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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 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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Yesterday 20:29
Iran-Venezuela alliance key to facing shared challenges: Qalibaf
TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Tehran and Caracas are determined to expand comprehensive bilateral cooperation, calling for a transition from dollar-based transactions to national currencies and the use of the BRICS Pay system in their trade relations.
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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.
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2025-05-25 23:09
‘Harsh and decisive response’ will follow ‘snapback’ activation, Iran warns
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has cautioned that any attempt to trigger the so-called “snapback mechanism” to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran will be met with a “harsh and decisive” response from Tehran, signaling a firm line as indirect nuclear talks with the United States continue.
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2025-05-25 23:08
By Soheila Zarfam
Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming visit to Tehran: A step toward regional stability
Islamabad and Tehran Strengthen ties amid regional diplomacy push
TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Tehran in the coming days at the invitation of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, marking another milestone in the two neighbors’ efforts to deepen bilateral relations and promote regional stability.
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2025-05-25 23:01
Decisions will be made on national interests, not foreign pressure: Iran nuclear chief
TEHRAN — Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s unwavering commitment to charting its own independent course in the face of foreign pressures, asserting that Iran’s nuclear and scientific trajectory will always be dictated by its national interests—not external dictates.
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2025-05-24 21:19
Two-state solution is ‘unachievable promise’ for Gaza, FM says in Vatican
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly dismissed the so-called “two-state solution” as a viable path to peace in Palestine, arguing that the decades-old proposal has done little more than exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinian people.
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2025-05-24 21:16
By Tauqeer Kahroal
Martyr Raisi’s final, historic visit to Pakistan despite strong U.S. opposition
ISLAMABAD – The mujahid scholar, servant of Imam Reza (peace be upon him), and devoted servant of the Islamic Ummah—Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi—passed away in a manner akin to martyrdom.
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2025-05-24 21:16
Iran endorses any efforts aimed at eliminating terrorism in the region, says envoy to Turkey
TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Turkey, Mohammad-Hassan Habibzadeh, reiterated Tehran’s commitment to regional stability, emphasizing that Iran supports any initiative aimed at eliminating terrorism and enhancing security among neighboring countries.
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2025-05-23 21:22
‘An army built on drones,’ top commander affirms as Iran unveils new UAV technologies
TEHRAN – The Iranian Army has unveiled three advanced, domestically developed drones designed to meet the demands of modern and future battlefields.
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2025-05-23 21:21
By Faramarz Koupayeh
Khorramshahr: The Liberation that defined a nation
TEHRAN – The echoes of battle may have faded, but the significance of Khorramshahr's liberation remains resonant. On Saturday, May 24th, Iran marks the 43rd anniversary of the city's recapture from the foreign-backed Iraqi Baathist regime, a victory that continues to shape Iranian identity and national pride.
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2025-05-21 22:38
Iran executes gunman in 2023 Azerbaijan embassy attack
TEHRAN – Iran has executed the individual responsible for the January 2023 attack on Azerbaijan's embassy in Tehran, which resulted in the death of one person.
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2025-05-21 22:37
Iran rejects ‘baseless’ claims of violating Yemen arms embargo, calls for cooperation at UN
Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, firmly denied allegations that Tehran violated the UN arms embargo on Yemen, calling the accusations "entirely baseless" and politically motivated.
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2025-05-21 22:37
By Garsha Vazirian
Operation Susannah 2.0? Tehran warns UK of Mossad-style plots to derail ties
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ali Mousavi, has sounded the alarm over potential "false flag operations" aimed at sabotaging Tehran-London relations.