President Hassan Rouhani said all ethnic groups are entitled to equal, full civil rights without any discrimination.
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Russia's permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency said a recent report by the UN nuclear agency on Iran's compliance with its nuclear deal with major powers shows that…
Legislators overwhelmingly voted on Tuesday to reelect Ali Larijani as the speaker of the new Majlis, extending his eight-year consecutive speakership in the past two parliaments for another year…
Defense Minister Lieutenant General Hossein Dehqan said on Monday Iran will continue to dispatch military advisers to Syria and Iraq. "We will help Syria and Iraq as much as we can because parts…
In a message released on Monday, President Hassan Rouhani extended congratulations to new Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang, expressing hope that during Quang's term, bilateral relations would…
President Hassan Rouhani said the top challenge facing the country is to create an economic boom and generate youth employment by striving to rebuild links with the international community.
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Head of Iran’s cyber police (FATA) Lieutenant General Kamal Hadianfar announced that the recent cyberattack on a government website was conducted by Saudi hackers.
Interim Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani underlined the role of parliamentary friendship groups in cementing ties between Tehran and Kiev, saying more efforts need to be made to make friendship groups…
The parliament is to convene today and examine the credentials of newly-elected lawmakers, a member of the interim Majlis Presiding Board said on Monday. Akbar Ranjbarzadeh said the election of…
The Hope Faction, an alliance of reformists and government backers, will not nominate a candidate for the post of Majlis speaker in the election for the permanent presiding board of the assembly,…
A deputy foreign minister reiterated Tehran's determination to stick to its advisory role in Iraq and Syria conflicts, describing it as "vital" to the restoration of regional security.
Tehran and Warsaw signed a memorandum of understanding to chart a new course for bilateral consultations to pave the way for closer cooperation.
The agreement was signed by Iran's…
A recently elected lawmaker said Iran is a key contributor to efforts to promote regional peace and stability.
"All countries know that Iran was one of the first countries that took action…
Based on its policies, Iran seeks unity between Sunnis and Shias, the two major Islamic sects, a senior official said.
"Iran supports any effort made for fostering unity and harmony among…
A task force is preparing a lawsuit to see into the United States' seizure of Iranian assets, a top Foreign Ministry official said.
Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International…
President Hassan Rouhani said the primary responsibility of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting is to help boost confidence and accord between the people and the establishment.
The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps' Qods Force said Iran will take action against terrorist groups in Iraq, only if the country's religious leadership deems it necessary.
President Hassan Rouhani said encouraging private sectors of Iran and Ukraine to work with each other is essential to promoting bilateral relations.
In a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign…
Principlist Ali Larijani, the former chairman of the parliament, was sworn in as the interim speaker of the new legislature that opened on Saturday.
Iran said it will not take part in this year's hajj pilgrimage in Mecca because of "obstacles" created by Saudi Arabia.
"Performing the hajj ritual this year is virtually impossible,"…
Based on a repatriation treaty, 47 Iranian prisoners in the Persian Gulf state of Kuwait returned home to serve the rest of their sentences in Iran. The extradition took place on the basis of a…
Algerian Premier Abdelmalek Sellal underlined the necessity of accelerating efforts to implement agreements between Tehran and Algiers. Sellal made the statement during a visit to Iran's booth at…
Head of the Civil Defense Organization Lieutenant General Gholamreza Jalali said Iran plans to stage specialized wargames in the coming months to increase its cyber defense capabilities.
Portugal is eager to encourage its companies to establish themselves in the Iranian market, the country’s deputy foreign minister said. “Portugal and Iran can cooperate in various areas and it is…
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Friday Moscow aims to take advantage of the favorable conditions following the conclusion of the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers…
