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2025-05-12 22:05
No threat will go unanswered as Iran armed forces stand on full alert: top commander
TEHRAN – Iran’s senior military official has reiterated the country’s unwavering readiness to defend its national interests, territorial waters, and regional influence.
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2025-05-12 22:04
Tehran condemns EU's ‘abuse’ of JCPOA snapback, offers path to revive nuclear diplomacy
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning to European powers on Sunday, stating that any misuse of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’s snapback mechanism would lead to the “end of Europe’s role in the agreement” and “irreversible tensions.”
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2025-05-11 22:39
‘Iran ready to respond decisively to any threat,’ military chief vows while inspecting Persian Gulf
TEHRAN – Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, conducted a high-profile inspection of naval units in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, declaring: "The Armed Forces are ready to respond decisively to any threat."
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2025-05-11 22:39
Israel is region’s greatest threat, says Iranian FM in Doha
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called Israel the “single greatest threat to peace in the region,” citing its nuclear arsenal and aggressive regional policies as the root causes of instability in West Asia.
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2025-05-11 22:38
Iran, Uzbekistan deepen strategic ties as high-level talks spur broad cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran and Uzbekistan have significantly ramped up bilateral cooperation under Iran’s 14th administration, with senior officials from both sides pledging to deepen ties across political, economic, cultural, and logistical sectors.
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2025-05-10 23:08
Iran condemns Stockholm embassy attack, demands Sweden ensure diplomatic security
TEHRAN – In a phone call on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the recent arson attack targeting Iran’s embassy in Stockholm, urging Swedish authorities to take “decisive measures” against those responsible.
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2025-05-10 23:04
Iran welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire, urges ‘lasting stability’ after recent tensions
TEHRAN – Iran has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, with Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei applauding the decision as a demonstration of "responsible and wise statesmanship" by both nations.
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2025-05-10 23:03
Tehran prepares to host Uzbek PM for talks on expanding economic, political ties
TEHRAN – Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov is set to arrive in Tehran on Sunday, leading a high-level delegation at the invitation of Iran’s Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref.
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2025-05-09 22:24
Iran equips all fighter jets with indigenous long-range missiles, announces Air Force commander
TEHRAN – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Air Force has announced that all Air Force fighter jets have been equipped with a full range of domestically produced munitions, advanced equipment, and long-range missiles, marking a significant step forward in the country’s military self-sufficiency.
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2025/05/09
By Jafar Yaghoubi
Narrative warfare: How Trump uses preemptive optimism to pressure Iran
TEHRAN – In a world increasingly shaped by narratives, optimism can be used in a preemptive strike. While recent rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump and his confidantes oscillates between threats of dismantlement and a sense of measured optimism regarding a potential deal with Iran, Iran’s strategic patience must be translated to strategic caution at this stage. Iranian policymakers know better than to be drawn into the illusion of goodwill.
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2025-05-09 22:22
‘Enrichment is our right,’ Iran’s academics rally behind nuclear negotiators
A coalition of prominent Iranian professors, scholars, and professionals has issued a public statement endorsing the Islamic Republic’s diplomatic efforts in nuclear negotiations and advocating for peaceful engagement with the United States and Western nations.
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2025-05-07 22:52
Iran urges UK to uphold rights of detained nationals
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged British authorities to safeguard the rights of Iranian nationals arrested in recent counter-terrorism raids, while expressing Tehran’s willingness to assist with any credible investigations.
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2025-05-07 22:52
By Mostafa Kamal
Regional integration and security cooperation: Is Iran reshaping the balance of power in Caucasus?
CAIRO – Amid rapid shifts in the global and regional order, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Baku—marked by strategic agreements and assertive political statements—signals a recalibrated Iranian strategy aimed at redefining its geopolitical and economic role in its immediate neighborhood.
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2025-05-07 22:51
Next round of Iran-U.S. talks pending Omani coordination, says Tehran
TEHRAN – Iran says the date and venue of the next round of indirect negotiations with the United States will be announced by Oman once finalized.
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2025/05/06
By Xavier Villar
Iran opens the door to dialogue: New opportunities for the EU on the world stage
MADRID – During his visit to Pakistan, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation on Monday with Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
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2025-05-06 22:41
Netanyahu seeking to drag it into another disaster: Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticized the destructive role of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in exacerbating regional instability and undermining diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States.
