Foreign Ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia meet in New York
New York, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
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President Pezeshkian meets UN chief in New York
New York, IRNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York on Friday.
Iranian culture minister gives new proposals for cultural cooperation to United Cultures meeting
Moscow, IRNA –Speaking at the 12th International Forum of United Cultures, the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance outlined the Islamic Republic of Iran’s proposals for strengthening bilateral and multilateral cultural cooperation; highlighting certain aspects of the crimes committed by aggressors against the country, he emphasized that the Iranian nation's steadfastness in the face of recent events is undoubtedly a manifestation of the country's civilizational resilience.
What US doesn't tell about its army
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – What we know about the war waged by US against Iran is largely derived from official statements, media reports, remarks by US officials, and scattered documents—a picture that significant aspects appear to remain hidden.
Iranian diplomat responds to Netanyahu’s remarks at UN General Assembly
Tehran, IRNA – The third counsellor at the permanent mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, Nasser Asadi, has responded to the remarks of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) meeting.
Iran stood up to world's most powerful army despite sanctions
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Deputy Chief for Executive Affairs Brigadier General Sheikh has said that Iran stood up to the world’s most powerful military in spite of sanctions imposed against the country.
Walkout of 77 delegations at UNGA rejects Israel’s attempts to justify war, says Gharibabadi
Tehran, IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has described the walkout of 77 delegations during Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN speech as a powerful rejection of Israel’s attempts to justify war and aggression.
VIDEO: Pro-Palestinian protesters burn Netanyahu effigy
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Pro-Palestinian protesters burned a Netanyahu effigy near UN headquarters, opposing his UNGA presence.
Iran to strongly respond to new US attacks: Pezeshkian warns
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that Tehran will respond “strongly and resolutely” if the United States seeks to continue its war of aggression, emphasizing that Iran did not choose the war.
Europe's help in US attacks against Iran not to go unanswered
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for the Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says that Europe’s participation in US aggression against the Islamic Republic will not go unanswered.
President Pezeshkian meets American elites and think thank experts
New York, IRNA – Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who is currently in New York, met and held discussions on Thursday evening (local time) with experts from various American think tanks.
Iran president meets Dutch prime minister in New York
New York, IRNA – Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Thursday, September 24.
‘We are not afraid of war’ is unwavering voice of Iranian nation, says IRGC top commander
Tehran, IRNA — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Ahmad Vahidi, has emphasized, “We are not afraid of war,” reflecting the unwavering voice of the Iranian nation, heard around the world from the UN podium.
Yerevan calls for expansion of ties with Tehran: Armenian Parliament speaker
Tehran, IRNA – Armenia’s new parliament speaker has emphasized that expanding relations with Iran is not only a priority for Yerevan but also a public demand of the country’s people.
Araghchi pursues Caspian Sea vessel attack in Ukraine FM meeting
Tehran, IRNA — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with his Ukrainian counterpart to address a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, as well as bilateral relations and broader security developments across Europe and West Asia.
Araghchi criticizes European countries for ignoring US violations of international law
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized European countries, including Germany, for ignoring US violations of international law and acts of bullying.
Israeli army attacks Talloussah in southern Lebanon
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Israeli forces have carried out air raids on the outskirts of Talloussah town in southern Lebanon’s Marjayoun district.
8 suicide attempts confirmed in Abraham Lincoln strike group
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The US Navy has confirmed that there were at least eight suicide attempts by sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group during the aircraft carrier’s record long deployment during the war on Iran.
Iranian president rebukes Trump over annihilation threats
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the United States acts against all international laws and humanitarian frameworks, doing nothing but applying force, citing its behaviour in different states.
Tehran warns Seoul against aligning with US aggression
TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iran and South Korea's foreign ministers met in New York and signed a memorandum of understanding on transferring convicted prisoners between the two countries.
Iran saw inaction, not neutrality, during recent war: Pezeshkian
New York, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian told European Council President Antonio Costa on Wednesday that Iran had seen inaction rather than neutrality from some countries during the recent war, calling on European states to reconsider their approach and maintain greater independence.
Iranian and South Korean foreign ministers meet in New York
New York, IRNA – Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, met and held talks with his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, in New York.
Iran’s top security official: No return to pre-war diplomacy with US
Tehran, IRNA – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Mohsen Rezaei has reiterated that Iran will not return to its pre-war diplomatic approach towardd the United States, calling on Washington to “take action” and meet Iran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Pezeshkian’s first meeting in New York: Meets Swiss president
New York, IRNA – Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who is currently in New York, held talks with Swiss President Guy Parmelin in his first round of bilateral meetings.
Janfada (Sacrifice for Iran) military training center
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Janfada military training center opened on Wednesday at Tehran's Imam Hossein Square during a ceremny attended by Basij Organization head Hossein Taeb.
