Thursday, February 26, 2026

Politics

Iran reformist politician Mehdi Karroubi’s house arrest ends after 15 years

The son of Former Iranian parliament speaker and reformist politician Mehdi Karroubi has confirmed reports that his father has been freed from house arrest after 15 years.

Iran President welcomes peace treaty between Armenia, Azerbaijan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the long-awaited peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, reiterating Tehran's commitment to promoting regional stability.

Iran strongly condemns US, UK air attacks on Yemen

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the “barbaric” attacks by the US and the UK against Yemen that have killed and injured dozens of people, including women and children.

IRGC chief warns of Iran’s firm response to threats

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that while Iran will never seek to initiate a war, it remains determined to deliver a resolute response to any threats or onslaught by the enemies.

Armed attack in southeastern Iran kills IRGC guard, injures another

An armed attack by unidentified assailants late Saturday evening in southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan left an IRGC guard dead and another injured.

Top Diplomat: US has no right to dictate Iran foreign policy

Seyed Abbas Araqchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has emphasized that the US government has no right to dictate Iran's foreign policy.

Iran rejects Europe, US rights claims, citing their role in Saddam regime chemical weapons program

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baqaei, says as long as the European countries, involved in developing Iraq’s chemical weapons prorgram under deposed dictator Saddam, avoid telling the truth, their claims to respect human rights and the rule of law remain pointless.

Iran spox rejects G7 Allegations as “baseless, repetitive”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has slammed as baseless the recent anti-Tehran allegations of the G7 top diplomats, saying the group’s members must be held accountable for their improper conduct regarding peace and stability in West Asia and their complicity in gross violations of humanitarian and human rights laws in occupied Palestine.

Iranian president emphasizes need for better management, education in Tehran

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stressed the urgent need for improved management, education, and resource allocation in Tehran, the nation’s capital.

Iran’s former president Rouhani: Hardliners opposed buying S-300 anti-missiles 

Iran’s former president Hassan Rouhani has criticized "hardliners of the country for their pressures" on him during his presidency when he tried to beef up Iran’s military might and deterrence.

E3 envoys summoned to Iran Foreign Ministry over UN meeting

Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the ambassadors of the UK, France and Germany in protest against "the collusion" of the trio with the US in "misusing the mechanisms of the UN Security Council" to hold a closed-door meeting on Iran’s nuclear program.

Tehran faces severe water crisis as reservoirs drop to 5% capacity

The water situation in Tehran has reached a critical level, with four major dams supplying the capital now holding only 5% of their capacity.

Iran proposes ‘new idea’ to resolve issues with IAEA: Foreign minister

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, announced that Tehran has proposed a “new idea” to address ongoing issues with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iranian FM confirms letter from US president received

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced on his Instagram account on Thursday that he received a letter from  US President Donald Trump.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Trump’s call for negotiations ‘deception’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated a call by US President Donald Trump for talks with Tehran is nothing but an attempt to "deceive the world public opinion" and portray Iran as the party not willing to give diplomacy another chance.

Trump’s letter to Iran yet to be delivered by a regional country, FM Araghchi says

Despite widespread speculation and claims, a letter reportedly sent by US President Donald Trump to Iran has not yet been received but is expected to be delivered by a regional country, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

‘Do whatever the hell you want’: Iran President to Trump

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sharply rebuked the administration of President Donald Trump over "Maximum Pressure" campaign, declaring that Iran is not Ukraine and it will not negotiate with the United States under threats or coercion.

Aerial target shooting carried out in Iran-China-Russia naval exercises

Iran’s Navy successfully conducted day and night aerial target shooting operations as part of the 2025 Maritime Security Belt joint drills with China and Russia in the northern Indian Ocean, a senior commander has stated.

VP says Iran neither consults, nor takes orders on nuclear policy

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stated that Tehran does not consult with or take instructions from others regarding its nuclear policy.

Iran blames US for targeting Iraqi nation by revoking sanctions waiver

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araqchi, has blasted Washington for targeting the Iraqi people by revoking the Arab country’s sanctions waiver for importing electricity from the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s navy chief says Trump’s statement on US power ‘delusional’

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the Iranian Army's Navy commander, dismisses US President Donald Trump’s remarks that the US is more powerful than Iran, China, and Russia, calling the remark “delusional.”

Senior commander: Countering terrorism, maritime piracy primary goals of Iran-Russia-China joint naval drill

The Deputy Commander of Operations of the Iranian Navy has stated that enhancing combat readiness, achieving collective security, and exchanging experiences in humanitarian aid, search and rescue operations, and combating terrorism and maritime piracy are among the most important objectives of the joint naval exercise involving Iran, Russia and Chiana, which will be held in Southern Iran on Tuesday.

Iran says won’t negotiate with US under pressure and intimidation

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, has reiterated that Tehran will never approve of negotiations with Washington under pressure and intimidation.

UN mission: Iran may consider talks aimed at easing nuclear ‘militarization’ concerns

Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations announced that Tehran might consider holding negotiations only if the objective is to ease concerns about the “potential militarization” of its nuclear program.

Tension and conflict will harm Iran, global peace: President Pezeshkian to Norway’s PM

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that tension, unrest and conflict will be detrimental to Iran, West Asia and the entire world.

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