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Iranians are 'not Muslims', says top Saudi cleric
Remarks come a day after Iran's Khamenei said Muslim world should challenge Saudi management of two holiest sites
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Iran supports 'any decision' to stabilise oil market: minister
Bijan Zanganeh says $55 per barrel brings desired, economic and beneficial oil production revenue for Opec members
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Govt endorses move to enhance trade, political ties with Iran
Paves way for a deal between two countries’ central banks
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Iran shuts 800 shops for selling 'unconventional' coats
A new fashion for women's coats with English phrases printed on the back has attracted the authorities' attention
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Muslims should reconsider letting Saudis manage Hajj, holy sites: Khamenei
This month's Hajj will be the first time in almost three decades that Iranian pilgrims have not participated
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Pak-Iran banking MoU awaits final approval
The federal cabinet will give final approval to the MoU regarding resumption of Pak-Iran banking relationship
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US, others agreed 'secret' exemptions for Iran after nuclear deal: report
The report is to be published on Thursday by the Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security
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Iran to build two nuclear plants with Russia: official
'We will save 22 million barrels of oil per year by building these two power plants' Ali Akbar Salehi says
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Iranian ex-general killed fighting militants in Syria
He was killed while battling militants as a volunteer in northern Syria
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Pakistan, Iran sign MoU in step towards formal banking channels
Both agree to move ahead on proposed FTA, want to promote bilateral trade
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Iran to cover infertility treatment costs
Iran has a broadly progressive attitude to modern medicine, and some of the most advanced facilities in Middle East
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Iran deploys Russian-made S-300 missiles at its Fordow nuclear site: TV
Iran and the six major powers reached a landmark nuclear deal in 2015 aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme
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US drone enters Iran's airpsace, leaves after warning
Tasnim gave no details on how the Iranian authorities had warned the unmanned drone to leave its airspace
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Iran deploys long-range missiles to Fordo nuclear site
'S-300 system is a defence system not an assault one, but the Americans did their best for Iran not to get hold of it'
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Iran arrests nuclear negotiator suspected of spying
The suspect was released on bail after a few days in jail but is still under investigation
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Tough new conditions for concerts in Tehran
Police should record all events, take greater responsibility for the content of performances and behaviour of audience
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Iranian navy in 'unsafe' intercept of US destroyer: defence official
This was not the first maritime scare between the United States and Iran
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Iran rounds up 450 social network users over online activities
The people targeted administered pages on social networks including smartphone applications, says cyber crime agency
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Iran seeks closer ties with Cuba
'It's a very opportune moment to extend our relations' Iranian foreign minister
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Iran calls Russia 'inconsiderate show-off' for announcing airbase use
Iran is also highly sensitive to any suggestion that it would allow foreign militaries to be based in its territory
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US says payment to Iran used as leverage for prisoners' release
It is the first time US has said publicly that it used the payment as leverage to ensure the prisoners were released
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Iran's language watchdog wants to rename 'Nutella Bars'
Shops in Iran are banned from using foreign names, though this is widely flouted
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Iranian weightlifter protests jury’s decision as riot police called
Salimi and his coach angrily remonstrated with officials for several minutes in arena before the contest was finished
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Norway opens $1billion credit line for Iran
The leaders signed three deals aimed at funding development and infrastructure projects, says statement
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Russia launches first Syria raids from Iran base
US described Russian warplane deployment from Iran as 'unfortunate, but not surprising or unexpected'
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Iran kills four suspected Islamic State militants: state media
There have been several reports of Sunni militants trying to infiltrate Iran in recent months
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Russia says its warplanes bomb Syria from Iranian base
Strikes against targets of IS, Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist groups in the provinces of Aleppo, Deir Ezzor and Idlib
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Iran says detains a dual national linked to British intelligence
'The accused was working in an economic sector related to Iran' Iran Prosecutor General says
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Iranians fight rising infertility and taboos
An estimated three million couples are unable to conceive in Iran
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Cooperation Pakistani, Iranian think tanks join hands
According to the MoU, both institutions have agreed to carry out joint studies and hold conferences on regional issues
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US calls on Iran to respect human rights after execution
Tehran and Washington have not had full diplomatic ties since 1980
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Iran ex-president writes to Obama demanding frozen funds
Iran is appealing the decision at the International Court of Justice
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Iranian nuclear scientist accused of spying for the West executed
Shahram Amiri was detained at a secret location after returning to Iran
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Pakistan, Iran to synergise efforts against Da'ish
Islamabad and Tehran hold political consultations after two-year hiatus
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Iranians hunt Pokemon despite ban
Iran banned Pokemon Go just a few days after it was released in early July
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Iranian Sunni cleric says executions may inflame regional tensions
Overly broad and vague criminal charges had led to a grave injustice in executions, says UN official
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British porn star risks death penalty for nose job in Iran
Candy Charms sparks outrage after posting a picture of her wearing a black headscarf on her Instagram account
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Iran executes 20 Sunni 'terrorists' in one day: state media
According to state media, the prisoners were executed for committing several murders and undermining national security
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White House denies Iran ransom payment
US helped airlift $400 million worth of Swiss francs and euros to Iran after a prisoner release
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Obama administration denies Iran cash payment was a ransom
Senior officials at the Justice Department had objected to sending cash on a plane to Iran
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Iran deports over 20,000 illegal Pakistani immigrants every year
An FIA official says these immigrants intend to reach Europe via Iran
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Iran president says US wasted nuclear deal opportunity
In the deal Iran agreed curb to its nuclear programme in exchange for a lifting of sanctions by world powers
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Iranian men are wearing hijabs in solidarity with their wives
Activist Masih Alinejad urged Iranian men to upload their pictures using the hashtag #meninhijab
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Overseeing border security: Pakistan, Iran call for joint commission
Statement also calls for unity among the Muslim Ummah through early resolution of all differences
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Iran announces May 19 presidential election
Rouhani faces mounting pressure from conservatives who want to limit rapprochement with the West
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Janjua carries PM’s special message to Tehran
Iranian security czar assures third country won’t be allowed to sabotage ties with Pakistan
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Pakistan, Iran discuss border management, regional security
NSA Lt-Gen (retd) Nasser Janjua is also expected to meet Afghan President Ashraf Ghani during his tour to Iran
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Iran destroys 100,000 satellite dishes
'What these televisions really achieve is increased divorce, addiction and insecurity in society' General Naghdi
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US blacklists three al Qaeda members living in Iran
Treasury's statement did not make clear what conditions the men were living under in Iran
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Cooperation in auditing: Pakistan, Iran sign MoU
The heads of the two SAIs agreed to benefit from each other’s experiences through study visits