Iranian bill recognizes Jerusalem al-Quds as permanent capital of Palestine

Iranian parliamentarians have approved a double-urgency bill that recognizes Jerusalem al-Quds as the permanent capital of the state of Palestine.

Iraq won't tolerate creation of ‘second Israel’

Iraqi Vice President Nouri al-Maliki has denounced a planned Kurdish independence referendum in northern Iraq.

Iran’s parliament continues debates on Rouhani cabinet picks

The nominees need to secure the legislature’s vote of confidence to serve in the new cabinet.

President Rouhani appoints women as vice presidents, assistant

Iranian president has appointed three women as vice presidents and assistant in his new cabinet.

International department sets up special stall to promote Imam Khomeini works

Imam Khomeini works being displayed at Tehran International Book Fair

Special stalls have been set up to present Imam Khomeini’s works at an ongoing international book fair in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Palestinian prisoners launch hunger strike in Israeli jails

Iranians bid farewell to Ayatollah Rafsanjani

Huge crowds of mourners have held funeral for revered late Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who is viewed as a pillar of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.