Araghchi warns EU, NATO over facilitating US-Israeli actions
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi delivered a stern warning to European and NATO officials regarding their role in supporting military operations against Gaza and Iran.
Iran FM warns NATO of consequences of supporting US-Israeli war crimes
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, referring to the NATO chief’s claim of providing support for the US-Israeli aggression against Iran, has warned European officials about the consequences of facilitating and backing war crimes.
President Pezeshkian begins his address at UNGA meeting in New York
Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian started his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City on Wednesday.
China firmly opposes illegal unilateral US sanctions against Iran
Tehran, IRNA – Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun has emphasized that China firmly opposes illegal unilateral sanctions against Iran, amid US threats to sanction countries allowing Iranian commercial flights to land.
War taught Iran great lessons about future threats: Iran MoD
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Caretaker Defense Minister Brigadier General Majid Ibn al-Reza says the experience of war has reminded Iran of the need to constantly learn, innovate, improve capabilities, and prepare for future threats.
Iran’s acting defense minister: War taught us to prepare for future threats
Tehran, IRNA — Acting Defense Minister Brigadier General Majid Ibn al-Reza says the experience of war has reminded Iran of the need to constantly learn, innovate, improve capabilities, and prepare for future threats.
Israeli drone strike kills 2 Palestinians in southern Gaza
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Despite a ceasefire still in effect, two Palestinians were killed and several others injured Wednesday in an Israeli attack targeting the southern Gaza Strip, according to local sources.
Iran continuing to operate intl. flights despite US sanctions
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran says international flights are continuing in spite of the US sanctions pressure, Spokesperson for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) Majid Akhavan said.
President Masoud Pezeshkian to address UNGA in NY tonight
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will deliver a speech at the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday evening at 19:45 (Tehran local time).
Europe cannot claim support for law while backing US-Israeli aggression: Araghchi
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says European countries cannot claim to support the rule of law and human rights while remaining indifferent to, or supporting, the US-Israeli military aggression against Iran.
FM Araghchi criticizes France’s ‘interventionist’ stance toward Iran
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized France’s interventionist positions toward Iran, stressing the need for the French embassy to respect the Islamic Republic’s laws and regulations.
Iranian president arrives in New York for UN General Assembly
New York, IRNA – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York on Tuesday, Eastern Time, to attend and address the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and present the Islamic Republic’s positions.
IRGC GF launches military parade to mark Sacred Defense Week
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – On the occasion of the Sacred Defense week, a parade was held featuring the motorized special units of the IRGC Ground Force and the Motorcycle Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Motorcycle Federation.
French FM says political solution only way out in Iran war
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that a political solution is the only possible option for ending the current war.
IRGC warns US over threats to Kuh-e Kolang
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman warned that if the United States attacks any point in Iran, including Kuh-e Kolang, Iran will respond with full force, saying Iran's defensive power is proven on the battlefield.
Iranian President in New York; What's his agenda?
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York on Wednesday to attend and address the 81st session of the UN General Assembly and to set out Tehran's positions.
Iran parliament commission approves penalties for violators of Hormuz laws
Tehran, IRNA — Iran Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has approved new penalties for vessels violating transit regulations in the Strait of Hormuz as part of legislative steps to consolidate Iran's sovereign control over the world’s most critical energy chokepoint.
Armed Forces commanders warn of decisive response to any aggression
Tehran, IRNA – Senior commanders of Iran’s Armed Forces have emphasized that the country’s security is a red line, noting that any aggressor would face a forceful, decisive, and appropriate response.
Algerian interior minister receives President Pezeshkian
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Algeria's Interior Minister welcomed President Masoud Pezeshkian in Algeria while he was en route to New York.
Iran warns US over its military power, sustained deterrence
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the US that Iran will not surrender or halt its activities in the face of pressure, stressing the country’s military capabilities and sustained deterrence.
Iran fully prepared to confront any US attack: IRGC spox
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi says that powerful Armed Forces of the country are fully prepared to confront any US attack with all its might.
Iran urges accountability of US, Israel over aggressive war
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) –Iran’s envoy to UN office in Geneva called for perpetrators of US and Israeli war of aggression on Iran to be held accountable, condemning Washington and Tel Aviv’s violation of international law and their attacks on civilians.
Minister calls for promoting equity in Iran’s public education
Tehran, IRNA – Education Minister Alireza Kazemi, emphasizing educational equity, says that creating equal learning opportunities and standardizing educational, developmental, and sports facilities remain among the country’s core policies.
Retreat; The only option facing US to exit from Iran war?
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) –The war that US expected to resolve by leveraging its military superiority has now entered a phase where main issue for the United States is not merely continuation of military operation, rather how to bring conflict to an end.
Armed Forces ready to give a firm response to any attacks
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has emphasized that the powerful Armed Forces of the country is ready to deliver a firms and decisive response to any enemy’s new aggression.