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." 

Maritime Security Belt-2025: Iran showcases naval prowess in alliance with China, Russia

TEHRAN – Iran has reaffirmed its pivotal role in regional security by leading the seventh iteration of the Maritime Security Belt-2025 joint naval exercises alongside China and Russia, held March 10–13 near the strategic port of Chabahar.

Iran summons Swedish ambassador over ‘provocative’ remarks by minister

TEHRAN – Iran has summoned Sweden’s ambassador to Tehran in response to the “provocative and baseless” statements made by Sweden’s Minister of Education, Johan Pehrson, regarding the Islamic Republic.

Hezbollah leader demands restart of Iran flights, warns against US-Israeli 'military gambles'

TEHRAN – Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has renewed calls to reinstate suspended flights between Iran and Lebanon, describing the move as vital for strengthening bilateral ties.

Iran's Araghchi dismisses US demands as 'coercive diktats,' affirms peaceful nuclear program

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has resolutely rejected U.S. attempts to impose negotiations under its “maximum pressure” campaign, describing American demands as coercive diktats incompatible with sovereign diplomacy.