Iran to answer 'mother of all bombs' with 'father of bombs': senior IRGC commander

TEHRAN – Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, has warned the United States against any military miscalculation against Iran, saying Tehran would respond to Washington's "mother of all bombs" with the "father of bombs."

Tehran slams Macron over ‘Indefensible Double Standards’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of applying double standards to protests in Iran and France, pointing to “a stark contrast” between Macron’s response to unrest in Iran and his stance on attacks against public institutions in France.

No Kings protests shift focus to early voting ahead of US midterms

TEHRAN- The latest round of “No Kings” protests across the United States on Saturday, October 17, focused on a new objective: turning opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies into electoral participation ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

Iran's response to any new attack will be unpredictable, Basij chief says

TEHRAN – The head of Iran's Basij Organization said one of the factors complicating U.S. calculations is the unpredictability of Iran's response, as Washington does not know where, with what means, or when Tehran would retaliate in any future confrontation.

Araghchi’s Baghdad diplomacy: Hormuz, regional security and Muslim unity top Iran’s agenda

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has used a series of diplomatic meetings in Baghdad to press for an end to military escalation in West Asia, outline Iran’s conditions for restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz and call for a more active role for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in addressing disputes among Muslim countries.

Lavrov’s pivotal Monday visit to Tehran with a mediation flavor

Arman-e-Emrooz analyzed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s upcoming visit to Tehran on Monday. Reports suggest that the trip is part of Russia’s ongoing mediation efforts between Iran and the United States. In recent months, Moscow has sought to position itself as a facilitator in reducing tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Iran envoy in Baghdad: Security of Iran-Iraq borders is Tehran's red line

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh said the security of the shared borders is a red line for the Islamic Republic of Iran and a vital necessity for the stability and development of the entire region, including Iraq's Kurdistan Region.

Upgraded military capabilities have changed adversaries’ calculations: minister

TEHRAN — Iran’s newly appointed Defense Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi says the country has upgraded and modernized its defense capabilities since the 12-day war imposed on Iran by the United States and Israel, changing adversaries’ military calculations and raising doubts about the prospects of further confrontation.

Pezeshkian: Iran ends gasoline imports, will stand against coercion with people's support

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran has become self-sufficient in gasoline supply through consumption management and public cooperation, stressing that the government will stand against US and Israeli plots with the support of the people.

 War on Iran has cost EU more than $112 billion, Spanish PM Sánchez says

TEHRAN- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has warned that the war against Iran has cost Europeans more than €100 billion ($112 billion), arguing that ordinary citizens are paying the price for a conflict they opposed.

Iran’s missile capabilities have changed the equation, caretaker defense minister warns US

TEHRAN- Iran’s caretaker Defense Minister, Brigadier General Majid Ebn al-Reza, has responded to US President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran, warning that any renewed military action would carry consequences for Washington’s international standing, economy and domestic political calculations.

Lavrov to visit Tehran on Monday for talks with Araghchi

TEHRAN — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Tehran on Monday for talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has announced.

Ceasefire must cover all fronts to end regional war, says diplomat

TEHRAN— Iran has stressed that ending hostilities on all fronts is essential to achieving lasting peace in West Asia, warning that continued fighting in any part of the region would mean the war remains unresolved.

Pezeshkian: Iran’s missile, defense capabilities built on foundations laid by schools, universities

TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has underscored the contribution of Iran’s schools and universities to the country’s defense and missile capabilities, saying investment in education and younger generations is essential to strengthening national security and safeguarding the country against external threats.

Second supertanker strikes sea mine in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC Navy

TEHRAN— A second supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil caught fire after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced, reporting a second such incident within 24 hours.

Iran calls on UNSC to hold Israel accountable

TEHRAN— Iran has called on the United Nations Security Council to take decisive action to compel Israel to fulfill its obligations under international law, end its military aggression across West Asia, and face accountability for serious violations of international law.

Either Security Together or Insecurity Together

Iran's FM tells OIC US has deepened distrust after two years of good-faith talks, making new talks impossible without credible guarantees.

