Iran president orders probe into high-rise tower collapse

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has ordered the interior minister to launch an investigation into the incident after a fire caused a tall building to collapse in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Al-Jaafari stresses cordial ties with Iran

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari says cultural and religious commonalities between Iran and Iraq as well as their common policies on regional issues have strengthened mutual relations.

Leader hosts memorial service for Ayatollah Rafsanjani

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hosted the mourning ceremony which was attended by Iranian and foreign officials.

Ayatollah Rafsanjani laid to rest at Imam’s mausoleum

Former president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani’s body is laid to rest at holy mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic.

Condolences pour from across world over iconic cleric’s passing

Condolences pour in from across world over the passing of two-time former president and Chairman of Iranian Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

Key aide to Imam Khomeini passes away

Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who was among the main aides to late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, has passed away at the age of 82 due to heart condition.

Imam's speech among the officials about the problems of the Moslim countries.

World must work to target terrorism at roots

Iran’s foreign minister has suggested that the world must now work to target terrorism at the roots.