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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.
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2024-12-25 06:30
Iran asks UN to respond to Israel's official admission of Haniyeh's killing
TEHRAN- In a letter to the President of the Security Council, Iran's UN envoy Amir Saeed Iravani asked the international organization to take appropriate measures in response to Israel's official claim of responsibility for the July 31st assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
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2024-12-24 22:48
Japanese media says Iran planning to seek Tokyo’s mediation in potential talks with U.S.
TEHRAN – Sources within the Iranian government have allegedly told Japan’s Kyodo News that Iranian officials are considering approaching Japan for assistance in facilitating negotiations with the upcoming U.S. administration under Donald Trump. Tehran has not yet reacted to the report.
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2024-12-24 22:47
Iran looking to reopen embassy in Syria, declares govt. spokesperson
TEHRAN – The Iranian government has announced its readiness to reopen its embassy in Damascus, signaling a commitment to strengthening ties with Syria as the country faces a range of escalating challenges following recent political upheavals.
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2024-12-24 22:46
Islamic Revolution principles key to Iran’s global strategy, says FM
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that the Islamic Republic's diplomatic power is deeply rooted in the revolutionary ideals of the Islamic Revolution.
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2024-12-23 22:29
U.S. hostage-taking of nationals breach of intl. law: Iran deputy FM
TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary, and Expatriate Affairs, Vahid Jalalzadeh, has vehemently denounced the recent arrests of Iranian nationals by the United States, accusing the U.S. of engaging in "hostage-taking" and violating international law.
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2024-12-23 22:03
Iraq’s Kurdistan Region aims to deepen ties with Iran under new consul general
TEHRAN – In a bid to enhance bilateral ties, the Iranian Consul General in Erbil, Faramarz Asadi, received a call for increased cooperation from Safeen Dizayee, the Foreign Relations Minister of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, during their credentials meeting on Sunday.
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2024-12-23 21:55
Trump could be key to reviving Iran nuclear agreement: Jake Sullivan
TEHRAN – The U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, has emphasized that President-elect Donald Trump could play a significant role in brokering a new nuclear agreement with Iran.
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2024-12-23 21:53
Pezeshkian tells Russian Deputy PM Iran resolved to complete Rasht-Astara railroad
TEHRAN – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has underscored the nation's unwavering commitment to completing the Rasht-Astara railroad project, a crucial part of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
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2024-12-22 22:53
Iranian envoy denounces terrorist attack targeting Pakistani military
TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to Islamabad, Reza Amiri-Moghadam, expressed his strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pakistan that resulted in the deaths of 16 members of the security forces and offered sincere condolences.
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2024-12-22 22:52
Army chief commends Palestinian Resistance for revealing ‘true nature’ of Israel
TEHRAN – Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Chief Commander of Iran's Army, offered high praise for the Palestinian Resistance and its fighters in Gaza, asserting that their actions serve as an accurate reflection of the true character of the Zionist regime and its partners.
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2024-12-22 22:51
Leader’s advisor, Chinese envoy talk bilateral and regional cooperation
TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, held a meeting with Cong Peiwu, the Chinese Ambassador to Iran.
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2024/12/21
By Mohammad Khatibi
Tehran's regional doctrine: weathering storms and hardships
TEHRAN – Since Hamas launched its surprise offensive against Israel in October 2023, the face of West Asia has been changing. The operation brought the Palestinian cause back to the forefront of media coverage and became a key topic of discussion in elite circles. Although the "two-state solution" remains a distant prospect, it has gained renewed public support in the West as a potential resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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2024-12-21 22:25
Growing radical influence in Syria threatens regional stability, Leader’s advisor warns
TEHRAN – In a statement released through the Mehr News Agency, an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution warned that the rise of radical groups in Syria will have grave consequences for the entire region.
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2024-12-21 22:24
Diplomatic talks lay groundwork for Pezeshkian’s Moscow visit
TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali and Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko met Friday to discuss Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's upcoming visit to Moscow.
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2024-12-21 22:24
Pakistan's Peace and Friendship Fleet docks in Iran's Bandar Abbas for 2nd time this year
TEHRAN – The Pakistan Navy's Peace and Friendship Squadron docked at Iran's Imam Khomeini Naval Base in Bandar Abbas on Saturday, marking a significant step in enhancing educational and military cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
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2024-12-20 23:39
By Garsha Vazirian
Biden's sanction encore: escalating economic warfare against Iran
TEHRAN – As President Joe Biden's administration nears its end, the United States has unleashed what seems to be its final round of sanctions against Iran, aiming to cripple its economy and exert significant psychological and political pressure on its citizens.