We won’t negotiate our missiles: Iran foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran has reaffirmed that its missile and defense capabilities are not subject to negotiation, even as it continues diplomatic engagement with Europe and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) amid heightened tensions over sanctions and nuclear safeguards.

By Mohammad Khatibi

Strait of Hormuz, China’s imperative for deeper engagement in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Beijing’s growing dependence on Persian Gulf oil and its aspiration to play mediator in the West Asia disputes collide in the narrow waters of the Strait of Hormuz. As more than 40% of China’s crude shipments flow through this chokepoint, how China maneuvers its ambitions without sparking a direct clash has become a vital barometer of its evolving global role.

Espionage network linked to Mossad, MKO faces trial in Iran

TEHRAN – The Court of Alborz Province has begun hearings for four individuals accused of espionage and collaboration with the terrorist Mojahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) and the Israeli regime.

Iranian athletes urge UN to demand release of academic detained by France 

TEHRAN – A coalition of 165 Iranian women athletes has implored UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to intervene in the case of Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic held in France. Detained since February for expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza, Esfandiari faces charges linked to social media posts.

Western silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal undermines non-proliferation: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized the European troika and the United States for losing credibility on non-proliferation, noting their silence as Israel intensifies construction at its nuclear site in Dimona.

Leader’s advisor says Trump following Hitler’s path

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, Senior Advisor on International Affairs to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has likened the U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent foreign policies to the aggressive actions of Adolf Hitler prior to World War II, warning that history may be repeating itself.

No clash with neighbors unless they plot against us, Iranians tell senior Iraqi cleric

TEHRAN – Iran’s Judiciary Chief, Hojjatoleslam Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje’i, emphasized on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic maintains peaceful relations with all neighboring countries, including those occasionally aligned with Israel, but warned that Tehran will take decisive action against any nation that engages in conspiracies against Iran’s security or sovereignty.

Iran to join other BRICS countries for naval drills in South African waters 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy is poised to play a crucial role in safeguarding global maritime security as it joins other BRICS nations for a major naval exercise hosted by South Africa. 

US-Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites violate Charter, Tehran tells UN

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has condemned recent US and Israeli strikes on the country’s nuclear facilities as a “blatant violation” of the UN Charter, urging the international community to hold the perpetrators accountable.

Armed forces better prepared following 12-day war, says Iran’s top military command

TEHRAN – Major General Ali Abdollahi, the newly appointed commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, has affirmed that the country’s armed forces are now “more prepared” and equipped with enhanced capabilities following the recent 12-day conflict with Israel and the United States.

‘Misunderstanding fully resolved’, Iran reaffirms ties with Qatar

TEHRAN – Iran and Qatar have resolved a recent diplomatic misunderstanding following high-level discussions in Doha, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday.

Iranian lawmakers pledge full support for missile and defense industry expansion

TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament has issued a statement reaffirming its strong support for the country’s missile and defense industries, calling for the full allocation of resources and funding to strengthen national defense capabilities. 

Parliament to back NPT withdrawal following snapback

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said Parliament will fully support any decision by the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in response to the reactivation of the snapback sanctions mechanism.

Iran urges Europe to adopt 'credible' stance on Israel 

TEHRAN – Iran has called on European nations to adopt a “credible, responsible, and law-abiding” approach to international affairs if they wish to be seen as contributors to global peace. The demand was made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei in a social media post on Tuesday.

Iran denounces Arab states’ claim to Persian Gulf Islands, Arash gas field 

TEHRAN – Iran has strongly reiterated its sovereignty over the three Persian Gulf islands—Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb—its rights to the Arash gas field, and the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, responding to recent claims by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

By Fatemeh Kavand 

How Europe is bullying Iran in the name of global peace 

TEHRAN – The recent statement by the foreign ministers of the three European countries—Britain, France, and Germany—regarding the activation of the so-called “Snapback” mechanism against the Islamic Republic of Iran is yet another attempt to exert political and legal pressure on a country that has not only never initiated any war in its modern history but has also been the direct victim of aggressions and repeated violations of commitments by Western powers. 

Iran is ready for talks, but US missile demands are obstructing progress, says Larijani 

TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official said the path for dialogue with the United States remains open, but Washington’s refusal to engage seriously is preventing the parties from entering new talks.  

Parliament ponders response options to E3’s ‘snapback’ push 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Tuesday denounced the European troika’s decision to trigger the snapback mechanism of sanctions as “illegal” and vowed that the Islamic Republic will soon announce a unified and decisive response.

Iran’s intelligence unveils identities of Israeli drone operators, IRIB reports

The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has aired a documentary-style report highlighting the achievements of Iranian intelligence in penetrating Israel’s drone network during the recent conflict.

Indonesian ambassador meets Iranian Media, stresses cultural and people-to-people ties

TEHRAN – The Indonesian Ambassador to Iran, Roliansyah Sumirat, emphasized the importance of strengthening cultural relations and people-to-people connections between Iran and Indonesia, alongside traditional economic and political cooperation.

Israeli terrorism cannot break Yemeni support for Palestine: Iran foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned Israel’s assassination of Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Al-Rahawi and eight senior officials in airstrikes on Sana’a, declaring that such “terrorist crimes” will never weaken the Yemeni nation’s steadfast backing for the Palestinian cause.

Bagheri Kani takes on international affairs role at Iran's Security Council 

TEHRAN – Ali Bagheri Kani, a seasoned Iranian diplomat, has been named deputy for international affairs at Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). The pick was made by Ali Larijani, the new head of the SNSC, signaling that Iran is doubling down on experience when it comes to international security.