The epicenter of the quake was reported to be Mahdasht, between the Tehran and Alborz provinces, media cited the Iranian officials as saying. It struck at exactly 9 P.M. and it was also felt in Safadasht in the west of Tehran, too. The Iranian National Seismological Center has said the quake was a 4 magnitude […]

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday evening Tehran local time. In addition to exchanging views and consultations on regional and international developments, the top Iranian diplomat briefed the UN chief on the latest process of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States and Oman’s preparations […]

Qasim Al-Araji said in a statement on Thursday that, “In line with the bilateral commitments between Baghdad and Tehran, and with the aim of maintaining the security of shared borders and strengthening bilateral relations with Iran, by issuing a directive, the activities of all anti-Iranian parties and groups based on Iraqi soil, especially in the […]

Speaking to Press TV, Shahin Hazamy, who had voiced support for Palestinian rights on social media and condemned Israeli bombings in Lebanon, said French authorities have stripped him of his journalistic tools and imposed a travel ban on him. “I don’t have the right to leave the country. I must sign in once a week […]

“The ministers reiterated that the unilateral coercive measures, inter-alia in the form of unilateral economic sanctions and secondary sanctions that are contrary to international law,” the statement said, TASS reported. “Therefore, they called for their elimination.” The ministers said such sanctions have “far-reaching implications for the human rights, including the right to development, of the […]

Iran is celebrating the Persian Gulf National Day, which marks the anniversary of the expulsion of colonial and foreign forces from the strategic water body in 1622. The 10th day of Ordibehesht – the second month on the Iranian calendar – has been designated as the Persian Gulf National Day to commemorate not only the historical victory […]

Mohammadreza Aref made the remarks during a meeting with Niger’s Oil Minister Sahabi Oumarou in Tehran on Tuesday. He stated, “We strongly support the strategy of expanding relations with African countries based on shared interests and cooperation. Given our strong political, regional and international ties, as well as our common stance on Palestine and Lebanon, […]

The Committee to Investigate the Causes of the Fire Incident in Shahid Rajaee Port said in a statement on Monday evening that after holding several meetings with experts in different fields, it reached the conclusion that “the failure to observe safety principles and passive defense standards was confirmed to committee members.” “There have been discrepancies in […]

Expressing his deep regret over the explosion in Shahid Rajaee Port, Nurlan Yermekbayev wished speedy recovery for the injured of this tragic explosion. Earlier, leaders and officials from countries around the world sent separate messages offering their condolences for the massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, which resulted in more […]

Following the tragic fire at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, Ayatollah Khamenei issued a message on Sunday evening. In his message, the Leader extended condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in the incident. He further praised citizens who stepped forward to donate blood for the injured. Moreover, the Leader asked […]

In Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, Esteghlal edged past first tier Paykan 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Ramin Rezaeian in the 74th minute from the penalty spot, Tehran Times reported. Earlier in the day, defending champions Sepahan lost to Malavan 4-2 on penalty shootout after a goalless draw. On Friday, Gol Gohar had advanced to the […]

“Any request from the Iranian government for assistance will be immediately forwarded to Moscow so that the necessary decisions can be made operationally,” the Russian Embassy in a statement on Saturday. “We also express our sympathy to the families of the victims. We wish the injured a speedy recovery and survivors patience and success,” the […]