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2025-04-20 22:30
Tehran open to initiatives that helps lift sanctions: spokesperson
TEHRAN – Iran's government spokesperson said the indirect negotiations with the U.S. have so far shown positive results, adding that Tehran remains open to any initiative that helps lift sanctions and secure the rights of the Iranian people.
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2025-04-20 22:27
Ground Force commander details AI-driven arsenal, vows decisive response to threats
TEHRAN – Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari, commander of Iran’s Army (Artesh) Ground Forces, has disclosed the existence of classified, domestically developed weapons systems powered by artificial intelligence (AI), asserting that the Islamic Republic’s military readiness leaves adversaries “no chance to survive” in the event of conflict.
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2025-04-20 22:26
Saudi Defense Minister's Tehran visit marks turning point in bilateral ties, says Iranian MP
TEHRAN — The visit of Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, to Iran has been hailed as a pivotal step toward deepening bilateral ties, with Iranian officials emphasizing the strategic importance of cooperation between the two regional powers.
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2025-04-20 22:25
Iran showcases defense capabilities at major Baghdad military exhibition
TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Defense is showcasing its latest military advancements at the 17th Baghdad Security and Military Expo, marking a significant step in the nation's ongoing efforts to highlight its defense capabilities on the international stage.
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2025-04-19 22:24
Tehran honors late Dr. Akbar Etemad, architect of the nation’s nuclear program
TEHRAN – Iran held a farewell on Saturday morning for Dr. Akbar Etemad, widely known as the “father of Iran’s nuclear program.”
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2025-04-19 22:23
Regional disarmament agenda serves Israeli, U.S. interests: Iranian envoy
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, has denounced the push to disarm Hezbollah as a “clear conspiracy against nations,” warning that undermining deterrent power would jeopardize sovereignty and national independence.
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2025-04-19 22:22
Iran-Russia strategic agreement will be reviewed if ratified by parliament: Guardian Council
TEHRAN – The Guardian Council has announced that it will review the Iran-Russia strategic agreement if it passes through Parliament, in accordance with Articles 77 and 125 of the Constitution.
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2025-04-19 22:22
No retreat from stance despite pressure: Iran FM tells RT
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has asserted that the country has not wavered in its positions, despite external pressures.
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2025-04-18 22:19
U.S. airstrikes on Yemen fueling regional instability: Tehran
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has strongly condemned U.S. airstrikes in Yemen that targeted a key fuel port, resulting in the deaths of at least 58 people and injuring 126 others.
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2025-04-18 22:18
Pezeshkian praises Iran’s armed forces on National Army Day
TEHRAN – Iran celebrated its National Army Day on Friday with a series of military parades across Tehran and other provinces, showcasing the country’s defense capabilities and achievements.
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2025-04-18 22:15
Iran FM discusses bilateral cooperation, regional issues in Moscow
MOSCOW - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a two-day visit to Moscow on Thursday with the primary aim of delivering a letter from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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2025-04-18 22:11
Rubio blames Iran for JCPOA collapse, overlooks U.S. withdrawal from the deal
TEHRAN – Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, has said European nations need to make a decision on whether to reinstate sanctions against Iran, accusing Tehran of not complying with the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
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2025-04-16 22:08
By Pooya Hoseini
Tehran Times highlights shared commitment to Palestinian cause during Al Jazeera visit
Doha — A delegation from Iran’s Tehran Times and Mehr Media Group visited Al Jazeera Media Network’s headquarters in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday, engaging in discussions on collaborative journalism and the critical role of media in exposing the Israeli regime’s genocidal crimes in Gaza and across West Asia.
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2025-04-16 22:05
Iran summons Argentine diplomat over unfounded AMIA bombing allegations
TEHRAN – Iran has formally summoned the Argentine chargé d'affaires in Tehran to strongly protest against recent accusations made by Argentine judicial authorities, which targeted senior Iranian officials over the 1994 AMIA bombing.
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2025-04-16 22:03
Iran ready to help seal Armenia-Azerbaijan peace
TEHRAN – After decades of tensions over Nagorno-Karabakh, a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan seems imminent. Iran, a neighbor with friendly ties to both nations, has offered to facilitate the signing of the finalized treaty.
