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Chairman of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi lashed out at recent moves by foreign parties to influence the upcoming elections due to be held in Iran…

President Hassan Rouhani renewed a call on the people to vote in next week’s elections in favor of candidates who will help pave the way for national development.

A senior lawmaker said Turkey has been playing with fire in the Middle East, warning that the continuation of policies benefiting Israel will backfire on Ankara.

A week before the February 26 elections in Iran, Deputy Chairman of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Lieutenant General Masoud Jazayeri announced that necessary measures have been…

A senior diplomat criticized Germany-backed Turkish initiative for a no-fly zone in Syria, saying such a measure would mark the continuation of previous mistakes.

"Undoubtedly, rehashing…

In the framework of the first round of political consultations between the Iranian Foreign Ministry and Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, senior diplomats of the two countries…

The forthcoming votes could mark the next step toward the promotion of national development after clinching the nuclear deal with world powers last year, Chairman of the Expediency Council…

Iran and his reliable partner Oman enjoy close relations that have set an example for other Mideast states, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.

Zarif made the statement during a…

A high-ranking Hungarian official appreciated Iranian efforts to help promote stability in the Middle East and fight against the scourge of terrorism.

Saudi Arabia announced on Friday it is halting deals worth $4 billion aimed at equipping and supporting Lebanese security forces in retaliation for the tiny country's siding with Iran amid the…

A member of Majlis Planning, Budget and Audits Commission announced that the legislative body is "continuously monitoring" the country's contracts with foreign companies after the nuclear deal…

Iran condemned a deadly explosion in the Turkish capital Ankara, which claimed the lives of 28 people and wounded over 60. Foreign Ministry spokesman, Hossein Jaberi Ansari, expressed sympathy…

The US State Department claimed on Thursday a reported sale of Russian combat aircraft to Iran would violate a UN arms embargo if it occurred without advance UN Security Council approval.

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The principlist campaign for the parliamentary elections revolves around Resistance Economy, which they describe as the only avenue to address economic problems.

In an electoral meeting at…

Reformists are looking to form a parliament that will back the government and its plans to make social reforms and revive the economy by boosting foreign trade and investment, a leader of the camp…

Tehran and Kabul will hold the joint commission on economic cooperation after the end of two elections in Iran scheduled simultaneously for next Friday.

Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs Borge Brende hailed the constructive role Iran plays in the Middle East and expressed Oslo's willingness to promote ties with Tehran in all fields.

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Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said Saudi Arabia lacks the courage to deploy ground troops to Syria, stressing that Riyadh's capabilities basically…

NATO Special Representative for the Caucasus James Appathurai did not rule out the possibility of the military alliance establishing relations with Iran following the implementation of the nuclear…

With the stage set for qualified Majlis hopefuls to launch electoral campaign, it's time for the political contest to heat up.

Those deemed eligible by the Guardians Council, the election…

Mohamed Hassanein Heikal, the Arab world’s well-known political commentator, died on Wednesday at age 92.

The leading Egyptian journalist rose to prominence as editor-in-chief of Egypt’s Al…

Despite a possible tougher line against Iran by the next US administration, it would still try to have a direct channel of contact, a former spokesman for nuclear negotiators commented.

A foreign policy advisor to the Leader of Islamic Revolution said Iran is satisfied with the quick revitalization of old, close relations with Japan, which was affected by an international nuclear…

Defense Minister Lieutenant General Hossein Dehqan met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kremlin Palace on Tuesday and discussed bilateral, regional and international issues.

President…

The United States had a plan for an extensive cyberattack on Iran in case diplomatic attempts to curtail its nuclear program failed, The New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing a forthcoming…