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2025-05-05 22:58
By Jafar Yaghoubi
Pre-mortem vs. post-mortem
How US foreign policy keeps repeating its mistakes with Iran
TEHRAN – There is a fine line between intelligence and wisdom. Smart people solve problems; wise people, however, steer clear of them. While nation-states, like the U.S., are deemed to be smart in pursuit of their interests, civilization-states, such as Iran, can better be understood as wise.
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2025-05-04 22:58
Leader’s charter on clergy to mark turning point in seminary discourse, says senior cleric
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Alireza A’rafi, Director of Iran’s Islamic Seminaries, said the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s upcoming Charter on Clergy will mark a significant turning point in religious and academic developments, aligning with the legacy of the Founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini’s original vision.
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2025-05-04 22:57
More contradictions from Trump on Iran’s nuclear program as talks postponed
TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump told American media that he wants indirect talks with Iran to lead to a “total dismantlement” of the country’s nuclear program, but he would still muse an agreement that acknowledges Iran’s right to pursue “civilian nuclear energy”.
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2025-05-04 21:59
Iran unveils cutting-edge missile, says U.S. bases are targets if attacked
TEHRAN — Iran unveiled its latest domestically developed ballistic missile, the Qasem Basir, on Sunday, as Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh issued a stark warning to the United States and the Israeli regime: "We hold no animosity toward neighboring states, but U.S. bases are our targets if war is imposed on us."
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2025-05-03 22:14
Iran’s nuclear dispute a political standoff, not a legal matter: Leader’s aide
TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, says the nature of Iran’s nuclear dispute has turned entirely political, driven by global power dynamics rather than international law.
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2025-05-03 22:12
By Xavier Villar
Fires in occupied Palestine: A reminder of the Zionist colonial project
MADRID – Israel faces an ecological crisis as forest fires ravage the woods near occupied Al-Quds. For two consecutive days, firefighting teams have struggled to control the flames, which have forced the evacuation of thousands of people and the closure of major communication routes.
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2025-05-03 22:10
Tehran condemns US war crimes in Yemen, warns about West Asia’s ‘deteriorating security’
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei issued a scathing condemnation of the United States’ recent military strikes across Yemen, describing the attacks as “war crimes” and a “flagrant breach of international law.”
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2025-05-02 23:06
Senior diplomat calls for Iran-Persian Gulf states dialogue amid regional realignment
TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has called for serious and sustained dialogue between Iran and its Arab neighbors in the Persian Gulf, citing a growing sense of rationality and political maturity across the region.
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2025-05-02 23:04
By Garsha Vazirian
Iran warns Trump’s sanctions ‘deepen distrust’ as two sides work for new potential deal
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a sharp rebuke of the United States on Friday, condemning President Donald Trump’s renewed sanctions targeting buyers of Iranian oil as a repetition of “failed tactics” that undermine diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.
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2025-04-30 22:19
High-profile Mossad agent linked to terrorist operations in Iran executed: Judiciary
TEHRAN – Iran’s Judiciary has announced the execution of Mohsen Langarneshin, a Mossad-linked agent who had an important role in orchestrating terrorist operations on Iranian soil.
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2025-04-30 21:56
Fourth round of Iran-U.S. talks set for Rome after E3meeting: Araghchi
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the fourth round of indirect talks between Tehran and Washington on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program will take place in Rome this Saturday, with Oman once again mediating the negotiations.
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2025-04-30 21:56
20 new satellites under development as Iran ramps up private sector role in space program
TEHRAN – Iran is currently developing around 20 new satellites through joint public-private partnerships, marking a major shift in the country’s space strategy toward private sector leadership, according to the head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA).
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2025-04-29 22:19
Iran's first VP condemns Western ‘Iranophobia’ and ‘Afrophobia’ as barriers to Africa ties
TEHRAN – Iran’s Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref sharply condemned Western countries for perpetuating "Iranophobia" and "Afrophobia," adding that these narratives are designed to undermine Tehran’s efforts to forge stronger ties with African nations.
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2025-04-29 22:18
‘Silence on Gaza exposes human rights hypocrisy;’ Iran proposes Eastern alternative
TEHRAN – Iranian officials and international scholars convened at an International Human Rights Conference in Tehran on Tuesday, where Vice President for Strategic and Parliamentary Affairs Mohsen Esmaili delivered a scathing critique of Western-dominated human rights institutions, noting that they have enabled Israel’s "genocidal crimes" in Gaza.
