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Iran summons UK chargé d’affaires over new anti-Tehran sanctions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the UK's chargé d'affaires in Tehran on Tuesday to protest new sanctions imposed by the British government on Iranian shipping lines and national airline Iran Air.

Iran says reserves right to respond to Israeli attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has asserted that Tehran retains its right to respond to Israeli acts of aggression, emphasizing that any reaction will be deliberate, calculated, and executed at the appropriate time.

Ayatollah Khamenei expresses deep solidarity with Lebanon amid Israel’s attacks

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has extended a heartfelt message of solidarity to the resilient and war-affected people of Lebanon.

Iran rejects claims of plotting to assassinate Canadian national

A senior Iranian diplomat has vehemently refuted the claims of Tehran’s involvement in a plot to assassinate former Canadian justice minister Irwin Cotler.

Cordial relations between Iran, Saudi Arabia to benefit region: Deputy FM

The Iranian deputy foreign minister for political affairs has stated that close ties between Tehran and Riyadh would benefit both Middle Eastern countries and the entire West Asia region.

Iranian police chief: 800k Afghan illegals forced out of country 

Iran’s Police Chief Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan says the country has deported 800 thousand illegal Afghan immigrants.

UN nuclear watchdog chief visit to Tehran fruitful: Iranian spokesman

The recent visit to Tehran by Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi was fruitful and resulted in good agreements, Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters on Monday.

Trump’s re-election will not affect Iran-China relations: Ayatollah Khamenei’s aid

A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that the election of Donald Trump as US president for a second term will have no impact on Iran’s foreign policy, particularly its ties with China.

Iranian defense minister meets Syrian president, talks regional security

Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, Iran’s Minister of Defense, met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus to discuss regional defense and security issues.

Former VP hopeful President Pezeshkian will negotiate with Trump administration, tackle foreign policy issues

Iran’s former vice president for women and family affairs Masoumeh Ebtekar has expressed confidence in the Pezeshkian administration's ability to tackle a myriad of domestic and foreign policy challenges, including to negotiate with a Republican government in the US under Donald Trump.

Iran denies meeting between UN envoy, Elon Musk

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed claims of a meeting between Elon Musk, a close aide to US president-elect Donald Trump, and Iran's permanent representative to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani.

Iran and the US: Hope for de-escalation through new diplomacy?

In a surprising turn of events, unofficial reports have surfaced about a meeting between Elon Musk, a prominent figure close to US President-elect Donald Trump, and Iran's permanent representative to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani.

Leader advisor dismisses claims Iran has abandoned resistance as a “joke” 

Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Iran's leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on Friday flew from Damascus to Beirut to hold talks with Lebanese officials over the Israeli aggression on Lebanon and other regional issues. 

Spokesman: Around two dozen Terrorists killed, scores arrested in southeastern Iran

A local spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that 23 members of terror groups were killed and 46 more were arrested during the ongoing anti-terror exercises, "Security Martyrs," in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province.

Senior aide to Iran Leader meets Syrian President Assad

Senior advisor to Iran's Leader and a member of the Expediency Council, Ali Larijani, met on Thursday with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. 

Senior advisor to Iran FM: No immediate plans to adjust military advisors in Syria

Ali Asghar Khaji, a Senior Advisor to Iran’s Foreign Minister, stated in an interview with RIA Novosti that Iran has not made any decision regarding a change in the number of its advisory forces in Syria.

Iran to give ‘immediate response’ to any anti-Tehran resolution by IAEA: Nuclear chief

Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has warned of an "immediate response" to any resolution by the United Nations nuclear agency, IAEA, against Tehran.

Army commander: Iran to deliver crushing response to Israel

The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, has vowed a decisive response to Israel over its aggression on Iran’s territorial integrity.

Iran says will not negotiate under pressure and intimidation

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Tehran is willing to hold nuclear talks with the EU troika based on its interest and rights but not under pressure and intimidation.

IRGC deputy commander vows strong response to Israel

The Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, declared that Iran will deliver a firm response to Israel's aggressive actions.

Iran minister slightly injured in road accident

A car carrying Iran’s minister of industry, mine and trade was involved in an accident on Thursday morning near Karaj, leading to the cancellation of his trip.

Iran strongly condemns Israeli official West Bank annexation comment 

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has strongly condemned an Israeli cabinet minister’s statement regarding the annexation of the West Bank by the regime, calling it part of the regime's genocidal act.

Iran hopes to outline cooperation framework with IAEA during Grossi visit

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has expressed hope that the upcoming visit by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, to Tehran would lead to agreements on existing differences and future cooperation.

Iranian president orders review of internet filtering, warns public dissatisfaction will backfire

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has instructed the country’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace to form a working group to review the lifting of internet filtering, citing public dissatisfaction as a key factor in the decision.

President Pezeshkian emphasizes need for improved foreign relations

In a consultative meeting on foreign policy, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that to achieve national development and resolve domestic issues, Iran must also strengthen its international relations.

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