IRGC: Certain European countries have become main hubs for nurturing terrorism 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has slammed the European Union’s decision to place the force on its so-called “terrorism” list, calling the move legally groundless and politically reckless, and accusing Brussels of aligning itself with U.S. pressure tactics while overlooking realities on the ground in West Asia.

American warships in the region serve dual purpose

Shargh spoke with Rahman Ghahremanpour, an international affairs analyst, to examine recent developments and the objectives of the various actors now shaping the region. According to him, the deployment of U.S. naval forces in the Persian Gulf is intended both to facilitate negotiations and to prepare for a possible confrontation with Iran.

Diplomacy advances despite ‘artificial media war narrative,’ says Iranian security chief

TEHRAN — Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, has countered the prevailing Western rhetoric of inevitable conflict between Iran and the United States.

Govt. publishes data of 2,986 Iranians lost in January unrest

TEHRAN — The administration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday released the detailed specifications of 2,986 citizens who lost their lives in the recent unrest.

Egypt, Azerbaijan say ready to help ease tensions in region

TEHRAN - Presidents of Egypt and the Republic of Azerbaijan say they are prepared to contribute to de-escalation efforts in the region.

Qatari FM says Doha backs efforts to ease Tehran-Washington tensions

TEHRAN - The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Qatari Foreign Minister Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani sat down, during his visit to Tehran, with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi and Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani.

Iran condemns fresh Israeli attacks on Lebanon

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei says Israeli strikes against Lebanon amount to a textbook example of war crimes, categorically condemning Israel’s stepped-up air raids on various parts of Lebanon, especially residential areas in the south of the country.

Iran FM eyes short-term nuclear deal while warning of regional wildfire

Araghchi identifies ‘miscalculation’ as the primary threat to peace

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Sunday that a “just, fair, and equitable” nuclear agreement with the United States remains achievable in the short term, provided Washington abandons its policy of coercion.

IRGC Navy chief denounces toxic propaganda and hybrid warfare against Iran

TEHRAN — Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy, issued a message on Sunday, asserting that the Iranian nation remains an “impregnable fortress” against the “sedition and conspiracies” of enemies.

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A warning to America, resistance forces placed on alert

Ayatollah Khamenei says any US attack on Iran will trigger an all-out regional war

TEHRAN – As the United States continues to threaten possible war against Iran while expanding its naval military buildup in the Persian Gulf, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that Tehran will not initiate a conflict but will respond decisively, and will also ensure that any future war with the United States becomes a regional one.

Leader visits Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum ahead of revolution’s 47th anniv.

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei visited the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, on Saturday ahead of the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, renewing allegiance to the ideals that reshaped Iran and ended decades of foreign domination.

Egypt urges de-escalation in calls with Iran and US 

TEHRAN — Egypt has intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent renewed conflict in West Asia, holding separate phone calls with Iran’s foreign minister and the U.S. Middle East envoy amid mounting regional concern that President Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric could push the region toward another war.

Iran, China and Russia to hold naval drill

TEHRAN – Iran, China, and Russia plan to hold a naval drill, codenamed “security belt”, on the last day of the current Iranian month of Bahman (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19), Tasnim reported.

Araghchi to Washington: Diplomacy is not a one-way street of dictates

Iranian FM says ‘U.S. must give assurances there will be no new attack or threat’

TEHRAN — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has delivered a sharp message to Washington and its European allies, asserting that while Iran remains open to “fair and balanced” diplomacy, it will never negotiate under the shadow of threats or accept dictates from foreign powers.

Putin hosts Iranian security chief in Kremlin

TEHRAN — President Vladimir Putin received Ali Larijani, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, for a high-stakes summit at the Kremlin on Friday.

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The threat facing European security

Hamshahri analyzed the European Union’s move to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. According to the paper, this hostile action by the EU is viewed by experts as a dangerous precedent inspired by Washington and Tel Aviv, and a clear violation of the principles governing international law.

Army chief says ‘Iran’s finger on the trigger’ as US talks up naval military buildup

TEHRAN – The commander-in-chief of Iran’s Army (Artesh) has reaffirmed that the country’s armed forces are on full combat alert, warning that any reckless move by the United States or Israel would backfire catastrophically, threatening not only their own forces but the entire region.

Iran Army bolsters combat power with massive drone integration

TEHRAN — The Iranian Army (Artesh) has officially integrated 1,000 “strategic” drones into the combat organization of its four service branches.

Qalibaf says Iran will pursue justice for terror riot victims at home and abroad

Parliament Speaker tells CNN genuine dialogue requires respect, guarantees, and peace

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has reiterated that Tehran does not reject dialogue or diplomacy in principle, stressing that any negotiations must be genuine, balanced, and grounded in mutual respect, clear guarantees, and the protection of Iran’s national interests.

Iran’s response to any aggression will be ‘immediate, decisive:’ Pezeshkian warns

TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stern warning against any military miscalculations by foreign powers, asserting that while the Islamic Republic seeks peace, it is fully prepared for a crushing retaliation.

Iran to EU: IRGC is world’s premier anti-terror vanguard

FM Araghchi says Europe would be battling ISIS on its own streets without the IRGC

TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched a sweeping diplomatic and political counter-offensive following the European Union’s decision to classify the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

Full list of persons killed in the unrest will be released

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order on Wednesday night to publish the names and identities of all those who were killed in the first ten days of the unrest in January in certain cities across Iran.

Tehran warns Berlin of consequences following Merz’s ‘low-minded provocations’

TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned German Ambassador Axel Dittmann on Thursday to deliver a condemnation of Berlin’s increasingly aggressive interference in Iran’s internal affairs.