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi told the 52nd Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Baghdad that lasting security in the region is indivisible: either states build security together, or they will endure insecurity together.

The illusion of victory over Iran

In an article, Donya-e-Eqtesad discussed what it described as Washington’s illusion of victory over Iran. Citing international affairs analyst Farid Zakaria, the newspaper argued that military success does not necessarily produce political or strategic success.

Iran, 19 countries condemn Colombia’s embassy opening in occupied Al-Quds

TEHRAN — Iran and 19 other countries have condemned Colombia’s decision to open an embassy in occupied al-Quds, warning that the move violates international law, undermines the internationally recognized status of the Palestinian city and runs counter to efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state.

Iran raps UK for reversing roles of aggressor and victim

TEHRAN— Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned Britain’s accusations against Iran, accusing London of reversing the roles of aggressor and victim despite two rounds of unlawful aggression against the Islamic Republic in just nine months, including while Tehran was pursuing negotiations.

The Leader's message commemorating National Nurse’s Day

TEHRAN- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution,  Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, has issued a message commemorating the birth anniversary of Lady Zeinab (pbuh) and National Nurse’s Day. In his message, he spoke of the presence of the women and daughters, who were like Lady Zeinab in Islamic Iran during the nation’s unprecedented Bi’tha (rising up), as being extraordinary.

AI has enhanced Iran’s intelligence and targeting capabilities: Taeb

TEHRAN— Hossein Taeb, head of Iran’s Basij Organization, says the use of artificial intelligence in defense and intelligence operations has improved the accuracy of target identification and precision strikes, highlighting the technology’s growing role in Iran’s military capabilities.

 ‘Mother of all bombs’ will not rescue Trump from Iran war quagmire

TEHRAN — The possible use of America’s largest non-nuclear bomb against Iran may offer President Donald Trump a dramatic display of military power, but it is unlikely to resolve the strategic predicament facing Washington, analysts have warned, arguing that a spectacular explosion cannot substitute for a viable path out of a protracted war.

Iran reaffirms Strait of Hormuz closure, says passage must be coordinated

TEHRAN — Iranian military officials have reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to uncoordinated maritime traffic, linking any easing of restrictions to 'respect for Iran’s rights' and warning that continued US military presence in the region will deepen insecurity.

Pezeshkian: Iran will not bow to coercion

US must know Iran will powerfully continue its engagement with the world relying on its people and in coordination with neighbors

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday stressed that Iran will not surrender to US pressure and threats and will not bow to coercion.

Smart use of Hormuz Strait

The Iran newspaper analyzed the increasingly complex regional environment and argued that careful strategic judgment is essential. According to the paper, the convergence of multiple crises, including the Gaza war, tensions in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Iran-Israel rivalry, the US military presence, and competition among regional powers, has made security in West Asia more fragile than ever. One of the clearest examples of this fragile balance is the Strait of Hormuz.

Terrorists assassinate female Basij commander in southeastern Iran

TEHRAN – A female Basij commander has been assassinated by terrorists in Mehrestan County in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, in the second targeted killing of a female security official in the province in less than a week.

Iranian embassy in Baku rejects baseless claims linking Iran to school hijab row

TEHRAN – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Baku on Wednesday categorically rejected what it called unfounded and baseless allegations by Azerbaijan's National NGO Forum attempting to link ongoing debates over hijab in schools to Iran.

Iran sets out defense modernization plans as officials stress deterrence and domestic arms productio

TEHRAN — Iran is seeking to accelerate the modernization of its armed forces, expand domestic weapons production and strengthen its defense-industrial infrastructure, according to plans presented by defense minister nominee Mehrdad Akhlaqi, as senior military officials stress the importance of deterrence and preparedness amid continued tensions with the United States and Israel.

Oman says talks with Iran on Strait of Hormuz concluded

TEHRAN- Oman's Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that its negotiations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz have concluded, though the implementation of understandings and the full resumption of maritime transport through the waterway depend on the outcome of broader Tehran-Washington talks.