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Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said the United States cannot be trusted to lead the campaign against terrorism.  He made the remarks in an interview with the Fars news…

President Hassan Rouhani has denounced the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria for its savagery and described the US-led coalition against the terror group as “ridiculous.”

Rouhani made the…

The United Nations secretary general on Thursday highlighted Iran's position in the region, saying the country has the capacity to "play a constructive role in addressing regional crises."

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The rights chief has said the recent UN report on human rights in Iran is a “repetition” of allegations made by opposition websites and leaders of some Western countries.

Foreign ministers of Iran and the six major powers involved in negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program may meet on the sidelines of the forthcoming UN General Assembly in New York, Russian Deputy…

President Hassan Rouhani has said Iran attaches "special importance" to its relations with the East Asian countries.

The president made the remarks in a meeting with North Korean Foreign…

Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has dismissed as “unacceptable” the report that the Iranian diplomat, who was kidnapped in Sanaa in July 2013, is being held in a prison in Yemen,…

Former vice president Mohammad Reza Aref said efforts are being made to encourage people to turn out in large numbers for the parliamentary elections in 2016 to pave the way for pro-reform groups…

Iranian naval warships on Wednesday morning thwarted an attempt by pirates to hijack a Chinese container ship in the Gulf of Aden, according to the public relations department of the navy.

The government spokesperson announced on Wednesday that President Hassan Rouhani will travel to New York to attend the UN General Assembly session, but he has no plan to hold a meeting with US…

The UN chief has described Iran as an “important actor” in the region, calling on Tehran to “engage constructively” to help tackle regional issues.

The US lead negotiator at Iran’s nuclear talks has said potential solutions to some key issues in the negotiations have been identified.   

The foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday the stated objectives of the international coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria are in direct contradiction to previous and…

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said any final agreement between Iran and the major powers over Tehran's nuclear program requires tough decisions.     

Zarif…

The chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces says airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq should not be used as an excuse by Washington to violate the sovereignty of the…

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow has called for increased defense cooperation between Iran and Turkmenistan. Berdimuhamedow made the remarks in a meeting with Defense Minister Hossein…

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif leading the nuclear negotiating team left Tehran for New York early on Tuesday to attend the UN General Assembly session.  Iran and the major powers are…

Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Qashqavi held a meeting with his Danish counterpart Ole Egberg Mikkelsen in Tehran on Monday.  In the meeting, Qashqavi said Iran is ready to increase…

The United States on Monday ruled out any possibility of future military coordination with Iran in a US-led coalition against Islamic State fighters but held out the prospect of separate talks…

British Foreign Minister Philip Hammond on Monday urged Iran to cooperate with an emerging international coalition to fight Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria even if Tehran did not join…

When US Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman addressed a roomful of 200 foreign ambassadors to the United States last week, she asked them to tell their capitals to pass two crucial messages to…

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said the "enemies" are trying to create problems in Syria with the aim of overthrowing the Syrian government.

The president has said he longs for a world in which sanctions are not used in international relations.  

President Hassan Rouhani made the remarks in a meeting with Slovak Foreign…

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said the dispute over Tehran’s nuclear program can be resolved if the parties involved in nuclear talks be seriously engaged in negotiation.

Czech Deputy Foreign Minister Martin Tlapa has called for increased consultations with Iran to help pave the way for expansion of bilateral ties.