Iranians cannot be made to surrender: Larijani

TEHRAN – The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, sat down with a media outlet affiliated with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution to conduct his most expansive interview since being appointed to his new role.

US pursuit of ‘zero enrichment’ derailed nuclear diplomacy: Araghchi 

TEHRAN – Iran’s top diplomat has stated that Washington’s recent military actions against Iran were a direct result of its failed efforts to force Tehran into completely abandoning its nuclear enrichment program.

Poll: Majority of Americans back UN recognition of Palestine

A significant shift in American public opinion is emerging on the world stage, as a new Reuters/Ipsos survey reveals that a majority of U.S. citizens believe the international community should formally recognize Palestine as a sovereign nation.

Iran holds third hearing in lawsuit over US role in 1953 coup

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, a third hearing was conducted in a lawsuit where 400,000 Iranian nationals are claiming compensation from the United States for its involvement in the 1953 coup.

By Soheila Zarfam 

Pezeshkian seeks assurances in Armenia, will hit Belarus next

TEHRAN – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian began a two-nation tour on Monday, visiting Armenia first to discuss pressing regional issues, including a recent U.S.-brokered deal with Azerbaijan that analysts warn could lead to the presence of American forces near Iran’s northern borders and block the country’s access to central Asia. 

Iraq to end presence of US-led military coalition by September, PM's advisor says

The Iraqi government announced on Sunday that the US-led international coalition’s mission in Iraq will officially end in September 2025, according to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani’s advisor, Hussein Allawi, as reported by the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA).

Iran warns enemies of devastating response as it honors war veterans 

TEHRAN – Iran's military leaders have marked the anniversary of prisoners returning from the Iran-Iraq war with harsh warnings to the United States and Israel, promising overwhelming retaliation against any new aggression.

Tehran-Baghdad security agreement prevents foreign interference: Iran’s top security official

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani has stressed that Tehran and Baghdad must not allow third parties to undermine their shared security and stability, pointing to the recently signed Iran-Iraq security agreement as a model for regional cooperation.

Pezeshkian’s aide warns of rising tensions as US eyes new foothold in Caucasus 

TEHRAN – Mehdi Sanaei, an advisor to the Iranian president and former envoy to Russia, has become the second Iranian official to raise concerns over Washington’s expanding footprint in the Caucasus, warning that the current situation could foreshadow heightened regional tensions in the future.

From Raisi to Pezeshkian, US has kept derailing diplomacy with Iran, says former negotiator

TEHRAN – Ali Bagheri Kani, Secretary of Iran’s Council for Strategic Foreign Relations, has revealed Washington’s deliberate sabotage of a comprehensive nuclear agreement finalized during the administration of the late President Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran slams US interventionism after increased bounty on Venezuela’s president 

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly criticized the United States' actions towards Venezuela, specifically the increased reward offered for information that could help the U.S. government take President Nicolas Maduro captive. 

Were the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings necessary?

Was it a show of power to end the war — or shape the peace?

The order to attack Japanese cities with atomic bombs was issued on July 25, 1945, by acting U.S. Army Chief of Staff Thomas Handy to Gen. Carl Spaatz, commander of the U.S. Strategic Air Forces, to "deliver (the) first special bomb as soon as weather will permit after about Aug. 3, 1945. ... The target list: 'Hiroshima, Kokura, Niigata and Nagasaki.' "

Trump raises India tariffs to 50% over Russian oil purchases

The White House announced Wednesday that it is imposing an additional 25% tariff on India, bringing the total levies against the major United States trading partner to 50%, CNBC reported. 

Report: US lawmakers sign letter pushing for Palestine state recognition

US Representative Ro Khanna is one of the latest lawmakers to call for the recognition of a Palestinian state, a position he adamantly advocated for when he held a town hall over the weekend.

Iran establishes new defense council to centralize military strategy

TEHRAN – In a move to strengthen national security coordination, Iran's Supreme National Security Council has approved the creation of a new defense council, operating under Article 176 of the Constitution.

Path to diplomacy narrow, but still open with serious commitments: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that while the path to diplomacy remains open, any resumption of nuclear negotiations hinges on serious commitments from the United States, including compensation for the recent joint U.S.-Israeli aggression and firm guarantees against future attacks during talks.

Legal action against US-Israeli aggression underway: Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN — A senior Iranian official has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s commitment to legally pursue the recent US-Israeli attacks on Iranian territory, calling them clear violations of international law and human rights.