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A senior Russian diplomat said the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and major powers could completely collapse in the foreseeable future, stressing the importance of finding a solution to the…

The new regional peace plan put forward by Iran can ensure lasting stability in the region, if supported by all Middle East countries, officials say.  "Iran, as the most powerful country…

As a Persian Gulf state with friendly relations with all regional countries, Oman is willing to play the role of a facilitator in defusing tensions with Iran, but refuses to act as a mediator,…

Iran can discuss other issues with the West if the 2015 nuclear deal is fully implemented, President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday, but ruled out talks over Tehran's missile program. 

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei advised officials against pinning hope on European countries because they have practically adhered to American sanctions despite their…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on all concerned parties to enhance their sense of urgency and make all-out efforts to push for a political and diplomatic settlements of the Iranian…

The UK-flagged Stena Impero tanker, which had been detained by Iranian forces in July, left the southern Iranian port of Bandar Abbas on Friday after the completion of legal steps for its…

President Hassan Rouhani has called on regional states to join the Hormuz Peace Endeavor (Hope), a security coalition proposed by Iran for defusing tension in the Persian Gulf. Rouhani was…

All legal steps for the release of British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, detained by Iran in July, have been completed but the case is still open, a senior official said. 

A ministerial meeting of the remaining signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal was held in New York on Wednesday to salvage the landmark agreement after the US exit. 

President Hassan Rouhani held bilateral talks with several world leaders on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York to discuss a range of subjects,…

Disputes in the Persian Gulf should be resolved peacefully through talks and all sides should remain calm and exercise restraint, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Iraq’s visiting prime minister…

Iran on Monday criticized Europe for repeating Washington's "absurd" accusations and ruled out the possibility of negotiating a new deal with major powers under the current circumstances.…

President Hassan Rouhani and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday to discuss ways of reducing tensions in…

The regional initiative that Iran will introduce at the United Nations is aimed at ensuring lasting peace in the Persian Gulf and is not limited to security issues, President Hassan Rouhani said…

Monday marked the end of summer holidays and the start of the new academic year for Iranian schools and universities.  President Hassan Rouhani delivered a speech at a girls' school in…

A senior diplomat said the plan of French President Emmanuel Macron and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is to have a ceasefire to be able to conduct “real, extensive negotiations and find a…

The new American sanctions on the Central Bank of Iran will most likely have a negative impact on European initiatives to salvage the fraying 2015 nuclear deal, an analyst said. 

Iran will present a regional cooperation plan for peace at the United Nations since it believes the presence of foreign forces undermines the region’s security, President Hassan Rouhani said on…

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his country will not be drawn into any military conflict with Iran, declaring that Canberra’s commitment is limited to protecting freedom of…

Iran will never bow to foreign pressure, but is always open to diplomatic engagement with other countries, including the United States, if they treat it "respectfully" and "on an equal footing…

Foreign ministers of the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear agreement are slated to hold a meeting on Wednesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the United…

One of four contenders for the top job at the UN nuclear energy body, Argentina’s Rafael Grossi, insisted that the organization must uphold the credibility of the global nuclear rulebook.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif left for New York early on Friday to attend the 74th edition of the United Nations General Assembly.  He is set to meet and hold consultations with…

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned that any US or Saudi military strike on Iran would lead to a devastating war, saying that Tehran hopes to avoid such a conflict.  In an…