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Algerian Ambassador to Tehran Sofiane Mimouni has highlighted Iran's economic and political role in the region, saying Algiers regards Tehran as a "friend" and "strategic partner".

Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolai Patrushev was scheduled to arrive in Tehran on Monday night for a two-day visit to hold talks with Iranian officials on bilateral ties and a…

Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari is in China to explore ways of promoting Sino-Iran defense cooperation.

A two-day international conference with the theme of “World Against Violence and Extremism” will open at the University of Tehran on Tuesday.

A senior parliamentarian has said if Saudi Arabia carries out the death sentence for prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, it will “ignite a fire” in the region which will “engulf” the…

The secretary of the elections committee of the front of moderates told IRNA on Sunday that the front’s strategy for the next parliamentary elections in 2016 is to seek convergence between well-…

A senior nuclear negotiator said on Sunday that experts from Iran and the six major powers will meet in Vienna on Wednesday and Thursday with the aim of sorting out technical issues in the talks…

The foreign ministry summoned Pakistani Ambassador to Tehran Noor Mohammad Jadmani on Saturday evening to protest against lax border security and the operation of terrorist groups across the joint…

The head of Iran-Croatia parliamentary friendship group, Jabbar Kouchakinejad, has called for promotion of relations between Tehran and Zagreb in all areas, particularly in parliamentary affairs…

Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan says Iran is ready to provide the military requirements of the Lebanese army.

He made the remarks in a meeting with his Lebanese counterpart Samir Moqbel in…

Iran has launched production lines for three advanced domestically designed radar systems in the southern city of Shiraz on Sunday.   

Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General…

First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri is scheduled to hold meetings with Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan today and Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Tuesday to discuss relations…

A high-ranking Hungarian parliamentary delegation is scheduled to arrive in Tehran today at the invitation of First Deputy Parliament Speaker Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabifard, ICANA reported.

The Expediency Council met on Saturday to discuss the generalities of the central bank's governance, including possible mechanisms for appointing the bank's governor.  

The German Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said Berlin is “still hopeful” that a final deal on Iran’s nuclear program could be reached by the November 24 target date.   

Martin…

Heading a high-ranking military delegation, Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Samir Moqbel arrived in Tehran on Saturday for a three-day official visit at the…

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says Moscow does not rule out any possible forms of non-military nuclear cooperation with Tehran in accordance with international law.

A member of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has commented that the joint naval drill of Iran and Russia, which was held in the Caspian Sea on Wednesday, indicated that…

A senior advisor to the Leader has praised the endeavors of the Ansarullah movement in Yemen and described the latest developments in the Arab country as "unprecedented" in its history.

Ali…

A former nuclear negotiator has commented that the success of the talks between Iran and the major powers on a final nuclear deal can help end the enmities between Tehran and Washington and lead…

The Azeri Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday its country will never be used as a military base for foreign countries.

Hekmat Hajiev referred to the rumors about the use of Azeri…

The deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has called on Pakistan to fulfill its commitments on border security and prevent terrorists from crossing the joint border into…

An informed source has denied the report that Iran is considering a new nuclear proposal presented by the United States at the talks on Tehran's nuclear program.   

"The details…

In a decree issued on Saturday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed three new members to the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution.

The SCCR was…

Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi says "desirable security" prevails in the country due to intelligence forces' efforts and the widespread presence of the armed forces.  The enemies make…