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London, IRNA — Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has said Tehran’s concerns over US non-compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention and its calls for clarification have remained unanswered for more than two decades.
A commemorative ceremony honoring the martyrs of the Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab and Lamerd, along with Sacred Defense Week, was held in Karachi, Pakistan, hosted by Iran’s Consulate General on October 7, 2026.
Tehran, IRNA – In a symbolic gesture marking Tehran Day, several of Mexico City’s most iconic landmarks, including the Zócalo, the Angel of Independence, and the Cuahtémoc Monument, were illuminated in the colors of Iran’s flag.
Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian says that expanding cooperation between Iran and India would not only serve the interests of the two countries but also contribute to regional peace and security.
Census takers visit households in Tehran’s Pasteur neighborhood to collect information during the 1986 national population and housing census. The fourth national census, the first conducted after the Islamic Revolution, began simultaneously across Iran on October 8, 1986, and continued through October 22. IRNA’s…
Tehran, IRNA – Demonstrators in Athens and Thessaloniki have staged anti-war rallies to protest US policies and the expansion of military cooperation between Greece and the United States as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country.
Built in 1908 in Iran’s northern city of Astara, Hakim Nezami School has been transformed into a specialized museum showcasing the region’s history, culture, and educational heritage. The historic school once welcomed renowned figures, including Nima Yooshij, widely regarded as the father of modern Persian poetry.
Bandar Anzali, IRNA – The Consul General of the Russian Federation in Rasht, Sergey Vladimirovich Azarov, says that Moscow and Tehran enjoy constructive interaction in various fields and are seeking to further expand mutual ties.
Tehran, IRNA — President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for greater focus on solving people’s problems, saying social trust would not have deteriorated to its level if officials had worked to resolve difficulties instead of criticizing others.
Bandar Abbas, IRNA – The enemy made a grave miscalculation by believing that military attacks, sanctions, unrest, and assassination of Iranian officials could create a power vacuum and lead to the collapse of the country within a week, Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Political Deputy Brigadier General Yadollah…
London, IRNA – Iran’s ambassador to the Netherlands and Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has said that US military attacks on Iran’s chemical industries damaged 111 petrochemical and pharmaceutical facilities, disrupting supply chains and affecting the implementation of…
Tehran, IRNA — Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, in his meeting with Indian, Spanish, and Japanese envoys, has highlighted the expansion of relations with these countries.
Urmia, IRNA – The resting place of Shams Tabrizi in the northwestern County of Khoy has been officially inscribed on Iran’s national heritage list ahead of its official opening, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has announced.
Tehran, IRNA – In a message regarding the visit of the Armenian Foreign Minister to Tehran, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, has emphasized that continued dialogue and cooperation with neighbors is the path prioritized by the Islamic Republic of Iran for building a region that is…
Tehran, IRNA – The new German ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran met with Esmaeil Baqaei, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, at the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf responded to remarks by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent by posting an economic meme and writing: Are you ready for it to possess your soul?
Tehran, IRNA – In a statement commemorating the 7th of October—marking the third anniversary of the historic and strategic Operation Al-Aqsa Storm—the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) described the operation as the beginning of the end for Zionism and the shattering of the myth of the Zionist army's…
Moscow, IRNA – An assistant to the Russian President, Yuri Ushakov, said Tuesday that President Vladimir Putin will meet with his Iranian counterpart on the sidelines of the meeting of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Turkmenistan.
Tehran, IRNA – The secretary-general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad praised the martyred Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, saying his path will remain a brilliant symbol of resistance against the Zionist hegemony.
Tehran, IRNA – Defense Ministry spokesperson Reza Talaei-Nik says any US or Israeli aggression against Iran would face a firm response, stressing the country’s readiness to counter threats.
Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned France’s ambassador to Tehran over the French security forces’ handling of student protests, calling for respect for the protesters’ fundamental rights and peaceful assembly.
