Saudi defense minister presents King Salman’s message to Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN – Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Thursday met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and presented a message from the country’s King to him.

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Benefits of excluding Europe from negotiations

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Sobh-e-No addressed the exclusion of Europe from the negotiations and wrote: From the view of many experts and analysts of international issues, removing Europe from the Iran-U.S. negotiations process not only means reducing diplomatic complexities but also brings strategic benefits for both sides of the negotiation, especially Iran.

Russia’s Federation Council approves strategic comprehensive treaty with Iran

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the Federation Council of Russia approved the Strategic Comprehensive Treaty between Russia and Iran, cementing the growing partnership between the two nations.

Iran parliament greenlights membership in Asia-Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC)

TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament has officially approved a bill allowing the country to join the Asia-Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), a prominent regional organization focused on enhancing accreditation standards and fostering cooperation among member states.

Iran summons Argentine diplomat over unfounded AMIA bombing allegations

TEHRAN – Iran has formally summoned the Argentine chargé d'affaires in Tehran to strongly protest against recent accusations made by Argentine judicial authorities, which targeted senior Iranian officials over the 1994 AMIA bombing.

Iran ready to help seal Armenia-Azerbaijan peace

TEHRAN – After decades of tensions over Nagorno-Karabakh, a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan seems imminent. Iran, a neighbor with friendly ties to both nations, has offered to facilitate the signing of the finalized treaty. 

Araghchi to deliver Leader’s message to Putin

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to travel to Moscow on Thursday to deliver a message from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

Internal progress not dependent on Tehran-Washington talks: Iran president

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has reassured the public that the country’s internal affairs are progressing without any delays or interruptions, despite ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States.

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There should be no rush for negotiations

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Hamshahri dealt with the process of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States.

Tehran condemns escalation of Israeli attacks in occupied Palestine

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the escalating Israeli military assaults on the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, calling them brutal and systematic massacres targeting innocent civilians, particularly women and children.

Iran calls for UN reform amid rising unilateral actions

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian diplomat Kazem Gharibabadi has issued a strong call for the revitalization of multilateralism and the upholding of principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter, arguing that the rise of unilateral actions by certain powerful states has led to a dangerous erosion of international norms. 

Iran FM engages counterparts in regional countries over muscat talks with U.S.

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of high-level phone calls with his counterparts in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Iraq on Tuesday, discussing bilateral ties, regional developments, and the latest round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Muscat.

Military power ‘non-negotiable’, IRGC says no compromise on defense

TEHRAN – A senior spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has firmly rejected any possibility of negotiations over Iran’s national defense capabilities, calling them a core component of the country’s sovereignty and a non-negotiable red line.

Shared heritage drives enhanced defense cooperation between Iran and Tajikistan 

TEHRAN – The defense ministers of Iran and Tajikistan convened in Tehran on Tuesday to reaffirm their commitment to expanding defense cooperation and strengthening joint efforts to combat terrorism, building upon the long-standing historical and cultural ties between the two nations. 

Iran neither overly optimistic nor overly pessimistic about Oman talks: Leader

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met with senior officials from the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of the government on Tuesday

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Iran's upper hand

TEHRAN - In a note, Jam-e-Jam discussed the nuclear negotiations in Muscat.

Iran FM talks with regional countries on Oman negotiations with U.S.

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a series of phone calls with top diplomats from the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Egypt to discuss regional developments and the ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman.

Over 1800 Iranian artists and journalists urge world to ‘do something’ for Gaza

TEHRAN – In a statement addressed to "all freedom-loving people of the world," a group of more than 1800 Iranian artists and media professionals issued a plea for action to end the genocide that’s been taking place in Gaza since October 2023. 

Araghchi to visit Moscow soon, Iran foreign ministry confirms

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to travel to Moscow later this week.

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Special features of Iran-U.S. negotiations

TEHRAN - Hamshahri examined the special features of Iran-U.S. negotiations in an interview with Mohsen Pakaein, a former Iranian diplomat.

Iran mourns Pakistani workers killed in terror attack

TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in Islamabad has issued a strong condemnation of what it called a "cowardly and inhumane attack" that claimed the lives of eight Pakistani citizens in Iran's southeastern Sistan-and-Baluchestan province. 

Oman talks remain indirect, exposing Trump’s propaganda attempt  

TEHRAN – President Trump's claim last week that the U.S. and Iran would hold direct talks in Oman on April 12 turned out to be false, leading many to believe it was a clumsy attempt at psychological manipulation.