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2025-06-09 22:57
Tehran hosts 5th round of Iran-Italy political consultations to boost cooperation
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the Islamic Republic’s readiness to "develop and expand relations with European countries, particularly Italy, based on mutual respect and common interests" during high-level talks in Tehran on Sunday.
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2025-06-08 22:36
Constitutional procedures must be followed on Palermo: Iran’s Expediency Council to MPs
TEHRAN – The Expediency Council of Iran has issued a detailed response to a letter signed by 150 members of the country’s Parliament regarding the continued review of Iran’s accession to the Palermo Convention, reiterating that the constitutional procedures—not informal appeals—determine the Council’s jurisdiction.
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2025-06-08 22:31
Iran offers to broker peace in Pakistan-India dispute
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has voiced Tehran’s readiness to mediate between Pakistan and India in an effort to help establish enduring peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
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2025-06-08 22:29
Iran, Russia have elevated ties to ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’, says envoy
TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have officially elevated their bilateral relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership," marking a significant shift in Eurasian geopolitics, according to Russian Ambassador to Tehran Alexey Dedov.
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2025-06-07 22:30
Iran FM discusses regional security and Islamic unity in calls with Egypt and Pakistan
TEHRAN – In a series of diplomatic engagements coinciding with the Eid al-Adha celebrations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held telephone conversations with his counterparts from Egypt and Pakistan on Saturday, underscoring regional solidarity and addressing pressing geopolitical challenges.
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2025-06-07 22:29
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
Iran’s path to active membership in Non-Aligned Movement after the Islamic Revolution
TEHRAN – Iran officially became a member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in 1961. However, it was only after the Islamic Revolution of 1979 that the country emerged as an independent and active participant in the movement.
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2025-06-07 22:28
Tehran reaffirms peaceful nature of nuclear program in response to IAEA report
TEHRAN – Iran has reiterated that the Islamic Republic’s atomic activities remain strictly peaceful, in response to a recent confidential report issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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2025-06-06 22:03
Araghchi reaffirms Tehran’s commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty in high-level Beirut meetings
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s independence, sovereignty, and reconstruction efforts during an official visit to Beirut, emphasizing that Iran seeks to open a new chapter in its long-standing relationship with Lebanon based on mutual respect and shared interests.
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2025-06-06 22:01
President Pezeshkian calls for Muslim unity in Eid al-Adha message
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended heartfelt congratulations to Muslim leaders across the globe on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, one of Islam’s holiest festivals marking the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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2025/06/06
By Xavier Villar
Iran and its right to a civil nuclear program
Between international law and resistance to western disciplinary logic
MADRID – In the speech delivered on the 36th anniversary of the death of Imam Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, made Iran’s position regarding the recent U.S. nuclear proposals unmistakably clear.
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2025-06-04 00:57
Iran warns IAEA board against 'politically motivated' move
TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs on Tuesday warned countries sitting on the IAEA Board of Governors that any "politically motivated" move against the Islamic Republic for its peaceful nuclear program could derail Tehran's cooperation with the UN body.
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2025-06-02 20:31
‘Israel exploits nuclear issue to manipulate US foreign policy:’ Iran Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has asserted that the Israeli regime is exploiting Iran’s nuclear program as a tool to control U.S. foreign policy in West Asia.
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2025-06-02 20:31
By Mustafa Kamal
Cairo and Tehran: Redrawing the lines of regional engagement
Cairo – The visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Cairo marks a highly significant diplomatic moment in a turbulent regional context. It reflects a gradual shift in Egyptian-Iranian relations, which had been frozen for decades due to geopolitical considerations and divergent regional alliances.
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2025-06-02 20:30
Army Aviation boosts fleet with domestically refurbished helicopters
TEHRAN – In a ceremony at the Fourth Combat Aviation Base in Esfahan on Monday, Iran’s Army (Artesh) Aviation Unit integrated 10 refurbished helicopters into its fleet while celebrating the production of its 1000th indigenized aircraft part.
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2025-06-01 23:38
By Xavier Villar
Self-orientalization of Iranian cinema: the mirror the west wants to see
MADRID – Iranian director Jafar Panahi recently added another international accolade to his name by winning the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival with It Was Just an Accident.
