TEHRAN Over the past few years, Iran has, for the first time in its history, entered the global arms market and begun competing with world powers.

TEHRAN U.S. President Donald Trump claimed responsibility for Israel's June aggression against Iran, walking back his prior denials of involvement and substantiating Iranian allegations that Washington had been complicit in the deadly war from its outset.

TEHRAN - In an interview with Ali Bigdeli, a senior analyst on European affairs, Shargh examined the diplomatic freeze between Iran and Europe.

TEHRAN - In days when the sound of gunfire and the cries of defenseless children in the city of El-Fasher have shattered the worlds silence, the Islamic Republic of Iran has once again shown that, in moments of human tragedy, it unites politics with morality.

TEHRAN Irans Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, leading a high-level parliamentary delegation to Pakistan, has called for a new phase in relations between Tehran and Islamabad one centered on deeper economic, political, and security cooperation.

It is no longer enough to have a strong army or access to natural resources: real independence depends on a countrys ability to develop its own technological solutions and sustain its strategy without relying on others. In that sense, Iran has made drones a pillar of its sovereignty a tool that blends innovation, resilience, and political ambition.

TEHRAN The Iranian foreign minister says the country is prepared to send relief aid to earth-quake areas in Afghanistan.

TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was bombarded with questions about a potential new round of nuclear talks with the U.S

TEHRAN Irans ambassador to the United Nations has urged the world body to take urgent action following statements by U.S

TEHRAN Could a U.S. attack on Venezuela serve as a prelude to a future strike against Iran? This is one of the most frequently asked questions in Iranian circles today regarding the fate of Caracas and the Maduro government.

TEHRAN Irans Parliament Speaker has underlined the importance of the current level of relations between Iran and Pakistan, saying his official three-day trip seeks to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen regional collaboration.

TEHRAN Iran has released two French nationals who had been detained on charges related to national security, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Ccile Kohler and Jacques Paris are thought to have been the last French people held in Iran.

PARIS (Reuters) -Iran has released two French nationals held there for more than three years, French President Macron said on X

TEHRAN - Sobh-e-No analyzed the simultaneous activation of regional mediators to broker dialogue between Iran and the U.S

TEHRAN Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is to leave for Pakistan on Wednesday, leading a high-ranking delegation, as part of efforts to deepen political and economic ties between the two neighboring countries.

TEHRAN Iran and Pakistans defense and military capabilities complement one another, a senior Iranian military official said Tuesday, emphasizing that both neighbors are committed to expanding cooperation to confront shared threats from the West and Israel.

MADRID Every November 4, Iran commemorates an episode that, transcending the boundaries of historical anecdote to become a founding myth, encapsulates the ontological essence of its revolution: the takeover of the United States Embassy in Tehran by a group of students.

TEHRAN - The Iran newspaper highlighted the strategic importance of Chabahar Port for India.

TEHRAN Ahead of Irans Day of Anti-Imperialism, the press conference for the conference We and the West: The Thoughts and Views of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution was held at the Islamic Revolution Research and Cultural Institute.

TEHRAN On Monday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) chief commander informed Iranian lawmakers that the countrys armed forces now possess superior defensive and offensive capabilities compared to those during the 12-day war fought against Israel and the United States in June.

TEHRAN Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei addressed the prospect of Iran-US normalization on Monday, saying the two countries represent two different currents, and that Washington must take several necessary steps before it can establish ties with Iran.

TEHRAN- In a note, Shargh covered the visit of Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Irans Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, to Oman and the diplomatic consultations between the two countries

TEHRAN The Iranian Parliament speaker has categorically condemned the death and destruction in the Sudanese city of El Fasher, calling for peace and security there.

TEHRAN Two members of Irans volunteer security forces have been killed in an armed attack in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, the Quds Base of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force announced in a statement on Saturday.

TEHRAN Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says the sky is the limit when it comes to military and technical cooperation with Iran, adding Russia is currently meeting Irans needs.

TEHRAN Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted the Foreign Ministrys ongoing efforts to secure the release of Ahmad Reza Beyzaei, an Iranian university professor currently detained in Turkey, emphasizing that all available diplomatic channels and tools are being employed.

