TEHRAN PAPERS:

Two sides of the national interest coin

The Iran newspaper, in an analysis, discussed the country’s current approach, and quoted former representative Mansour Haghighatpour as saying: The battlefield and the negotiating table are two sides of the same coin. On one side lies power and steadfastness in the arena of conflict; on the other, diplomacy and dialogue.

Russia: US-Israeli strikes on Iran undermine NPT

TEHRAN- Russia has condemned the U.S.-Israeli military aggression against Iran, warning that the attacks have severely weakened the global nuclear nonproliferation regime and the IAEA safeguards system.

US estimates Iran retains 70% of pre-war missile stockpile

TEHRAN – Despite repeated claims by Washington that its war on Iran has severely degraded the Islamic Republic's ballistic missile capabilities, U.S. intelligence estimates suggest that Tehran retains access to the vast majority of its missiles and launchers, according to a report by The New York Times.

Strait of Hormuz: Man-made crisis and the plight of stranded seafarers

TEHRAN- 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 ships trapped in the Persian Gulf's waterway bottleneck. UN calls for immediate aid to sailors, and Qatar believes that resolving the crisis is not the responsibility of one country alone.

US abandoned deterrence, failed in its war on Iran: MEI analysis

TEHRAN- A detailed analysis published by the Middle East Institute (MEI) concludes that the United States abandoned deterrence as the core of its Persian Gulf strategy, leading to a failure in the war on Iran and leaving the Persian Gulf arab states worse off than before the conflict began.

Iran condemns Israeli move in Somaliland as a threat to regional stability

TEHRAN- Iran has strongly condemned Israel's appointment of a diplomatic envoy to the breakaway Somaliland region, calling it a flagrant violation of Somalia's sovereignty and a conspiracy to destabilize Islamic countries.

By Alfred de Zayas

Diplomatic protection: An underutilized tool to counter sanctions, blockades & coercion

In an analysis to be published by CovertAction, international law expert Alfred de Zayas argues that diplomatic protection remains one of the most underutilized legal tools available to states seeking to counter unilateral sanctions, financial blockades, and other forms of economic coercion.

‘Iran has the right to insist on durable peace’

TEHRAN - A university professor examines Israel’s insatiable thirst for wars in the Middle East and gives reasons why Iran is insisting on a durable peace deal rather than accepting a ceasefire agreement in the war that Israel and the U.S. have launched against it.

Qalibaf warns global oil traders against 'House of Cards' pricing

TEHRAN- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has cautioned global oil market participants against relying on unreliable "vibe-trading digital oil," urging them instead to focus on real physical oil transactions.

Pezeshkian: We aim to end the war with dignity and wisdom

TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for wise management of the current situation, stating that Iran is striving to overcome this difficult period with dignity, wisdom, and in Iran's goodwill, while planning for post-war reconstruction with the support of the Iranian people.

Tears among the rubble: Foreign diplomats witness aftermath of strikes on Tehran civilians

TEHRAN – On April 20, a solemn tour brought foreign ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, along with domestic and international journalists, face to face with the human cost of recent strikes on Tehran, as they visited civilian, educational, and historical sites damaged during the latest round of conflict.

Iran vows appropriate response to US-Israel military ‘adventurism’

TEHRAN – Iran has intensified its criticism of the United States’ approach to diplomacy, warning that continued inconsistencies and “bad faith” actions by Washington could provoke a decisive response, while also raising new concerns over regional security, maritime incidents, and the credibility of ongoing mediation efforts.

Iran reject EU's stance on Strait of Hormuz as 'hypocritical'

TEHRAN- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the European Union of "chronic hypocrisy" on international law, following remarks by the EU's top diplomat demanding unconditional access through the Strait of Hormuz.

NYC mayor: $500 million spent daily on crimes against people of Iran, Lebanon

TEHRAN- The mayor of New York has criticized the US administration for spending $500 million a day on killing the people of Iran and Lebanon.

Dignified defense and courageous negotiations

Arman‑e-Emrooz, in an editorial, examined Iran’s assertive approach both on the battlefield and at the negotiating table. In recent days, the simultaneous use of the two concepts ‘dignified defense’ and ‘courageous negotiations’ has drawn attention in the country’s political discourse.

TEHRAN PAPERS

The victory of Iran’s discourse

Farhikhtegan, in an analysis, examined the consistency of Iran’s discourse during the Ramadan War and throughout the ceasefire period. According to the paper, Iran’s discourse has been shaped by stability, coherence, realism, and alignment between words and actions.

Qalibaf answers ten key questions on Iran–US talks in Islamabad

TEHRAN – In a televised interview, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who headed Iran’s negotiating delegation in Islamabad, addressed ten key questions regarding the talks with the United States and other topics.

Iran's judiciary chief says aggressors must pay war reparations

TEHRAN- Iran's Judiciary Chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Eje'i, has stated that the United States and the Israeli regime must be held legally accountable by competent international bodies for war crimes and must pay full war reparations to Iran.

Heads of Iran’s religious, scientific bodies laud Pope’s stance on US-Israeli war

TEHRAN- The chairmen of Iran’s religious and scientific institutions have praised Pope Leo XIV for his "courageous stance" on the ongoing US-Israeli conflict, expressing hope that his position will help bring an end to hostilities.

Leader: Islamic Revolution ended a period of “imposed weakness” on military

TEHRAN – Iran’s Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, in his message on the occasion of Army Day, described the 1979 Islamic Revolution as a historic turning point that ended an era of "imposed weakness" on the military.