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.

President Pezeshkian slams US-Israeli attacks against Iran at UN speech

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the US and Israeli air attacks on Iranian territory during his speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Iran announces seizure of massive Israeli weapons intelligence archive

Iran’s Minister of Intelligence Esmaeil Khatib says a substantial cache of Israeli weapons-related intelligence has been successfully transferred to the country.

Advisor to Iran’s leader: Trump following in Hitler’s footsteps

Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor on international affairs to Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, has strongly denounced the recent decision by three European states to activate the so-called snapback mechanism against Iran, calling it evidence of the West’s weakness and hostility.

Kremlin brushes off Trump’s ‘paper tiger’ comment on Russia

The Kremlin on Wednesday brushed off a comment by U.S. President Donald Trump describing Russia as a "paper tiger", and announced that President Vladimir Putin valued his efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict.

Iranian parliament speaker says Tehran supports resistance groups to protect national security

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said the country provides support to Palestinian and Lebanese resistance groups fighting Israel, framing the assistance as a defense of Iran’s own national security and regional stability.

Iran nuclear chief rules out direct talks with US, vows to rebuild damaged facilities

Iran’s nuclear chief has ruled out any direct negotiations with the US and pledged to rebuild nuclear facilities damaged in recent attacks, despite international pressure and the risk of further strikes.

Israel-US aggression against Iran nuclear sites ‘dark, dangerous chapter’ in non-proliferation history: FM

Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called the Israeli regime’s and the United States’ unprovoked attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June “a dark and dangerous chapter” in the history of the non-proliferation regime.

Israel shuts crossing that connects West Bank to Jordan

Israel has ordered the indefinite closure of the King Hussein Bridge, also known as the Allenby Bridge, stopping the passage of goods and people through the only gateway between the occupied West Bank and Jordan, Palestinian authorities announced.

NATO member states should shoot down Russian jets breaching airspace: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated that NATO nations should shoot down Russian warplanes violating their territory, as he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of a UN summit.

Trump urges Gaza war to end ‘immediately’

United States President Donald Trump has told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that the war in the Gaza Strip must stop immediately, while calling the recent recognition of Palestinian statehood by several Western countries a “reward” for Hamas.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Negotiation with US a complete dead end

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said the US failed to uphold its commitments under the nuclear agreement with Iran signed a decade ago.

Ali Larijani: U.S. demanded Iran cut missile range to below 500 km

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, revealed that Washington once attempted to impose a condition requiring Iran to reduce the range of its missiles to less than 500 kilometers.

Iran confirms arrival of Russian MiG-29 jets, announces upcoming delivery of Su-35 fighters

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has confirmed the arrival of Russian-made MiG-29 fighter jets in Iran, saying the aircraft are now stationed in Shiraz as part of a short-term defense solution.

Kayhan: shadow of war to never disappear via negotiations

The Iranian daily Kayhan wrote that the experience of the 12-day war between Israel and Iran proved negotiations with the United States not only failed to prevent military aggression but also facilitated deception and surprise attacks.

Iran’s New School Year opens with president’s attendance

President Massoud Pezeshkian officially inaugurated the new academic year in Iran on Tuesday by ringing the school bell at a girls’ school in the capital Tehran.

Pezeshkian rules out negotiating with those who seek bullying

Ahead of his trip to New York, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian stated, "We should sit together and engage in dialogue to better understand one another; but dialogue with those who intend to bully, dominate, deceive, or sabotage is not possible."

Iranian scientific vice president: Path of supporting AI education continues

The Iranian vice president for science announced the continuation of artificial intelligence (AI) education for students and the periodic holding of related competitions throughout the year.

Iran warns snapback will create ‘new conditions’ and void deal with IAEA

Iran has warned that any move by Britain, France, and Germany to reinstate UN sanctions through the "snapback mechanism" would create “new conditions” that nullify its recent agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

France among six more states to formally recognise Palestinian statehood

The leaders of six countries have moved to recognise Palestinian statehood at a high-level summit ahead of the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York.

Tehran governor announces deportation of 1.4 million illegal foreign nationals

Tehran’s governor has announced that since the beginning of this Persian year, 6 months ago, approximately 1.4 million illegal Afghan nationals have been deported from Iran.

Nuclear chief: Iran to continue its programs within safeguard obligations

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami says he is hopeful that his visit to Moscow will mark a turning point in bilateral relations between Tehran and Moscow.

Dozens of Iranian lawmakers call for production of nuclear weapons

More than 70 members of Iran’s parliament, in a letter to the Supreme National Security Council and the heads of the three branches of government, called for the production of nuclear weapons while urging a review of Iran’s defense doctrine.

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