MADRID The international scene in the Persian Gulf often appears as a board defined by historical inertia, deep rivalries, and shifting alliances. The recent call by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi for the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to adopt a proactive and consistent policy of engagement with the Islamic Republic of Iran is more than diplomatic courtesy: it reflects two decades of geopolitical realism.

DUBAI (Reuters) -Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities "with greater strength", Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told state media on Sunday, adding that the country does not seek a nuclear weapon

The recent article published by the American magazine The Atlantic, titled In Iran, Anything Can Happen, once again reflects the same biased and colonial gaze that the West has long held toward Iran and its people.

TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has, in a phone conversation with his Sudanese counterpart Mohi El-Din Salem, condemned the recent attacks on, and the killing of civilians in the city of El Fasher, highlighting Tehrans support for the territorial integrity of Sudan.

TEHRAN In an interview with Qatari media, Iran's foreign minister reiterated what has essentially been the countrys position for decades: the United States cannot make Iran blink

TEHRAN Russia has reiterated that its relations with Iran will continue to be guided by the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, emphasizing that Moscow will not yield to external pressure or seek alternatives to its close ties with Tehran.

TEHRAN - Shargh analyzed Irans dual position in foreign policy, quoting Dr

TEHRAN Irans Minister of Information and Communications Technology Sattar Hashemi has lauded Indonesias support for Iran during the 12-day war with Israel and the United States on June, calling it a testament to the enduring friendship and solidarity between the two nations.

TEHRAN The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, Mai Sato, has described the recent 12-day war against Iran as a clear and blatant violation of the UN Charter, warning of its devastating human and environmental consequences.

TEHRAN The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, has acknowledged that there is no indication Iran is actively enriching uranium at present, despite recent satellite observations showing alleged activity around some nuclear facilities.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khameneis latest address, delivered in a meeting with Irans scientific elites and young medal-winning scholars, was far more than a ceremonial speech

TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has provided an update on the latest diplomatic efforts to reopen the passenger border between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

TEHRAN Iran has designated November 30 as the Persian Gulf Trio Islands National Day, marking its ancient sovereignty over Bu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb as it continues to face illegal claims from the United Arab Emirates, a country now 53 years old.

(Reuters) -Two men convicted of murder-for-hire charges were each sentenced in New York on Wednesday to 25 years in prison over what prosecutors called a failed Tehran-backed plot to kill an Iranian dissident living in the U.S

TEHRAN - In an interview with Shargh newspaper, Abdolamir Nabavi, a professor of Egyptian studies, examined Cairos motivations for mediation on the Iran nuclear issue.

TEHRAN Iran and Afghanistan recently reached significant agreements on various crucial bilateral issues, as announced by Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, on his X account on Tuesday.

The Iranian embassy in Japan has lambasted recent anti-Iran comments made by US President Donald Trump in the Japanese capital, Tokyo.

TEHRAN - In a note, Shargh analyzes a change of mediators in the stalled nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S.

TEHRAN During the darkest days of World War II, when Europe was engulfed in flames, Iran extended a hand of humanitywelcoming more than 100,000 Polish refugees and offering them safety, dignity, and a chance to rebuild their shattered lives

A high-profile meeting between a leading Egyptian academic and Irans new ambassador has underscored a serious and concerted push to fully normalize relations between the two regional powers.

TEHRAN Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday hailed Tehrans long-standing friendship with Muscat, saying Iran and Oman have stood side by side through years of regional turbulence on the basis of rationality, trust, and mutual respect a model, he added, that could guide broader cooperation among Islamic nations.

TEHRAN Irans Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, told Iranian lawmakers that relations between Tehran and Moscow are at a very good and developing level, citing growing economic, political, and strategic cooperation, and reaffirming that Russia continues to support Irans positions on key regional and nuclear issues.

TEHRAN On Monday, China's Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, invited journalists from major Iranian media outlets to the Chinese embassy in Tehran to expound on Beijing's recently drafted development plan and its vision for diplomatic ties with the rest of the world.

