TEHRAN - In an interview with Ali Heydari, an expert on Turkish affairs, Farhikhtegan discussed Ankaras compliance with the sanctions against Iran.

TEHRAN The remains of 46 martyrs from Irans eight-year Sacred Defense were brought back to the country on Sunday through the Shalamcheh border crossing in Khuzestan Province, where a large crowd gathered to honor their return.

TEHRAN Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized Western countries for rejecting Irans diplomatic efforts toward a fair and balanced solution, saying their excessive and unreasonable demands have obstructed progress in negotiations.

TEHRAN- As sanctions on Iran intensify with the reactivation of the UN snapback mechanism, questions arise about their long-term economic and geopolitical consequences for the country. The measures, targeting Irans trade, defense, and financial sectors, have sparked debates about their impact on ordinary citizens and the nations capacity for innovation. Amid these challenges, understanding Irans position in a shifting global landscape is critical.

TEHRAN On June 16th, an X user shared an AI-generated picture of the deposed Shah's son, Reza Pahlavi, seated on a throne, and said, "He will bring Iran freedom and prosperity!" His father, Mohammad Reza Shah, fled Iran twice during his reign: first, when the MI6 and CIA were conspiring to overthrow the democratically elected government of Prime Minister Mosaddegh in 1953, and a second time, when he admitted hearing "the voice" of the people's revolution in January 1979.

The Tehran Times partnered with the Pakistani embassy in Tehran to produce a special edition on Iran-Pakistan ties and the various aspects of their historically cordial relationship.

TEHRAN - A memorial service was held in Tehran on Friday for the late wife of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Siasat-e-Rooz addressed the IRGCs statement on the anniversary of Operation True Promise II and wrote: True Promise II was not only a severe punishment to the enemys aggression and crimes in the silence of the worlds indifferent assemblies, but also a clear message to the world and the evil Zionist regime that the era of costless threats has ended and any aggression will result in a regrettable response.

TEHRAN Irans Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, has denounced Washingtons notion of peace through power, saying it amounts to submission to the United States rather than real peace.

TEHRAN The Commander of the IRGC Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani, said Iran has dedicated all its capabilities to supporting the Resistance Front, emphasizing that Hezbollahs recent battle once again proved the strength and cohesion of the axis of resistance across the region.

TEHRAN The Iranian Space Agency says phase one of the Chabahar Space Base is undergoing final completion.

TEHRAN Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has extended warm congratulations to the government and people of China on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic, praising Beijings long-term development and reaffirming Tehrans commitment to deepening bilateral ties.

TEHRAN Tehran has condemned as illegal and unjustifiable a statement released by the Group of Seven (G7) in support of the reinstatement of sanctions against Iran.

TEHRAN A memorial service was held in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on October 2, 2025 to mark the first anniversary of the assassination of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, the former leaders of Lebanese Resistance movement Hezbollah.

TEHRAN The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has, in a statement, announced that the IranianRussian Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is legally binding as of October 2, 2025.

TEHRAN - In a note, Kayhan discussed the activation of the snapback mechanism by the European trio (Britain, France and Germany) and Irans nuclear program, writing: Snapback does not limit Irans nuclear program; rather, it accelerates the collapse of oversight.

TEHRAN At least in the past year, the three European countries, known as the E3, have not only failed to take constructive steps toward finding a diplomatic solution to Irans nuclear issue, but have continuously worked to sabotage any prospect in that direction.

TEHRAN The reactivation of the snapback mechanism at the United Nations Security Council has once again placed Irans nuclear program at the center of global diplomatic tensions. Following the European trios move to reinstate sanctions, Tehran has sharply criticized the decision, while countries across the region are weighing the implications for stability, trade, and security.

TEHRAN - Jam-e-Jam discussed the hidden dynamics of the country's political structure in an interview with Mohammad Reza Bahonar, the secretary general of the Islamic Society of Engineers.

TEHRAN On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of the Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the designation of 21 entities and 17 individuals it accused of aiding Irans Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL), including in the fields of missile production and military aviation.

TEHRAN Irans Justice Ministry has pledged to defend the rights of 115 nationals recently deported from the United States, stressing that while the move falls under U.S. domestic law, the returnees remain entitled to full protection as Iranian citizens.

TEHRAN Iran is to intensify punishment for espionage and collusion with the Israeli regime.

TEHRAN Members of the Iranian Parliaments National Security and Foreign Policy Committee met with Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, on Tuesday to discuss a range of pressing issues, including the future of the nuclear program, regional dynamics, and the situation of Irans strategic islands.

TEHRAN The spokesperson for the Iranian government said Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trumps envoy, failed to appear in a meeting proposed by Iran after Tehran offered direct talks with him in the presence of the foreign ministers of the three European countries and the representative of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

ISLAMABAD When a hunter enters the woods, he is seldom alone. Behind him march the beaters, stirring the dust, hurling stones, forcing the prey from freedom into a single, fatal path. Exhausted and terrified, the prey stumbles before the hunters feet, and one blow ends its life.

LONDON The sanctions that had been lifted against Iran under the 2015 nuclear deal, were snapped back against Iran at midnight on September 26. The sanctions are meant to apply strong pressure against the Islamic Republic.

TEHRAN - The reinstatement of United Nations sanctions against Iran, a process initiated by European powers and finalized last week, appears to have failed to achieve its intended political and economic impact.

TEHRAN - In an interview with Etemad, Ahmad Shirzad, an expert on international affairs, says Europe will not have a role in Irans nuclear issue in the future.

TEHRAN Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned efforts by the United States and three European nations to reactivate expired United Nations sanctions against Tehran, describing the move as unjustified and illegal and warning it delivers an unprecedented blow to diplomacy.

TEHRAN The first anniversary of the martyrdom of Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will be commemorated across Iran and Lebanon, underscoring the enduring influence of the iconic resistance leader.

MADRID The interview granted by Masoud Pezeshkian, the Iranian president, to the U.S. network Fox News represents a singular episode in both media and diplomatic relations between Iran and the United States. Beyond the usual dialectical clash characteristic of Western media, this conversation opens a window to examine Irans political and strategic evolution at a moment when its limits and potential are being tested by external tensions and shifts.

TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that when he arrived in the United States earlier this month to accompany President Masoud Pezeshkian to his address at the UN General Assembly, he had also brought proposals aimed at securing a negotiated settlement of outstanding issues with the West over the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

TEHRAN Mohsen Rezaei, former chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump personally called European leaders just 24 hours before a crucial United Nations Security Council vote, instructing them not to support a resolution that would have blocked the re- imposition of sanctions on Iran.

TEHRAN In recent weeks, Europes attempt to reinstate sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran has once again dominated international headlines. Yet, what lies behind this move goes far beyond a simple legal or diplomatic measure. It is, in fact, an effort by Europe to restore its long-diminished role in the global political order.

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Emrooz analyzed the activation of the snapback sanctions by the European troika of Britain, France and Germany and Iran's strategy and wrote: With the activation of the snapback, the JCPOA case has been effectively closed.