By Xavier Villar 

The ex-Israeli spy chief and the big question: Zakaria, Cohen, and Iran’s horizon

MADRID – A few days ago, CNN International aired an interview between Fareed Zakaria, one of the most prominent voices in the U.S. geopolitical landscape, and Yossi Cohen, former director of Mossad, Israel’s intelligence service. The question Zakaria posed to his guest— “Will the Islamic Republic of Iran exist in ten years?”— goes beyond mere speculation about the country’s future. 

True Promise IV to be executed with more precision if Israel attacks again: Qalibaf

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has praised the success of Operation True Promise III and warned that any new aggression by the enemy would be met with an even more powerful and precise response under Operation True Promise IV.

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Pahlavi is more isolated than before

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Javan discussed Reza Pahlavi's isolation and his failure to strengthen his political base.

Nuclear chief says Iranian facilities damaged in US strikes will be rebuilt

TEHRAN – Iran’s nuclear chief and Vice President, Mohammad Eslami, has said that nuclear facilities damaged during U.S. airstrikes will be fully rebuilt, stressing that Iran’s scientific and technological foundations remain strong and cannot be destroyed by foreign aggression.

‘Nuclear talks with US won’t serve Iran’s national interests’ 

Leader says negotiations under current circumstances will only bring harm

TEHRAN – In a live address to the Iranian nation on Tuesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Khamenei focused primarily on the trajectory of Iran's nuclear program.

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A valuable statement against snapback

TEHRAN - In a note, Khorasan discussed the importance of the Supreme National Security Council’s statement in response to the activation of snapback sanctions by the European troika of Britain, France and Germany.

Ahead of Pezeshkian’s New York arrival, Iranians say security is a right, not a privilege

TEHRAN – In a series of remarks on Tuesday, multiple Iranian officials delivered a firm and unified message to the United States: Iran is open to dialogue on its nuclear program, but will not negotiate its core security interests under threat. 

Israel’s crimes in Gaza a ‘direct assault on human civilization’, Iran FM says at UN forum

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing military war against Gaza, describing it as both genocide and a direct assault on human civilization.

Iran to launch light satellites from Shahid Soleimani constellation this year

TEHRAN - Iran plans to launch several light satellites belonging to the Shahid Soleimani satellite constellation into space this year, according to Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Sattar Hashemi.

Araghchi holds high-level meetings on sanctions, Gaza, bilateral cooperation at UNGA

TEHRAN – ranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of high-level bilateral and multilateral meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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Americans' bitter humor

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Sobh-e-No addressed Trump's continuous support for the Zionist regime despite his election slogan and wrote: The United States' continuous support for the Zionist regime comes at a time when many Americans are extremely angry and furious with their government's policy of supporting the occupiers and is an accomplice in the genocide (in Gaza).

Iran’s FM congratulates Armenia on independence anniversary

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has extended his congratulations to Armenia on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day and national celebrations.

Drone strike on Sudan mosque a ‘gross violation of humanitarian law’: Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly denounced a deadly drone strike on a mosque in the Sudanese city of al-Fashir, describing the attack as a “gross violation of international humanitarian law.”

Iran, Russia to seal new nuclear power plant agreements: AEOI chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s top nuclear official says Tehran and Moscow are set to sign fresh agreements on the construction of additional nuclear power plants in Iran during his official visit to Russia this week.

‘Strategic surprises’ awaits hostile threats, Iran’s top military commanders confirm

TEHRAN – Iran’s top military commanders have warned that the country’s Armed Forces are fully prepared to deliver “strategic surprises” and crushing responses to any threat posed by hostile powers, vowing that recent acts of aggression by Israel and the United States will not go unanswered.

Lawmakers’ letter asking for reconsideration of Iran's nuclear doctrine resurfaces

TEHRAN – After years of fruitless diplomacy surrounding Tehran's nuclear program, and following a full-scale war imposed on Iran in June, the Iranian public and media appear increasingly to favor a shift in the country's nuclear doctrine.

Pezeshkian receives Leader’s guidance ahead of crucial UN address

TEHRAN – In a meeting that took place on Monday, President Masoud Pezeshkian met with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to coordinate Iran’s stance ahead of the president’s upcoming visit to New York to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

In a message, Leader praises Iranian wrestlers for historic world championship sweep

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has congratulated the Iranian Greco-Roman wrestling team for their victory at the 2025 Wrestling World Championships in Croatia, marking an unprecedented year for Iranian wrestling.

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Strategies needed to prevent snapback activation

TEHRAN - Sazandegi suggested the strategy that Iran should take to confront the activation of snapback sanctions and wrote: Iran needs to make decisions to ward off the risk of snapback activation and the return of sanctions in the short term within the next week to 10 days.

Tehran says Ecuador serving US, Israel with ‘illegal’ blacklisting of IRGC

TEHRAN – The General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has denounced Ecuador’s decision to blacklist the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), asserting that it serves the agenda of the global hegemonic system led by the United States and backed by Israel.

Pezeshkian to leave for New York Tuesday, promote global cooperation at UN 

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran is preparing to address world leaders at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. According to Mehdi Sanaei, a political advisor, President Pezeshkian will depart for New York on Tuesday after participating in the symbolic ringing of the school bell, marking the commencement of the new academic year throughout Iran.

Iran will halt IAEA cooperation with ‘snapback’ in progress, SNSC confirms

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) announced on Saturday that Tehran will halt its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after the UN Security Council voted against permanently lifting sanctions on the country.

All national capacities mobilized to safeguard security: Iran’s top military command

TEHRAN – Iran’s top military command has underlined that it will continue to mobilize all national capacities under the guidance of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to safeguard the country’s security, sovereignty, and progress.

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The impact of snapback on Iran

TEHRAN - In a note, Ettelaat discussed the impact of snapback sanctions on the Iranian market and wrote: From an economic point of view, Europe has never been able to put the same level of pressure on Iran as the United States.