FM Zarif says dialogue essential for making strong region

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says under the current tumultuous conditions in the Middle East, dialogue and respect for international law are among the most important factors that pave the way for making the region strong.

Iran hosted Speakers' Conference on the challenge of terrorism and inter-regional connectivity in ...

Iran blasts US ‘economic terrorism’

President Hassan Rouhani hits out at US “economic terrorism” against Iran as an international conference opens in Tehran with the participation of China, Russia, Turkey, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Rouhani said Saturday US economic terrorism is specifically evident after its withdrawal from a multilateral nuclear deal with Iran and its decision to reimpose sanctions on the country.

16 Azar (7 December) became official Student Day in Iran after the 1979 Revolution

16 Azar (7 December) has become the official Student Day in Iran after the 1979 Revolution. On that day, December 7, 1953 (16 Azar 1332 in the Iranian calendar) three students of the University of Tehran were murdered by Iranian police in the Pahlavi era. Every year there are local demonstrations at many universities organized by students.

President Rouhani warns US over attempts to block oil sales

Closing ceremony of Islamic unity summit being held in Tehran

A final closing ceremony for the international unity summit is being held in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

President Rouhani says enemies want Iran to ignore atrocities

President Hassan Rouhani says the real problem with the enemies of Iran is that it refuses to remain ignorant vis-à-vis their atrocities in the region.

President Rouhani calls on Muslim nations to unite against hostile policies of US and Israel

Addressing an annual international conference on Islamic unity in Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday Muslims have no way but to remain united in order to achieve victory over the US and fight its blatant oppression.