Funeral Held in Tehran for Martyred Firemen
A large crowd of people congregated at the Grand Musalla (prayer hall) of Tehran on Monday morning to attend the funeral of the firefighters martyred in a massive fire and subsequent collapse of a 17-story building in Tehran on January 19.
Iranian nation proud of faithful courage, resolve
Leader of Islamic Revolution in a message ahead of funeral of martyred firefighters admired devotions of 'brave, faithful' firefighters and appreciated rescue services in Plasco incident.
Ayatollah Rafsanjani Laid to Rest in Imam Khomeini's Shrine
The body of former Iranian president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was laid to rest in the mausoleum of late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini in southern Tehran on Tuesday after a ...
Rafsanjani a symbol of unity for Iranians: Commentator
Chairman of Iran's Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani passed away on Sunday at the age of 82 due to heart failure. Many Iranian and world figures have expressed condolences over the death of the iconic cleric. We have spoken to ...
'Rafsanjani favored independence from West, East'
The passing of Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, an iconic figure whose career spanned several decades on Iran's political scene, has once again prompted reviews of his policies while functioning in a range of positions. We asked ...
Leader expresses condolences over Rafsanjani's passing away
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered his condolences over the demise of Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.
If not in Syria, we should have fought Takfiris in Iran: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said Iran could have fought a war inside its borders if the enemy threats had not been thwarted in Syria.
Iranian President Urges Closer Cooperation among OPEC Members
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for continued consultations and closer cooperation among the member states of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to stablize the oil market.
'Iran's Aseman Airlines has no flights to EU'
Iran's Aseman Airlines says has downplayed an announcement that it has been banned from EU skies, stressing that no flight to the Union has been on its agenda.
Iran's Velayati Hails Election of Aoun as Lebanon's President
Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, hailed election of Michel Aoun as the new president of Lebanon, describing the choice as a victory for the Islamic Resistance movement in Lebanon.
Aloe Vera leaf helps eliminate pollution
Iranian researchers used Aloe Vera leaf to synthesize a nanosorbent at the laboratorial scale to adsorb and eliminate heavy metal ions from aqueous media.
Iran Ready to Assist UN with Humanitarian Aid Plans
Head of the Strategic Research Center of Irans Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati voiced Tehran's readiness to provide whatever help for the United Nations in its humanitarian aid plans for the people of crisis-stricken countries.
Leader's Hajj Message: Muslims Must Understand Blasphemous, Faithless Nature of Saudi Rulers
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution strongly slammed "murderous" Saudi rulers for refusing to allow an international probe into last year's deadly Mina crush, urging Muslims to ...
Saudi's attempts to normalize relations with Israel is an immense sin: Imam Khamenei
Saudi Arabia's attempts to normalize relations with the Zionist regime is an immense sin and treason, but the U.S. has a share in this major transgression, since ...
Iran's Velayati Decries Attempted Coup in Turkey
Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, denounced a coup attempt by a group of military forces in Turkey, saying Iran backs the democratically elected government of Turkey though Tehran and Ankara are at odds over
Leader: Enemies Targeting Identity of Iran's Islamic Establishment
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei warned against plots hatched by enemies to undermine Iran's Islamic Establishment and highlighted the "special" role the country's students could play in thwarting the plots.
Iran not to rest until terror defeated: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Muhammad Javad Zarif says Iran will not give up the fight against terrorism until terrorists and their ideology are defeated.
Iran airs footage of Daesh confessions on folied attacks in Tehran
Iran's Intelligence Ministry has released confessions of two members of the Daesh Takfiri group in which they explain the details of their plot to conduct terrorist attacks in the Iranian capital of Tehran.
Analyst: Turkey Building Safe Zone for Israel
A prominent Iranian analyst referred to Turkeys counterproductive measures in the region, and said Ankara has been busy with building a safe and secure zone for Israel in the past few years.
Epic poetry in support of Palestine, Bahrain, Yemen and Nigeria should be expanded
On the eve of the birth anniversary of Imam Hassan Al-Mujtaba (peace be upon him) a group of cultural experts, Persian literature masters, a mix of young and veteran Iranian poets, as well as poets from ...
Iran's Larijani: Recent Incidents in Bahrain Pose Human Rights Test to US, Britain
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani deplored the Bahraini regime for its recent move to revoke the citizenship of the most prominent Shiite cleric in the Arab country on political grounds, saying the move also poses a ...
IRGC statement warns Bahrain regime over Isa Qassim
IRGC has warned on possible regime overthrow in Manama of Al-Khalifa over stripping of the religious leader of its Bahraini nationality.
Shared global strategy needed to combat extremism
Iranian Foreign Minister Muhammad Javad Zarif noted the combat against extremism and terrorism requires shared global strategy.
What did Ayatollah Khamenei tell Roger Garaudy about Jews?
Upon the fourth death anniversary of prominent French philosopher Roger Garaudy, Khamenei.ir published a report on a meeting between Garaudy and the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Garaudy is also ...
