Millions of Iranians are partaking in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, the 9th day of the Muslim month of Muharram, a day before the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia imam.
Monday, September 09, 2019 10:50
President Hassan Rouhani says the United States should lift all its “cruel” and “unlawful” sanctions against Iran and begin respecting the nation’s rights as a “first step” towards dialog, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic will not engage in any negotiations for the mere sake of photo opportunities.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019 12:17
A large aircraft carrier strike force that the United States sent to the Middle East in May on an accelerated schedule to “deter” Iran has been “steering clear” of the country since arrival, staying as far away as the Arabian Sea for fear of Iranian military strikes in case of a potential conflict.
Sunday, August 25, 2019 09:15
Iranian armed forces have issued statements ahead of the National Defense Industry Day on August 22, when the country is expected to unveil a wide range of advanced achievements in various fields, including a much-touted air defense system.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 09:07
Gibraltar’s release of an Iran-operated supertanker after its seizure by British marines shows the US is facing resistance from its traditional allies, the American daily Los Angeles Times says.
Monday, August 19, 2019 11:21
Iran is remembering the anniversary of the 1953 coup against the government of then democratically-elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddeq.
Sunday, August 18, 2019 02:30
Reversing earlier U.S. policy, President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized the CIA to instigate a coup d'état in Tehran that led to the overthrow of Iranian Prime Minister Mohammed Mosaddeq and his government on this day in 1953.
Sunday, August 18, 2019 01:46
Representatives of Iran, Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement and four major European countries have stressed the importance of putting an immediate end to the ongoing devastating war in Yemen.
Saturday, August 17, 2019 06:10