By Farhad Pashavand

Israel’s forced acceptance of ceasefire serves the grand U.S. plan

TEHRAN – Recent reports from American think tanks reveal that the U.S. has devised a comprehensive plan to curb the influence of the Islamic Republic of Iran and, in particular, the Resistance Axis in West Asia.

Attempts to exploit snapback will be met with Iran’s reciprocal response: foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has issued a warning regarding the potential misuse of the snapback mechanism relating to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which could reinstate suspended sanctions.

Iran will respond to any aggression, Pezeshkian tells NBC, ‘We do not fear war'

TEHRAN – NBC has aired an extended version of the interview it conducted with Iranian President Masoud Pezehskian, in which he said Iran plays no games when it comes to its security, and that his administration would be willing to engage with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump if he approaches Tehran with respect.

Palestinian unity crucial in face of Zionist regime’s war crimes, Iran warns

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, has issued a strong condemnation of the Zionist regime's intensified military actions and human rights violations against the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, calling on all Palestinian groups to set aside internal differences and strengthen their unity to confront the ongoing aggression effectively.

No direct talks with U.S. until JCPOA return: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Addressing the 2018 U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has made it clear that Tehran would not engage in direct nuclear negotiations with the U.S. until Washington returns to the deal and clarifies its policies.

Pezehskian: US lacks commitment, dialogue is not the problem

TEHRAN – In an interview NBC aired on Wednesday based on its “independent translation” of Masoud Pezeshkian’s remarks, the Iranian president said Iran is always open to dialogue, but what obscures its efforts is Washington's lack of commitment to its agreements. 

‘Autocrat’ label and past crimes fuel backlash against outgoing US envoy in Japan

TEHRAN – Japanese citizens have expressed anger over a social media post by outgoing U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, in which he reiterated his inflammatory remarks about China, Iran, Russia, North Korea, and Venezuela, labeling them an "axis of autocrats."

Iranian Interests Section in Washington offers support to nationals impacted by California wildfires

TEHRAN – The Iranian Interests Section in Washington, D.C., has announced its readiness to assist Iranian nationals affected by the devastating wildfires that have swept through southern California.

Iran announces readiness to help victims of LA wildfires

TEHRAN –The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has announced the country’s readiness to dispatch humanitarian aid to assist the people affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles.

Italian media says top officials in Rome have discussed release of imprisoned Iranian citizen

TEHRAN – Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio met with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday to discuss the potential release of Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, an Iranian engineer currently imprisoned in Italy, according to a report by ANSA news agency. 

US holds an old deep grudge against Iran: Leader

TEHRAN – In a meeting commemorating the 1978 Qom uprising against the Pahlavi regime, held on its anniversary, January 8, 2025, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei addressed thousands from Qom Province at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah. 

Musk hits back at ‘utterly despicable’ Starmer after British PM accuses him of spreading lies

Elon Musk has ramped up his criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the grooming gangs scandal after he accused the tech billionaire of “spreading lies”.

'This is hostage-taking': Iran condemns arrests of nationals at US order

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, condemned the detention of Iranian citizens in Italy and the United States, labeling these arrests as politically motivated actions orchestrated by the United States.

By Soheila Zarfam

U.S. sanctions on Syria: a lesson for Iran

Despite al-Jolani’s overtures to U.S. and Israel, Washington refuses to remove Syria sanctions

TEHRAN – Back in November, when Israel was sending death threats to President Bashar al-Assad, it was probably hoping, in its best-case scenario, to sever Syria's ties with Lebanon's Hezbollah.

Tehran condemns deadly terror attack in New Orleans

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned a terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, that left 15 dead and more than 30 injured during New Year’s celebrations.

Tehran summons Italian ambassador over detention of citizen at US order

TEHRAN – Tehran has summoned the Italian ambassador to Iran following the continued detention of Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini by Italian authorities.

10 dead, 30 injured after car plows into a crowd in New Orleans

A driver in a pickup truck who officials said was “hell-bent on carnage” sped through a crowd of pedestrians in New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter district, killing 10 and injuring 30 revelers early on New Year’s Day.

'Election interference': US imposes fresh sanctions against Iran under new unfounded claims

TEHRAN – The United States has introduced sanctions against an entity it claims is linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), accusing it of attempting to meddle in the 2024 U.S. presidential elections.