Iran attends FATF plenary in Paris for first time in six years

For the first time in six years, an Iranian representative attended the main plenary meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Paris.

Iran govt. spokesperson: No special budget allocated for ‘hijab situation room’; enforcement must respect social realities

Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said no special budget has been allocated for any project such as the “Hijab Situation Room,” emphasizing that all actions must align with the Supreme National Security Council’s decisions, which are binding for all institutions.

Iran condemns France’s detention of citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari, calls it ‘hostage-taking’

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary, and Iranian Affairs, Vahid Jalalzadeh, criticized France over the detention of Iranian citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari, slamming the action as “hostage-taking” and inconsistent with Paris’s human rights claims.

Iranian security chief says IAEA proposals to be reviewed by National Security Council

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani says any cooperation proposals from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must be formally submitted and reviewed by a dedicated committee within the Council.

Iran says conditions not yet right for talks with US

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Beqaei said on Monday that conditions are not currently suitable for direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington, stressing that any talks would require mutual respect and recognition of each side’s rights and concerns.

Iran’s Leader slams US as “true terrorist”

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described the US as the true embodiment of terrorism”, saying Washington is full of hypocrisy for claiming to fight extremism while supporting deadly wars in Gaza and Iran.

Armed Forces chief: Iran monitoring enemy moves closely; ready to respond

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said Iran is closely monitoring adversaries’ movements and is prepared to respond if necessary, while stressing the country is not seeking war.

Iran, China, Russia cooperate to undermine “snapback” mechanism

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi presented a report to the cabinet on Sunday detailing recent diplomatic actions aimed at countering sanctions and strengthening trilateral cooperation between Iran, China, and Russia to challenge the legitimacy of the so-called “snapback” sanctions mechanism.

Iranian volleyball star still in induced coma

Iranian national team volleyball player Saber Kazemi remains in an induced coma in Qatar, authorities confirmed.

Trusted Baluch community leader shot dead in southeastern Iran; IRGC vows response

Mulla Kamal Salahi Zehi, a respected local mediator and vocal supporter of the Islamic Republic, was shot dead on Sunday in a public square in Iranshahr, Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

Iran executes convicted Israel spy

The Judiciary of Qom Province, southern Tehran, announced that the death sentence of an individual convicted of espionage for Israel has been carried out following approval by the Supreme Court and the rejection of his clemency request.

Two Russian banks agree to accept letters of credit from Iranian banks

Two Russian banks have agreed to accept letters of credit (LCs) issued by Iranian banks, according to Eshaq Bandani, Deputy Governor for Foreign Exchange Affairs at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

Iran daily criticizes Tehran’s approach to Taliban, urges support for free elections in Afghanistan

Iran’s Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has sharply criticized the Iranian government’s continued engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers, warning that Iranian officials have failed to grasp the serious regional threat posed by the militant group, unlike neighboring Pakistan.

Iran’s FM: Snapback mechanism not activated, UNSC Resolution 2231 has officially expired

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that, according to the shared view of Iran, Russia, and China, the UN Security Council’s snapback mechanism to restore sanctions against Iran has not been activated and Resolution 2231 has formally expired.

Iranian MP warns ex-FM Zarif over remarks on Russia’s role in nuclear talks

A member of Iran’s parliament has sharply criticized former foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for his recent comments about alleged Russia’s obstruction during the nuclear negotiations and implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Analyst: Russia acts pragmatically while Iran treats politics as a matter of honor

Iranian political analyst Abbas Abdi has criticized Iran’s “honor-based” approach to politics, arguing that such rigidity prevents pragmatic policymaking and leads to endless conflict.

Iranian lawmakers receive suspended prison sentences, media bans

Iran’s Judiciary announced on Saturday that former lawmaker Mostafa Kavakebian and current Tehran representative Abolfazl Zohrevand have been sentenced to prison and banned from media activities in separate court rulings related to their public remarks.

Iran formally approves conditional accession to anti-terror financing convention

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has officially notified President Massoud Pezeshkian of the law approving the country’s accession to the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), in accordance with the Iranian Constitution.

Iran, Russia, China send joint letter to UN on end of Resolution 2231

Iran, Russia, and China have jointly sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, emphasizing the termination of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 on Iran’s nuclear program, according to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi.

Afsaneh Hessamifard becomes 1st Iranian woman to summit all 8,000-meter peaks

Iranian mountaineer Afsaneh Hessamifard has made history by becoming the first Iranian woman to successfully climb all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters in the world, completing her quest with the ascent of Cho Oyu, the 6th-highest mountain on earth.

3 Iranian villages join UNWTO’s list of best tourism villages in the world

The Iranian villages of Soheili, Kandolus, and Shafiabad have been officially recognized and added to the UN World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Best Tourism Villages Network during a ceremony held in Hangzhou, China.

Funeral of Iranian dubbing artist Saeed Mozaffari held in Tehran

The funeral ceremony of Saeed Mozaffari, renowned voice actor and dubbing director, was held on Friday morning at the Artists’ Section of Behesht Zahra Cemetery in Tehran.

Iranian film “In the Embrace of the Tree” wins top award at Canadian Muslim Film Festival

Iranian feature film “In the Embrace of the Tree” has been named Best Feature Film at the 6th Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF), held in Toronto from October 10 to 13.

Zarif rejects Lavrov’s claims on ‘snapback’ mechanism

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif rejected Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s claims about the UN “snapback” sanctions mechanism, calling them inaccurate.

Iran shines at AFC annual awards 2025 in Riyadh

Iran celebrated a triumphant night at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Annual Awards 2025, securing top honors in multiple categories.

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