Former FM appointed as periodic head of Iranian delegation to IPU

TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament has selected the group of lawmakers who will comprise the delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

France affirms Iran’s stance on Israeli attacks against Lebanon

During a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Final victory belongs to Resistance: Leader

TEHRAN – During a meeting with the veterans of the Iran-Iraq war, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei commented on the events transpiring in Palestine and Lebanon, stating Resistance fighters will emerge victorious in the fight against the Zionist regime. 

Ukraine says it has no information on alleged Iranian missile supply to Russia

TEHRAN – The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence has stated to British media that it has no knowledge of any Iranian missile transfers to Russia, contradicting claims made by Western states and strongly denied by Tehran.

China’s intervention essential in halting Zionist aggression: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – In an engagement on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss pressing regional issues, particularly the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Presidents of Iran, Serbia highlight deteriorating situation in West Asia during New York meeting

During a meeting with the president of Serbia, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed deep concern over the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.

Ali Ghamsari to perform with Ukrainian guitarist Estas Tonne in Turkey, Cypress, UAE

TEHRAN-Iranian tar virtuoso Ali Ghamsari will perform in Turkey, Cypress, and the UAE in the coming days together with the celebrated Ukrainian guitarist Estas Tonne.

Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater to host Nicolas Billon’s “Butcher”

TEHRAN-The play “Butcher” written by the Canadian playwright Nicolas Billon will be staged at the Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran on September 29.

Kuala Lumpur to host conference of Rumi's message of peace

TEHRAN- A number of Iranian and international scholars are set to gather in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday to explore Persian poet and mystic Molana Jalal ad-Din Rumi’s message of peace. 

'Iran-Tajikistan ties rooted in deep history’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian underscored the strong historical and kinship ties that underpin Iran-Tajikistan relations, expressing Tehran's commitment to expanding scientific, cultural, economic, and security cooperation with Dushanbe.

‘Intl. community’s silence on Israeli crimes untenable’

During a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the West's silence on Israel's ongoing killings of innocent civilians in Gaza and Lebanon.

‘Iran will not bow down to pressure from U.S. government’

During a meeting with senior managers of American media outlets in New York, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized the U.S. for its hawkish approach towards Iran, stating that the West Asian country will not bow down to pressure from American politicians. 

Iranian animation “Anita, Lost in the News” wins audience award in Polish festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian animation “Anita, Lost in the News” written, directed, and produced by Behzad Nalbandi won an award at the 6th Rising of Lusitania AnimaDoc Film Festival, which was held in Lodz, Poland, from September 1 to 22.

Israel slammed for sending 88 unidentifiable bodies of Palestinians to Gaza

Gaza’s Ministry of Health has refused to receive a container carrying the bodies of 88 Palestinians sent from Israel without prior coordination or information about their identities.

Egypt, Jordan, Iraq accuse Israel of ‘pushing region into all-out war’

Egypt, Jordan and Iraq accused Israel on Wednesday of pushing the region into an all-out war amid deadly airstrikes launched by Tel Aviv on Lebanon.

Envoy urges release of Iranian hajj pilgrim detained in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to Riyadh has urged Saudi Arabia to release the sole Iranian Hajj pilgrim currently in detention in a Saudi prison.

Iran's new indigenous helicopters set for operational launch by 2026

TEHRAN – Iran's Army Ground Forces announced that the development of a new domestically-produced helicopter is 80% complete, with the indigenous project expected to be operational within two years.

Tehran advocates for enhanced dialogue among Persian Gulf nations: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has reaffirmed Iran's commitment to fostering dialogue and collective cooperation among the countries of the Persian Gulf.

‘Committed to joining forces with Hezbollah against Zionist aggression’: Imam Khomeini’s grandson

TEHRAN – A grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, expressed in a letter to the secretary-general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Resistance movement, his commitment to support the group in their struggle against the Zionist regime.

Tehran open to resume nuclear negotiations: envoy

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to Rome has stated that the country remains open to negotiations regarding the revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) if the discussions are grounded in mutual respect.

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Illusion is forbidden in foreign policy

TEHRAN - In an interview with Fouad Izadi, an expert on international affairs, Sobh-e-No wrote about the possibility of resuming negotiations with Europe and the United States on the sidelines of Pezeshkian's trip to New York.

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Israeli genocide and Western media complicity

TEHRAN - Western corporate media has been busy in the past eleven months of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, marketing for all sorts of war crimes conducted by the Israeli war machine in Western and global public opinion.

Tehran criticizes crackdown on US, European protesters opposing Israeli policies

TEHRAN – Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahraini, has delivered a sharp rebuke of the United States and European nations for their handling of protests and support for Israeli actions during the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council.

‘Fake and propagandistic’, Iran denies it sent messages to Swedish demonstrators protesting Quran bu

TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in Stockholm has issued a statement refuting government allegations that Iran sent text messages to Swedish citizens, urging them to take action against individuals involved in Quran burnings during the summer of 2023.

Araqchi calls on EU to take a unified stance against Israeli aggression in West Asia

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has called upon the European Union (EU) to adopt a unified position to halt Israel's ongoing aggression in West Asia.