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Yesterday 22:04
‘Era of dictation is over,’ Iranian official says
TEHRAN — A senior Iranian parliamentarian declared on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil shipments, would not be reopened through military force, adding that the age of foreign powers dictating terms to Iran had come to an end.
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Yesterday 22:02
Iranian top diplomat holds talks with Saudi, Egyptian, and Dutch counterparts
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has engaged in a new round of high-stakes diplomatic talks with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the Netherlands, focusing on regional developments and ongoing negotiations with the United States.
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Yesterday 21:58
Iran urges UN to list US officials behind attack on Dena destroyer as war criminals
TEHRAN- Iran’s Dena was attacked by a US submarine at the coasts of Sri Lanka on March 4, 2026, while returning home from a naval drill with India.
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Yesterday 21:55
Iran warns Europe against Strait of Hormuz interference
TEHRAN – Iran issued a sharp warning to European nations on Monday against any interference in matters related to the Strait of Hormuz.
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Yesterday 21:49
Pezeshkian: Iran seeks to complete military victory with dignified diplomacy, not surrender
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Iran aims to consolidate the victories achieved by its Armed Forces on the battlefield through dignified and powerful diplomacy, emphasizing that any negotiations are about securing national rights, not surrender.
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Yesterday 21:44
Iran sets five conditions for nuclear talks
TEHRAN - President Donald Trump has rejected Tehran’s “reasonable and generous” peace proposal as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intensifies war rhetoric, despite the failure of the joint US–Israel war on Iran that began more than 70 days ago.
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Yesterday 21:42
Kayhan: Humiliation behind the Strait of Hormuz
Kayhan, in an editorial, analyzed what it called more than 70 days of America’s humiliation behind the Strait of Hormuz. According to the paper, every war creates a new political‑security and economic order, and the larger the parties involved, the greater and more global the transformation of equations.
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Yesterday 19:14
President Pezeshkian’s son dismisses claims of a political-military split
‘There is absolutely no division at all’
TEHRAN — Yousef Pezeshkian, son of Iran’s president, has dismissed reports of divisions between his father and military commanders, amid stalled efforts to bring the US-Israeli war that began on February 28 to a lasting end.
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Yesterday 14:34
Iran’s ambassador to China: Tehran backs Xi Jinping’s four-point Middle East peace plan
TEHRAN - Iran’s ambassador to China said on Monday that Tehran supports President Xi Jinping’s four-point Middle East peace initiative aimed at promoting regional stability and cooperation.
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2026-05-10 21:37
Iran dismantles two Mossad-linked terrorist cells, arrests spy
TEHRAN – Iran’s Intelligence Ministry has announced the dismantling of two terrorist cells linked to Israel’s Mossad, as well as the arrest of an agent attempting to smuggle classified military intelligence abroad.
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2026-05-10 21:34
Iran submits official response to latest US proposal to end war
TEHRAN-- Islamic Republic has submitted its official reply to the latest US proposal aimed at reaching a deal that would allow a permanent end to the US-Israeli war against Iran, a source familiar with the matter confirmed on Sunday.
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2026-05-10 21:32
Leader issues new directives in meeting with Iran’s top commander
TEHRAN – In a meeting with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Major General Ali Abdollahi, presented a comprehensive report on the readiness of the Armed Forces.
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2026-05-10 21:27
Iran condemns Bahrain’s mass citizenship revocations as ‘collective punishment’
TEHRAN – Iran’s High Council for Human Rights (HCHR) has strongly condemned Bahrain’s decision to revoke the citizenship of 69 Bahraini nationals, describing the move as illegal, arbitrary, and a clear violation of human rights principles.
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2026-05-10 21:25
Patriots in the streets for +70 nights
TEHRAN - Iranians across the country continue holding nightly rallies for more than 70 consecutive days, forming a sustained nationwide expression of public unity and a historic moment of cohesion and solidarity. The gatherings, held in cities, towns, and smaller communities throughout Iran, have become a regular feature of public life in the aftermath of the joint US-Israeli aggression that initially began on February 28.
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2026-05-10 21:21
President Pezeshkian: Iran will never surrender to the enemy
TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian said talks with the United States are aimed at preserving national interests from a position of power.
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2026-05-10 21:20
Iran holds ‘upper hand’, delivers ‘decisive response’ to aggression: Military spokesman
TEHRAN - Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi said on Sunday that Iran retains the initiative in the region despite US provocations and is prepared to deliver a decisive response to any aggression.
