Hostile powers sought to plunder Iranian resources by plotting 1953 coup

Iran marks 69th anniversary of oil nationalization

Iran marks the 69th anniversary of the nationalization of its oil industry, which is viewed as a momentous breakthrough in the country’s independence from the West.

Iran strongly dismisses Pompeo's 'hypocritical' claim on coronavirus response

Iran has dismissed a "hypocritical" claim made by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about making an offer to Tehran to help the Islamic Republic fight the new coronavirus, saying such remarks pursue political purposes and aim to distract the world public opinion.

Iranians go to polls in parliamentary elections

Iranians have gone to the polls in the country's first general elections since the US imposed sanctions following the pullout from the 2015 nuclear deal.

President Rouhani says high voter turnout in Iran elections will infuriate US

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says an inclusive and enthusiastic popular turnout in this Friday's parliamentary elections will enrage the United States, stressing the significant role of the legislative chamber in moving forward government efforts to thwart Washington’s sanctions.

FM Zarif says resistance, referendum only viable solution to Palestine issue

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the only viable solution to the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict lies in taking the path of resistance and a popular vote, rather than the US-devised Middle East proposal that seeks to bolster Israeli hold on occupied land at the expense of Palestinian rights.

Leader calls for massive election turnout to frustrate US

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran are taking place at a critical time of US pressure and attempts to drive a wedge between the Iranian nation and government, calling for a large turnout in the polls to foil Washington's “evil intentions.”

President Rouhani says US policy of 'maximum pressure' on Iran failed to achieve goals

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says the US policy for exerting 'maximum pressure' on Iran has already failed and all economic indexes show that the country has weather the worst phase of that policy.