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2026-10-28 22:36
US-Iran war bill reaches $47.1 billion
TEHRAN — The cost of the US war against Iran reached an estimated $47.1 billion by October 16, with bombs, missiles and other munitions accounting for more than 60% of the total, according to figures the Pentagon provided to US lawmakers, The New York Times reported.
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2026-10-28 22:28
Iran, Russia move toward joint construction of small modular nuclear reactors
TEHRAN — Iran is moving toward an agreement with Russia to accelerate the joint construction of small modular reactors (SMRs), as the country advances its domestic nuclear capabilities and seeks to expand the role of nuclear energy in meeting rising electricity demand, the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has said.
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2026-10-28 22:06
US envoy should speak based on facts, not fabricated accusations, Iran says
TEHRAN — Iran’s Ambassador and Chargé d’Affaires to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has urged the United States to address the facts rather than level 'fabricated accusations against Tehran,' condemning US and Israeli military attacks against Iran and calling for accountability under international law. In a separate address to the UN General Assembly, Darzi denounced unilateral sanctions as economic terrorism and demanded an end to Washington’s decades-long embargo against Cuba.
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2026-10-27 20:08
Araghchi holds separate calls with Egyptian, Jordanian and Turkmen counterparts
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Egyptian, Jordanian and Turkmen counterparts to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and diplomatic efforts to promote stability and security.
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2026-10-27 20:02
Oman: No lasting Persian Gulf security without Iran’s participation
TEHRAN — Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi has called for an inclusive regional security framework bringing together Iran, Iraq and the six member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), warning that any arrangement excluding Tehran would be inherently unstable and incapable of delivering lasting security.
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2026-10-27 19:59
Bagheri: Tehran quadrilateral meeting reflects Iran’s defense capabilities
TEHRAN — Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy for international affairs at the Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has described the quadrilateral meeting between Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan in Tehran as a product of the Iranian nation’s resistance and the courage of its Armed Forces, saying the gathering reflected a growing recognition among regional countries that 'lasting security must be built through cooperation and reliance on domestic capabilities.'
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2026-10-26 20:55
Iranian delegation attends opening of BRICS parliamentary forum in India
TEHRAN – An Iranian parliamentary delegation attended the opening ceremony of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi on Monday, October 26, as lawmakers prepared to engage with their counterparts from member countries on people-centered development and the evolving international order.
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2026-10-26 20:52
Iran-Pakistan border trade serves mutual interests: ambassador
TEHRAN– Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri-Moghaddam, has stressed that cross-border trade is an integral part of high-level bilateral agreements and serves the mutual interests of both neighboring countries, while attributing the failure to implement the Islamabad understanding to 'US breaches of commitments.'
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2026-10-26 20:52
Araghchi: Iran-Russia coop can strengthen global gas market stability
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for closer cooperation between Iran and Russia to diversify energy supply routes, strengthen global gas market stability and create new opportunities for investment and foreign-exchange earnings, warning that geopolitical tensions and military threats are disrupting international energy supplies.
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2026-10-26 20:11
Top council's war reconstruction directive notified to 7 executive bodies
TEHRAN – The head of Iran's Plan and Budget Organization has notified the directive of the Supreme Council for Economic Coordination of the heads of the three branches on the reconstruction of war-damaged sectors to seven executive bodies.
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2026-10-26 01:00
Iranian MP warns Israeli-occupied territories could become uninhabitable in under an hour
TEHRAN– Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has warned that any action targeting Iran’s national security and interests would trigger a response that could render the Israeli-occupied territories uninhabitable in less than an hour.
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2026-10-26 00:58
Iran fully united, on highest alert amid US-Israeli threats: official
TEHRAN— Iran remains fully united and on the highest level of alert amid continuing threats from the United States and Israel, Saeed Khatibzadeh, head of the Foreign Ministry’s Center for Political and International Studies, has said, warning that any further US military action would lead to another failure.
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2026-10-26 00:54
Qalibaf to skip BRICS parliamentary forum in India
TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf will be unable to attend the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi due to unforeseen circumstances, the Iranian Embassy in India has announced.
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2026-10-24 22:30
IRGC: US war on Iran is a battle over identity and civilization
TEHRAN– The ongoing confrontation between Iran and the United States goes beyond the military arena and targets Iran’s national identity and civilization, Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), said.
