"If the snapback happens we would have a crisis"

Iran could change nuclear doctrine if UN sanctions returned, Araghchi warns

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the nuclear debate inside Iran is likely to shift towards the possession of its own weapons if the West goes ahead with a threat to reinstate all UN sanctions, The Guardian reported on Thursday.

Hezbollah again shatters Israel’s myth of invincibility: Iran FM

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday night that the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement again proved wrong the myth that the Israeli military is unwinnable.

Ending JCPOA breaches is a shared interest for all involved parties: Iran’s Zarif

TEHRAN – Iran’s strategic deputy to the president, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has called on all parties involved in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to cease actions undermining the landmark nuclear deal. 

China stands among Iran’s closest allies: parliament speaker

TEHRAN – The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has underscored the necessity of strengthening Iran’s strategic partnership with China, characterizing the Asian superpower as a key ally with whom Iran shares mutual interests and goals. 

Araghchi briefs UN Secretary-General on regional efforts to halt Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – Continuing his series of high-level diplomatic meetings at the 10th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) in Portugal, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with UN Secretary-General António Guterres to discuss the pressing humanitarian crises in Gaza and Lebanon.

Iran FM attends UNAOC global forum, talks cooperation with counterparts

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi participated in the 10th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum in Lisbon, Portugal, on Tuesday.

Sanctions ineffective, Iran govt says ahead of talks with Europe

TEHRAN – Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated during a Tuesday press conference that "Western sanctions and maximum pressure against Iran have failed," emphasizing that these measures have consistently fallen short of their intended objectives.

Araghchi calls for enforcement of ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged the international community to take decisive action and act on the recent ruling of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former War Minister Yoav Gallant.

Iran demands intl. action against Israel's chemical weapons use in Gaza, Lebanon

TEHRAN – The deputy head of legal and international affairs of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, speaking at the annual conference of member states of the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, called for global action against the Zionist regime for its use of prohibited chemical weapons in conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.

Israeli media details extent of intelligence failures after rabbi’s alleged killing, blames Iran

TEHRAN – Following the alleged killing of an Israeli rabbi and reserve military officer in the United Arab Emirates, a Hebrew media report reveals that thousands of Israelis working for the regime are now considered to be at risk.

World must not stand silent as genocide becomes routine: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister warns that the United Nations' failure to take decisive action against Israel's violations threatens to undermine the organization's credibility and could lead to the normalization of aggression.

Iran, Azerbaijan launch joint military drills in border region 

TEHRAN – A joint military exercise, codenamed "Aras Joint Exercise," has commenced between Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force and the Azeri Armed Forces. 

Iran names new ambassador to Afghanistan 

TEHRAN – Alireza Bigdeli will be replacing Hassan Kazemi Qomi as the new Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan, according to reports published on Sunday. 

Russian embassy in Tehran condemns West’s anti-Iran actions at IAEA

TEHRAN – The Russian embassy in Tehran has issued a statement criticizing the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France for their recent actions in the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

US, European states ramp up pressure on Iran for its nuclear program in new statement

TEHRAN – The United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany have issued a joint statement urging Iran to renew its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran to deploy new advanced centrifuges in response to ‘unjust’ IAEA resolution

TEHRAN – Iran has decided to activate new advanced centrifuges, rejecting an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors resolution that rebuked Tehran despite its offer of new concessions.

Students unite for Resistance in Tehran gathering

TEHRAN – Iranian students gathered to showcase their support for the Axis of Resistance in inaugural national assembly of “Resistance Ambassadors” which took place on Thursday morning in Tehran.

Tehran, Caracas deepen strategic ties with new cooperation agreements

TEHRAN – In a landmark visit to Venezuela, Iran has signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors.

Larijani says he is “sure Hezbollah will win” following Beirut visit

TEHRAN – In an interview with Khamenei.ir, Ali Larijani, an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, shared insights from his recent back-to-back visits to Syria and Lebanon during a time of escalating tensions due to ongoing Israeli aggressions.

'Trump admin should either return to JCPOA or sign another one with Iran's conditions'

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has said the new Donald Trump administration should either return to the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, and compensate Iran for the economic losses or craft another agreement with the “conditions” that Iran will set.

Iran, Norway discuss peace efforts in Yemen, express support for dialogue

TEHRAN – Norway’s Special Representative for Yemen, Heidi Johansen, led a delegation to Tehran to discuss pressing issues with Ali Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister on Tuesday.

Iranian defence minister in Caracas for talks on closer military cooperation

TEHRAN – Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has called for a significant expansion of collaboration between Iran and Venezuela, highlighting untapped opportunities that could bolster ties between the two nations.

Pezeshkian urges Pope’s intervention to end Israeli violence in West Asia

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has appealed to Pope Francis for intervention to halt ongoing Israeli violence in the region, which has wreaked havoc in Gaza and Lebanon and could spread to other parts of West Asia any second. 

Tehran denounces "illegal" EU, UK sanctions on shipping

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, strongly condemned the recent sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United Kingdom on Iranian shipping, dismissing them as legally baseless. 

Zionism abuses Judaism, Iran's Zarif tells Jewish people in video message

TEHRAN – In a video address to the global Jewish community, Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s Deputy President for Strategic Affairs, sharply criticized Zionism, calling it a betrayal of the Ten Commandments and an ideology rooted in racism and hatred.

Tehran, Beijing, Riyadh unite to condemn Israeli aggression against Iran

TEHRAN – In a joint statement published on Tuesday, Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia condemned Israel for its October attack against Iranian territory.

International summit in Tehran honors martyred journalists from Gaza and Lebanon

TEHRAN – The "Assassination of Truth" ceremony took place in Tehran on Monday to honor over 200 journalists killed by Israeli fire in Gaza and Lebanon in the past year.