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2025-04-29 21:54
Foreign military presence threatens Persian Gulf security: IRGC Navy chief
TEHRAN – The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, has warned that any insecurity in the strategic Strait of Hormuz would have far-reaching international economic consequences.
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2025-04-28 22:02
Iran FM blasts Netanyahu’s ‘brazen’ interference in Iran-US diplomacy, vows reciprocal response
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a scathing rebuke of Israeli regime’s Benjamin Netanyahu’s calls for dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, denouncing the remarks as “detached from reality” and a brazen attempt to sabotage Tehran’s diplomatic engagements.
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2025-04-28 22:01
Detention of Iranian citizens in France violates freedom of expression: Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the detention of Iranian citizens in France, calling the actions a violation of freedom of expression and urging French authorities to resolve the matter promptly.
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2025-04-28 21:58
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
The road to peace: Iran’s continued support for Armenia-Azerbaijan diplomacy
TEHRAN – The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh has been a source of tension between Armenia and Azerbaijan for decades.
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2025-04-27 23:12
No military cargoes at site of deadly port blast in South of Iran: Defense Ministry
TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Defense has firmly dismissed rumors suggesting the presence of military-related cargo at Shahid Rajaee Port at the time of a powerful blast that rocked the port of Shahid Rajaee in Hormozgan Province on Saturday.
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2025-04-27 23:10
Iran pays overdue membership fees to international organizations despite sanctions
TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran has settled its overdue membership fees to international organizations, following sustained efforts by the Supreme Audit Court.
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2025-04-26 22:28
Neighborly ties a priority for Iran administration, MP says ahead of Pezeshkian’s Baku visit
TEHRAN – Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said on Saturday that the 14th administration has made regional diplomacy a priority, with a special focus on enhancing cooperation with neighbors.
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2025-04-26 22:27
Restoring Syria’s sovereignty is key to lasting peace: Iran UN envoy
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for a sovereign, stable, and united Syria—free from terrorism, foreign occupation, and external interference.
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2025-04-26 22:26
By Xavier Villar
Iran offers itself as mediator amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan
MADRID – The relations between India and Pakistan are experiencing one of their most delicate moments in years. A terrorist attack on Monday in the Kashmir region administered by India, which resulted in 26 deaths, has significantly increased tensions in one of the world's most volatile areas.
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2025-04-25 22:28
By Fereydoon Kouhpayeh
Operation Eagle Claw: US Army fiasco in Iran’s Tabas Desert
TEHRAN – Forty-five years ago, on April 25, 1980, the United States launched a covert military operation in the northeastern Iranian Tabas desert dubbed Operation Eagle Claw, aimed at airlifting the U.S. embassy personnel who were held in Tehran. But it ended in total failure due to a sandstorm.
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2025-04-25 22:26
By Xavier Villar
How Europe caused a diplomatic fallout with Iran, and how it can undo it
MADRID – In the ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States to reach a new nuclear agreement, a significant absence stands out compared to the talks that led to the landmark JCPOA: the absence of European countries.
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2025-04-23 13:40
By Shahrokh Saei
Iran FM arrives in Beijing to reaffirm Iran-China's strategic partnership
BEIJING - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran continues to “consult and update” China about the country’s talks with the United States over its nuclear issue.
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2025-04-22 22:19
Iran Foreign Ministry condemns Kashmir terror attack as ‘heinous crime’
TEHRAN – Esmail Baqaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, issued a firm condemnation of Tuesday’s terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, which killed and wounded dozens of civilians, including foreign nationals.
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2025-04-22 22:19
Iran, Tajikistan sign landmark security pact amid growing bilateral ties
TEHRAN – Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has arrived in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, on a two-day official visit aimed at boosting security cooperation and expanding bilateral ties.
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2025-04-22 22:18
Justice upheld against convicted terror operative responsible for 2017 border attack
TEHRAN – Iranian Judicial authorities have finalized the legal process against Hamid Hosseinnejad, a resident of Chaldoran County, for his role in a 2017 terrorist attack that claimed the lives of eight Iranian border guards.
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2025-04-21 22:27
Putin signs strategic comprehensive pact with Iran, cementing long-term alliance
TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin ratified the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Iran and Russia on Monday, completing Moscow’s legislative process for the agreement.