Internal progress not dependent on Tehran-Washington talks: Iran president

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has reassured the public that the country’s internal affairs are progressing without any delays or interruptions, despite ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States. Speaking during a Cabinet session on Wednesday morning, Pezeshkian emphasized that the nation’s daily activities and policies are moving forward as planned, unaffected by

Araghchi to deliver Leader’s message to Putin

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to travel to Moscow on Thursday to deliver a message from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Araghchi will briefly meet with his counterpart before being received by the president, reports say.  The top diplomat will then travel

The well-balanced arms and diplomacy

LONDON – A military confrontation with Iran remains unlikely for now, but negotiations are expected to be lengthy and complex. Whether the United States continues its talks with Iran or instructs the Israeli occupation entity to initiate a military offensive, in both scenarios, it will be the entity that ultimately bears the cost.  منبع

Gaza turns into a “mass grave”

TEHRAN – Doctors Without Borders has issued a strong warning over the Israeli regime’s ongoing genocide against civilians in Gaza. The International humanitarian organization, also known as MSF, has accused Israeli occupation forces of deliberately blocking aid and forcibly displacing Palestinians, creating unlivable conditions in Gaza. Amande Bazerolle, MSF’s emergency coordinator, said, “Gaza has become

Iran ready to help seal Armenia-Azerbaijan peace

TEHRAN – After decades of tensions over Nagorno-Karabakh, a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan seems imminent. Iran, a neighbor with friendly ties to both nations, has offered to facilitate the signing of the finalized treaty.  Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi emphasized Iran’s commitment to good neighborliness and its willingness to assist Yerevan and Baku

Iran summons Argentine diplomat over unfounded AMIA bombing allegations

TEHRAN – Iran has formally summoned the Argentine chargé d’affaires in Tehran to strongly protest against recent accusations made by Argentine judicial authorities, which targeted senior Iranian officials over the 1994 AMIA bombing. On Tuesday, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called in Jorge Mariano Jordan, Argentina’s chargé d’affaires in Tehran, to express Tehran’s firm objection

Iran parliament greenlights membership in Asia-Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC)

TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament has officially approved a bill allowing the country to join the Asia-Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), a prominent regional organization focused on enhancing accreditation standards and fostering cooperation among member states. During a public session on Wednesday, lawmakers reviewed and debated the bill, with the Parliamentary Committee on Industries and Mines

Russia’s Federation Council approves strategic comprehensive treaty with Iran

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the Federation Council of Russia approved the Strategic Comprehensive Treaty between Russia and Iran, cementing the growing partnership between the two nations. The agreement, which was signed during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s official visit to Moscow in January 2025, outlines a long-term framework for enhanced cooperation across various sectors. According to

Benefits of excluding Europe from negotiations

TEHRAN – In an analysis, Sobh-e-No addressed the exclusion of Europe from the negotiations and wrote: From the view of many experts and analysts of international issues, removing Europe from the Iran-U.S. negotiations process not only means reducing diplomatic complexities but also brings strategic benefits for both sides of the negotiation, especially Iran. One of

US to reduce military footprint in Syria, officials say

The Trump administration has decided to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Syria, officials and a source familiar with the planning said on Tuesday, according to Al Arabiya. In December, the Pentagon revealed that there were around 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, about 1,100 more than it had previously disclosed. At the time, the