From security to unity: ECO ministers meet in Tehran

President Pezeshkian calls for unified, resilient framework to foster stability and growth

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to work toward a unified and sustainable regional security framework that supports stability and economic growth.

What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, addressed a wide range of domestic, regional, and international issues in a press briefing on Monday morning, highlighting Iran’s approach to diplomacy, regional stability, and international law.

Today’s world facing new competition known as war of corridors: Iranian general

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian military advisor says competition among trade corridors has turned into a pivotal issue in today’s world.

IAEA’s inspection of nuclear sites subject to Parliament legislation: Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign minister says the presence of inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is ruled by Iranian Parliament’s legislation.

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Leverage of pressure and reality of distrust

TEHRAN - In a note, Shargh analyzes a change of mediators in the stalled nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S.

High-level meeting in Cairo signals more cordiality in Egypt-Iran relations

A high-profile meeting between a leading Egyptian academic and Iran’s new ambassador has underscored a serious and concerted push to fully normalize relations between the two regional powers.

‘Side by side through regional turbulence’, Iranian President hails Tehran-Muscat relations

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday hailed Tehran’s long-standing friendship with Muscat, saying Iran and Oman have stood “side by side through years of regional turbulence” on the basis of rationality, trust, and mutual respect — a model, he added, that could guide broader cooperation among Islamic nations.

Relations with Russia at a ‘very good and developing level’, Iran's envoy briefs Parliament

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, told Iranian lawmakers that relations between Tehran and Moscow are at a “very good and developing level,” citing growing economic, political, and strategic cooperation, and reaffirming that Russia continues to support Iran’s positions on key regional and nuclear issues.

Iran: A link of the new East and a test of global resolve

TEHRAN - In a recent analysis, Shargh underscores the strategic significance of Iran’s position within emerging global blocs, namely BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Iranian deputy FM visits Kabul to boost water, border, and legal cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said his visit to Afghanistan is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two neighboring countries across key sectors.

Iran’s satellite industry a low-cost one, says space chief, as country aims to attract customers

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Space Agency says the country manufactures satellites domestically at a low-cost.

Tehran-Beijing ties ‘strategic, deep-rooted’

High-level talks continue between officials 

TEHRAN – An advisor to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has called for Iran and China to work together closely on all fronts, a call made as the two countries' long-held friendship appears closer than ever.

Iran ready for interaction with US on equal footing: Araghchi

TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign minister says Iran has always favored diplomacy and is ready to sit at the negotiating table with the Americans if they act in good faith.

Iran parliament speaker hails Russia, China for rejecting ‘snapback’ 

TEHRAN – In a Saturday open parliamentary session held in Tehran, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf characterized a joint letter from Iran, Russia, and China to the United Nations as a clear manifestation of the "strategic solidarity" between the three nations. 

Australian police find organized crime, not Iran, behind antisemitic attacks

TEHRAN – A formal government inquiry in the Australian state of New South Wales has fully exonerated the Islamic Republic of Iran from any involvement in a series of “antisemitic attacks”, exposing the baseless nature of the accusations that led Canberra to expel Iran's ambassador in August.

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Iranian missiles send message of peace through strength

TEHRAN - In a recent commentary, Kayhan explored Iran’s national power and deterrence strategy, arguing that diplomacy must transcend mere dialogue and political exchange.

Former IRGC commander says Iran’s missiles and drones now outperform Russia

TEHRAN – Former IRGC commander Major General Aziz Jafari has highlighted Iran’s advanced missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities, asserting that the country’s defence achievements have been developed independently and now surpass those of Russia.

Persian Gulf fully secure under Iran’s watch, says IRGC Navy chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s Armed Forces, including both the Navy of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the naval units of the Army (Artesh), have established full security throughout the Persian Gulf and its surrounding waters, according to IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri.

Slim prospects for a breakthrough in Iran–Europe relations

TEHRAN - In an interview with Ham Mihan, European affairs expert Morteza Makki assesses the outlook for Iran’s engagement with the European troika as not promising.

Araghchi congratulates Kazakhstan on National and Republic Day

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sent a message of congratulations to his Kazakh counterpart, Yermek Kosherbayev, on October 25 — Kazakhstan’s National and Republic Day.

Iran upholds sentences for 14 in massive fuel-smuggling case

TEHRAN – The Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province in southern Iran has announced that a provincial appeals court has upheld the verdict issued by the Bandar Abbas Court, finalizing the convictions of 14 members of an organized network involved in smuggling 27 million liters of diesel fuel.

Iran, China, and Russia notify IAEA of end to UN Resolution 2231 oversight

TEHRAN – Iran, China, and Russia have jointly informed the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog that UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and related reporting on Iran’s nuclear activities have officially ended.

Armed Forces fully prepared, Iranian commander warns adversaries

TEHRAN – A senior commander of the Iranian Army warned Friday that the country is fully prepared to counter any aggression, emphasizing that its armed forces are drawn from the nation’s most capable young personnel and are ready to defend against threats on land, at sea, and in the air.

Iran to host 2025 SCO joint counterterrorism exercise

TEHRAN – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will hold its 2025 joint counterterrorism exercise in Iran, with the country’s intelligence and security agencies taking the lead, officials announced on Friday.