Iran offers congratulations on successful elections in Armenia

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has welcome the recent parliamentary elections in Armenia, expressing hope that Iran-Armenia bilateral relations would further deepen in the new term.

FM Zarif:

Iran welcomes initial agreements between Yemeni parties in Stockholm

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran welcomes initial agreements reached between Yemeni parties in UN sponsored talks in Sweden, adding that Iran strongly backs the negotiations until they reach a final conclusion.

Iran sees no bans on its missile tests: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reacted to a missile test confirmed by Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) today, saying "missiles have not been negotiated over in talks with other parties."

Recent ballistic missile test significant for Iran: Gen. Hajizadeh

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh confirmed on Tuesday that Iran has recently carried out a ballistic missile test, which was of “great importance” for the country’s defensive measures.

Iran lodges protest with Georgian amb. over mistreatment of citizens

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Following the unfriendly behavior of certain Georgian border officials towards Iranian citizens, Iranian Foreign Ministry's Director-General for Eurasian Affairs Gholamreza Bagheri Moghaddam conveyed Iran's protest to Tbilisi regarding the mistreatment of its nationals seeking to enter the South Caucasian country.

Rouhani says Iran-China relations on right track

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People’s Republic of China is on the right track.

IRGC: Enemies disappointed with sanctions' efficiency

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari said that enemies are disappointed with imposing pressure and sanctions, and threatening Iran.

Sayyari:

US sells $800bn of arms by promoting Iranophobia

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that the United States is selling $800 billion of arms to countries of the region by promoting Iranophobia.

Iran’s oil sales faring much better after US sanctions: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani said Tue. that Iran’s oil sales have been faring much better than how they did before the Nov. 5 US sanctions targeting the country’s oil sector.

Khanzadi says foreign forces' presence in ME causes regional insecurity

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that the presence of foreign forces in the region has no result but creating insecurity.

Tehran hosting meeting on Caspian Sea safety protocol

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The 4th meeting on the Caspian Sea's maritime safety protocol kicked off in Tehran on Monday and will wrap up today.

Sacred Defense not over; spiritual warfare in progress

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said the development of a revolutionary spirit is evident among all Iranian people, indicating that the enemy will be certainly defeated in its spiritual warfare, like what happened during the hard war.

Iranian diplomat meets with EU’s Schmid to discuss Yemen, Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Hossein Jaberi Ansari, Senior Aide to Iranian Foreign Minister, met with Secretary General of European External Action Service Helga Schmid in Brussels on Monday.

EU's Mogherini says promised SPV to Iran to be in place in coming weeks

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – EU Foreign Policy chief Federica Mogherini has said that the Europeans countries are finalizing work on the promised special financial mechanism to continue trade with Iran under US sanctions.

Judiciary chief:

Western media shows double standards over coverage of French protests

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani has criticized the coverage of ‘yellow vests’ protests in France, condemning the double standards used by the Western media in their coverage of protests in different parts of the world.

Iran economy not to be affected by US Sanctions: Amb. to Pakistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to Islamabad Mehdi Honardoost has said that the Iranian economy is not going to be affected by the US economic sanctions.

Iranian firms welcomed to invest in Iraq

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Chairman of the National Investment Commission of Iraq Sami Al-Araji called for Iranian firms to invest in neighboring Iraq.

Iran FM spokesman hails Kuwaiti Emir’s stance at PGCC summit

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry Bahram Ghasemi praised the approach of Emir of Kuwait towards Iran, urging the PGCC Secretariat General to take his stance instead of issuing meaningless anti-Iran statements.

Iran able to expand ballistic missiles range

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said Mon. Iran has the ability to build ballistic missiles with a broader range.

EU foreign ministers to discuss Iran SPV in Brussels

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini says that today’s meeting by EU foreign ministers in Brussels will include issues related to US’ unilateral sanctions on Iran and the financial mechanism promised to help Tehran bypass the sanctions.

Muslims’ unity key to resist hegemonic policies: Velayati

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Senior Adviser to Iran’s Leader for International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati said Monday that unity among Muslims is the key to resist the global arrogance’s unilateral policies.

Rouhani underlines importance of Iran-Iraq railway

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani said Monday that connecting the railways of Iran and Iraq is extremely important and it should be carried out.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Neither ‘council’ nor ‘cooperation’ remains from the ‘PGCC’

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Special Aide on International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council enjoys neither ‘cooperation’ not ‘council.

We need stronger region rather than strongmen: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticized belligerent politicians in the Middle East, saying the strongmen have only caused war and misery in the region.

Iran supports UN’s mission to resolve Yemen crisis

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi says Tehran clearly and totally supports the United Nations’ mission to pursue a political solution to the ongoing crisis in Yemen.

Recent OPEC meeting dealt another blow to Americans: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hailed OPEC member states' resistance against US pressures in the recent meeting in Vienna as another failure for the United States.

French FM reacts to Trump’s tweet: ‘Leave our nation be’

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has fired back at Donald Trump after the US leader blamed the Paris climate change agreement for sparking major anti-fuel protests.

Iraq welcomes participation of Iranian firms for reconstruction: minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iraqi Minister of Construction and Housing Bangen Rekani said that his country welcomes the presence and participation of Iranian firms for reconstruction of different Iraqi regions.

VP:

Combating money laundering needs improving domestic financial system first

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Laya Joneydi Vice President for Legal Affairs said that laws of Confronting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing help country improve its financial, monetary and banking system particularly.