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Despite the United States’ repeated calls for new negotiations with Iran, engaging in talks under the present circumstances is neither possible, nor useful, a parliamentarian said. 

European powers should not ignore the contribution of Iran's nuclear deal to their national security while making decisions that could shape the fate of the agreement undermined by the US exit,…

Tehran’s refusal to take decisive retaliatory measures against the United States for exiting the 2015 nuclear deal and against Europe for failing to fulfill its pledges is aimed at proving to…

Iran has to take a risk and suspend some of its commitments under the nuclear deal if it wants to break the stalemate in negotiations with European powers over a financial mechanism meant to get…

Iran is exposed to a number of foreign policy challenges in the New Year mostly involving the United States’ activities, an international affairs expert said.  Amir Ali Abolfath then…

It is evident that Iran has no intention to enter into negotiation with the United States, according to a top security official who described such claims by the Americans as a “lie”. 

Iran’s foreign minister will visit the Kurdistan Region during a trip to Iraq that is aimed at boosting economic ties, a diplomat announced. “Mohammed Javad Zarif, within the framework of his…

An environment conducive to attracting Chinese investment to Iran should be created, a former diplomat said. 

As the main party to blame for the possible failure of efforts to set up a special financial mechanism for trading with Iran, Europe will have to ponder over the implications of its inaction, a…

Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Saturday during a visit to Kabul to hold talks on issues of mutual concern. 

Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif is to set off on a tour of regional countries in the coming days to help enhance cooperation and strengthen business, economic and political ties. …

Iran’s decision to make a more concerted and open push for peace in Afghanistan through direct negotiations with the Taliban can help increase security in both countries as well as the entire…

President Hassan Rouhani finally accepted Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi’s resignation as health minister on Thursday, after a week of media speculation on the reasons behind the outgoing official’s…

Approving laws to enforce compliance with the standards of the Financial Action Task Force would enable Iran to exert more pressure on Europe to activate its proposed mechanism for continued…

Iran’s top diplomat rejected a warning by the United States against conducting space vehicle launches and missile tests, saying such activities do not go against a United Nations Security…

Citizens of Tehran enjoyed the first snowfall on Thursday, which blanketed northern districts of the capital and disrupted traffic on several roads. The neighboring city of Karaj also…

Iran has reacted “patiently and responsibly” to Europe’s tardiness in fulfilling its promises to avert the United States’ sanctions against Tehran, but this approach should not be interpreted as…

Iran needs to increase its economic attachés, as the country is currently facing harsh sanctions, a lawmaker said.  “Iran has business attachés in 30 countries … There is potential to put…

Iran needs to carry out substantial and wide-ranging economic reforms, if it wants its "Look East" policy to succeed during the sanctions era, a former diplomat said. 

In case the European Union fails to set up a financial system to ensure continued trade with Iran, the parliament will step in and pass a bill tasking the government to take countermeasures, a…

Iran’s negotiations with the Taliban are aimed at encouraging them to engage in political activity instead of armed confrontation, a lawmaker said. 

Iran should map out new strategies to maximize its benefits from the new developments unfolding in the region and thwart US attempts to put the country in a bind, a political analyst said.…

A delegation of Taliban representatives visited Tehran on Sunday and held wide-ranging talks with Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.  Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasemi made the…

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Javad Haj Ali-Akbari as one of the interim Friday prayer leaders of the capital, Tehran’s Friday…

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei pledged on Monday that Iran will continue to support the Palestinian people despite the “tremendous” pressure being exerted by the…