Pilgrims gather at Imam Reza’s holy shrine

Millions of Muslims have gathered in Iran’s holy city of Mashhad to mark the passing anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and martyrdom of Imam Hassan (PBUH), the second Shia Imam.

The situation in Iran; the Shah’s American reforms

The situation in Iran; the Shah’s American reforms

Unauthorized military intervention spreads terrorism

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says unauthorized military intervention in the Middle East conflicts will only help spread terrorism.

Over 26 million pilgrims marked Arba’een in Karbala

More than 26 million pilgrims have taken part in the mourning rituals of Arba’een in Iraq.

Iran denounces Nigeria terrorist attack

Iran has denounced a recent terrorist attack in Nigeria that targeted Shia Muslims during a religious ceremony in the northern state of Kano.

Prudence will solve Russia-Turkey row

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the recent escalation of tensions between Moscow and Ankara over Turkey's downing of a Russian jet can be settled through mutual discretion and prudence.

Iran urges all-out fight against terror

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated foreign intervention in the internal affairs of countries, urging all nations to strongly combat terrorism.

Saudi Arabia urged to cooperate on Hajj tragedy

Iran says Saudi Arabia must not allow the deadly human crush during this year’s Hajj rituals in Mina, near the holy Saudi city of Mecca, to turn into "a major political issue."