Iran undermines UN snapback sanctions as ‘illegal,’ vows non-compliance

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared on Sunday that Tehran does not recognize the legality of the so-called “snapback” mechanism or the reimposition of UN sanctions.

Top military advisor says Iran should join Saudi-Pakistan defense pact for regional cooperation

A senior Iranian military advisor to the Leader has called for Iran to consider joining a recently signed defense pact between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, describing the move as a positive step toward regional security cooperation.

Tehran won’t yield to coercion: Iran’s FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the Western allies trying to bend Tehran to their will through coercion that their efforts are doomed to fail as has been the case throughout history.

Deal reached with Europe on snapback mechanism, but US opposes it: Iran’s president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, referring to his bilateral meetings with several European leaders and the issue of the snapback mechanism, said in New York, talks were held with European countries on matters related to the snapback and apparently an agreement was reached. However, after their discussions with the United States, they started making excuses.

Iran security chief warns Israel of “harsh lesson” in the event of a new aggression

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has told reporters in Beirut that Tehran is “prepared for all scenarios” amid speculations that the Zionist regime could launch a new aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Iran rejects foreign pressure on missile program

Iran’s Defense Ministry has dismissed Western calls for negotiations over the country’s missile capabilities, stressing that no foreign power has the right to interfere in its defensive strength.

Iran recalls envoys from Britain, France, Germany

In response to an action by the three European countries in misusing the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism to reinstate previously terminated United Nations Security Council resolutions, the ambassadors of Iran in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have been recalled to Tehran for consultations.

Iranian FM slams US, Europe over UN vote, defends Iran’s nuclear compliance

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi sharply criticized the United States and European powers after the UN Security Council rejected a draft resolution put forward by China and Russia to extend Resolution 2231, which endorsed the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran FM says snapback vote carries no legal force

Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Aragchi asserted that the European trio of the UK, France, and Germany’s efforts aimed at reviving the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions against Iran are “null and void” and carry no legal force.

Ukraine rules out territorial concessions to Russia

Ukraine will never recognize the incorporation of its former territories into Russia and wants them back through either military or diplomatic means, the country’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has stated.

US denies visa to Iran’s polo team

Iran’s national polo team has been barred from participating in the Polo World Cup finals in the US after Washington failed to issue the required visas for the players.

Larijani warns European troika against activating snapback mechanism                  

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has warned that if the so-called “snapback mechanism” is implemented, Tehran will suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran, Russia sign $25bn agreement to build four nuclear power units

Iran and Russia have signed a $25 billion agreement to construct four new nuclear power units in southern Iran, officials announced on Friday.

Iranian parliament to debate lawmakers’ call for nuclear strategy shift

Iran’s parliament will review a letter signed by 71 lawmakers calling for changes to the country’s nuclear strategy, according to Deputy Speaker Ali Nikzad. The discussion is scheduled for Sunday, following a two-week recess.

Iran’s President: Israel, Backed by US, Has Violated Humanitarian Laws

In a message written in the United Nations guestbook, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian stated while he along with the Iranian delegation attended the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2025, the Zionist regime had trampled upon all UN regulations and human rights laws.

Iran says will never compromise on its rights or security

The Iranian Foreign Minister said the country will never compromise on its rights or security, writing that the agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will remain valid only as long as no hostile action is taken against Iran — including the reinstatement of the revoked UN Security Council resolutions. Otherwise, Iran will consider its practical steps to have come to an end.

Iran FM: E3 Snapback Move in Line with US Maximum Pressure

Iran’s foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, asserted that the decision by the three European states to trigger the snapback mechanism against Iran was, from the outset, aligned with the inhumane policy of maximum pressure pursued by the U.S. administration.

Iran nuclear chief dismisses U.S. demands: “We take orders from no one”

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has rejected remarks by the U.S. Secretary of Energy calling for the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, stressing that the Islamic Republic follows its own path and produces all required nuclear products domestically.

Iran’s second-highest peak Alam-Kuh turns white with first autumn snow

The 4,850-meter peak of Alam-Kuh, along with the surrounding Takht-e Soleyman heights, was blanketed in white as the first snowfall of the season touched the towering mountains on the third day of autumn.

Several countries, including US, developing copies of Iran’s Shahed drone: WSJ

Several Western states have begun manufacturing copies of Iran’s Shahed drone, which are not expensive but efficient and accurate, a leading American daily reports.

US pushes 21-point Gaza plan with ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal, new administration: Report

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, presented Arab and Muslim leaders with a 21-point plan in New York this week to end the Israeli war in the Gaza Strip and establish a post-Hamas governing framework, Axios news website reported.

Pezeshkian: No talks if only Iran abides by commitments

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized the double standards of the West in a meeting with anti-war activists in New York, questioning the logic of negotiations in which Iran fulfills its obligations while the other side openly violates them.

Syria’s president urges end to all sanctions in his first UN speech

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has called for the lifting of international sanctions against Damascus in his first address to the United Nations General Assembly, becoming the country’s first head of state to speak at the gathering in nearly 60 years.

Iran’s President Pezeshkian, France’s Macron discuss prospects for agreement

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said a “frank and extensive” conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron has opened a path toward resolving European concerns while safeguarding Iran’s interests.

Yemen’s Houthis conduct drone attack on Israel’s Eilat, wounding 22

Israel’s military announced that a drone launched from Yemen has struck the southern city of Eilat, and rescuers report that at least 22 people are wounded, including two in serious condition.

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