Pezeshkian congratulates Iraqi PM on successful elections

worldPresident Masoud Pezeshkian has hailed Iraq’s recent parliamentary elections, describing the peaceful and dignified process as a valuable achievement that strengthens the dignity and greatness of the Iraqi nation.

Iran warns against Western attempts to ‘politicize’ IAEA Board of Governors

worldIran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Vienna has warned the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against adopting a new resolution targeting Iran under Western pressure, saying the move would represent a fresh attempt to politicize the Board.

Iran’s agriculture minister unveils new vaccine ecosystem initiative

worldIran’s Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh has announced the development of a new initiative titled “Vaccine and Serum Ecosystem,” inspired by the President Masoud Pezeshkian’s vision to maintain the prominence of the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute in the coming century.

IRGC Navy seizes oil tanker with ‘unauthorized cargo’ off Makran coast

worldIran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has seized an oil tanker off the southern coast of Makran under a judicial order over violations by the vessel.

Israel breaching international law by limiting Gaza aid: UNRWA official

worldA senior official at the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has stressed that Israel is breaching international law by continuing to impose restrictions on aid flows into Gaza, where the population remains critically short of food and life-saving goods as winter sets in.

Iran not to surrender to threats or coercion: Ambassador to UN

worldIran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has emphasized that Iran will never yield to threats or coercion, and that military aggression and economic terrorism will not compel the Islamic Republic to abandon its legitimate rights.

Iran warns against consequences of US military moves in the Caribbean

worldForeign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has warned about the dangerous consequences of US military activities in the Caribbean and Latin America for international peace and security.

Mohammad Baqer Hakim in Interview with Khabar Online: Iraq Is Trapped in a Permanent “Balance Management” Between Tehran and Washington

Iraqi Elections: Which Blocs Stand the Best Chance? / Disarming the Resistance Is Impossible Without the Withdrawal of Foreign Troops

worldAn Iraqi political analyst predicts that in parliamentary elections, Nouri al-Maliki’s State of Law Coalition and Mohammad Shia’ al-Sudani’s Reconstruction and Development Alliance are expected to secure the largest share of seats in parliament.

Lavrov: Talks with the U.S. Are Underway — Details Will Remain Confidential / Ready to Meet Rubio in Person

worldRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that bilateral talks between Moscow and Washington are ongoing, though he noted that progress is slower than the Kremlin would prefer.

Russia urges end to UN review of Iran’s nuclear program after JCPOA expiry

worldThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has stressed that all restrictions and procedures outlined in the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution 2231 should be lifted, allowing the Council to conclude its review of Iran's nuclear program.

Araghchi warns against Israel's expansionism, WMDs

worldForeign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that despite a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the Israeli expansionism and Israel’s possession of weapons of mass destruction remain key sources of instability and insecurity in the region.

Tehran condemns Trump’s ‘baseless’ anti-Iran remarks at Israeli Knesset

worldIran’s foreign ministry has condemned “baseless accusations and irresponsible and shameful claims” by US President Donald Trump, made on Monday in the Israeli Knesset.

Iran warns against continuation of Israeli regime's crimes despite ceasefire

worldForeign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has warned against the continuation of the Israeli regime's crimes despite the ceasefire announcement.

Iran’s FM to POTUS: There is no solution but a negotiated outcome

worldForeign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that there is no solution but a negotiated outcome about the nuclear issues of the Islamic Republic.

Araghchi meets with Iran’s envoy in Afghanistan

worldIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held talks with the acting head of the Iranian Embassy in Afghanistan, Alireza Bikdeli, to discuss the latest developments in the neighboring country.

Foreign Ministry issues statement on ceasefire plan in Gaza

worldThe Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement regarding the ceasefire plan in Gaza and emphasized that Iran has always supported any initiative that includes stopping ethnic cleansing and war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza and provides the basis for realizing the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.

Iran condemns attack on Sumud flotilla and arrest of pro-Palestinian activists

worldForeign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei strongly condemned the Israeli regime's attack on the Sumud humanitarian flotilla in international waters and the violent arrest of the activists supporting the Palestinian people as terrorist act aimed at perpetuating the famine imposed on Gaza.

Iran says its proposal to delay snapback was rejected under pressure from ‘Zionist lobby’

worldAdministration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says that Iran had proposed a 45-day delay for activation of the snapback mechanism, but the proposal was ultimately rejected due to pressure from the Zionist lobby.

Iran condemns Israeli attack on Gaza aid flotilla as ‘act of terror’

worldForeign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla and the detention of activists attempting to break the blockade of the Palestinian territory.

Global protests as Israeli forces intercept 13 vessels from Gaza aid flotilla

worldIsraeli naval forces have intercepted 13 vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led convoy carrying humanitarian aid and foreign activists to Gaza, arresting more than 200 activists and sparking a wave of international condemnation and diplomatic fallout.

Iran-Russia strategic partnership treaty comes into effect: Moscow

worldThe Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Moscow and Tehran has entered into force.

Iran, Pakistan foreign ministers discuss Palestine issue

worldThe foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan described Palestine as the most important issue of the Islamic world and urged Muslim countries to take immediate and effective action to end the Israeli genocide of Palestinians and to hold the perpetrators accountable.

Araghchi congratulates China on occasion of PRC founding anniversary

worldForeign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a message has congratulated China on the occasion of the anniversary of People's Republic of China.

Iran-Russia Comprehensive Partnership Agreement takes effect

worldThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in a statement announced that the "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty" between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation, which was signed on January 17, 2025 by the presidents of the two countries in Moscow, came into effect on Thursday.

G7 statement on reinstating sanctions resolutions against Iran is distortion of reality: Spokesperson

worldThe spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the recent statement issued by the Group of Seven (G7) on Iran’s nuclear program, describing it as deceitful and a distortion of reality.

Pezeshkian: Enemies will not be able to dominate Islamic Ummah if they unite

worldPresident Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for Muslim unity and a return to the original religious principles, and said: "The fundamental problem of Muslims begins within the Islamic Ummah itself. If unity, cohesion, agreement, and empathy are formed among Muslims, the enemies will not be able to dominate the Islamic Ummah."

Hezbollah: Disarming the resistance ‘a grave mistake’ that serves US and Israel

worldThe political aide to Hezbollah Secretary General, Hajj Hussein Al-Khalil, has denounced external pressure on the Lebanese government to disarm the resistance, calling it a grave mistake that would serve the interests of the United States and the Israeli regime.

Silence on Israeli crimes has cost many lives, Iranian official says

worldChairman of the Legal and Judicial Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament), Mohammad Sargazi, has criticized the international community for its failure to respond to the aggression of the Israeli regime against Iran, saying such inaction has resulted in the loss of many lives.

Larijani urges Islamic states to act over Gaza crisis

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Analyzing Western Double Standards in Defining Terrorism

worldThe issue of Western double standards in defining terrorism is a complex and highly politicized topic, often reflecting geopolitical interests, historical contexts, and ideological biases. The phenomenon of these double standards is not novel, but has roots in the very formation of Western civilization. The ethnocentrism that overwhelms Western civilization has often justified horrific war crimes as a means of progress in the liberal world.