-Herat railway project
Tehran, IRNA – The CEO of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways has stated that given the proximity of Iran, Afghanistan, and China, the Khaf-Herat railway route is the only axis that can shorten transit times and reduce costs; thus, completing this railway according to a specific timeline is of great importance.
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Defense Minister: Iran after expanding economic ties with Venezuela
Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran is seeking to develop economic cooperation with Venezuela.
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Iran, Russia very determined to develop ties at maximum level: VP
Tehran, IRNA—Iranian Vice-President Mohammad-Reza Aref has announced Tehran and Moscow's strong determination to strengthen bilateral relations to the maximum level.
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Iran-Russia power grids link-up to boost regional electricity supplies: Minister
Tehran, IRNA—Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi says connecting the power networks of Russia and Iran would significantly increase the region's electricity supply capacity.
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US vows to support European allies for anti-Iran move at IAEA
New York, IRNA – The United States has said it would standby three European countries namely the UK, France and Germany also known as E3 or Troika for their efforts to draft an anti-Iranian resolution ahead of the Board of Governors meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at Vienna.
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Iranian, Chinese deputy FMs hold talks in Riyadh
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi who has traveled to the Saudi capital, met and held talks with his Chinese counterpart Deng Li on Tuesday.
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Araqchi emphasizes Iran's determination to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Russia
Tehran, IRNA - In a meeting with Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian President's Special Representative for West Asia and Africa, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the Islamic Republic of Iran's determination to further strengthen cooperation in bilateral and multilateral fields while referring to the very good relations between Tehran and Moscow.
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Iran foreign ministry summons UK Chargé d'Affaires
Tehran - IRNA - The British chargé d'affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to protest the country's illegal action to sanction the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Company.
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Khaji and Bogdanov emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon
Tehran, IRNA - Senior Advisor to Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Asghar Khaji and the special representative of the Russian President for Middle East and African affairs Mikhail Bogdanov expressed his concern about the increasing tensions and critical conditions in the region, and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
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Petition signed protesting closure of Iranian consulates in Germany
London, IRNA - A group of Iranians living in Germany protested Berlin's inhumane decision to close Iranian consulates in Germany by launching an electronic petition.
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Iran summons Hungary envoy in protest to sanctions imposed on Iran shipping company
Tehran, IRNA - The Hungarian ambassador in Tehran was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following the imposition of illegal sanctions by the European Union and the UK against a number of Iranian natural and legal entities, including the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines.
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Gaza turned into a graveyard for children under Zionist bombardment: Iran FM spox
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmail Baghaei Hamaneh, has condemned the devastating toll of the ongoing bombardments in Gaza, describing the territory as a "graveyard for kids".
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Araghchi: Contradictory behavior of EU, UK reveals their abdication of responsibility towards human rights
Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pointed to the embargo on Iran's airlines and shipping lines without providing any documents and proofs and emphasized that the contradictory behavior of the European Union and the United Kingdom reveals their double standards and abdication of responsibility for human rights.