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2025-06-01 23:33
By Mohammad Khatibi
Theatrical performance or genuine divide? U.S.-Israel approach in West Asia
TEHRAN – The U.S.-Israel relationship has long been a pillar of American foreign policy in West Asia, influencing security dynamics and shaping economic alliances. While their military and economic partnership remains robust, recent events—particularly the Israeli war on Gaza and Iran’s peaceful nuclear program—have reignited questions about the true nature of their ties.
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2025-06-01 22:57
Iran parliament speaker begins strategic Latin America tour with official visit to Venezuela
TEHRAN – Speaker of Iran’s parliament Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf arrived in Caracas on Sunday, leading a high-level parliamentary delegation.
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2025-05-31 20:39
Tehran, Seoul deepen strategic engagement during high-level consultations
TEHRAN – Senior diplomats from Iran and South Korea concluded the seventh round of political consultations in Seoul on Friday, highlighting mutual commitment to expand bilateral cooperation across strategic sectors.
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2025-05-31 20:38
Qalibaf to lead Iranian parliamentary delegation on Latin America tour
TEHRAN – In a move aimed at strengthening parliamentary and economic ties, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is set to lead a high-level delegation on a multi-country tour of Latin America, with planned stops in Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil.
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2025-05-30 20:56
Iran demands Austria explain ‘baseless’ nuclear leak amid suspected Austrian-Israeli collusion
TEHRAN – Iran has formally demanded that Austria explain an “irresponsible and provocative” intelligence report alleging Tehran maintains “an active nuclear weapons program,” amid rising suspicions of Vienna’s coordinated effort with Tel Aviv to disrupt Tehran-Washington diplomacy.
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2025-05-30 20:55
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
46 years of economic warfare
A look at how US sanctions regime against Iran started, went on, and still persists today
TEHRAN – Economic sanctions are punitive measures imposed by one or more countries to pressure a targeted nation into changing its policies. Typically involving trade bans, asset freezes, and financial restrictions, sanctions are framed as a "peaceful" alternative to war. Yet in reality, they inflict severe suffering on ordinary people while often failing to achieve their political goals.
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2025-05-28 22:15
Deputy FM talks multilateral, international matters with Chinese and Russian envoys
TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi held separate meetings with the ambassadors of China and Russia on Wednesday to discuss cooperation within BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as well as the latest updates on Iran-U.S. negotiations.
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2025-05-28 22:14
‘Nothing left’ to discuss with UK if it demands zero enrichment, Araghchi declares
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a stark warning to the United Kingdom on Tuesday, stating that London's apparent insistence on "zero enrichment" in Iran renders further dialogue on the nuclear issue futile.
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2025-05-28 22:09
Mossad spy Pedram Madani executed: Iran’s Judiciary
TEHRAN – The Iranian Judiciary has announced the execution of Pedram Madani, convicted of espionage for the Israeli regime's Mossad intelligence service and large-scale financial corruption.
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2025-05-27 21:44
Constitutional Council approves Iran’s membership in APAC
TEHRAN – Iran’s Constitutional Council has officially endorsed a parliamentary bill authorizing the country’s accession to the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), marking a strategic step in Tehran’s ongoing efforts to integrate more deeply into regional and international standardization networks.
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2025-05-27 21:42
Qalibaf re-elected as Iranian Parliament speaker
TEHRAN – Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has been re-elected as Speaker of Iran’s Parliament for the sixth year in a row, following a leadership vote held during an open session on Tuesday, May 27.
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2025-05-27 21:37
IRGC dismantles terrorist network plotting unrest across Iran
TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) of Kerman Province announced Monday the successful dismantling of a coordinated “anti-security” network allegedly plotting to incite unrest and public disorder across Iran.
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2025-05-26 21:26
Iran ready to strike if Israel acts recklessly: Army chief
TEHRAN – Iran’s top military commander has warned Israel against escalating tensions, stating that the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to retaliate decisively if provoked.
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2025-05-26 21:24
Use of human shields by Israel violates Geneva Conventions: Iran Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN – Iran has sharply condemned Israel for using Palestinian civilians as human shields, calling it a “heinous war crime” and part of a broader campaign of genocide against the people of Gaza.
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2025/05/26
By Xavier Villar
Israel: A threat that jeopardizes US negotiations with Iran
MADRID – For over a month now, Iran and the United States have been holding indirect talks to explore the possibility of striking a new deal on Iran’s nuclear program. Despite years of mutual distrust, increasing sanctions, and episodes of tension, both sides have shown renewed willingness to reach an understanding that would ease tensions and strengthen stability in a region long plagued by recurring conflicts.