South Africa set to downgrade Israel embassy

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his country is planning to downgrade the status of its embassy in the occupied territories in response to Israel's violation of Palestinians' rights.

Iran marks 40th anniversary of Islamic revolution in US much to Bolton's dismay

Iran's de facto consul in Washington has hosted a reception to mark the 40th anniversary of the country’s 1979 revolution which overthrew the monarchy of the US-backed Pahlavi regime in Iran.

Leader offers condolences on passing of Ayatollah Shahroudi

Iran dismisses " baseless" claim made by US about Tehran's efforts to undermine US elections

Iran has dismissed the "false and baseless" claim made by the United States about Tehran's efforts to undermine US elections, including next month’s midterms, saying such allegations are rooted in an "unknown delusion."

Iran’s Zarif likens Netanyahu to 'the boy who cried wolf'

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is like the boy who cries wolf after he repeats old allegations concerning Iran's nuclear activities.

FM Zarif says Iran may speed up nuclear program if US kills deal

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran has a number of options ready at hand for responding to a possible US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal

US nukes bringing mankind closer to annihilation: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Washington's reliance on nuclear arms violates the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and brins humankind closer to annihilation.

Iran deal must be preserved, says UN chief

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for the implementation of Iran's nuclear deal. UN chief stated that JCPOA issues must be addressed under its own mechanisms.