Germany’s Security Council defeat: A global referendum on Berlin’s foreign policy

Reflections on Germany’s first-ever failure to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council

TEHRAN - On 3 June 2026, one of the most unexpected outcomes in recent United Nations history unfolded. Germany, a country that for decades had regarded itself as a leading contender for a greater role in the world’s premier security body—and an aspiring permanent member of the UN Security Council—failed in its bid for a non-permanent seat.

Red cross societies express solidarity with Iran over martyred aid workers

TEHRAN – The red cross societies of Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Norway, in separate letters to the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, have expressed their solidarity and offered condolences over the martyrdom of four IRCS staff members, martyred during the US-Israeli aggression.

Austrian Iranologists condemn destruction of Iran’s cultural heritage at Vienna event

TEHRAN -  A group of Austrian and international scholars specializing in Iranian studies have strongly condemned the destruction and damage inflicted on Iran’s cultural heritage, describing such acts as not only an assault on a single nation but a profound loss for humanity as a whole.

Iran’s FM holds Talks with his counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, and Austria 

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls late Saturday with his counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, and Austria to discuss the ongoing US–Israeli military campaign against Iran and its regional repercussions.

Iran cultural office in Austria launches Europe-focused Iran studies prize

TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural office in Austria said it has launched the “Bert Fragner Award” to help promote Iran studies in Europe, with the inaugural award ceremony scheduled to be held in Vienna next month.

Pezeshkian receives new ambassadors, stresses bilateral ties and countering propaganda

TEHRAN – In a series of ceremonies on Tuesday, President Masoud Pezeshkian received the credentials of new ambassadors from Oman, Austria, Ghana, and the UAE. He used the occasions to underscore Iran's foreign policy priorities of strengthening bilateral ties and countering false Western propaganda.

Red crescent societies approve of IRCS call to address crisis in Gaza

TEHRAN – Red crescent societies of Russia, Norway, Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Qatar have supported the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s call for taking immediate actions to help address the catastrophic human crisis in Gaza.