Tehran, IRNA – Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni says Iran and Qatar would form a joint task force between their interior ministries to follow up on decisions and agreements reached during recent meetings.
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Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, addressing the United States, emphasized, “You lost the military war. You will fail in the economic war too.”
Tehran, IRNA – Hamas has strongly condemned a statement by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the third anniversary of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, saying it contains baseless claims and ignores historical facts.
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized France for a double standard in its approach to protests in Iran and France, saying human rights and the right to demonstrate should be upheld universally.
Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) identified and completely dismantled a terrorist team involved in the assassination of two Sunni clerics in Sistan and Baluchestan province.
Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to expand its relations with Thailand in various fields, including economic, scientific, and technological areas.
Shiraz, IRNA – Iran’s minister of education says the crimes committed in Lamerd and Minab by the US and Israeli terrorist armies stand as testaments to the Iranian nation’s suffering and its rightful cause.
Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian says perceptions of Iran held by some European countries do not accurately reflect the realities of the Islamic Republic, urging the new Danish ambassador to help present a more realistic image of the country.
Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged the country’s newly appointed ambassadors to promote brotherhood, friendship, and unity while defending national interests and expanding multilateral ties with their host countries.
Tehran, IRNA — Hamidreza Dehghani-Poudeh has been appointed Iran’s new ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.
Tehran, IRNA — Minister of Justice Amin Hossein Rahimi has praised the performance of the police during the recently imposed wars against Iran.
Tehran, IRNA — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held talks with Jean Arnault, the United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon.
Tehran, IRNA – An Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force team has arrived in Belarus to represent Iran’s Armed Forces at a joint anti-terrorism exercise involving Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, the IRGC Ground Force has said.
Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Republic will send a technical team to Qatar to hold further talks on the fate of Iranian pilots, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni says.
Tehran, IRNA — Iran has no fear of negotiations and will firmly defend its national interests and territorial integrity, Administration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has said.
Tehran, IRNA — Deputy Parliament Speaker Ali Nikzad says whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open or closed is determined by fuel price displays in the United States, not by US President Donald Trump’s “empty” social media posts.
Tehran, IRNA — Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami says the country’s domestic defense industry played a critical role in supporting combat forces during the recent 12-day and 40-day imposed wars.
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iran’s Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan Mojtaba Demirchilou have reviewed the outlook for Tehran-Baku relations.
The second day of the 38th International Film Festival for Children and Youth took place on October 4, 2026, at the Shahid Imam Khamenei International Convention Center in Isfahan and was attended by children and artists. The festival runs in Isfahan from October 3 to 8.
New York, IRNA — Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General, Farhan Haq, has confirmed that Secretary-General António Guterres is currently in Pakistan, where he is expected to discuss the ongoing diplomatic efforts and mediation between Tehran and Washington with Pakistani officials.
New York, IRNA – Tehran has warned Bahrain and other regional states against allowing their territory or airspace to be used in attacks on Iran, stressing that it will respond if they allow such attacks again.
Tehran, IRNA — Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Doha late on Monday for talks with Qatari officials on bilateral security cooperation and regional developments.
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon on his birthday, and called for the further expansion of ties between the two countries.
Tehran, IRNA – Referring to the explicit demands made of European capitals during yesterday’s meeting between the Foreign Minister and foreign ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that every single European country that placed its territory or facilities at…
Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran and Armenia should further expand their longstanding friendly relations, describing Armenians living in Iran as respected and honest people and an important asset in strengthening ties between the two countries.
Tehran, IRNA – The ambassadors of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Thailand, the Vatican, and South Africa have met with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the latest status of relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and their respective countries of assignment.
Tehran, IRNA - Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said the Caucasus region must not become an arena for geopolitical rivalry among foreign powers.
Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for greater police focus on prevention, new technologies, and stronger ties with the public to help ensure lasting security.
Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for greater police focus on prevention, new technologies, and stronger ties with the public to help ensure lasting security.
Tehran, IRNA – Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei has warned that any further miscalculation by Iran’s adversaries would lead to new fronts and larger surprises.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran and Iraq have the potential to expand cooperation in education, Education Minister Alireza Kazemi said on Monday during a meeting with Iraqi Ambassador to Tehran Yasser Abdul Zahra Al-Hajjaj.
Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian has nominated Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi to serve as defense minister, submitting the nomination to Parliament for a confidence vote.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has stressed that the region has had bitter experiences with the US military presence and its interventions. “We must all bear in mind that we are permanent neighbors,” he said, urging regional countries, particularly those that provided their facilities for Israeli attacks…
Tehran, IRNA – Iran will use all its diplomatic capacity to safeguard national interests and strengthen the country’s position and security, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says.
Tehran, IRNA – The head of Iran’s parliamentary delegation to Tanzania has emphasized that lasting security in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz should be ensured through the participation of coastal states, dialogue, confidence-building, and shared responsibility.
Tehran, IRNA – The total death toll in Gaza has risen to 74,243 since October 7, 2023, as six more Palestinians were martyred in the Zionist regime’s aggression over the past 24 hours, while 26 others were wounded.
Tehran, IRNA — Commander-in-Chief of the Army Major General Amir Hatami says the Iranian Armed Forces will deliver a crushing response, should the enemy make another military mischief and threaten Iran.
Moscow, IRNA – The eighth consultative meeting of the Moscow Format on Afghanistan has kicked off in the Russian capital, with delegations from 12 countries, including Iran, in attendance.
Tehran, IRNA – Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Ali Abdollahi has warned that any new act of aggression against Iran would have consequences for countries hosting US forces in the West Asia region, saying continued American military presence was the main source of insecurity and economic problems.
Tehran, IRNA — Iranian students’ third consecutive world title in astronomy and astrophysics, marked by five gold medals, demonstrates the country’s potential among its youth, adviser and aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Mohammad Mokhber said in a congratulatory message.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met and held talks with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, who arrived in Tehran on Monday morning on an official visit.
Tehran, IRNA — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan have discussed issues of mutual interest.
Tehran, IRNA — Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has emphasized the need to continue documenting crimes and damages resulting from military aggression by the United States and the Israeli regime and reporting them to international organizations.
The Zahedan Book Fair opened on the evening of October 4, 2026, bringing together publishers, cultural officials, and residents as part of a program featuring books alongside cultural and artistic activities.
The 15th Women’s Premier and First Division Hockey League, named the “Minab Martyrs Cup”, took place on October 1-4, 2026, in Markazi Province, hosted at the Shohada-ye Panjom Mordad Sports Complex.
Islamabad, IRNA – The Special Representative of Pakistan for Afghanistan Affairs and the Assistant to the Minister and Director-General for South Asia of Iran’s Foreign Ministry have reviewed ongoing developments in the region.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with ambassadors of different countries and heads of diplomatic missions based in Tehran on Sunday, October 4, 2026, to brief them about the Iranian delegation’s participation in the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, as well as the country's stance on the latest…
Tehran, IRNA –Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Norway’s ambassador in Tehran to lodge an official protest over Scandinavian country’s continued inaction concerning the unauthorized activities of Starlink in Iranian territory.
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the administration has adopted a new approach to managing the country’s special circumstances, as economic pressure continues to mount.
Tehran, IRNA - A senior IRGC adviser says that for the first time, no US vessels are present in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman, or even the northern Indian Ocean.
Tehran, IRNA - Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf congratulated the national Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad team on winning the 19th International Olympiad, saying the victory shows the Iranian youth can confront sanctions and blockade
Tehran, IRNA - Iran’s judiciary chief congratulated the national astronomy and astrophysics Olympiad team on winning five gold medals and the championship for the third consecutive year at the international Olympiad in Vietnam.
Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Minister of Petroleum Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, and President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Hamid Bovard as caretaker head of the Oil Ministry, the president’s office said.
Tehran, IRNA - President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the country’s sports delegation on its performance at the Asian Games in Nagoya, describing the success as a valuable display of the will, hope, and capability of Iranian youth.
Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Iran’s national astronomy and astrophysics team for winning the world championship title for the third consecutive year.
Tehran, IRNA — Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a senior member of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, says Tehran will continue to maintain firm control over the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an unchangeable policy of the Islamic Republic.
Tehran, IRNA – First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, applauding Iranian students for winning the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, says the success of the national team heralds the emergence of a creative and self-confident generation.
Tehran, IRNA – Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Ahmad Vahidi has congratulated the Iranian national astronomy and astrophysics Olympiad team for winning five gold medals and the world title in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Tehran, IRNA –Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, says Iran is reviewing the US response to its proposed 7-day plan to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran, IRNA – The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has underscored the high costs of deploying new US forces, questioning whether the US government is waging war on Iran or on the American people.
Tehran, IRNA – Yemen’s armed forces repelled an attempt by Saudi-backed forces to advance toward their positions in eastern al-Jawf province, destroying military equipment and killing or wounding dozens of mercenaries, the armed forces spokesperson said on Sunday.
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Tehran, IRNA – Hassan Salarieh, head of Iran's Space Agency (ISA), highlighted the country's space-related achievements over the past two years, recounting several records set in the sector through domestic know-how.
Tehran, IRNA — Iran is preparing to take a major step toward developing satellite constellations, with three satellites set to be unveiled and launched as part of the country’s expanding space program, says the country’s minister of information and communications technology.
Tehran, IRNA — Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Iran will convey its additional points on a US counter-proposal to an earlier Iranian plan for ending the war after conducting the necessary assessments.
Tehran, IRNA — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected the claim of the expulsion of Iranian diplomats from the US and described it as a sign of desperation and defeat.
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran remains firm and serious in both defending itself and pursuing diplomacy, warning that the country will respond more forcefully than before if it faces renewed military action.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran and Belarus have discussed ways to facilitate banking and financial exchanges and expand economic cooperation at the 19th meeting of their Joint Economic Commission in Minsk.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until seven conditions outlined in the Islamabad memorandum are fulfilled, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said, adding that Tehran does not base its national security policy on statements or tweets by US officials.
Sari, IRNA – The poster for the International Festival of Nima Youshij, dedicated to cultural, artistic, and literary studies, has been unveiled ahead of the event, set to take place November 17–19 at the University of Mazandaran in northern Iran.
Tehran, IRNA – Army Chief General Amir Hatami has praised the round-the-clock efforts of police personnel, saying that sustainable security and the protection of public peace are indebted to the strong presence and sacrifices of polices forces.
Vienna, IRNA – Iran’s cinema took the spotlight in Rome as 10 feature, short, and documentary films were screened for audiences during a three-day program attended by filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts.
Tehran, IRNA – In a statement regarding the withdrawal of the US occupying forces from Iraq, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized the necessity of holding the US government accountable for the crimes committed and the damages inflicted upon the people of Iraq and other nations…
Tehran, IRNA – Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will visit Tehran on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced on Saturday.
Tehran, IRNA – Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on international affairs, has advised the United Arab Emirates (UAE) not to challenge Iran and its sovereignty over three islands in the Persian Gulf, warning that the UAE is not in Iran’s league—neither historically nor…
Tehran, IRNA – First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref congratulated Iranian athletes on winning 52 medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the national volleyball team for retaining its Asian Games title.
Tehran, IRNA – The Yemeni Foreign Ministry, responding to the fresh Saudi aggression against the country, has emphasized the need for continuing resistance and retaliatory strikes aimed at lifting the illegal blockade on Yemen.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics has emphasized that space and emerging technologies will become drivers of power in the future, with competition among countries extending beyond traditional domains.