Monday, March 2, 2026

Politics

IRGC chief inspects Iraq border amid Arbaeen pilgrimage, reaffirms security

The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) visited the Shalamcheh border with Iraq on Friday to check the transit of Arbaeen pilgrims to the Iraqi holy shrine city of Karbala.

Iran FM arrives in Lebanon, urges dialog for political stalemate

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran called on all Lebanese parties to reach an understanding through dialogue and emphasized the need to expedite the presidential election in the country.

Iran: Sabotage, sanctions cannot stop country’s nuclear program

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country’s nuclear program cannot be stopped by sabotage or sanctions.

Iran foils Israeli sabotage plot against country’s missile industries

Iran has foiled a major Israeli sabotage plot against the country’s missile industries.

Iran, Russia ink deal on standardization of traded goods

Iran and Russia have signed a five-year cooperation agreement on the standardization of products traded between the two countries, in particular non-industrial goods and halal products, the Iranian Embassy in Russia has announced.

Iranian FM to President Assad: Iran to stand by Syria under new circumstances

The Iranian foreign minister has told Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that Iran will stand by Syria under the new circumstances.

Iran’s former health minister berates IRIB for “slanderous, insulting TV program”

Former Iranian Health Minister Hassan Qazizadeh has slammed the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Broadcasting Organization (IRIB) for fueling speculation that he and his family had immigrated to Canada.

Amirabdollahian urges joint Iran-Syria fight against terrorism

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian underlined the need for continued cooperation between Iran and Syria in the fight against terrorism.

Analyst: JCPOA revival negotiating team could accompany Iran president during trip to New York  

A political analyst says it is necessary for Iran and the US to hold negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Anti-Iran sanctions must be nullified alongside negotiations: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized the necessity for efforts to nullify anti-Tehran sanctions in tandem with the talks for the removal of the bans.

Iran’s intelligence ministry says arrested Zionist terrorists in four provinces

The Iranian Intelligence Ministry says it has cracked down on a large ‘Zionist’ terrorist network in four provinces and has made arrests.

Iran ex-diplomat: Economic development, military might should be in tandem

A former Iranian diplomat has warned government officials of the consequences of ignoring economic development at home while pushing for the defense and military agenda.

Iran FM urges final agreement with India over Chabahar Port

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called for a final agreement with India for implementing the Chabahar Port project, in southeast of Iran.

Report: Iran warns against Iraq failure to expel anti-Tehran armed groups

Al-Araby Al-Jadeed says that Iran has issued a warning to Iraq, stating that it will defend its national security if Iraq fails to comply with an agreement regarding armed groups based un northern Iraq.

Ex-Iranian Pres. Rouhani warns over limits on public participation in votes

Former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed concerns about the limitations on people's participation in elections and the concentration of decision-making power in a few individuals during a group meeting with former ministers and vice presidents.

Iran seeks to visit Hirmand dam over Afghan water share dispute

Iran demands to inspect the reservoir of a dam on the Hirmand river in neighboring Afghanistan that has caused a standoff with the Taliban administration over Iran’s share of water from the river.

Pres. Raisi: West pinned hopes on Iran riots, left negotiations

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi blamed the West for leaving the negotiating table with Iran in the hopes of pursuing its goals by supporting the riots and protests that spread across the country last year.

Former president Rouhani defends his job performance while in office

Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has said on X that during his presidency, Iran overtook Qatar in gas production at a joint field with the Persian Gulf country.

Agreement reached with Iraq to ‘disarm, relocate’ terrorists based in Kurdistan region: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani stated on Monday Tehran has reached a deal with Baghdad on disarming and relocating terrorist groups in northern Iraq by the next month.

Iranian Daily raises security alarm over growing number of Afghan refugees in Iran

The influx of refugees to Iran after the takeover of the Taliban in neighboring Afghanistan is posing a security challenge for Iran, a leading Iranian newspaper has warned.

Iranian lawmaker urges action against Taliban as water rift looms

An Iranian lawmaker has called for retaliatory measures against the Taliban rulers of Afghanistan in response to their failure to secure Iran’s water share from the Helmand River.

Report: Ex-Iranian Pres. Ahmadinejad in danger of assassination

Dolatebahar, a news outlet associated with former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has issued a warning about alleged plots to assassinate the ex-president.

Iran: No reduction in amount of uranium enriched

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has dismissed speculation that the country has reduced the amount of uranium it is enriching.

Iran unveils radionuclide cesium-137

Iran has unveiled the radionuclide cesium-137, a new achievement in the country’s nuclear industry. This radionuclide, which has a half-life of 30 years, does not naturally exist in nature.

Iran to keep manufacturing radiopharmaceuticals to meet health needs: Nuclear chief

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has stated that Tehran will continue to produce radiopharmaceuticals in order to meet the domestic demands of the health sector.

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