Iran Defies US, Announces Reconstruction of Nuclear Facilities

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities with greater strength, emphasizing that the country has no intention of developing nuclear weapons. Speaking to state media, President Pezeshkian said Iran remains firm despite US threats of further attacks on its nuclear sites. He stated that the destroyed buildings and factories … Read more

Iran declines Gaza summit invitation, signals openness to ‘Fair’ US proposal

Iran declines Gaza summit invitation, signals openness to 'Fair' US proposal

Tehran: Iran has declined an invitation to attend the upcoming Gaza reconstruction summit in Sharm al-Sheikh, citing the presence of “hostile counterparts” as a key reason. In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi thanked Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for the invitation, but confirmed that neither Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian nor himself … Read more

Iran urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to show restraint amid escalating border tensions

Iran urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to show restraint amid escalating border tensions

TEHRAN: Iran has expressed deep concern over the rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging both nations to exercise self-restraint and resolve their disputes through diplomatic dialogue. In a statement released Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei called on Islamabad and Kabul to respect each other’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, stressing the importance … Read more

Multiple international leaders respond to proposed Gaza ceasefire plan

Multiple international leaders respond to proposed Gaza ceasefire plan.

Ceasefire negotiations aimed at halting the ongoing conflict in Gaza are currently taking place in Egypt’s resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. The proposed agreement has sparked strong reactions from key regional and international players, with Iran, Egypt, the United Nations, and Germany issuing statements that reflect both support and caution. Iran Welcomes Ceasefire: The Iranian … Read more

Fourth Quadrilateral Foreign Ministers meeting: China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia push for Afghan peace

Fourth Quadrilateral Foreign Ministers meeting: China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia push for Afghan peace

NEW YORK, Sept 25: The foreign ministers of China, Iran, Pakistan, and Russia held their fourth Quadrilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly session to discuss Afghanistan’s situation. The ministers issued a joint statement highlighting their shared concerns and commitments. The four countries reaffirmed their desire to see Afghanistan as a … Read more

Sanction clouds on Chabahar Port

Sanction clouds on Chabahar Port

Washington: In a move with far-reaching geopolitical implications, the United States has announced it will revoke a crucial sanctions waiver that has allowed limited international investment in Iran’s Chabahar Port — a strategic maritime hub that has been central to India’s regional connectivity strategy. The U.S. State Department confirmed on Thursday that the sanctions waiver, … Read more

FIA foils human smuggling bid, arrests 60 in Balochistan

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QUETTA: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday arrested 60 individuals attempting to illegally travel to Iran via sea routes. According to an FIA spokesperson, the detainees were apprehended from Jiwani during an operation. The arrested persons include nine from Gujranwala, 19 from Malakand, 16 from Bannu, nine from Lower Dir, three from Upper Dir, … Read more

Modi, Putin, and other world leaders gather in China for largest-ever SCO Summit

Modi, Putin, and other world leaders gather in China for largest-ever SCO Summit

China: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among twenty world leaders arriving in the Chinese port city of Tianjin for the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking the largest gathering in the bloc’s history. This year’s summit carries symbolic weight but also arrives at a moment of heightened geopolitical … Read more

Iran could face return of UN sanctions within weeks

Iran could face return of UN sanctions within weeks

Iran may face the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions within weeks unless it agrees to resume negotiations over its nuclear program and allow international inspectors access to its facilities. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have warned that they will trigger the “snapback” mechanism—an automatic reimposition of sanctions lifted under the 2015 nuclear agreement—if Tehran … Read more

Iran says six terrorists linked to Israel killed in Southeast raid

Iran says six terrorists linked to Israel killed in Southeast raid

Tehran: Iranian intelligence forces have killed six suspected militants in a security operation in the southeastern province of Sistan-Balochistan, state media reported on Saturday. According to the state-run IRNA news agency, the raid resulted in a gunfight that left six militants dead and two others captured. The operation also injured two intelligence officers and one … Read more

Iran offers assistance to Pakistan over deadly floods

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ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods in various parts of Pakistan, which have claimed more than 210 lives. The envoy, in a message of solidarity, extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Pakistan, particularly to the bereaved families. He also prayed for … Read more

Iran threatens planned Trump corridor envisaged by Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal

Iran threatens planned Trump corridor envisaged by Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal

Iran threatened on Saturday to block a corridor planned in the Caucasus under a regional deal sponsored by U.S. President Donald Trump, Iranian media reported, raising a new question mark over a peace plan hailed as a strategically important shift. A top Azerbaijani diplomat said earlier that the plan, announced by Trump on Friday, was … Read more

Pakistan and Iran eye $8bn trade goal to boost bilateral ties

Pakistan and Iran eye $8bn trade goal to boost bilateral ties

Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to elevate their bilateral trade target to $8 billion annually. The decision was made during high-level discussions held in Islamabad between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Iran’s Minister for Industry, Mine, and Trade, Mohammad Atabak. The meeting marked a renewed commitment to economic cooperation and … Read more

Iran FM: No Formal Ceasefire with Israel, hostilities could resume

Iran FM: No Formal Ceasefire with Israel, hostilities could resume

Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified in a recent interview with the Iranian Student News Agency that there is no formal ceasefire between Iran and Israel, despite the recent halt in hostilities. “The aggression has stopped, and so has our defense — but there is no official agreement,” Araghchi stated. “They asked for the … Read more

Iranian President to arrive Pakistan tomorrow for two-day official visit

Iranian President to arrive Pakistan tomorrow for two-day official visit

Islamabad: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian will arrive in Pakistan tomorrow for a two-day official visit, according to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office. The visit, scheduled for August 2–3, 2025, is being made at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. President Pezeshkian will be accompanied by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and … Read more

Iran drone program faces fresh US sanctions

Iran drone program faces fresh US sanctions

The United States imposed sanctions on an Iranian national and five companies in Iran, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan for allegedly supplying technology to Iran’s military drone program, the Treasury Department announced. “Iran continues to pursue the development of asymmetric weapons capabilities, including unmanned aerial vehicles, to carry out attacks on the United States, our … Read more

Iran unveils details of 12-Day hybrid warfare operation

Iran unveils details of 12-Day hybrid warfare operation

Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has released a detailed statement outlining a coordinated 12-day hybrid warfare campaign carried out against the country by the United States, Israel, and their allies. The statement comes nearly 40 days after the recent martyrdom of several Iranian officers, scientists, and intelligence personnel. According to the statement, the operation launched on … Read more