Tehran criticizes EU for being silent on US military threats

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday criticized the European Union for not taking a stance against the provocative remarks of U.S. officials against Iran, saying this approach undoubtedly poses a threat to international peace and security.

Russia warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US strikes Iran

Russia has issued a warning against the U.S. stating that any military attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities will have "catastrophic" effects, India Today reported on Tuesday.

Tehran tells UN it will respond decisively in case of US attack on Iran

TEHRAN – On Monday, Iran filed an official protest at the United Nations Security Council against U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to conduct military strikes against the Islamic Republic, warning Washington and Tel Aviv of a swift and decisive response in case of any act of aggression.

Pezeshkian talks to Egyptian president, calls for greater unity against oppression

TEHRAN - In a telephone conversation on Monday afternoon with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated him and the Egyptian people on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and called for effective position against oppression though more unity.

Trump’s open threat to ‘bomb’ Iran is a shocking affront to global peace, Tehran warns

“Violence breeds violence, peace begets peace," Iran advises Trump

TEHRAN - U.S. President Donald Trump’s open threat of “bombing” Iran is an “affront” to global peace and security, the Iranian Foreign Ministry warned on Monday.

Iran to UN: No military solution to the current situation in Yemen

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi suggested on Saturday that there is “no military solution” to the current situation in Yemen.

Venezuelan ambassador, Cuban diplomat participate in Tehran’s Quds Day demonstrations

TEHRAN - The Venezuelan Ambassador to Iran and the Chargé d’Affaires of the Cuban Embassy took part in this year’s Quds Day demonstrations in Tehran, joining thousands of Iranians and international representatives in expressing solidarity with the Palestinian cause.​

US intelligence says Iran not building nuclear bomb

TEHRAN - Iran is not seeking a nuclear weapon, despite assessments by the International Atomic Energy Agency that Tehran has rapidly increased enrichment of uranium to levels sufficient to build several weapons, The National reported.

China’s five-point proposition on the Iran nuclear issue

Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, met ? on 14 March 2025 with Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov Sergey Alexeevich of the Russian Federation and Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi of the Islamic Republic of Iran?who attended the Beijing Meeting between China, Russia and Iran, and proposed the following five points on the proper settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue.

French paper exposes Maryam Rajavi's lavish lifestyle, says terrorist's husband dead since 2003

TEHRAN - Maryam Rajavi, the ringleader of the Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK) terror organization enjoys a lifestyle of opulent luxury far removed from the humble existence of her followers, according to a recent exposé in the French weekly Le Canard enchaîné. 

Iran, UAE express deep concern over fatal Israeli, US raids against Gaza, Yemen

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a phone call on Friday expressed deep concern over the Israeli regime’s resumption of Tel Aviv’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip and the United States' deadly pro-Israeli attacks against Yemen.

US envoy Witkoff claims Trump wants to ‘build trust’ with Iran

US President Donald Trump is attempting to build trust with Iran to avoid an armed conflict, Washington's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said in an interview released late on Friday.

US and Israel to meet for Iran talks next week

The US and Israel are set to convene a strategic meeting on Iran's nuclear program as the administration of President Donald Trump ramps up its maximum pressure campaign on Tehran, Middle East Eye reported.

Tehran writes to UN about US threatening language against Iran

‘Any strike against Iran will have severe consequences’

TEHRAN – Tehran’s ambassador to the UN has denounced inflammatory remarks by Donald Trump and his senior officials against Iran and said Washington’s accusations against the Islamic Republic regarding Yemen are entirely “baseless”.

Iran urges West to acknowledge role in 1988 Halabja chemical attack

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry is using the 37th anniversary of the Halabja chemical attack to remind the world of the atrocity and its lasting impact. 

Pezeshkian hails Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal in call with Armenian PM

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, calling it a significant step toward regional stability.

Iran will not start war but will respond to threats with force: IRGC chief

TEHRAN – The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reaffirmed that while Tehran has no intention of initiating a war, it will respond forcefully and decisively to any threats or acts of aggression.  

IAEA chief: Iran's nuclear situation ‘relatively controlled’ despite tensions

TEHRAN – The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated that the situation in Iran remains "relatively controlled."  

Iran will stay in the oil market, sanctions won’t work: government

TEHRAN – Donald Trump's latest attempt to move towards eliminating Iran's oil exports met with a rebuke from government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani, who declared that Iranians would continue to sell their oil as they had for the past decades, undeterred by Washington's unrelenting sanctions.

Tehran says it prioritizes constructive engagement with Europe based on mutual respect

TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to fostering strong diplomatic ties with other nations, emphasizing that the Iranian government prioritizes constructive engagement with European countries based on mutual respect and shared interests.

Yale University suspends Iranian scholar in AI-backed crackdown on Palestinian solidarity

TEHRAN – USA’s Yale University has suspended Iranian scholar Helyeh Doutaghi, Deputy Director of the Law and Political Economy (LPE) Project, following a smear campaign by the AI-powered Israeli outlet Jewish Onliner.

Iran summons E3 envoys over ‘provocative’ closed-door UN security council session

TEHRAN - Tehran has summoned the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to express strong opposition to their role in convening a recent United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran's nuclear program.

Strategic military ties strengthened as Iran, Belarus ink defense agreement in Minsk

TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus solidified their partnership by signing a defense cooperation agreement on Wednesday, a move both nations described as critical to countering shared security threats and advancing a multipolar world order.

Iran, China, and Russia to convene in Beijing to discuss nuclear issue, sanctions removal

TEHRAN – In a move to counter Western economic pressure and reinvigorate nuclear negotiations, Iran, China, and Russia are scheduled to hold trilateral talks in Beijing this Friday.

Senior Emirati diplomat arrives in Tehran with Trump’s letter

TEHRAN – Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, was received by Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran on Wednesday, as he carried a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump. 

Iran UN envoy affirms support for Afghan migrants, asks intl. community to play its part 

TEHRAN – Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, emphasized Iran's longstanding commitment to sheltering Afghan migrants and refugees during a UN Security Council briefing on the "Situation in Afghanistan."