Iran hopes a two-month extension of a UN-brokered truce in Yemen will lead to the establishment of a lasting ceasefire in the country.

Taking strong exception to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief’s visit to Israel ahead of a key board meeting, Iran on Friday warned against “further erosion” of the agency’s credibility.

The chief of the UN nuclear agency has traveled to Israel and met the regime's extremist premier Naftali Bennett, ahead of the body's Board of Governors meeting on Monday.

Iran warns to respond firmly to any “unconstructive action” at the upcoming IAEA Board of Governors meeting.

Tehran rejects statements of France and Germany regarding its seizure of two Greek oil tankers, urging them to take a more constructive stance by genuinely supporting freedom of navigation and maritime safety.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Tehran opposes the use of military action against regional countries.

Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization says the crews of the two seized Greek oil tankers are not detained and are in good health.

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has urged Canada not to use the World Cup friendly match against the national Iranian men's football team as a “political plaything.”

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the country will pursue its rights to water supply from the Hirmand River through legal channels amid a longstanding water dispute with neighboring Afghanistan.

Iran has emphasized the significance of strong bilateral ties between the Islamic Republic and Russia, saying Tehran will not allow anything to disrupt ties between the all-weather allies.