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2025-04-15 22:20
Military power ‘non-negotiable’, IRGC says no compromise on defense
TEHRAN – A senior spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has firmly rejected any possibility of negotiations over Iran’s national defense capabilities, calling them a core component of the country’s sovereignty and a non-negotiable red line.
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2025-04-15 22:19
Shared heritage drives enhanced defense cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan
TEHRAN – The defense ministers of Iran and Tajikistan convened in Tehran on Tuesday to reaffirm their commitment to expanding defense cooperation and strengthening joint efforts to combat terrorism, building upon the long-standing historical and cultural ties between the two nations.
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2025-04-15 22:16
By Mona Hojat Ansari
China envoy talks divorce with US, Iran’s nuclear fate in Tehran press conference
TEHRAN – China’s ambassador to Tehran, Cong Peiwu, rolled out Beijing’s plans on its trade war with the United Sates, which has yet to show signs of shriveling, and shared his country's stance on the indirect Iran-US nuclear talks during a Tuesday press conference attended by a number of journalists from major Iranian media outlets.
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2025-04-14 21:37
Iran FM talks with regional countries on Oman negotiations with U.S.
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a series of phone calls with top diplomats from the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Egypt to discuss regional developments and the ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman.
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2025-04-14 21:36
Over 1800 Iranian artists and journalists urge world to ‘do something’ for Gaza
TEHRAN – In a statement addressed to "all freedom-loving people of the world," a group of more than 1800 Iranian artists and media professionals issued a plea for action to end the genocide that’s been taking place in Gaza since October 2023.
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2025-04-14 21:33
Araghchi to visit Moscow soon, Iran foreign ministry confirms
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to travel to Moscow later this week.
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2025-04-13 21:45
Iran mourns Pakistani workers killed in terror attack
TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in Islamabad has issued a strong condemnation of what it called a "cowardly and inhumane attack" that claimed the lives of eight Pakistani citizens in Iran's southeastern Sistan-and-Baluchestan province.
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2025-04-13 21:38
Oman talks remain indirect, exposing Trump’s propaganda attempt
TEHRAN – President Trump's claim last week that the U.S. and Iran would hold direct talks in Oman on April 12 turned out to be false, leading many to believe it was a clumsy attempt at psychological manipulation.
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2025-04-12 22:29
Bilateral dialogue in focus as Iran, Norway deputy FMs hold talks
TEHRAN – On the sidelines of the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh met with his Norwegian counterpart, Andreas Kravik, for talks on key regional and international developments.
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2025-04-12 22:28
By Xavier Villar
Palestine is the new taboo in U.S. academia
MADRID – In recent months, a wave of suspensions, dismissals, and disciplinary actions against academics and students linked to pro-Palestinian activism has shaken university campuses across the United States.
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2025-04-11 21:29
By Ehsan Etesam
Burning bridges in Buenos Aires: Argentina’s reckless rift with Iran
TEHRAN - In the grand theatre of international relations, Argentina has once again taken centre stage, but not for a performance worth applauding.
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2025-04-11 21:29
Akbar Etemad, Iran’s first nuclear chief, passes away at 95
TEHRAN – Akbar Etemad, a prominent figure in Iran's nuclear history and the first head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, has passed away at the age of 95.
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2025-04-11 21:28
Pezeshkian highlights strategic ties with Baghdad in call with Iraqi counterpart
TEHRAN – In a phone call on Friday afternoon, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed the central importance of Iran’s relationship with neighboring Iraq, describing it as one of the most vital pillars of the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy.
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2025-04-09 21:12
Army accelerates smart drone base network
TEHRAN — In an address at the 20th National Conference of Major Army (Artesh) Ground Force Commanders, Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari outlined ambitious plans to expand Iran’s network of drone bases, emphasizing their critical role in countering "cross-border threats" and securing the nation’s frontiers.
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2025-04-09 21:12
By Ehsan Etesam
The B-2’s big swing falls short in Yemen—and Tehran’s taking notes
SANAA – By all accounts, the United States unleashed its most formidable weapons. The B-2 Spirit bombers, those trillion-dollar shadows of American might, roared over Yemen in late March 2025, dropping bunker-busting bombs on Ansarallah strongholds with the drama of a Hollywood blockbuster.