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Yesterday 20:50
By Shahrokh Saei
Xi signals China’s ‘due role’ in advancing West Asia peace via BRICS
TEHRAN — President Xi Jinping has underscored China’s readiness to assume a role in advancing peace and stability in West Asia, positioning the BRICS bloc as a pivotal force for regional de-escalation amid the ongoing war between Iran and the United States.
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Yesterday 20:50
Army, IRGC chiefs vow ‘unbreakable unity’ against hostile powers
TEHRAN – The chief commanders of the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have underscored that the ironclad unity and operational synergy between the country’s armed forces have established an unbreakable shield against hostile powers, dealing a crushing blow to enemy miscalculations.
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Yesterday 20:40
Iran urges genuine reform of international governance mechanisms
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for genuine reform of international governance mechanisms, arguing that effective multilateralism requires equal respect for national sovereignty, non-discriminatory enforcement of international law and greater representation for developing countries.
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2026/09/11
By Dr Saied Reza Ameli
A quarter century of US war crimes at wedding celebrations
TEHRAN- The developments of recent decades in West Asia and beyond bear stark witness to a bitter truth: the military interventions and sustained strategic manoeuvres of dominant powers, notably the terrorist regime of the United States, have unfailingly come at the cost of thousands of defenseless lives.
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2026-09-11 20:17
10 freed Iranian fishermen return home from UAE
TEHRAN — Ten Iranian fishermen detained by authorities in the United Arab Emirates were released and headed home on Friday, the Iranian Consulate General in Dubai announced.
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2026-09-11 20:16
Baqaei: IAEA risks becoming instrument for justifying aggression against Iran
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has sharply criticized the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Director General, Rafael Grossi, accusing them of undermining the agency’s independence and turning its technical assessments into a basis for political pressure and justification for military action against Iran.
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2026-09-09 20:16
VP: Iran was prepared as soon as Pezeshkian took the office
TEHRAN- Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian had prepared contingency plans for governing the country under wartime conditions from the beginning of its tenure, having anticipated the possibility of a full-scale conflict.
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2026-09-08 21:45
US congressman describes Iran war as a predictable ‘quagmire’
TEHRAN — US Representative Jason Crow has joined the chorus of opposition to the war on Iran, describing the conflict as an entirely predictable “quagmire.”
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2026-09-08 21:43
Iran FM blames US for regional tensions, cites violation of June MoU
TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the current “tense situation” in the region stems from the United States’ “regrettable” violation of the memorandum of understanding (MOU), stressing that the path to de-escalation is straightforward.
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2026-09-08 21:40
Iran warns against normalizing attacks on nuclear facilities
TEHRAN- Iran has warned that normalizing attacks on nuclear facilities could have far-reaching consequences beyond the immediate damage caused by such strikes, saying the precedent set by attacks on safeguarded nuclear sites could eventually threaten other countries.
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2026-09-07 20:53
Washington Post confirms US bombing of Iranian wedding
TEHRAN — The Washington Post has admitted that the deadly attack on a southern Iran wedding was the direct result of a US bombing, exposing Washington's relentless disregard for civilian life during its military operations.
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2026-09-07 19:29
By Shahrokh Saei
India’s new ambassador to Iran seeks to deepen ties amid shifting geopolitical dynamics
TEHRAN — India’s Ambassador-designate to Iran, Vishwesh Negi, met with a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official on Sunday to explore avenues for boosting relations between New Delhi and Tehran.
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2026-09-06 20:59
Dennis Ross: Iran’s resilience during US war continues to ‘surprise’
TEHRAN — The clearest path to a deal to end the US war on Iran may lie in the dispute over shipping fees through the Strait of Hormuz, according to former US negotiator Dennis Ross, as Washington confronts the reality that months of military and economic pressure have failed to force Tehran into submission.
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2026-09-06 20:02
Top Iranian general hails armed forces’ asymmetric response to US, Israel
TEHRAN — Iran’s armed forces have successfully confronted the United States and Israel through an asymmetric approach to warfare, Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, said on Sunday.
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2026-09-05 20:35
Tehran warns Americans against becoming ‘cannon fodder’ in war on Iran
TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has warned Americans against allowing their children to become what he called “cannon fodder” in a war against Iran, after an opinion article in The Jerusalem Post proposed using debt relief as an incentive to recruit young Americans for a potential ground offensive.
