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Iran vows ‘firm response’ to any assault after US threats

Tehran will give a "decisive and crushing" response to any act of aggression, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has warned, amid US threats against the Islamic Republic over its support for Yemen.

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.

Iranian daily suggests foreign policy needs balancing act amid rising tensions

The Iranian newspaper, Ettelaat, has emphasized the need for more flexibility in Iran's foreign policy to de-escalate tensions and navigate the challenging terrain of international sanctions.

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.

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.

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.”

Iran refutes claims of interference in Syrian developments as ‘ridiculous’

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has dismissed claims made by some Arab media regarding Iran's involvement in the recent bloody events in Syria, calling them ridiculous.

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.

Iranian political analyst: US not trustworthy for negotiations

An Iranian political analyst has published an op-ed in The Hamshahri Newspaper on why the US is not trustworthy and why Iran should avoid holding talks with Washington.

Former Iran top diplomt, nuclear chief: War between Washington, Tehran to have unknown consequences

The former director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has warned against any war between the US and Iran, adding that the likelihood of war between the two countries is very low.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran will not give in to demands of bullies

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has said repeated calls for talks with Iran from some bullying governments is not for resolving issues, but rather for domination and imposing their will.

Source to al-Mayadeen: Iran will not hold talks with US under Trump’s conditions

Reports say Iran has welcomed a Russian proposal to advance negotiations between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear program.

US maximum pressure against Tehran tantamount to crime against humanity: Iranian spokesperson

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmail Baqaei has condemned the US government’s policy of maximum pressure against Iran as law-breaking and crime against humanity.

Iran’s UN mission denies Trump’s claim over sending letter to Ayatollah Khamenei

Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has dismissed the claim made by US President Donald Trump about sending a letter to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, proposing negotiations on a new nuclear agreement.

US seeking to disrupt Iran’s oil by halting vessels at sea: Reuters

President Donald Trump's administration is considering a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea under an international accord aimed at countering the spread of weapons of mass destruction, sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters.

FM: Iran pursues path of independence in a turbulent world laid bare by Trump-Zelensky showdown

The Iranian foreign minister has asserted that as the White House grapples with internal strife and shifting global alliances, Iran stands firm on its path of independence, rejecting dependence on external powers, in a world where diplomacy is increasingly overshadowed by domestic politics and power struggles, evidenced by the recent sparring between the Ukrainian and American heads of state.

White House turmoil reflects global diplomatic shifts, says Iranian FM

In an op-ed titled "Chaos in the White House; Dizziness in Global Politics," published in the Tehran-based Ettelaat Newspaper, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi analyzed the implications of a recent public dispute between US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Russia says ready to facilitate US-Iran negotiations

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Bloomberg on Tuesday that Moscow is ready to broker talks between Washington and Tehran, including on Iran’s nuclear program and its "regional proxy network."

US puts sanctions on network behind ‘Iran’s drone program’

The United States Department of the Treasury has announced fresh sanctions targeting a procurement network behind Iran's drone production program.

Leader’s advisor: Iran open to talks only based on mutual respect, equal footing

Kamal Kharrazi, an advisor to Iran’s leader, says Tehran does not escape from genuine talks but Iranians, by nature, are not the type to give in to bullying by other countries.

Iran denies Russian FM, Qatari Emir carried messages from US

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi clarified on Wednesday that neither Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, nor the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani, carried messages from the US during their recent visits to Tehran.

Iran FM: Direct talks with U.S. impossible under maximum pressure

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, in a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, reaffirmed that Iran will not negotiate under pressure, threats, or sanctions, emphasizing that Tehran continues to coordinate its nuclear policies closely with Russia and China.

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