Hamas rejects US allegations of imminent ceasefire violation in Gaza

Hamas has rejected a statement from the U.S. State Department in which it cited “credible reports” indicating the Palestinian group would imminently violate the ceasefire deal with Israel, Al Jazeera reported.

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.

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.

US, Israel sought to trigger internal chaos through terror plots: Iran intelligence minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s intelligence minister has revealed that during the U.S.-Israeli aggression in June, Washington and Tel Aviv attempted to destabilize the country by mobilizing Daesh and other Takfiri militants from Syria to launch terror attacks inside Iran.

US and Israel go after Iran's allies, showing no sign of de-escalation

TEHRAN – Israel and the United States are escalating their campaign of economic, military, and diplomatic coercion against Iran, focusing their efforts in recent days on undermining the two of the country's biggest allies, China and Russia, who provide economic, diplomatic, support against external threats, and could potentially offer Iran military aid in the future. 

Hakim defends Iraq’s sovereignty amid U.S. pressure to disarm Popular Mobilization Forces

Iraqi politician Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the National Wisdom Movement, delivered a speech at the launch of his election campaign, calling for national unity, moderation, and resistance to foreign interference. His remarks come as the United States intensifies efforts to disarm the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) following recent developments in Lebanon and Syria.

By Mahdi Zolfaghar

Trump’s impasse against economic structures

TEHRAN- The “structure–actor” dichotomy is an invisible yet well-recognized paradigm in the international system. According to this principle, even in cases where the behavior of powerful actors changes, it does not eliminate or even significantly weaken the structures governing international relations.

West’s excessive demands blocked Iran’s diplomatic efforts: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized Western countries for rejecting Iran’s diplomatic efforts toward a fair and balanced solution, saying their “excessive and unreasonable demands” have obstructed progress in negotiations.

US ‘peace through power’ means global submission, says Iran’s defense minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, has denounced Washington’s notion of “peace through power,” saying it amounts to “submission to the United States rather than real peace.”

Caracas warns US military buildup seeks to seize Venezuela’s oil and gold

Venezuela condemned a fresh U.S. military strike that killed four people aboard a vessel off its coast, calling the attack an illegal, extrajudicial killing and part of a pattern of coercion by Washington.

Deported nationals from US will receive full legal protection

Iran judiciary says the returnees are entitled to the right as Iranian citizens

TEHRAN – Iran’s Justice Ministry has pledged to defend the rights of 115 nationals recently deported from the United States, stressing that while the move falls under U.S. domestic law, the returnees remain entitled to full protection as Iranian citizens.

US expands sanctions against Iranian defense and nuclear entities

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the designation of 21 entities and 17 individuals it accused of aiding Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL), including in the fields of missile production and military aviation.

Witkoff failed to appear in meeting: Iran

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the Iranian government said Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy, failed to appear in a meeting proposed by Iran after Tehran offered direct talks with him in the presence of the foreign ministers of the three European countries and the representative of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

By Salman Parviz

Trump’s delusional statement on Bagram airfield is nightmarish for Americans 

TEHRAN – On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the foreign ministers of China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran held a meeting on Afghanistan and released a joint statement on September 25.

U.S. federal government shuts down 

Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline, AP reported.