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2026-09-05 20:31
Iran urges BRICS to pursue war crimes accountability
TEHRAN- Iran has called on BRICS judicial authorities to take concrete legal steps against those responsible for 'war crimes and crimes against humanity' committed during two wars of aggression against the Islamic Republic, arguing that international justice must not be subordinated to political power.
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2026-09-05 20:28
Iran backs China’s call for homegrown security architecture for West Asia
TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has welcomed China’s call for a new security architecture in the Middle East, saying regional countries must take control of their own security and future and stressing that lasting stability cannot be achieved through arrangements imposed by outside powers.
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2026-09-04 20:17
By Xavier Villar
Flow vs. territory: The real battle for the Strait of Hormuz
MADRID — The Trump administration and its media echo chamber are trying to convince the world that Iran has lost control over the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, they claim large volumes of oil are crossing the strait.
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2026-09-04 20:15
Qatari ITU submission confirms Iran’s retaliatory operations hit only US military assets
TEHRAN — Official documentation submitted by Doha to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) validates that Iran’s recent defensive measures aimed exclusively at American military infrastructure on Qatari soil, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.
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2026-09-04 20:14
Six Iranian Navy personnel martyred in US strikes in southern Iran
TEHRAN —Six personnel from the Iranian Navy were killed in US strikes on targets in southern Iran two nights ago, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency.
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2026-09-02 21:14
Qalibaf: Iran and the Axis of Resistance share a fundamental path against arrogance
TEHRAN- Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Iran's Parliament Speaker, articulated on Wednesday during a meeting with Bassem Naim, the head of Islamic Relations for Hamas, that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Axis of Resistance are intricately and profoundly aligned on a unified trajectory in confronting global arrogance. Reflecting on five decades of resistance, he emphasized that this struggle has consistently been depicted as a righteous war against falsehood, evolving new forms at each stage.
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2026-09-02 21:12
Pourmohammadi reflected on a crucial meeting with martyred Leader before 12-day war
TEHRAN- Hamid Pourmohammadi, Head of Iran’s Planning and Budget Organization and Vice President, disclosed during a televised interview the foresight and preparatory steps taken by the executive branch in anticipation of renewed sanctions and possible conflict following Donald Trump’s return to office.
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2026-09-02 21:00
IRGC: Two oil tankers disabled after hitting sea mines
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that two oil tankers hit sea mines and were disabled while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
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2026-09-01 21:11
US launches new strikes against Iran
TEHRAN — The United States has launched a fresh wave of military aggression against Iranian territory. Four projectiles struck the counties of Chabahar and Konarak in Sistan and Baluchestan, confirmed by provincial security officials and General Ali Khalil Abadi.
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2026-09-01 21:10
Iran warns Europe: Concessions to US will not pay off
TEHRAN — Iran has sharply censured European support for US sanctions, warning the bloc that concessions made at Iran’s expense will not improve its standing with Washington.
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2026-09-01 21:01
Iran condemns US attack on Larak Island in letter to UN
TEHRAN- Iran’s ambassador and deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has strongly condemned the latest US aggression against Larak Island in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and Security Council president.
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2026-08-31 21:15
10 missing fishermen found in UAE; 3 still unaccounted for
TEHRAN – A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official has confirmed that ten fishermen from Bandar Lengeh who had been missing since mid-August have been located in the United Arab Emirates and are expected to return to Iran shortly.
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2026-08-31 21:15
General Naqdi: Over 90 percent of Iran's missile reserves remain intact
TEHRAN — Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a senior adviser to the Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), strongly rejected rumors regarding a decline in Iran's weapon capabilities.
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2026-08-31 21:14
Iran war raises questions over Washington’s ability to avoid another endless conflict: NYTimes
TEHRAN — The United States’ ongoing military campaign against Iran is increasingly raising questions about whether Washington can avoid becoming trapped in another prolonged conflict, as the experience of the 20-year war in Afghanistan offers a cautionary example of how difficult it can be for successive US administrations to end wars once they have begun.
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2026-08-30 21:12
Iranian officials rally behind Leader's directive for unity and resistance
TEHRAN — Iran’s executive, legislative, judicial, and national security leadership have responded with unified endorsement following the major strategic address delivered by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei.