Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says the US has no more pretexts to remain in the region following Washington's confirmation that al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been killed.

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast says the United States is in a quandary over the recent developments in the Middle East, leading it to adopt “contradictory” measures.

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has held a telephone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart Nabil al-Arabi over the latest developments in bilateral ties.

A senior Iranian commander says Iran's integrated air defense system is capable of protecting the country's airspace at altitudes as high as 80,000 feet.

The commander of the Iranian Navy says Iran keeps a watchful eye on all naval moves of the enemies and is fully informed about all their military actions.

Tel Aviv refuses to comment on a press TV report about Israeli warplanes conducting military drills in Iraq in preparation for attacking targets on Iran.

Iran's Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Ali Larijani says the presence of foreign forces in Bahrain has violated many of the basic rights of Bahrainis.

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says the involvement of foreign forces in Bahrain's crisis has only served to complicate the situation.

A total of 16 Iranian nationals, who had been imprisoned in foreign countries on various charges, were released last month, an Iranian Foreign Ministry statement says.

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says the recent developments in regional countries are in line with the ideals of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the news of Osama bin Laden's death has left the US and its allies with no excuse to stay in Afghanistan.

A senior Iranian lawmaker has raised doubt about the US claim that al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been killed by American forces near Islamabad.

Israeli jet fighters have reportedly conducted drills at a military base in Iraq in order to strike targets inside Iran.

A top Iranian military official says the nation's press and media community has what it takes to turn foreign propaganda into opportunities to further advance the ideals of the Islamic Revolution.

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Ali Larijani has ordered the government to appoint a new minister for the Ministry of Roads and Transportation “at the earliest.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has arrived in the Qatari capital city of Doha on a formal visit to hold talks with senior officials of the country.

A senior Iranian lawmaker has refuted Bahrain's meddling accusations against the Islamic Republic, stressing that the Bahraini government should instead observe the rights of Bahrainis.

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warns hegemonic powers and Israel that he will fight them by relying on divine assistance and with a well-calculated plan.

Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi says the answer to EU foreign policy chief's letter regarding talks with Tehran is awaiting the president's approval.

A top advisor to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Palestinian unity is the most serious threat for the Zionist regime of Israel.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has attended the Cabinet meeting despite a Western media campaign insinuating that he would not.

Iran's Ambassador to Iraq Hassan Danaeifar says Tehran has pardoned most of the residents of Camp Ashraf except those with criminal records.

Deputy Commander of Iran's naval forces Admiral Farhad Amiri says the Navy's subsurface vessels will be outfitted with missiles in the near future.

The Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dispatched its 14th fleet of warships to the Gulf of Aden on a mission to provide safety of Iranian vessels.

A senior Iranian official says the recent unity agreement between the two Palestinian main factions, Fatah and Hamas, is the result of Islamic awakening in the Arab world.

Chairman Senate of Pakistan Farooq H Naik is scheduled to pay an official four-day visit to the Islamic Republic at the invitation of Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Ali Larijani.

A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic of Iran's Air Force (IRIAF) has managed to produce domestically-manufactured smart weaponry, including new cruise missiles.

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Rahimi says the name “Persian Gulf” epitomizes the grandeur of Iran's civilization.

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi confirms planned talks with his Egyptian counterpart Nabil al-Arabi on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) meeting in the Indonesian resort island of Bali.

A senior Iranian military commander says Saudi Arabia's security will be threatened because of its invasion of Bahrain to help the crackdown on Bahraini anti-government protesters.

Iran has cast doubt on the US bombardment of Libya, saying Washington seeks to take control of Libya's oil reserves and other natural resources rather than helping its people.

The signal of Press TV has been jammed on the Nilesat satellite provider, and the operator has failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the electronic interference.

The Iranian Navy's 13th fleet of warships, comprised of Tonb and Delvar vessels have returned from a 44-day mission in the Gulf of Aden.

A group of Iranian students gather outside the Bahraini Embassy in Tehran to express their sympathy for those killed in the crackdown on the Persian Gulf island's popular uprising.

A group of Iranian lawmakers have condemned the recent move by Manama to sentence four Bahraini anti-government protesters to death.

The naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have thwarted an attempt by pirates to hijack an Iranian cargo ship off Pakistan's southern coasts.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged the Iranian nation to refrain from any measure that would undermine unity in the country.

Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Danaei-far has rejected allegations of Iran's interference in Iraq, describing them as part of efforts to harm Iran-Iraq relations.

Iran's envoy to Syria says the United States has launched a psychological war against Syria in order to force its demands on the government in Damascus.

A senior Iranian official has criticized the international human rights organizations for remaining silent in the face of brutal crackdowns on protesters in in the Middle East and North Africa.

Iranians take to the streets in Tehran to show support for Bahraini women enduring the violence and crimes committed against them by Saudi-backed security forces.

Senior Iranian cleric Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami warns of enemy plots to disturb the country's calm by spreading rumors about discord in the country.

A top Iranian military commander has highlighted the significance of the Islamic Republic in maintaining security and stability in the Persian Gulf.

Head of Iran's Passive Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali says the US is heavily engaged in an“economic warfare” against the Islamic Republic, vowing measures to foil such moves.

Palestine's ambassador to Tehran has praised Iran's supportive stance on Palestinians, describing the Islamic Republic as the “main supporter” of autonomy in the Middle East.

Iran's Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Eshaq Ale-Habib has slammed Western media for their bias against developing countries as well as their monopolistic control over global information and communications technology.

A senior cleric has described Iran's Islamic Revolution as the pioneer in pro-democracy movements in the region, cautioning Saudi rulers of the same fate as that of Bahrain's royal family.

Qatar's prime minister has voiced his country's support for the reestablishment of ties between Iran and Egypt as a move that will benefit the entire region.

Iran's Majlis (parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani says popular democracies will prevail in regional countries as nations in the Middle East will never succumb to the hegemony of global powers.

Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Ali Larijani has called on the Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU) to set up an impartial fact-finding committee to probe the humanitarian crisis in Bahrain.

A top Iranian diplomat has criticized the West's inclination toward militarism, saying the Western dual policy on military intervention in one country and silence in the other has failed.

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has welcomed an agreement between Palestinian Hamas and Fatah factions to form an interim unity government and hold elections within a year.

Iranian women will take to the streets in a show of solidarity with Bahraini women who are continually falling victim to violation of government forces.

Iranian students have waged a rally to protest the international community's silence on the Saudi-backed crackdown on peaceful demonstrations in Bahrain.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil al-Arabi says he will meet his Iranian counterpart at the sidelines of the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) meeting to dicuss developing ties.

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution says in light of the uprisings of regional nations, the future of the region will be better than its current situation.

Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Bahraini charge d'affaires following the expulsion of an Iranian diplomat in Bahrain based on unfounded allegations.

The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) has held a session to discuss the latest developments in the crisis-hit Bahrain.

A senior member of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) has lashed out at the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council for having a poor performance on revolutionary movements in the Arab world.

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has expressed gratitude for Iran's humanitarian aid to quake-stricken Japan, saying it has promoted hope among his nation.