IRGC Ready to Share Counter-Terrorism Experience

PoliticsThe Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) emphasized the force’s extensive operational experience in confronting Takfiri, separatist, and state-sponsored terrorism, noting that these lessons are now ready to be shared without limitation with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.

Details of the “Sahand 2025” Anti-Terrorism Drill Operations

PoliticsThe tactical commander of the “Sahand 2025” anti-terrorism drill has outlined the final phase operations of the exercise, which is being conducted with the participation of operational forces from Iran, Belarus, and Uzbekistan.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Responds to the Gulf Cooperation Council’s Threats over the Iranian Islands and the Arash Oil Field

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The United States Using Drones Modeled on Iran’s “Shahed” UAVs

worldThe United States is now operating a squadron of attack drones known as “LUCAS,” which have reportedly been built through reverse engineering based on Iran’s Shahed drones.

Details of Trump’s Revised Peace Plan to End the War in Ukraine

Will Putin and Zelensky Accept the Changes? Can Trump Convince Kyiv to End the War?

worldAlthough the original 28-point peace plan proposed by the United States to end the war in Ukraine has now been abandoned and replaced—after multiple revisions—with a 20-point plan, the danger facing Ukraine has not disappeared. Kyiv remains under intense pressure to accept a U.S. proposal largely inspired by a Russian draft document.

Iran’s interaction with IAEA in accordance with law: Administration spokesperson

PoliticsAdministration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has reiterated that Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is based on the law enacted by the parliament.

Minister: Iran-UAE ties rooted in history and culture

PoliticsMinister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadeq has said the relations between Iran and the UAE are rooted in history, geography, and culture.

Iran, Russia hold talks on boosting cooperation against money laundering

PoliticsIran and Russia have held talks in Moscow on strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation to counter money laundering and terrorist financing.

AEOI chief says enemies created ‘cruel narrative’ about Iran’s nuclear industry

PoliticsHead of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says that the enemy has created a cruel narrative regarding Iran’s nuclear industry.

Iran offers humanitarian aid to Indonesia after deadly Sumatra floods, landslides

PoliticsPresident Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed condolences to Indonesia over deadly floods and landslides on the island of Sumatra and said Tehran is ready to provide humanitarian assistance to affected people.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson sees Shiraz as potential hub for Iran’s cultural diplomacy

PoliticsThe spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has highlighted the unique cultural and civilizational capacities of Shiraz, emphasizing its potential as a hub for cultural and cinematic diplomacy in Iran’s interactions with the world.

Iran has always been at forefront of fight against terrorism: Gharibabadi

PoliticsIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has stressed that Islamic Republic of Iran has always spearheaded the battle against terrorism.

Belgian police arrest former EU foreign policy chief in anti-fraud probe

PoliticsBelgian police have detained Federica Mogherini, the former European Union's foreign policy chief, as part of an anti-fraud investigation.

Araghchi: Iran never left negotiating table

Politics Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that if the American side shows its readiness for a fair and balanced agreement based on mutual interests, Iran will definitely consider the issue.

Qalibaf: U.S. Not After Talks — Its Overreach Is the Main Impasse

PoliticsMohammad Bagher Qalibaf said: “The main root of the problem is America’s excessive demands; a country that neither intends real negotiations nor seeks a fair agreement, but rather wants to impose its own demands and force the other side into submission.”

The War Over Progress: A Battle for Iran’s Future

PoliticsIn the aftermath of the Iran–Israel conflict, Iranian officials have begun using a new term: the “war over progress.” Mohsen Rezaei, former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated in a recent speech: “The 12-day war was an effort to prevent Iran’s progress.” Some dismissed the phrase as political rhetoric. Yet developments over the past year suggest it goes far beyond a slogan—it reflects a strategy: the war of progress.

Joint Iran–Russia–China Letter on the End of UNSC Resolution 2231

worldThe ambassadors of Iran, Russia, and China to the United Nations emphasized in a joint letter addressed to the President of the Security Council and the UN Secretary-General that, in accordance with operative paragraph 8 of Security Council Resolution 2231, all provisions of this resolution expired on 18 October 2025.

Sahand-2025 Joint Drill: Emphasis on Iran’s Role in Shaping Counterterrorism Security Architecture

PoliticsThe joint counterterrorism exercise Sahand 2025 opened with the participation of high-level military delegations from member and observer states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The exercise began as its commander, Brigadier General Vali Madani, described the IRGC as the “security architect of counterterrorism in the region”, a characterization that reflects Iran’s rising profile in Eurasian security arrangements.

A New Chapter in Tehran’s Rail Diplomacy

Iran Sends Its First Domestic Freight Train to Central Asia

EconomyIran has entered a new phase of regional rail diplomacy with the dispatch of its first freight train — fully composed of domestically built wagons — to Uzbekistan. The move marks a turning point that could reshape Tehran’s role in the East–West corridor and strengthen its position in Central Asian transit routes.

Araghchi: The series “Tehran”? I don’t watch fiction

PoliticsSeyed Abbas Araghchi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said in an interview with the program “Ma‘ Musa al-Far‘i” about the series “Tehran”: “First of all, I don’t watch fictional films. This series is also a fictional work based on narrative construction and storytelling. But the presence of infiltration and espionage elements is natural; the same situation exists inside Israel. Recently, Israeli authorities announced that someone in a sensitive facility had been arrested for providing information to Iran. That is a fact, not a hypothesis.”

IRGC Spokesman: Israel Suffered a “Definitive Defeat” in the 12-Day War

PoliticsThe spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that Israel suffered a “definitive defeat” in the recent 12-day conflict and warned that any new hostile action would be met with a “stronger response” from Iran.

Denial of a Quoted Statement Attributed to Kamal Kharrazi

PoliticsThe office of the President of Iran’s Foreign Policy Strategic Council has denied a report published in a newspaper quoting Seyed Kamal Kharrazi.

Permission Granted for Iranian Women Fans to Attend the 106th Tehran Derby

sportIn the upcoming Tehran derby, women will be allowed to be present in the stadium.

Start of the SCO Members’ “Sahand-2025” Counterterrorism Drill Hosted by the IRGC

worldThe IRGC Ground Forces will host a major counterterrorism exercise titled “Sahand-2025.” The drill will take place in East Azerbaijan Province with the participation of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Larijani and Araghchi Should Present Iran’s Strategic Positions to Prevent Unauthorized Actors from Distorting the Discourse

worldThe overarching policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been grounded in the principle of never interfering in the internal affairs of any country. Iran has not interfered in the domestic affairs of other nations, has no intention of doing so, and will not do so in the future.

This “Pardon” Looks Suspicious! A war By Year-End Is Unlikely, But…

worldAn Iranian Middle East analyst stated that Netanyahu’s pardon request, at this particular moment in the region, appears suspicious and that signals and indicators must be followed more closely to reach a more accurate assessment.

Israeli PM Netanyahu formally asks for presidential pardon in corruption trial

PoliticsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a pardon from President Isaac Herzog concerning the corruption cases he faces, the president’s office said on Sunday.

Exclusive | Iran, Turkiye share common interests despite differences, Araghchi says

PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Iran and Turkiye share common concerns and interests, stressing that despite differences on some issues, the two neighbors have consistently maintained close consultations.

Iranian Armed Forces: Australia’s designation of IRGC serves US-Israeli interests

PoliticsThe General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has strongly condemned Australia’s unwise decision to label the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism.

Iran, Turkiye call for removing barriers in trade and investment

PoliticsForeign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, have stressed the need to expand economic relations between the two neighboring countries by removing obstacles to bilateral trade and investment.