Latest Iran Headlines and News updates

Caspian Convention Can Help Iran Export Oil, Gas in Face of US Sanctions

The Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea signed by the leaders of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan,

Russian President Vladimir to Meet With German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday to Discuss Crises in Syria, Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel outside Berlin on Saturday to discuss the Syrian and Ukrainian crises, as well as issues regarding bilateral cooperation.

PREVIEW - Putin to Meet With Merkel on Saturday to Discuss Crisis in Syria, Ukraine

US Ending Syria Funding Allows Russia to ˜Double Down on Support for Assad - Senator

US Ending Syria Funding Allows Russia to Double Down on Support for Assad - Senator

The US decision to redirect $230 million away from stabilization efforts in Syria will allow Russia and Iran to strengthen their support for President Bashar Assad, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Bob Menendez said in a press release on Friday.

Iran to Unveil Domestic Version of S-300 Missile System in Spring 2019 - Reports

Iran will unveil the domestic version of the Russian S-300 surface-to-air missile system, dubbed Bavar 373, by the end of the current Iranian year, which means by March 20, 2019, local media reported on Friday, citing Iran's deputy defense minister for international affairs.

Iran hands over 199 illegal immigrants to Pakistan

Iranian security force handed over 199 more Pakistani nationals to Levies force at Pak-Iran borders in Taftan area of Chaghi district, Levies sources said on Friday.

ANALYSIS: Caspian Convention Can Help Iran Export Oil, Gas in Face of US Sanctions

The Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea signed by the leaders of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan after over 20 years of diplomatic efforts will facilitate Tehrans energy cooperation with Ashgabat and Astana and help export Iranian oil and gas products after the reinstatement of US sanctions, experts told Sputnik.

Iran to unveil domestic S300 missile system

Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier Mohammad Ahadi on Friday said that Iran would unveil domestic S300 missile system.

Russia to Take All Necessary Measures to Implement JCPOA - Foreign Ministry

Moscow is determined to take all the necessary measures to preserve and implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear deal, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on its website Friday.

Turkish Intel Chief Attended Defense Minister's Talks With Shoigu in Moscow - Reports

Chief of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Hakan Fidan participated in Fridays talks between Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar in Moscow, local media reported.

About 120 Syrians Returned Home From Lebanon Over Past 24 Hours - Russian Defense Ministry

Around 120 refugees returned to Syria from Lebanon within last 24 hours, Joint Coordination Center (JCC) spokesman Col. Alexei Posunko said on Friday.

UN invites Yemen government and Huthis to peace talks

The United Nations has invited Yemen's government and Huthi rebels to Geneva next month for talks on resolving the country's civil war, a spokeswoman said Friday.

Speculation mounts on Cuban visit by North Korea's No. 2 man

Choe Ryong-hae, known as North Korea's second most powerful man, is visiting Cuba to discuss ways to improve the countries' bilateral relationship, a wire report said Friday.

De Mistura Plans to Hold Talks on Syrian Constitutional Commission in Mid-September

UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura plans to hold a meeting on Syria in mid-September, a spokeswoman for the office of the special envoy Reem Ismail said Friday.