Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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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.

Pezeshkian: Trump’s actions could ‘set fire’ to Middle East

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Friday that the Donald Trump administration’s actions could further destabilize the Middle East.

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.

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.

Top Iranian diplomat: US, NATO Responsible for Afghanistan’s Challenges

The Iranian Foreign Minister held the United States and NATO responsible for many of the current challenges facing Afghanistan and the region, saying that the re-establishment of foreign military bases inside or around Afghanistan would constitute a violation of its sovereignty, pose a threat to regional peace and security, and fuel extremism and instability.

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.

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.

Tehran has no plans to pursue nuclear weapons: Iran’s president

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Tehran considers the development of nuclear weapons to be forbidden according to the fatwa of the Supreme Leader.

Iran’s relations with Europe have not progressed as planned: Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the process of strengthening relations with European countries has not progressed as anticipated, leading to current efforts by three European states (Britain, France and Germany) to activate the snapback mechanism.

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.

President Pezeshkian warns dialogue will be meaningless if snapback is activated

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that if the snapback mechanism is triggered, negotiations would lose their significance.

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.

Spox condemns US restrictions on Iranian diplomats in NY

Foreign Ministry spokesman has rebuked “cheap” restrictions imposed by the US administration on Iranian diplomats in New York, describing the systematic harassment of Iran's delegates as yet another indication of Washington’s animosity toward Iranians.

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.

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.

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.

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