Iran will stay in the oil market, sanctions won’t work: government

TEHRAN – Donald Trump's latest attempt to move towards eliminating Iran's oil exports met with a rebuke from government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani, who declared that Iranians would continue to sell their oil as they had for the past decades, undeterred by Washington's unrelenting sanctions.

Tehran says it prioritizes constructive engagement with Europe based on mutual respect

TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to fostering strong diplomatic ties with other nations, emphasizing that the Iranian government prioritizes constructive engagement with European countries based on mutual respect and shared interests.

Yale University suspends Iranian scholar in AI-backed crackdown on Palestinian solidarity

TEHRAN – USA’s Yale University has suspended Iranian scholar Helyeh Doutaghi, Deputy Director of the Law and Political Economy (LPE) Project, following a smear campaign by the AI-powered Israeli outlet Jewish Onliner.

Iran summons E3 envoys over ‘provocative’ closed-door UN security council session

TEHRAN - Tehran has summoned the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to express strong opposition to their role in convening a recent United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran's nuclear program.

Strategic military ties strengthened as Iran, Belarus ink defense agreement in Minsk

TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus solidified their partnership by signing a defense cooperation agreement on Wednesday, a move both nations described as critical to countering shared security threats and advancing a multipolar world order.

Iran, China, and Russia to convene in Beijing to discuss nuclear issue, sanctions removal

TEHRAN – In a move to counter Western economic pressure and reinvigorate nuclear negotiations, Iran, China, and Russia are scheduled to hold trilateral talks in Beijing this Friday.

Senior Emirati diplomat arrives in Tehran with Trump’s letter

TEHRAN – Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, was received by Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran on Wednesday, as he carried a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump. 

Iran UN envoy affirms support for Afghan migrants, asks intl. community to play its part 

TEHRAN – Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, emphasized Iran's longstanding commitment to sheltering Afghan migrants and refugees during a UN Security Council briefing on the "Situation in Afghanistan." 

Maritime Security Belt-2025: Iran showcases naval prowess in alliance with China, Russia

TEHRAN – Iran has reaffirmed its pivotal role in regional security by leading the seventh iteration of the Maritime Security Belt-2025 joint naval exercises alongside China and Russia, held March 10–13 near the strategic port of Chabahar.

Iran summons Swedish ambassador over ‘provocative’ remarks by minister

TEHRAN – Iran has summoned Sweden’s ambassador to Tehran in response to the “provocative and baseless” statements made by Sweden’s Minister of Education, Johan Pehrson, regarding the Islamic Republic.

Hezbollah leader demands restart of Iran flights, warns against US-Israeli 'military gambles'

TEHRAN – Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has renewed calls to reinstate suspended flights between Iran and Lebanon, describing the move as vital for strengthening bilateral ties.

Iran's Araghchi dismisses US demands as 'coercive diktats,' affirms peaceful nuclear program

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has resolutely rejected U.S. attempts to impose negotiations under its “maximum pressure” campaign, describing American demands as coercive diktats incompatible with sovereign diplomacy.

Iran condemns Canada’s new sanctions as ‘unlawful and politically motivated’

TEHRAN – Tehran has strongly condemned the latest round of Canadian sanctions against Iran, calling them deceitful, unlawful, and a blatant violation of international law.

Tehran warns of sectarian catastrophe as Israel fuels Syria’s fragmentation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani issued a scathing critique of the Israeli regime’s role in Syria’s destabilization during an interview with Iranian national television on Saturday, describing the ongoing conflict as a calculated effort by Tel Aviv to advance its geopolitical ambitions.

Canada doubles down on sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN – Canada has announced a new round of sanctions against Iran, targeting individuals and entities it says support Tehran’s military activities.

Muslim unity necessary to counter forced displacement of Palestinians by Israel: Iran FM

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia have emphasized the urgent need for unity within the Muslim world to counter Israel’s efforts to forcibly displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.  

Attack on Iran's nuclear facilities a recipe for ‘regional catastrophe’, warns Qatari PM

TEHRAN – Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has issued a stark plea to the United States and Israel to abandon threats of military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities, describing such escalation as a direct threat to regional survival.

‘Stop blame-shifting over Ukraine war’, Iran denounces France’s claims of arm supply

TEHRAN – Iran has strongly rejected recent allegations made by French officials accusing Tehran of supplying military equipment to Russia for use in the Ukraine conflict.

Israel disbands “Iran Command” amid signs of defeat

TEHRAN – In a possible admission of strategic failure, the Israeli regime announced the dissolution of its flagship military unit tasked with countering Iran.

No talks with U.S. under 'maximum pressure' policy: Araghchi

TEHRAN – During an interview with French media, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country will not be involved in any direct negotiations with the U.S., as long as President Donald Trump continues his so-called maximum pressure policy.

Iranian FM heads to Jeddah to attend OIC emergency meeting on Gaza

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi headed to Saudi Arabia on Thursday afternoon to participate in the emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Gaza.

Pashinyan says Armenia will never take part in actions that could harm Iran

TEHRAN – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has reaffirmed Yerevan’s commitment to not engaging in any actions against Iran, highlighting the strategic importance of their bilateral ties.

Cultural cooperation key to strengthening Iran-Austria relations: Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN – Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, underscored the importance of cultural cooperation in fostering stronger ties between Iran and Austria.

Tehran, Doha explore new avenues for cooperation in key diplomatic meetings

TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has visited Qatar, where he engaged in discussions with senior Qatari officials to enhance bilateral cooperation.

Revitalized relations between Tehran, Riyadh paves way for broader cooperation: Iranian envoy

TEHRAN – Since the historic reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia in 2023, diplomatic relations have seen a significant revival, opening doors for political, economic, and cultural cooperation. In an exclusive interview with the Saudi Arabia’s Diplomatic Quarter Magazine, Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati discusses the progress made so far, the economic and trade potential between the two nations, and the role of Iranian expertise in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Why did Zarif resign?

The VP says he was advised by the judiciary chief to step down

TEHRAN – Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s vice president for strategic affairs, has announced his resignation, stating that he was instructed to step down by a high-ranking official.