TEHRAN - In a recent analysis, Shargh underscores the strategic significance of Irans position within emerging global blocs, namely BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

TEHRAN An advisor to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Irans Islamic Revolution, has called for Iran and China to work together closely on all fronts, a call made as the two countries' long-held friendship appears closer than ever.

TEHRAN During a press conference at the Pakistani embassy in Tehran, Pakistans Ambassador to Iran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, said the two countries are poised for even deeper ties as a recently signed barter agreement begins implementation and expands to include various sectors.

The morning after Israels attack on Tehran was reminiscent of the moments experienced by major cities after their own crises: silent streets, scattered sirens, and eyes still uncertain of how to look at the world again

TEHRAN The Iranian foreign minister says Iran has always favored diplomacy and is ready to sit at the negotiating table with the Americans if they act in good faith.

TEHRAN In a Saturday open parliamentary session held in Tehran, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf characterized a joint letter from Iran, Russia, and China to the United Nations as a clear manifestation of the "strategic solidarity" between the three nations.

TEHRAN A formal government inquiry in the Australian state of New South Wales has fully exonerated the Islamic Republic of Iran from any involvement in a series of antisemitic attacks, exposing the baseless nature of the accusations that led Canberra to expel Iran's ambassador in August.

MADRID In the pantheon of U.S

TEHRAN The Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province in southern Iran has announced that a provincial appeals court has upheld the verdict issued by the Bandar Abbas Court, finalizing the convictions of 14 members of an organized network involved in smuggling 27 million liters of diesel fuel.

TEHRAN Iran, China, and Russia have jointly informed the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog that UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and related reporting on Irans nuclear activities have officially ended.

TEHRAN The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will hold its 2025 joint counterterrorism exercise in Iran, with the countrys intelligence and security agencies taking the lead, officials announced on Friday.

TEHRAN During the 12 days of Israeli and United States attacks on Iran in June, numerous events profoundly impacted the Iranian public, eliciting feelings of shock, sorrow, and fear

TEHRAN The ongoing saga between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) took another frustrating turn this week, as the global financial watchdog once again decided to keep Iran on its "high-risk" list

It is an axis united by direction and principle. The lines of support extend from Iran to Palestine

TEHRAN Iran and Belarus have pledged to deepen their defense and industrial cooperation, citing a shared vision and common interests on the global stage.

TEHRAN In remarks made on Thursday, Irans Foreign Minister cautioned the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog against employing confrontational language, stating that such an approach would result in nothing but another defeat.

TEHRAN A recurring lesson for Iranians has been that no matter their actions or offers, the West, particularly the United States, is loath to pursue a path of de-escalation

TEHRAN Iranian police have taken down a fuel theft network in Hormozgan province in the south of the country.

TEHRAN - In a recent article, Etemad addressed the ongoing sanctions against Iran and the challenges of overcoming them.

TEHRAN The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), Hassan Salarieh, announced that Iran plans to simultaneously launch three domestically built satellites by the end of the current Iranian year (March 2026).

TEHRAN The Iranian Intelligence Ministry has released photos of the building housing the UK-based anti-Iran TV network Iran International, along with pictures of homes belonging to the staff of the terrorist-designated media outlet and Zionist guests in the occupied territories.

TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Marc Finaud, Senior Advisor at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and former spokesperson for the French Foreign Ministry, offered his expert analysis on Frances recent move to activate the JCPOA snapback mechanism, reinstating UN sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN The Tehran Times reached out to its sources after the German Foreign Ministry stated in an email that Germany had not participated in Israels 12-day war with Iran.

TEHRAN - Sobh-e-No examined the significance of China and Russias stance against the West, noting that both countries are fully aware of the political and economic costs of supporting Iran.

TEHRAN Iran is set to launch Kowsar 1.5, an upgraded version of its Kowsar 1 satellite, combining Earth imaging and Internet of Things (IoT) telecommunications capabilities in a single platform, according to the developer.

TEHRAN A senior Iranian military commander has highlighted the countrys domestic missile industry, describing it as one of the worlds leading programs.