Iran urges independent international probe into Israel crimes

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has condemned Israel as a “brutal and rogue apartheid regime” for its recent massacre of the Palestinian people, urging a "transparent and independent" international probe into the Zionists' crimes in the Gaza Strip.

Palestine marked Nakba Day (Day of the Catastrophe)

Nakba Day is commemorated on May 15 every year, marking the day after Israel declared its existence in 1948.

Leader visits Tehran’s International Book Exhibition

Iranian parliament speaker, ministers of culture visit book stall displaying Imam Khomeini's books

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and Iranian Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Seyyed Abbas Salehi have visited a book stall displaying Imam Khomeini’s works at 31st International book fair in Tehran.

Europe can no longer rely on US for protection: Merkel

Europe must take its fate in own hands: Merkel/ German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Europe can no longer rely on the United States for protection, urging European Union member states to take the bloc’s destiny in their own hands.

Tehran Book Fair attracts world publishers

Representatives of international cultural bodies also participated in the event. Cultural panoply on display at Tehran Intl. Book Fair

‘Aides to Trump hired Israel spies to take on Iran deal'

Aides to US President Donald Trump have reportedly hired an Israeli private intelligence agency to devise a “dirty ops” campaign against key Obama administration officials who helped negotiate the Iran nuclear deal in a scheme to discredit the agreement.

Iran FM Zarif says bluster or threats won’t get the US new deal

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned that threats would not lead to a new deal and advised the US to meet its commitments under the JCPOA.