TEHRAN The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, appointed veteran statesman Ali Larijani as his representative to the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).

Madrid The August 2025 visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Islamabad marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the complex relationship between Iran and Pakistan.

TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip.

TEHRAN Irans top military commander has warned that any future act of aggression against Iran would be met with a decisive and crushing response, unlike any seen before.

TEHRAN The Tehran Times understands Norway is a likely candidate to mediate potential talks between Iran and the United States after a U.S.-Israeli bombardment campaign on Iranian soil derailed the earlier Oman-mediated negotiations in April and June.

TEHRAN August 8 marks Journalists Day in Iran, a solemn tribute to those who spilled blood for truth. Rooted in the 1998 martyrdom of Mahmoud Saremian Iranian reporter killed by alongside eight Iranian diplomats in Mazar-i- Sharif, Afghanistanthis day now mourns a new generation of media martyrs.

TEHRAN Two senior members of Irans Parliament have welcomed the formation of the National Defense Council, describing it as a timely and strategic move to strengthen decision-making and accelerate military responses amid ongoing wartime conditions.

ISLAMABAD Exploration of expansion in bilateral opportunities, an anticipated trade volume of $10 billion and a review of connecting linkages between Iran and Pakistan have been the key strategic outputs of the recent state visit of Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan.

TEHRAN Irans President Masoud Pezeshkian and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim jointly called for urgent collective action by Muslim nations to stop Israels genocidal campaign in Gaza during a phone conversation on Wednesday.

TEHRAN Iran has carried out the death sentence of Roozbeh Vadi, who was convicted of spying for Israel and providing critical information to Mossad that led to the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist. The execution, confirmed by the Iranian Judiciary, took place on Wednesday following a Supreme Court affirmation of his guilt and sentence.

TEHRAN President Masoud Pezeshkian is putting a sharp focus on boosting Iran's strategic projects. He's appointed Ali-Akbar Ahmadian, previously Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), to lead a newly created Iranian Headquarters for National and Strategic Projects Development, a move his circle says shows the president is serious about using the countrys resources to hit key goals.

TEHRAN F kills his wife based on vague, unverified suspicions of infidelity. He cites religious law as justification, treating hearsay and jurisprudence as equal to civil legislation.

TEHRAN - The Shargh newspaper examines ways to guarantee national security by adopting various strategies and approaches, such as entanglement with the international trade.

TEHRAN The Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran hosted a gathering on Tuesday to observe Youm-e-Istehsal (Day of Exploitation), marking the fourth anniversary of Indias revocation of Articles 35A and 370 on August 5, 2019.

TEHRAN We are well aware that Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistans independence in 1947 and open its embassy in Karachi, which was then the capital of Pakistan. Likewise, Pakistanis were the first to officially recognize the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979.

TEHRAN Irans First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, has issued a stark warning about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, warning: Tomorrow will be too late.

TEHRAN Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on international affairs, has warned regional and international players against attempts to revive the controversial Zangezur Corridor project, stressing that Iran will not remain silent in the face of any threat to its national or regional interests.

TEHRAN In a move to recalibrate Irans national security architecture, President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed seasoned statesman Ali Larijani as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) on Tuesday.

TEHRAN In a world where Palestinian children starve to death under accusations of terrorism, Israels prime minister receives standing ovations and unwavering support in Western political circles for upholding "democracy despite being a war criminal, and the U.S. President floats the idea of turning sovereign nations into American states perhaps its no surprise that Iranians are criminalized for selling tomatoes, potatoes, and aubergines.

TEHRAN Good, evil, friend, and foe depend on where you stand in the story and how you tell it. This is also true for Southwest Asia with its complex dynamics.

TEHRAN The strategic cooperation between Russia, China, and Iran, often labeled by Western powers as the "Axis of Upheaval," has emerged as a critical counterweight to Western influence, particularly that of the United States. This informal yet pivotal partnership is rooted in shared objectives: opposing American unipolarity, safeguarding national sovereignty, and expanding influence across strategic regions.

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Shargh discussed the consequences of the possible activation of the snapback mechanism by the European trio of Britain, France and Germany.

TEHRAN Irans First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref departed for Turkmenistan on Monday to attend the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), aimed at enhancing global support for nations without access to open seas.

TEHRAN Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has dismissed a joint statement by four European countries accusing Iran of threatening international security, calling the allegations ridiculous and unfounded.

ISLAMABAD The visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Islamabad over the weekend was much more than a routine diplomatic engagement.

TEHRAN China appears resolute in maintaining its oil imports from Iran, with the countrys foreign ministry announcing in a statement that U.S. pressure would not influence its actions or decisions.

TEHRAN In a move to enhance strategic coordination and readiness, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has approved the establishment of a new Defense Council. Below are 7 key facts about the newly-established body.

ISlAMABAD, Pakistan When neighbors shake hands, history watches. And this time, it applauded.

KARACHI, Pakistan Iran and Pakistans renewed engagement, marked by President Masoud Pezeshkians recent visit to Islamabad, reflects a turning point in how both countries are reimagining their regional roles.

TEHRAN - In an article, Jam-e-Jam discussed the importance of Pezeshkian's trip to Pakistan.

TEHRAN An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) delegation will arrive in Tehran next week to discuss implementing Irans binding parliamentary law suspending formal cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, Al Mayadeen reported Sunday, citing anonymous sources.

TEHRAN Iran has officially notified the United Nations that any attempt to reimpose UN sanctions through the snapback mechanism would be illegal and devoid of legal standing.

TEHRAN Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the deep-rooted brotherhood between Iran and Pakistan during his official visit to Islamabad, stating that the relationship goes far beyond mere geographic proximity.