Vessel which caught fire off Yemen coast not owned by Iran: Oil ministry

TEHRAN – An informed source at the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum told Mehr News Agency that the recent incident in the Gulf of Aden has nothing to do with the Iran, referring to an incident off the coast of Yemen where an oil tanker went up in flames on October 18, 2025.

Iran condemns killing of Sunni tribal chiefs by Israeli-linked terror groups

TEHRAN – The Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned the killing of the elders of Baluch Sunni ethnic groups in the south east of the country at the hands of Israeli-linked terrorist groups.

Mossad agent executed in Iran following supreme court verdict

TEHRAN – Iran has executed a Mossad agent convicted of espionage and “waging war against God,” the Judiciary of Qom Province announced on Sunday, marking the latest in a series of counter-espionage actions against Israeli spy operations inside the country.

Armed Forces on full alert as Cmdr. says Iran’s defence capabilities continue to strengthen

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian commander says the country’s armed forces are on full alert and ready to deliver a stronger response than before should any new act of aggression be launched against the Islamic Republic.

Israel reconstructed air defenses after 2024 Iranian attacks, only to see them fail again in June

TEHRAN – A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, whose name and face have not been disclosed, said in a televised interview with IRIB that Iran successfully targeted Israeli air defense centers and disrupted their operations during Operation True Promise III.

Tehran denies UK security threat claims after MI5 accusations

TEHRAN – Iran’s embassy in London has forcefully rejected claims by the head of Britain’s MI5 that Tehran poses a threat to the United Kingdom’s security, denouncing the allegations as “baseless and irresponsible.”

There are efforts to remove Iran from trade corridors, warns top commander 

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian military commander has warned that the enemy’s objective is to remove Iran from trade corridors.

Chief scientist offers insights on Kowsar and Hodhod satellite launches

TEHRAN – The company developing the Iranian Kowsar and Hodhod satellites has offered a detailed account of the technical achievements following their launch into the Earth’s orbit and their successful passing of different tests.

Araghchi warns of human and regional cost of Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan could result in significant human casualties and threaten the stability of the entire region.

Major fuel smuggling network dismantled in northern Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s security forces have dismantled one of the largest fuel smuggling networks operating in the country’s north, seizing around two million liters of diesel and arresting those involved in the illicit trade.

Araghchi discusses bilateral and global issues in series of Kampala meetings

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of diplomatic meetings with his counterparts from various countries on the sidelines of the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda, to discuss bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation.

Foreign ministry summons Polish diplomat over unfounded drone allegations

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Poland’s chargé d’affaires in Tehran to protest what it described as “false and meddlesome” remarks made by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski during his recent visit to London.

Iran remains open to dialogue but rejects coercion, says senior diplomat

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian diplomat has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s readiness for negotiations while underlining its firm stance against coercion or imposed conditions.

Iran condemns US military moves near Venezuelan waters

TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has denounced an escalation of U.S. military moves in the vicinity of Venezuelan coasts as flagrant violation of the basic objectives and principles enshrined in the UN Charter, particularly the principle of not resorting or threatening to resort to force in intergovernmental relations.

Fragile ceasefire in Gaza: Challenge of achieving lasting peace

By Mohammad Khatibi

The recent declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza has been met with cautious optimism by the international community. While U.S. President Donald Trump and other global leaders have framed it as a potential turning point, the situation on the ground suggests that the road to lasting peace remains deeply uncertain.

IAEA access to Iran's nuclear sites to stay restricted

Nuclear chief says parliamentary legislation will guide engagement

TEHRAN – The head of the Atomic Energy organization of Iran (AEOI) says the criterion for the country’s engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be the June legislation passed at Iran’s Parliament.

Tehran ready to cooperate with NAM states to advance shared ideals: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Speaking at the 19th Midterm Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, Uganda, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to cooperate with all member states in advancing the Movement’s noble principles, emphasizing solidarity, multilateralism, and resistance to unilateralism.

Pezshkian enacts comprehensive law to regulate civilian drone operations

TEHRAN – Iran has introduced a sweeping new law regulating the production, registration, and operation of civilian drones, aiming to establish greater security oversight and legal accountability over their use nationwide.

France fails to free illegally detained Iranian academic despite pledges

TEHRAN – Iran’s judiciary spokesperson, Asqar Jahangir, says the French government has failed to fulfil its promise to release Iranian academic Mahdieh Esfandiari from prison.

Araghchi to attend NAM ministerial meeting in Uganda

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Uganda to participate in the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei announced on Monday.

Iran foils three major cyberattacks on national infrastructure

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Cyberspace Center has revealed that three major cyberattacks targeting the country’s critical infrastructure were successfully contained and repelled in recent weeks through the swift response and coordination of national cybersecurity agencies.

Russia rejects UN-backed sanctions on Iran, says arms supplies will continue legally

TEHRAN – Russia has dismissed the United Nations’ recent decision to reinstate sanctions on Iran, declaring that Moscow does not recognize the move and will continue its legally approved military cooperation with Tehran.

What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing

TEHRAN – Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei reviewed the latest regional and international developments, including Iran’s diplomatic efforts on border security, regional mediation, and nuclear negotiations.

Comprehensive border management plan reviewed in Iran’s Parliament

TEHRAN – The National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament has reviewed a comprehensive border management plan aimed at strengthening coordination, security, and oversight across the country’s borders.

PMU chief praises Iran’s lasting solidarity with Iraqi people

TEHRAN – Commander of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), Falih al-Fayyadh, has praised Iran as a brotherly nation that has always stood in solidarity with the people of Iraq.

Iranians make plea for recapture of Persian Gulf islands of Aryana, Zarkooh

TEHRAN – A group of Iranian citizens have called for the liberation of the Iranian islands of Aryana and Zarkooh, which the United Arab Emirates (UAE) claims ownership of.

Araghchi discusses Afghanistan tensions with Pakistani counterpart

Reports of dozens of casualties in border clashes

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation to discuss major regional and international developments, underscoring the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand regional engagement.