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2025-05-06 22:41
‘U.S. dishonesty proven repeatedly’, Iran says is committed but realistic toward talks
TEHRAN – The Iranian government spokesperson has cautioned against excessive optimism in ongoing indirect negotiations with Washington.
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2025-05-06 22:07
The date for next round of Iran-US talks under study: Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Tuesday night that the date for the next round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States is being studied.
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2025-05-05 23:34
The Tehran Times celebrates 46th year of publication in Tehran ceremony
TEHRAN – The Tehran Times, Iran’s oldest English-language newspaper, celebrated its 46th anniversary on Monday afternoon in a ceremony attended by foreign ambassadors, media executives, and senior cultural officials in Tehran.
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2025-05-05 23:00
Iran reaffirms unchanging stance as US talks delayed at Oman’s suggestion
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei stated Monday that the decision to postpone indirect nuclear negotiations with the U.S. followed a proposal by Oman, the mediating party, and was agreed upon by all three sides.
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2025-05-05 22:58
By Jafar Yaghoubi
Pre-mortem vs. post-mortem
How US foreign policy keeps repeating its mistakes with Iran
TEHRAN – There is a fine line between intelligence and wisdom. Smart people solve problems; wise people, however, steer clear of them. While nation-states, like the U.S., are deemed to be smart in pursuit of their interests, civilization-states, such as Iran, can better be understood as wise.
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2025-05-04 22:58
Leader’s charter on clergy to mark turning point in seminary discourse, says senior cleric
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Alireza A’rafi, Director of Iran’s Islamic Seminaries, said the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s upcoming Charter on Clergy will mark a significant turning point in religious and academic developments, aligning with the legacy of the Founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini’s original vision.
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2025-05-04 22:57
More contradictions from Trump on Iran’s nuclear program as talks postponed
TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump told American media that he wants indirect talks with Iran to lead to a “total dismantlement” of the country’s nuclear program, but he would still muse an agreement that acknowledges Iran’s right to pursue “civilian nuclear energy”.
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2025-05-04 21:59
Iran unveils cutting-edge missile, says U.S. bases are targets if attacked
TEHRAN — Iran unveiled its latest domestically developed ballistic missile, the Qasem Basir, on Sunday, as Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh issued a stark warning to the United States and the Israeli regime: "We hold no animosity toward neighboring states, but U.S. bases are our targets if war is imposed on us."
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2025-05-03 22:14
Iran’s nuclear dispute a political standoff, not a legal matter: Leader’s aide
TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, says the nature of Iran’s nuclear dispute has turned entirely political, driven by global power dynamics rather than international law.
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2025-05-03 22:12
By Xavier Villar
Fires in occupied Palestine: A reminder of the Zionist colonial project
MADRID – Israel faces an ecological crisis as forest fires ravage the woods near occupied Al-Quds. For two consecutive days, firefighting teams have struggled to control the flames, which have forced the evacuation of thousands of people and the closure of major communication routes.
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2025-05-03 22:10
Tehran condemns US war crimes in Yemen, warns about West Asia’s ‘deteriorating security’
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei issued a scathing condemnation of the United States’ recent military strikes across Yemen, describing the attacks as “war crimes” and a “flagrant breach of international law.”
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2025-05-02 23:06
Senior diplomat calls for Iran-Persian Gulf states dialogue amid regional realignment
TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has called for serious and sustained dialogue between Iran and its Arab neighbors in the Persian Gulf, citing a growing sense of rationality and political maturity across the region.
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2025-05-02 23:04
By Garsha Vazirian
Iran warns Trump’s sanctions ‘deepen distrust’ as two sides work for new potential deal
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a sharp rebuke of the United States on Friday, condemning President Donald Trump’s renewed sanctions targeting buyers of Iranian oil as a repetition of “failed tactics” that undermine diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.
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2025-04-30 22:19
High-profile Mossad agent linked to terrorist operations in Iran executed: Judiciary
TEHRAN – Iran’s Judiciary has announced the execution of Mohsen Langarneshin, a Mossad-linked agent who had an important role in orchestrating terrorist operations on Iranian soil.