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Missile drill in Tehran, panic in Tel Aviv

TEHRAN - Vatan-e-Emrooz analyzed Iran’s large-scale missile maneuver on Monday.

Two smuggling vessels carrying narcotics, fuel intercepted in southeast Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian border guards have seized two large fishing vessels off the coast of Chabahar carrying a significant quantity of narcotics and smuggled fuel, authorities said on Tuesday.

Tehran sends sympathy message after fatal plane crash kills Libyan army chief

TEHRAN – Iran has extended its condolences to Libya following the death of the country’s army chief in a fatal plane crash near Ankara.

Iran questions US definition of ‘diplomacy’ after envoy’s ironic remarks at UNSC

TEHRAN – About ten hours after a UNSC session on Iran’s nuclear program concluded on Tuesday, as morning broke in Tehran, Iranian officials began to publicly react to remarks put forth by the U.S. during the meeting. Their reactions signaled that no one in Tehran trusts American pronouncements about diplomacy anymore.

‘Maritime piracy in Caribbean’, Iranian MPs condemn US military actions near Venezuela

TEHRAN – A group of 150 Iranian lawmakers has issued a strong condemnation of recent U.S. actions in the Caribbean, including the interception and pursuit of oil tankers, calling them acts of maritime piracy and a significant threat to regional stability.

No rules, no inspections until legal clarity from IAEA: Iran nuclear chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s senior nuclear official has clarified that the nation will not entertain illegitimate demands for the inspection of its nuclear facilities damaged in acts of foreign aggression. 

Iran’s heaviest imaging satellite to be in space by Monday 

TEHRAN – Iran is preparing to launch its most substantial satellite to date into low Earth orbit next week, a move aimed at broadening the nation’s capabilities in space. 

Tehran, Dushanbe look to deepen security partnership with high-level police chief visit

TEHRAN – Iran's top police commander, Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan, arrived in Tajikistan on Tuesday for a key security visit aimed at expanding bilateral law enforcement cooperation.

Pezeshkian stresses Caucasus strategy as he tasks new envoy with bolstering ties

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the “strategic role” the Caucasus plays in new regional and international developments, while stressing the need for closer ties between Tehran and Tbilisi.

In nuclear standoff with US, Moscow reiterates backing for Iran, says Tehran has ‘right’ to program

TEHRAN – Russia continues to throw its weight behind Iran as a nuclear standoff with the United States shows no sign of resolution, and leaders in Tehran grow increasingly doubtful whether they can expect diplomacy to ever bear fruit with the West.

Israel has launched cognitive warfare on Iran

TEHRAN - The Khorasan newspaper analyzed recent media narratives surrounding Iran’s missile and nuclear programs, arguing that these portrayals are less about reflecting realities and more about serving psychological and media functions. This emphasis aims to generate anxiety, instill a sense of threat, and influence public opinion in Iran and across the region.

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The strategy of avoiding excitement in foreign policy

TEHRAN - The Iran newspaper covered the Foreign Minister’s interview with Russia’s RT channel.

Army chief warns of strong response to any ‘mischief’ by enemies

TEHRAN – The commander of the Iranian Army (Artesh) says the military is closely monitoring all movements by the enemy and will firmly respond to any act of mischief. Major General Amir Hatami made the remarks while inspecting Army units in western Iran.

Serbian FM meets new Iranian ambassador to Belgrade

Serbian Foreign Minister Dusan Kozarev has sat down with Iran’s new Ambassador to Serbia Mohamadsadeq Fazli.

Two armadas set sail for South Africa as Iran continues quest for deeper multilateral military ties 

TEHRAN – Iran continues to deepen military cooperation with international and regional blocs, dispatching two armadas to South Africa for BRICS military exercises.

US faces flak at home for testing copy of Iranian drone

TEHRAN – The U.S. Navy has, for the first time, launched a long-range attack drone from a warship in the Persian Gulf. While the U.S. military hailed this as a step toward optimizing its destabilizing missions in West Asia, American media have viewed it as a sign of Washington falling behind in critical technologies.

‘Our defensive capabilities not open for talks’: Iran’s foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei used his weekly press briefing on Monday to reiterate Tehran’s positions on regional conflicts, international diplomacy, and national defense, strongly criticizing Israel and the United States while rejecting Western accusations against Iran.

Araghchi says he will talk to Americans again once they are ready for a ‘fair deal’ 

Statement comes amid growing public criticism of government’s staunch loyalty to old nuclear doctrine

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran will sit down at the negotiating table with Washington only when U.S. officials can accept a fair deal.

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Canada’s symbolic and ineffective resolution

TEHRAN - Sobh-e-No analyzed Canada’s proposed anti‑Iran human rights resolution at the UN General Assembly.

Speaker signals possible parliamentary censure over Iran’s rising inflation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that if the government does not reshuffle the cabinet to address runaway inflation and rising living costs, lawmakers will consider initiating a motion of censure.

Russian experts Tehran and Moscow are building an informal strategic bloc

TEHRAN – A Russian foreign policy expert has suggested that Iran and Russia are moving toward forming an informal strategic bloc, with Tehran expecting more active support from its allies, including Moscow.

Jalal Dehghani Firouzabadi appointed Secretary of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations

TEHRAN – Jalal Dehghani Firouzabadi has been appointed as the new Secretary of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, following an official order issued by Seyyed Kamal Kharazi, head of the council, on Saturday.

Iran hit PKK, PJAK hard during war with Israel: Turkish DM 

TEHRAN – Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler says Iran dealt a heavy blow to the Kurdish militant group Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its offshoot PJAK during the 12-day U.S.-Israeli military aggression against Iran back in June.