Iranian Spokesman Calls Muhammad Ali 'Pioneer' of Black Rights Campaigns
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hussein Jaberi Ansari offered his deep condolences over the death of the heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali, an icon of the 20th Century.
Iran Calls on Muslim States to Pioneer Violence-Free World
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent congratulatory messages to heads of Muslim countries on the advent of Ramadhan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, calling for united action to portray the true image of Islam and ...
Rights Group Says Has Lost Faith in Israeli Regimes Military Justice System
A leading Israeli rights group said it has lost all faith in the regimes military justice system, saying it virtually legitimizes crimes by Israeli forces.
NAM supports AU's 'Conflict-Free Africa' plan
Iranian UN envoy and head of NAM has highlighted the groups support for AU peacekeeping programs and has welcomed cooperation with the African Union.
Iran Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Syria
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hussein Jaberi Ansari strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in the Syrian coastal cities of Jableh and Tartus, which killed nearly 150 people, mostly civilians.
Instagram Closes General Soleimanis Account
Instagram closed the account of the leader of war on terrorism, IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani, without any explanation.
Exquisite Qur'an Copy to Be Displayed at Tehran Int'l Qur'an Exhibition
An exquisite copy of the Holy Qur'an whose calligraphy has just been finished in the Iranian central city of Isfahan will be put on display in an upcoming Qur'an expo in Tehran.
Velayati: Plots by certain countries to partition Syria, Iraq will never succeed
Head of the Strategic Research Center of the Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati said that certain countries plans for division of Iraq and Syria will not succeed.
Ayatollah Khamenei Reaffirms Iran's Support for Palestine
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underlined Iran's commitment to providing unwavering support for Palestine, stressing that this approach is not confined to a specific period of time.
Zarif stresses further ties with Latin America
In a Mon. meeting with Uruguayan VP Raul Sendic, Iran's FM Javad Zarif called for expansion of ties in all areas with Latin American countries.
UK to help return Rhum cash to Iran
Iran said on Monday that Britain has pledged to help provide Iran with revenues made from sales of natural gas from the Rhum gas field in the North Sea which the country jointly shares with British Petroleum (BP).
'South Korea ready to invest in Iran shipping industry'
A South Korean official has expressed his country's readiness to invest in Iran's fast-growing shipping industry as well as ports.
Iran's non-oil exports up 8%
IRICA has reported that Iran's non-oil export in the first month of the current Iranian year (began March 20) has experienced a 7.91% rise compared with the same period last year.
Leader: Resistance Economy best solution to Irans problems
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says tackling economic problems is Irans top priority, stressing that the Resistance Economy is key to resolution of the country's economic woes.
Japan to supply Iran with medical devices
Japan is to deliver medical devices worth 1.2 billion yen ($10.5 million) to Iran as per a grant aid agreement which is being entered into effect Saturday.
Iran's scientific progress to counter enemies' acts
Ayatollah Emami Kashani led this Friday's edition of Tehran Friday Prayers and touched upon the latest political issues in his 2nd sermon of the day.
Holy Shrines redlines of Islamic Republic
President Hassan Rouhani reaffirmed that Holy Shrines are the redlines of the Islamic Republic and any attack by terrorists would be responded severely.
FM Zarif in New Zealand to boost ties
Foreign Minister Muhammad Javad Zarif arrived in Wellington on Saturday on the fifth leg of his tour to Asia Pacific countries.
Australia ready to boost trade with Iran
The Australian government on Saturday expressed determination to expand trade activities with Iran in a post-sanctions era.
Tycoon Babak Zanjani receives death penalty
Iranian billionaire Babak Zanjani and two of his accomplices, charged with economic corruption among others, have received a death sentence, Irans Judiciary Spokesman Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said Sunday.
Irans FM to address OIC summit on Israel's crimes
Iranian Foreign Minister Muhammad Javad Zarif will address an extraordinary summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the Israeli crimes against the Palestinians.
Big elections turnout shows Iran standing tall: Iranian cleric
Tehrans interim Friday Prayer Leader, Ayatollah Kazem Seddiqi says the massive turnout in the country's vital double elections is indicative of the fact that the 1979 Islamic Revolution continues to thrive.
Feb. 11 rally prepares ground for major election turnout
President Hassan Rouhani, stressing the necessity of glorious holding of Feb. 11 rally, said massive participation in rallies is a prelude to the massive turnout during Parliament elections on February 26.
To the Youth in Europe and North America
The recent events in France and similar ones in some other Western countries have convinced me to directly talk to you about them. I am addressing you, [the youth], not because I overlook your parents, rather it is because the future of your nations ...
Today terrorism is our common worry
The bitter events brought about by blind terrorism in France have once again, moved me to speak to you young people. For me, it is unfortunate that such incidents would have to create the framework for a conversation; however ...
Majidi's 'Muhammad' to represent Iran at the Oscars
The movie "Muhammad: The Messenger of God" by Iranian director Majid Majidi has been chosen for the 88th edition of the Oscars.