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Iran to host three-way talks with Russia and China amid efforts to prevent snapback sanctions

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has announced that a trilateral meeting with Russia and China will be held on Tuesday in Tehran with a focus on Iran's nuclear program.

Iran says European trio has lost legal standing in nuclear deal

Iran has told the United Nations that France, Germany and the United Kingdom no longer count as participants in the 2015 nuclear accord, charging that they backed Israel’s recent 12‑day assault and Washington’s “maximum‑pressure” campaign against Iran.

Iranian Leader’s aide meets Putin in Kremlin to discuss nuclear, regional issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have discussed the latest issues regarding Tehran's nuclear program and tensions in West Asia.

Iran agrees to new round of talks with European trio in Istanbul on Friday

The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson announced Monday that nuclear negotiations involving Iran, the UK, France, and Germany will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday at the deputy foreign ministers level.

Iran, EU3 agree to resume nuclear negotiations: Tasnim

Tehran and the European troika –the UK, France and Germany- have agreed to resume their nuclear talks, a source told Tasnim.

Iranian president condemns IAEA silence on Israeli aggression

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly condemned the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its inaction following the joint Israeli-US attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which were under full legal inspection and supervision.

Iran FM urges Europeans to abandon snapback threats

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called on European countries to abandon the threat of triggering the so-called "snapback mechanism" and to act responsibly if they want to play a role in the Iranian nuclear issue.

Iran UN envoy calls on Security Council to end Israel’s impunity

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has called on the UN Security Council to end Israel’s impunity, holding it accountable for its repeated and grave violations of international law.

Iran Leader’s aide: Negotiations not a priority; Leadership will decide timing 

Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, stated that negotiations with the US over Iran’s nuclear issue are not currently on the agenda and emphasized that such talks should be treated as a ‘tactical tool’ rather than a strategic necessity. 

Iran dismisses US allegations of arms transfer to Yemen as media campaign 

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has dismissed the US claims regarding the shipment of military equipment from Iran to Yemen, calling them unfounded and part of a media campaign against the Islamic Republic. 

Iran leader’s website dismisses Gallant’s letter as “psychological warfare tactic”

In an article titled “A Shot in the Cognitive War”, the official website of Iran’s leader, khamenei.ir, has analyzed a letter written by former Israeli minister of war Yoav Gallant to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Chine reaffirms support for Iran’s territorial integrity, national sovereignty

Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, reaffirmed Beijing’s firm support for Iran’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national security following the recent aggression by Israel and the US against Iran.

Iran urges formation of security mechanism in Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has called for the establishment of a “Shanghai Regional Security Assembly” with the participation of the defense and intelligence agencies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.

Senior Iranian MP: No return to nuclear talks without UN condemnation of Israeli attacks

A senior member of Iran’s Parliament has said the country will not resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) unless the agency abandons its “double-standard approach” toward the Islamic Republic.

Iran leader’s advisor reiterates red line on uranium enrichment

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, says uranium enrichment remains a red line for the Islamic Republic and any negotiations conditioned on halting enrichment will not take place.

Iran spox: Resorting to snapback against Tehran has no legal basis; Europe failed in own duties

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, responding to the threat by the three European countries to invoke the so-called snapback mechanism and reimpose international sanctions on Iran, pointed out that the UK, France, and Germany are fully aware that this measure has no legal basis or justification.

Iran FM rebukes Israeli PM in strongly worded tweet: “What exactly is Netanyahu smoking?”

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has launched a sharp verbal attack on Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu in a tweet posted Sunday, questioning his policies and mental clarity over recent Middle East developments.

FM: Iran to stay in NPT, but reshape cooperation with IAEA

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, emphasized that the Islamic Republic will remain a committed member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), adding that Tehran has not suspended its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), but that such cooperation will take a new form.

First vice president: Negotiations remain Iran’s state’s strategy

Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has emphasized that the country’s current consensus continues to support “negotiations with strength,” dismissing any divide between military efforts and diplomatic strategy.

Govt. spox: “Iran’s voice beyond borders;” presidential interview marks shift in public diplomacy

Fatemeh Mohajerani, spokesperson for the Iranian government, described President Massoud Pezeshkian’s recent interview with American broadcaster Tucker Carlson as a “bold and strategic move” to convey Iran’s narrative directly to the international community.

Iran Leader’s aide slams “peace through power” doctrine, labels it archaic and dangerous

Ali Larijani, senior advisor to Iran’s Leader and former Parliament Speaker, strongly criticized the concept of “peace through power,” calling it a regressive idea once championed by history’s most violent dictators.

Iran reveals Israeli assassination attempt on President Pezeshkian during war 

A senior Iranian official has confirmed that Israel  attempted to assassinate President Massoud Pezeshkian during a high-level military meeting amidst the conflict between the two sides in June. 

Iran spox slams “US hypocrisy” over UN rapporteur sanctions, Israeli crimes in Palestine

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman, referring to the US sanctions against Francesca Albanese the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine, and the simultaneous welcome of the Israeli regime’s Prime Minister in Washington, described it as a sign of the hypocrisy of the United States — regarding human rights. 

Iran parl’t speaker: Over 500 Israelis killed in recent war with Iran 

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf revealed new details about the recent war between the Israeli regime and Iran, stating that Israel suffered over 500 fatalities during the conflict. 

Iran’s Foreign Minister: No plans to exit NPT 

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran still has no intention of withdrawing from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). 

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