‘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.

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Sobh-e-No: Three against three

TEHRAN -In a note, Sobh-e-No analyzed the letter by the Foreign Ministers of Iran, Russia, and China to the UN Secretary-General and President of the UN Security Council and said: Iran, China, and Russia emphasized that as long as the effects of the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA are not addressed, there is no possibility of applying the dispute resolution mechanism against Iran.

After two years of regional inaction, Qalibaf calls on Muslim states stop Israel's Gaza genocide 

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Wednesday called on Muslim countries to unite in condemning Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza and to take concrete action to halt the Zionist regime’s “killing machine.”

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.

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Iran's diplomatic power after the war

TEHRAN - In a note, the Iran newspaper addressed President Masoud Pezeshkian's presence at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin and wrote: The presence of the Iranian president in the SCO summit is more important than others in many respects.

President calls for fair global order in interview with Chinese media 

President Masoud Pezeshkian, during his visit to Beijing, highlighted Iran's ongoing struggle against biased international scrutiny. Speaking to China Central Television (CCTV), he underscored the unfair treatment Iran receives from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a reflection of larger double standards created by the West. 

Negligent JCPOA parties cannot accuse Tehran of inaction: Iran foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected claims that Tehran failed to meet its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), saying the parties that neglected their obligations have no right to accuse Iran of inaction.

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.

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Either seeking diplomacy or rushing to sanctions

TEHRAN - Etemad examined Europe's haste to send a letter to the United Nations Security Council to invoke the snapback mechanism in an interview with Rahman Ghahremanpour, an expert on international affairs.

Russia and China join Iran to reject E3 ‘snapback’ trigger as legally baseless

TEHRAN – In a move that appeared to signal unity, Iran, Russia, and China jointly denounced the European powers' (E3) attempt to trigger the JCPOA’s so-called snapback mechanism as “legally baseless” and “politically destructive.”

Iran says ready to send humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Afghanistan

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced Tehran’s readiness to provide humanitarian assistance following a devastating earthquake that struck the eastern province of Kunar late Sunday, killing hundreds and injuring thousands.

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.

By Peiman Salehi

The snapback mechanism: Europe’s last gamble and Iran’s road to sovereignty

TEHRAN – On August 29, 2025, the European troika announced the activation of the so-called “snapback” mechanism, seeking to reimpose all UN sanctions on Iran. In Western media this move was framed as a defense of the nuclear order and international security.

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.

By Shahrokh Saei

Ayatollah Khamenei urges full implementation of Iran-China 25-year strategic partnership

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged the full implementation of the landmark long-term deal between Iran and China, known as the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement.