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.

‘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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Prospects of Tehran-Baku relations

TEHRAN - Hamshahri discussed the meeting of the presidents of Iran and Azerbaijan in Baku in an interview with Mehdi Khorsand, an expert on Eurasian issues.

Israel’s ‘delusional’ threats will not derail Iran-U.S. talks, says parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has dismissed recent Israeli rhetoric as “delusions” meant to influence ongoing indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, warning that any act of aggression against Iran would set the region ablaze.

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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Conflicting signals from Washington

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Etemad addressed the challenging conditions of the Iran-U.S. negotiations and wrote: A group of observers believe that Trump's unique instincts and his special negotiating style could possibly lead to a positive outcome, preventing war with Iran and weakening extremists in Washington and Tel Aviv.

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.

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.

Iran’s President calls Azerbaijan ‘second home’ as he urges deeper Tehran-Baku ties

TEHRAN – In a recent interview with Azerbaijani Television (AzTV), President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran articulated Iran's unwavering commitment to the principles of international law, particularly the respect for the rights and territorial integrity of all nations, calling it "the first and foremost principle of international law."

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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Zionist regime's position on indirect talks between Iran and US

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Sobh-e-No addressed the Zionist regime's position on the Iran-U.S. talks and wrote: At the same time as the new round of indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. has begun, the Zionist regime has once again adopted its confrontational and provocative approach towards Tehran's active diplomacy.

Pezeshkian engages Indian, Pakistani leaders; proposes Iran as mediator amid rising Kashmir tensions

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, and offered Tehran’s mediation to ease escalating tensions between India and Pakistan during separate phone calls with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday.

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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The Iron Lady and the Shah: How Thatcher’s 1978 Iran trip fueled British interference

TEHRAN – Forty-seven years ago, in April 1978, the leader of the UK opposition Conservative Party, Margaret Thatcher, visited Iran almost a year before the Islamic Revolution. She held talks with Mohammad Reza Shah and cajoled him into buying more British-made weapons and military equipment in a bid to create jobs in her country amid the economic recession. 

Leader urges full probe into tragic port inferno

TEHRAN - Following the powerful inferno at Shahid Rajaee Port, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a message on Sunday offering condolences to the bereaved families.

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Araghchi's warning to the Israelis

TEHRAN - In a note, Hamshahri addressed Araghchi's warning to the Israelis amid the negotiations and wrote: On Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on his X account about possible Israeli sabotage acts or assassinations during the Iran-U.S. nuclear talks.

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.

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.

By Fereydoon Khoupayeh

A look at Britain's role in the rise and fall of Reza Khan

TEHRAN – Reza Khan toppled the Qajar dynasty in Iran in a coup in 1921 and was crowned with the help of the British, subsequently on April 25, 1926.