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2025-01-03 22:13
Iranian ground forces heighten alert at eastern and western borders
TEHRAN – Iran has bolstered its border security by deploying military brigades and building advanced smart walls along its eastern and western frontiers.
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2025-01-03 22:11
By Mohammad Mahdi Imanipour
Time to stand on the right side of history
TEHRAN – To begin my note, I would like to sincerely congratulate the leaders and followers of Prophet Jesus, son of Mary (peace be upon them), all over the world, on the arrival of the New Christian year, 2025.
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2025-01-01 22:46
By Xavier Villar
General Qassem Soleimani: master of soft power in Iran's strategic culture
MADRID – In the global competition for influence, soft power has become a key indicator of national strength. In contrast to direct confrontations involving hard power, an increasing number of countries are opting for less costly yet equally effective strategies, using resources that attract and persuade rather than impose.
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2025-01-01 22:44
Iran, European Troika set for new round of talks in Geneva
TEHRAN – A new round of discussions between Iran and the European troika—comprised of France, the UK, and Germany—will take place in Geneva on January 13.
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2025-01-01 22:44
Iran’s military power yet to be fully displayed: Army chief
TEHRAN – The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, has Mousavi asserted that the country’s full military capabilities remain untapped.
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2025-01-01 22:42
Foreign ministry honors terror victims in Tehran ceremony
TEHRAN – A ceremony commemorating the martyrs of terrorism and unveiling the Encyclopedia of 23,000 Iranian Terror Victims was held on Wednesday, coinciding with the anniversary of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani's martyrdom.
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2024-12-31 22:20
Leader honors al-Muhandis ahead of meeting with families of Kerman attack victims
TEHRAN – The family of the late Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis, a key figure in Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the eve of the fifth anniversary of his martyrdom.
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2024-12-31 22:20
Tehran intensifies judicial efforts to address Israeli crimes in Gaza
TEHRAN – Iran's Judiciary spokesperson, Asghar Jahangir, has strongly criticized the Israeli regime for its continued breaches of international law and emphasized the country's determination to hold Israeli officials accountable for their actions.
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2024-12-31 22:19
Tehran rebukes US, UK allegations over Red Sea tensions at UN
TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly denied allegations by the United States and the United Kingdom linking Tehran to rising tensions in the Red Sea region, calling them "unfounded and politically motivated."
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2024/12/30
Warfare in West Asia: searching for the real instigators
TEHRAN – Seth Cropsey in his article published on The Hill, labeled Iran as the “source of warfare that has engulfed the Middle East since Oct.7, 2023.”
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2024-12-30 22:51
Pezeshkian extends condolences on former Indian PM's passing
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed his condolences to India following the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the age of 92.
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2024-12-30 22:49
By Ehsan Karami
Iran’s post-Assad scenarios
Tehran should target the roots of terrorism, not its branches
TEHRAN – After years of stagnation in northern and southern Syria, marked by the inaction against terrorists backed by a coalition of Hebrew, Arab, Turkish, and Western powers, we are witnessing a renewed wave of attacks by these groups. These actions have led to the destabilization of Syria, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the country's future and the broader region.
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2024-12-30 22:48
Families of slain divers seek justice against U.S. in Tehran court
TEHRAN – The International Affairs Court in Tehran, Branch 55, held its second session on Monday regarding a lawsuit filed by the families of Iranian divers martyred in 1986 during Operation Karbala-4 in the Iran-Iraq War.
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2024-12-29 22:37
Switzerland concludes investigation into diplomat’s death in Iran
TEHRAN – Swiss authorities have officially closed their investigation into the death of a senior diplomat who died in an accident in Tehran over three years ago.
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2024-12-29 22:36
Iranians mark anniversary of historic Dey 9 rallies with nationwide demonstrations
TEHRAN – On Sunday, Iranians across the nation gathered in large numbers to commemorate the anniversary of the Dey 9 epic, a significant day in the country’s history that marked the end of the 2009 post-presidential election unrest.
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2024-12-29 22:35
Tehran, Moscow set to explore new avenues in upcoming strategic agreement: Lavrov
TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has announced that a forthcoming strategic cooperation agreement between Iran and Russia is poised to open new avenues for the expansion of bilateral partnerships in various areas, including defense and security.
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2024-12-29 22:29
By Soheila Zarfam
Why Resistance groups are not Iran's proxies
TEHRAN – "Iran's proxies," "Iran-backed groups," "the Iran Axis"—these are the convenient labels the Western media slaps on the Axis of Resistance, the forces in West Asia that are pushing back against U.S. presence and Israeli occupation.
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2024-12-28 22:35
IRGC chief lauds Yemeni Resistance, anticipates their victory
TEHRAN – Major General Hossein Salami, the Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), has praised the Yemeni Resistance movement, Ansarullah, for its steadfastness in the ongoing conflict with the Israeli regime.
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2024-12-28 22:35
Tehran vehemently condemns Israeli assault on Gaza hospital, urges global action
TEHRAN – Iran's foreign ministry has strongly condemned the military assault by Israeli regime’s forces on Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, describing it as a recent instance of the regime's crimes against humanity.
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2024-12-28 22:29
By Xavier Villar
Iran and Russia: a strategic alliance under Pezeshkian's presidency
MADRID – Iran's ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, announced that the two countries are set to sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement that will strengthen their bilateral relations.
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2024-12-28 21:48
Resistance is an enduring ideology, not bound to worldly measures: Iran DM
TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has reiterated that Resistance is not just a tactical approach but a deeply rooted ideology and school of thought.
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2024-12-28 02:30
‘Like Arab countries, Iran desires stability in Syria,’ Iran tells Arab League
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the Arab League's accusations against Iran, naming several reasons why Tehran seeks "stability" in Syria, Press TV reported.
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2024-12-27 21:46
Russia calls for neutrality in IAEA's approach to Iran’s nuclear program
TEHRAN – The Russian Foreign Ministry has criticized the United States and European countries for their approach to Iran’s nuclear program, labeling their policies as provocative and detrimental to international stability.
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2024-12-27 21:45
Yemeni strikes shift Israeli calculations amid hubris over Syria: IRGC spox
TEHRAN – Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), has underscored the transformative impact of Yemeni Ansarullah’s missile strikes on Israeli-occupied territories.
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2024-12-27 21:44
Tehran condemns Israeli attacks on Yemen’s civilian infrastructure
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a strong condemnation of the recent attacks by the Israeli regime on Yemen, denouncing these assaults as a severe breach of international norms and principles.
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2024-12-26 19:10
Israeli attack on journalists’ vehicle a war crime: Iran
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday the Israeli airstrike on journalists’ vehicle in Gaza constitutes a "war crime".
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2024-12-26 17:57
‘It is premature to make judgments on Syria’s future,’ Iran FM say
TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has suggested it is “premature” to make any predictions about the future of Syria given abundant factors that will have effect on the country.
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2024-12-25 22:33
Army honors top diplomat with prestigious military award
TEHRAN – In a ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions to diplomacy, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Chief of Staff and Deputy Coordinator of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, awarded the prestigious Medal of Iran Army to the Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
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2024-12-25 22:31
Iran gears up for large-scale military exercises in coming days
TEHRAN – Iran has announced its Armed Forces will conduct a series of significant military exercises in the coming days, aimed at enhancing both defensive and offensive capabilities.
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2024-12-25 22:31
Pezeshkian visits North Khorasan on second provincial trip as president
TEHRAN – In his second provincial trip as President, Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in North Khorasan on Wednesday to engage with local economic activists and discuss strategies for regional development.