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The foreign minister said the Iraqi government has a central role to play in the campaign against the terrorist groups operating in that country.     

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The chairman of the General Staff of the Armed Forces told IRNA on Tuesday that the research centers of the armed forces are carrying out projects to develop domestically designed missiles and…

In the meeting of the council for policymaking of the Will of Iranian Nation Party which was held in Tehran on Monday, Ahmad Hakimipour was reelected as secretary general of the pro-reform party…

The head of Russia’s Rostec conglomerate, Sergei Chemezov, said on Monday Moscow has offered Iran its latest Antey-2500 anti-aircraft missiles instead of S-300 surface-to-air missiles, and Tehran…

President Hassan Rouhani stressed the need for scientific and technological alliance among the NAM member states to hasten development and economic welfare, which he said, would serve the ultimate…

Senior nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi said all parties to the nuclear talks are "seriously engaged" in the negotiations which aim to resolve the long-running dispute over Tehran's nuclear…

The secretary of the first congress of the newly established Voice of Iranians Party told IRNA on Sunday that the meeting will be held in Tehran on Thursday and Friday on the theme of “Interaction…

Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s support for every effort to help find a political solution to the prolonged conflict in Syria.

The deputy foreign minister said Iran is closely monitoring security developments in Yemen, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic backs “national unity” in the Arab country.

A lawmaker said on Monday the recent attack by the so-called Islamic State (IS) terrorist group on the residence of the ambassador to Libya has been carried out in reprisal for its successive…

A member of parliament strongly denounced the recent operation by the Turkish military in Syrian territory.   

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The chairman of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said world powers' moves have hindered efforts to ensure lasting security in Afghanistan.     

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The first deputy foreign minister said securing other countries' "positive attitude" through diplomatic efforts is central to building effective economic relations.   

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The foreign ministry said on Monday the recent agreement between Turkey and US to train and arm Syrian opposition forces is "in clear contravention of international law", and is a great "mistake"…

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei once again highlighted the importance of implementing the "resistance economy" plan, saying that the Majlis and government should…

Former vice president Mohammad Reza Aref told IRNA on Sunday that he is optimistic about the "political composition" of next parliament.  The pro-reform politician said the 2016 parliamentary…

Foreign ministry spokesperson Marzieh Afkham denounced the bomb attack on the residence of the ambassador to Libya on Sunday, saying there has been "no loss of life or property" in the incident,…

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued a message on Sunday, offering condolences on the death of Sadeq Tabatabaei.   Born in 1943, Tabatabaei was an…

A member of the Majlis presiding board said the “prolongation” of the talks between Iran and the major powers on a final deal to resolve the nuclear disputes is to the detriment of the economy.…

A former diplomat said the Israeli prime minister's remarks have never been helpful for regional peace and security.

The intelligence minister said security is a shared interest of regional countries as it is a prerequisite for sustainable development.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the need for making key decisions in the nuclear talks with the major powers prompted high-level officials to join the ongoing negotiations in Geneva.

Iran has an "acceptable record" in the campaign against illicit drugs and money laundering, the interior minister said in an interview with state television on Saturday.

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Diplomatic initiatives are required to address environmental problems and further development does not justify any harm to the environment, the parliament speaker said, addressing a conference on…

The spokesperson for the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said the western countries engaged in the nuclear talks lack the required "political will" to reach a nuclear deal…