Tehran Times exclusive vindicated: IAEA Chief declares UN Secretary-General bid

TEHRAN – Argentine diplomat Rafael Mariano Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has officially confirmed his intention to run for the post of United Nations secretary-general when António Guterres’ term ends in January 2027.

Pezeshkian calls China a strategic partner for Iran ahead of Beijing visit

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People’s Republic of China as “strategic,” stressing that Tehran is a reliable partner for Beijing in political, economic, and international arenas—particularly in confronting unilateralism.

IAEA inspectors to return to Iran for fuel replacement at Bushehr

TEHRAN - After weeks of stalled cooperation, inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have been allowed to return to Iran, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

US envoy’s outburst angers Lebanese, highlights stark difference with Iranian visit

TEHRAN – A visiting U.S. official, Tom Barrack, has managed to draw the fury of a lot of people in Lebanon after he lost his cool with local journalists. During a press conference in Beirut, he told them to shut up and called them "animalistic," demanding they act "civilized."

Scores of terrorists dead as Iran ramps up crackdown on foreign-backed outfits

TEHRAN – Iranian security forces have dealt significant losses to terrorist groups operating in the volatile southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Iran will not bow to bullying and arrogance: Pezeshkian 

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the resilience and unity of the Iranian people in the face of foreign pressure.

Top military official tells Pakistan Iran is ready for joint action against terrorism 

TEHRAN – Iran's top military leader has affirmed the nation's unwavering resolve to crush terrorism and safeguard the shared borders with Pakistan, following increased terrorist activity along the volatile frontier. 

No restraint in face of future aggression, says Iran’s parliament speaker 

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has warned that the Islamic Republic will not show self-restraint if a new war is waged against the country, vowing that any aggression would trigger a broader response across multiple fronts.

Iran and Russia reiterate Tehran’s right to uranium enrichment during presidential phonecall 

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has lauded Russia's firm backing of Iran's legitimate right to uranium enrichment while reaffirming the Islamic Republic's unwavering commitment to never pursuing nuclear weapons, a stance rooted in its core principles and defense strategy. 

Iran’s judiciary chief urges swift action against Zionist collaborators

TEHRAN – Iran's Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei has called on prosecutors and senior judicial officials to accelerate the handling of cases involving individuals accused of collaborating with the Zionist regime, stressing that such elements undermine the security of the Iranian people.

Iran used its older generation of missiles during recent war with Israel, says defense minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics has declared that the country possesses advanced missile systems with significantly greater capabilities than those deployed during the recent 12-day war against Israel, cautioning that Tehran will not hesitate to use them in response to any new hostilities.

US pursuit of ‘zero enrichment’ derailed nuclear diplomacy: Araghchi 

TEHRAN – Iran’s top diplomat has stated that Washington’s recent military actions against Iran were a direct result of its failed efforts to force Tehran into completely abandoning its nuclear enrichment program.

Ayatollah Khamenei offers condolences on passing of Iranian miniaturist Mahmoud Farshchian

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered his condolences on the passing of the celebrated master miniaturist Mahmoud Farshchian.

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President Pezeshkian's Armenia visit: Cementing a strategic partnership

TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian’s two-day trip to Armenia, which began on Monday, reaffirmed the close ties between Tehran and Yerevan despite persistent anti-Iran narratives in certain Western media outlets.

Iran announces first domestic overhaul of BK-117 helicopter engine

TEHRAN – Despite international sanctions limiting its access to aviation components, Iran’s domestic experts have successfully performed a full engine overhaul on a BK 117 helicopter. 

Businesses close as Israel’s economy drops 3.5% after war with Iran

TEHRAN – A new report shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s much-ballyhooed decision to drag Israel into a direct war with Iran cost the regime the partial or total shutdown of countless businesses, as well as dents in consumer spending, export, and investment.  

1.2 million undocumented Afghan nationals left Iran in past year, declares interior minister

TEHRAN – Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has announced that more than 1.2 million Afghan nationals—mostly undocumented migrants—have left Iran over the past year, with the highest number of departures recorded at the eastern borders of Khorasan Razavi province.

Iran, Armenia bound by shared interests, FM Araghchi writes in a note

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the interests of Iran and Armenia are closely linked, particularly in light of global uncertainty and shifting regional dynamics.

IRGC thwarts terrorist plots in Sistan and Baluchestan, kills five terrorists

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has dismantled two terrorist teams plotting suicide attacks in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan. According to the Quds Base of the IRGC Ground Force, five terrorists were killed in raids on their hideouts in the province’s northern and southern regions.

Iran warns enemies of devastating response as it honors war veterans 

TEHRAN – Iran's military leaders have marked the anniversary of prisoners returning from the Iran-Iraq war with harsh warnings to the United States and Israel, promising overwhelming retaliation against any new aggression.

Iran, Saudi Arabia entering strategic rapprochement, says Iranian envoy

TEHRAN – Iran and Saudi Arabia are deepening their diplomatic and strategic engagement, addressing shared regional challenges, according to Iranian Ambassador to Riyadh Alireza Enayati.

Tehran-Baghdad security agreement prevents foreign interference: Iran’s top security official

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani has stressed that Tehran and Baghdad must not allow third parties to undermine their shared security and stability, pointing to the recently signed Iran-Iraq security agreement as a model for regional cooperation.

Pakistan's 79th Independence Day celebrated in Tehran

TEHRAN – The Pakistani community in Iran gathered at Pakistan House for a celebration marking the nation's 79th Independence Day. Dozens of expatriates joined embassy officials for the flag-hoisting ceremony, where Ambassador Muhammad Mudassir Tipu raised the green-and-white standard as the national anthem played. 

Member of Iran’s law enforcement killed in terror attack in SE Iran

TEHRAN – A deadly terrorist attack on Southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, claimed the life of one member of Iranian law enforcement forces.

Iran condemns ICJ VP’s ‘shocking breach of ethics’ in backing Israel

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has denounced the Vice-President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Julia Sebutinde, for a “shocking breach of judicial ethics.”

Israel confirms funding MEK, marking second time group sides with foreign aggressor

THERAN – What has been an open secret for many years was officially confirmed by Israeli media last week, with the Times of Israel stating that the Mojahedin-e-Khalq terrorist organization (MEK) has “repeatedly and effectively” proved its capabilities to Mossad, and that ties between the Zionist regime and the terror outfit must be formalized for better effectiveness in the future.