President Rouhani says disrespecting Prophet Muhammad insult to all Muslims, human values

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has condemned the Islamophobic comments made by French and other Western officials, saying disrespecting Islam’s Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is equal to insulting all Muslims and human values.

Iranian Envoy to UN says US pressure campaign against Iran ‘example of state terrorism

The Iranian envoy to the United Nations (UN) has lambasted the so-called US maximum pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic as an “example of state terrorism” aimed at creating suffering and social unrest in the country.

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif asserts Iran's support for Kuwait in meeting with new emir

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat down with Kuwait’s new emir, who has taken the reins of the tiny Persian Gulf state since the demise of his predecessor Sheikh Sabah.

President Rouhani says White House ‘responsible’ for all crimes against Iranians

FM Zarif in Moscow to discuss regional issues, bilateral ties with Lavrov

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is in Moscow for an official visit to discuss regional issues and matters of mutual interest, including Iran's 2015 nuclear deal, with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.

US claim on snapback sanctions on Iran lacks legal effect

The three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the E3, say a claim by the United States that it has restored Iran sanctions through the so-called snapback mechanism has no legal effect.

Iran complains to UN over Trump’s military threat, stresses right to self-defense

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has complained to the world body over US President Donald Trump’s threat to use force against the country, warning that the Islamic Republic will not hesitate to exercise its right to self-defense in the face of any American military adventurism.

UN Security Council rejects US bid to snapback Iran sanctions

A new report says 13 countries of the 15-member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have expressed their opposition to the US push to trigger the so-called snapback provision in the 2015 nuclear deal aimed at reinstating UN sanctions against Iran, leaving Washington one again isolated on the issue like never before.