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2026-10-24 22:27
Further escalation between US and Iran would have no winners, says French FM
TEHRAN – French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has warned that further escalation between the United States and Iran would benefit neither side, cautioning that any renewed tensions could have serious consequences for global oil prices.
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2026-10-24 21:21
Senior adviser to IRGC chief: Netanyahu has strengthened Iran and Palestinian cause
TEHRAN – Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions have helped strengthen the Islamic Republic and advance the Palestinian cause, arguing that the Israeli leader has served these causes more effectively than even the most prominent reformers and revolutionaries who support Palestine.
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2026-10-23 22:33
IRGC Spokesman: US has suffered strategic defeats in war with Iran
TEHRAN— Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), says the United States has suffered a series of strategic defeats in its war with Iran, including setbacks to its claims of safeguarding regional security and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of energy.
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2026-10-21 20:25
Baqaei: US seeks to blame Iran for insecurity caused by its own aggression
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned Washington’s call for the international community to denounce Iran over insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States cannot evade responsibility for its own actions by portraying the victim as the aggressor.
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2026-10-21 20:07
Iran condemns US measures against Cuba as ‘criminal and illegal’
TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned US sanctions and pressure against Cuba, describing Washington’s measures against the Caribbean nation as violations of international law and the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
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2026-10-21 20:02
Russia is ready to help resolve Iran-US dispute, Putin says
TEHRAN— Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is ready to help resolve the dispute between Iran and the United States, citing Russia’s longstanding relationship with Tehran and expressing interest in Washington’s assessment of the situation in West Asia.
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2026-10-20 21:51
Pakistan to continue mediation between Iran and US, Dar says
TEHRAN– Pakistan will continue its diplomatic efforts to facilitate engagement between Iran and the United States, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday, reaffirming Islamabad’s support for dialogue and a peaceful resolution of regional disputes.
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2026-10-20 19:55
Iran urges Int'l legal bodies to act over attack on Dena destroyer
TEHRAN — Iranian Army Deputy Coordinator Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has called on international legal bodies to fulfill their responsibilities regarding the attack on the Iranian destroyer Dena, stressing that the vessel had been deployed to India to convey a message of peace and friendship and carry out training missions.
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2026-10-19 21:46
Leader congratulates U23 freestyle wrestling team on world championship
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei in a message congratulated the managers, coaches, wrestlers and the great Iranian nation, especially the country's heroic young generation, on the championship victory of Iran's U23 freestyle wrestling team at the World Championships in the United States.
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2026-10-19 21:00
Mohajerani: Iran’s history of resistance reflects nation’s resolve to defend its sovereignty
TEHRAN – Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has praised the Iranian nation’s determination and ability to withstand external aggression, saying past wars demonstrate the country’s resolve to safeguard its independence, territorial integrity and national sovereignty.
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2026-10-19 20:50
Chinese ambassador: Beijing committed to stable, long-term ties with Tehran
TEHRAN– China’s Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, has reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to maintaining a consistent and stable policy toward Tehran, emphasizing the two countries’ determination to deepen bilateral cooperation and place their relations on a sustainable footing.
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2026-10-18 20:43
Iran to answer 'mother of all bombs' with 'father of bombs': senior IRGC commander
TEHRAN – Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, has warned the United States against any military miscalculation against Iran, saying Tehran would respond to Washington's "mother of all bombs" with the "father of bombs."
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2026-10-18 20:14
Tehran slams Macron over ‘Indefensible Double Standards’
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of applying double standards to protests in Iran and France, pointing to “a stark contrast” between Macron’s response to unrest in Iran and his stance on attacks against public institutions in France.
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2026-10-18 20:09
No Kings protests shift focus to early voting ahead of US midterms
TEHRAN- The latest round of “No Kings” protests across the United States on Saturday, October 17, focused on a new objective: turning opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies into electoral participation ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
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2026-10-17 21:02
Lavrov to visit Tehran on Monday for talks with Araghchi
TEHRAN — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Tehran on Monday for talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has announced.
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2026-10-17 20:55
Pezeshkian: Iran’s missile, defense capabilities built on foundations laid by schools, universities
TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has underscored the contribution of Iran’s schools and universities to the country’s defense and missile capabilities, saying investment in education and younger generations is essential to strengthening national security and safeguarding the country against external threats.