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President Hassan Rouhani thanked the outgoing parliament for its close cooperation with his administration and hoped the new legislature would have even closer ties with the government as it…

Iran’s daily coronavirus cases remained above 2,000 for the third straight day on Wednesday, with only one-fifth requiring hospitalization, a health official announced. Health Ministry…

Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations said the US must end its illegal presence in Syria and stop shielding terrorist groups under the mask of fighting terrorism. Majid Takht-…

Health Minister Saeed Namaki has asked the World Health Organization to take a stand against the United States’ sanctions that have undermined the ability of Iran and other nations to tackle the…

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the intense hatred among many world people for the US because of its support for terrorism, saying the Americans will…

Iran cannot rely on Europe's support for upholding its rights under the 2015 nuclear deal, which were violated by the United States, and will pursue its own independent policies in this regard,…

Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak exceeded 7,000 on Monday, as the overnight cases surged by 27%, health officials announced. Fatalities from the viral infection rose by 69 on…

While countrywide rallies marking the International Quds Day have been canceled in Iran due to the coronavirus outbreak, a series of special plans have been devised to mark the event, an…

Iranian lawmakers criticized the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal for failing to show appropriate reaction against the United States’ unilateralism and hostility. 

Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed Iran’s willingness to become a strategic partner of Iraq and make a successful example of bilateral cooperation.  He made the…

Iran’s tally of Covid-19 cases rose above 120,000 on Sunday, as the country continued to ease containment measures to revive its economy. Laboratories equipped to test suspected patients…

With the end of Ramadan approaching, the Iranian government has established coronavirus-related protocols to uphold two of the hallmark traditions of the holy month amid the Covid-19 pandemic:…

The European Union foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said the bloc still needs to consider the United States' demand of extending Iran's soon-to-expire arms ban and he cannot comment on their…

The Iranian top diplomat dismissed as “very foolish” the United States’ claim of having authority to trigger the 2015 nuclear deal’s snapback mechanism that would restore the United Nations’…

Daily coronavirus cases reported by Iran crossed the 2,000 mark once again on Friday, the highest overnight tally since April 7, health officials announced.

Iran will give a harsh response to any military adventurism that US President Donald Trump may resort to, Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said in an interview with Sputnik, commenting on Trump…

Russia’s UN ambassador censured the United States’ assertion on Tuesday as being “ridiculous” for claiming it was still a member of the Iran nuclear deal two years after it quit, so that…

Iran’s ambassador in Baghdad said Tehran’s relations with the new Iraqi government are expected to be positive, as both countries have agreed on improving mutual ties.  “Agreements have…

Iran’s ambassador in Brussels called on the European Union as a major “winner” of the 2015 nuclear deal to take a stand against the new US assault on the landmark agreement, which is aimed at…

Daily confirmed coronavirus cases in Iran spiked by 32% on Wednesday to take the national total beyond 112,000, the Health Ministry said. The infections rose by 1,958, up by 477 a day earlier,…

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denied any engagement in negotiations with the United States, saying Americans have proved unreliable in adhering to agreements.  "There is no…

Iran’s Health Minister Saeed Namaki warned that believing the Covid-19 pandemic is “done and over with is a grave strategic error”, as it could lead to a terrible catastrophe. Namaki on Tuesday…

President Hassan Rouhani reiterated that Iran will stand by the Iraqi people and government. 

In an incident on Sunday involving an Iranian Navy’s light support vessel in the country’s southern waters, 19 personnel were killed and 15 others were injured, according to the Navy. …

The resurgence of the novel coronavirus in southwest Iran has forced authorities to reintroduce stringent measures, warning that other regions could follow if social distancing rules are ignored…