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Iran open to negotiations if national interests are secured, says Foreign Minister Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remains open to negotiations with Western countries if such dialogue results in protecting and advancing Iran’s national interests.

Chinese FM reaffirms Iran’s nuclear rights under NPT

Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi underscored Iran's nuclear rights as a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Envoy: Macron holds video call with two French nationals released from detention in Iran

President Emmanuel Macron of France has held a video call with two French citizens recently released from Evin Prison in Tehran, French officials confirmed on Wednesday.

Iran’s Foreign Minister: Potential Tehran-Washington dialogue restricted to nuclear matters only

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi stated that any future discussions between Iran and the United States would be limited exclusively to the nuclear program.

Former Iran volleyball national team player Saber Kazemi passes away at 26

Saber Kazemi, a former member of Iran’s national volleyball team and one of the country’s most promising young athletes, has passed away at the age of 26.

Iran reports sharp decline in water reserves as dam levels reach critical point

Iran is experiencing a significant drop in water reserves as new data shows dam inflow and storage levels have declined sharply in the early weeks of the current water year.

Iran says granted conditional release to French nationals

Tehran has released two French nationals held in the Islamic Republic for security offenses on bail, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced.

89 Tehran univ. scholars named among top 2% of scientists worldwide

Eighty-nine faculty members from the University of Tehran have been listed among the world’s top two percent of scientists for 2025, according to Stanford University’s annual global ranking.

Iran’s Leader: Dispute with US inherent, not tactical

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that the differences between the Islamic Republic and the US are “inherent and fundamental,” stressing that cooperation with Washington will only be conceivable if the US ends its support for Israel and withdraws its military bases from the region.

Iranian wrestling legends Yazdani, Movahed among greatest freestyle wrestlers in history

Two of Iran’s wrestling icons, Abdollah Movahed and Hassan Yazdani, have been named among the greatest freestyle wrestlers of all time in a newly released international ranking by Fighting Advice, a US-based sports website.

Iran’s FM says Israel achieved none of its goals during 12-day war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has stressed that Israel achieved none of its objectives in the 12-day war and warned that if they repeat that failed experiment, they will face the same results.

Security chief say Iran to engage in ‘genuine’ talks with US

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has stated that Tehran will only engage in “genuine” negotiations with Washington and will reject any pressure for “unconditional concessions.”

Iran, Russia to build 8 new nuclear power plants

Iran’s Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, announced plans to construct eight new nuclear power plants in cooperation with Russia along the country’s southern and northern coasts.

President Pezeshkian: Iran fully supports peaceful nuclear development

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed his administration’s full support for expanding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, emphasizing that the country’s nuclear industry is aimed at advancing science, healthcare, and national welfare, not weaponization.

Iran confirms receiving messages on possible resumption of talks with US

Iran’s government has confirmed receiving diplomatic messages related to the possible resumption of negotiations with the United States, adding that details will be disclosed later.

Two local Basij members killed in terrorist attack in southeastern Iran

The Quds Headquarters of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces announced on Sunday that two local Basij members were martyred following a terrorist attack on the Khash–Zahedan road in southeastern Iran.

Vital wound dressings for Iran’s EB patients listed under US sanctions

The head of Iran’s EB Home Foundation has warned that life-saving wound dressings used by patients suffering from Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare genetic skin disorder, are now included in the list of US sanctions, causing severe hardship for vulnerable patients.

Iran’s FM warns Israel of “heavy, irreparable” defeat in any new war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a stark warning to the Zionist regime, saying Iran is prepared for any contingency and that Israel would suffer a “heavy and irreparable” defeat in any future war.

Professor Samii: No surgical intervention possible for Iranian comatose volleyball star Saber Kazemi

Professor Majid Samii, the world-renowned neurosurgeon, has announced that surgery is not possible for Iranian volleyball player Saber Kazemi due to the severity of his brain injury.

Iran designates Azar 9 as national day of Persian Gulf trio islands

Iran has officially designated Azar 9 in the Persian calendar, which falls on November 30 this year, as the National Day of the Three Islands, Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa, in the Persian Gulf, following sustained efforts by the Iranian Navy.

Iran’s Hormuz Ballistic Missile Elevates Deterrence in Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

The Iran-made Hormuz ballistic missile — capable of targeting surface vessels and blinding enemy radars — has elevated Iran’s defensive capability in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to a new strategic level as a deterrent tool.

Iran Returns to World Taekwondo Podium After Eight Years, Finishes Runner-Up in Wuxi, China

Iran’s national taekwondo team captured the runner-up title at the 27th World Taekwondo Championships, marking its return to the global podium after an eight-year absence.

Iran vows to keep window of diplomacy open despite challenges

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s unwavering commitment to diplomatic engagement, noting that its channels for dialogue remain active even during challenging times.

Iran urges IAEA chief to avoid “baseless remarks” on nuclear program

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi is “fully aware” that Iran’s nuclear activities are peaceful in nature.

Top Iranian commander: 12-day conflict with Israel proved passive defense is national duty

Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, has emphasized the strategic importance of passive defense, calling it both a legal and national obligation.

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