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2026-05-10 21:01
American calculations failed
Hamshahri analyzed why US strategic calculations failed in the Ramadan War. According to the article, more than two months after the conflict began, international analysts believe Washington has not achieved its initial goals.
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2026-05-10 21:00
Iranian army warns of 'surprising options' against any future aggression
TEHRAN– The Iranian Army spokesperson, Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, has warned that Iran has “surprising options” prepared for any future act of aggression, stating that enemies making another “miscalculation” against the country would face responses beyond their expectations.
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2026-05-10 19:29
Iran envoy proposes China as guarantor for potential US deal
TEHRAN - Iran’s Ambassador to China Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has suggested that Beijing act as a guarantor of a potential deal between Tehran and Washington.
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2026-05-09 21:47
Hezbollah is Iran’s red line, not Trump’s photo op
The upcoming Israel–Lebanon negotiations will take place against the backdrop of ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon
TEHRAN - Israel’s continued deadly bombardments of Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement, clearly indicate that the truce exists only on paper — and that Israel has no scruples about violating it.
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2026-05-09 21:45
UAE expels thousands of Pakistani workers amid rift over Pakistan's Iran mediation
TEHRAN- The United Arab Emirates has launched a large-scale expulsion of Pakistani workers, straining ties with Islamabad as Pakistan attempts to mediate an end to the US war on Iran, The New York Times reports.
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2026-05-09 21:40
Iran's parliament advances plan to establish an independent body for managing Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN- Iran's parliament is reviewing an 11-article strategic bill titled “Strategic Action for Ensuring Security and Sustainable Development of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.” The proposed legislation seeks to grant Iran full control over what it describes as the world’s most critical oil and energy chokepoint.
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2026-05-09 21:37
By Ranjan Solomon
How the Iran conflict is catalyzing a multipolar world order
The 2026 Iran conflict is increasingly viewed as a major catalyst for a multipolar world order, accelerating the transition away from U.S. hegemony towards a fragmented global system. By initiating "Operation Epic Fury," a joint military campaign on February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel targeted Iran as the central "Rimland" node linking Eurasian powers, yet this action has deepened the shift toward a new, multi-centric global configuration.
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2026-05-09 21:31
US intel community confirms Iran was not developing nukes before war
TEHRAN- US President Donald Trump, who launched an unprovoked war against Iran on February 28, 2026, alongside Israel, has faced mounting criticism at home and abroad. The decision to attack Iran was based on the pretext that Tehran was developing nuclear weapons — a claim now publicly contradicted by senior former intelligence officials.
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2026-05-09 21:29
Iran's top diplomat criticizes US ‘provocations’ in talks with Turkish, British counterparts
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone conversations with his Turkish and British counterparts on Friday to discuss recent regional developments, ongoing diplomatic efforts, and the fragile ceasefire following the US-led war against Iran.
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2026-05-09 21:22
Trump faces a political challenge
Ettelaat, in a commentary, referred to the highly challenging situation US President Donald Trump is facing and wrote: With a 50% increase in fuel prices in the United States, 62% public dissatisfaction, and the upcoming midterm elections, the US president is confronting the economic and political consequences of the war with Iran and is facing a serious challenge in finding a strong way out.
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2026-05-09 21:21
Trump administration under fire for evasion on Minab school attack
TEHRAN - The administration of President Donald Trump continues to shirk responsibility over a US missile attack on a school in southern Iran that killed nearly 170 people on the first day of the joint US–Israel war on February 28.
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2026-05-09 20:56
By Shahrokh Saei
Russian ambassador in Tehran marks Victory Day, reflecting pride in Soviet WWII legacy
TEHRAN – Russian Ambassador to Iran Alexey Dedov took part in Victory Day commemorations in Tehran on Saturday, marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
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2026-05-08 21:44
Retired US colonel: Iran is a massive fortress and a brave nation against US bullying
TEHRAN- A former US Army colonel has described the illegal US naval blockade as a "ridiculous show" by the Donald Trump administration that has no chance of success, characterizing Iran as a massive fortress and a brave nation standing against American-Zionist bullying and aggression.
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2026-05-08 21:24
Honorable, dignified negotiations are Iranians' main demand: Ayatollah Khatami
TEHRAN- Tehran’s interim Friday Prayers Leader, Ahmad Khatami, says the Iranian nation’s principal demand is for “honorable and dignified” negotiations, while praising the public’s continued support for the Islamic Establishment amid external pressure and military threats.