7 things to know about Iran’s new Defense Council

TEHRAN – In a move to enhance strategic coordination and readiness, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has approved the establishment of a new Defense Council. Below are 7 key facts about the newly-established body.

By Haseeb ur Rehman

Iran-Pakistan partnership: Turning borderlands into bridges

KARACHI, Pakistan — Iran and Pakistan’s renewed engagement, marked by President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Islamabad, reflects a turning point in how both countries are reimagining their regional roles.

Iran-Pakistan ties rooted in brotherhood and regional vision: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the deep-rooted brotherhood between Iran and Pakistan during his official visit to Islamabad, stating that the relationship goes far beyond mere geographic proximity.

Pezeshkian inaugurates over 8,600 national housing units in one-day visit to Zanjan

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the northwestern province of Zanjan on Thursday, meeting with teachers, intellectuals, and artists as part of a one-day tour that also marked the inauguration of key housing and healthcare projects.

Pezeshkian, Maduro vow strategic deepening as allies mark 75 years of solidarity

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro solidified their nations’ strategic alliance in a late Tuesday phone call, vowing to deepen cooperation across all sectors while condemning the recent Israeli campaign of aggression on Iranian sovereignty.

Officials declare Iran ready: Countermeasures primed for potential snapback activation

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian officials declared on Monday the Islamic Republic’s unequivocal readiness to confront the reimposition of United Nations sanctions, emphasizing strategic resilience against Western pressure.

Pezeshkian: Iran should pursue defense and diplomacy in tandem

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that, in line with the recommendations of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Iran must actively and effectively pursue both the defense-security and diplomatic tracks in the aftermath of the Israeli attack.

Pezeshkian discusses role of religious institutions with Head of the Iranian Islamic seminaries

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Head of the Islamic Seminaries Ayatollah Alireza Arafi during his unofficial visit to the holy city of Qom on Wednesday evening.

Iran won’t forgo legal right to enrichment: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian says uranium enrichment will continue on Iranian soil in full compliance with international law, reaffirming Tehran’s principled opposition to nuclear weapons on religious, strategic, and humanitarian grounds.

Iran not seeking nuclear weapons, false accusations used to justify attacks: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly rejected claims that the country is pursuing nuclear weapons, calling such accusations a fabricated narrative used by Israel and the United States to justify recent military aggression.

National resolve proved during Israeli-imposed war against Iran: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the people’s resilience during the recent war with Israel, saying the conflict demonstrated the Islamic Republic’s deep national cohesion and unshakable resolve in the face of external aggression.

Pezeshkian: Iran will never bow to pressure, stands firm on legal nuclear rights

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Iran’s unwavering commitment to international law while stressing that Tehran will not yield to coercion or tolerate the denial of its legal rights, particularly in the context of its peaceful nuclear program.

Pezeshkian: Iranians defeated the enemy with their unity and sacrifice

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the nation’s resilience in the face of recent aggression by the Zionist regime, saying the people have defeated the enemy through their unity and unwavering support for the country.

‘Everyone rose up’: Pezeshkian praises national unity forged against Israel

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the unprecedented unity displayed by Iranians following the recent 12-day war initiated by Israel. Speaking at a ceremony held at Iran's Ministry of Cooperative, Labor and Social Welfare, on Tuesday, Pezeshkian emphasized that the aggression had fostered a powerful sense of national solidarity, even among those who had previously felt alienated from the government.

War not our choice, but surrender not an option: Pezeshkian to Iranian diaspora

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy and national sovereignty in a message to Iranians living abroad following the 12-day war with the Israeli regime.

Pezeshkian visits families displaced by Israeli attacks, vows continued support

TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met on Monday with several families affected by the recent Israeli aggression during a visit to a temporary shelter center in Tehran Province.

Ad hoc working group to deal with sand and dust storms

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order calling for the establishment of a specialized working group to address sand and dust storms (SDSs), which have turned into a significant public health concern in the country.

Pezeshkian says Iranian unity key to repelling Israel’s aggression 

President Masoud Pezeshkian credited Iranian national unity and military strength for their recent success in repelling an unprovoked act of aggression by the Israeli regime.

By Afshin Majlesi

A journey beyond the misconceptions

TEHRAN - For those who dare to look beyond the headlines, Iran unveils a spectacular array of treasures. From the ancient ruins of Persepolis, once the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, to the winding alleyways and wind towers of Yazd, a UNESCO-listed desert city, the country is a living museum.

‘Firmer reprisal’ awaits aggressors, Pezeshkian warns while demanding IAEA reform

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a stark warning to Israel and the United States on Wednesday, declaring that any renewed act of transgression against the Islamic Republic would be met with a "firmer and more chastening reprisal."

Pezeshkian congratulates Venezuela on Independence Day

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the people of Venezuela on the anniversary of the country’s independence, praising the Latin American nation's legacy of resistance and emphasizing the need to deepen strategic ties between the two allies in the face of mounting external pressure.

Pezeshkian says Iran open to dialogue, but finds it hard to trust US again

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian carried out an online interview with an American journalist, where he spoke of the 12-day war with Israel, and how Iran finds it increasingly difficult to trust the U.S. when it comes to diplomacy.