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Tehran, IRNA – In response to remarks by the German foreign minister justifying the military aggression by the US and the Israeli regime against Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has said that by endorsing the aggression of the US and Israel against Iran, the German foreign minister has reduced…
Tehran, IRNA – IRGC Quds Force commander Brigadier General Esmaeil Ghaani said Wednesday that the resistance forces have formed a united front against aggressors, namely the United States and Israeli regime in the region.
Islamabad, IRNA – Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, in a meeting with the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamabad, exchanged views on the latest regional developments and the expansion of bilateral relations.
Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said it has intercepted and destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the 15th aircraft of its kind brought down by Iranian air defenses.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Mohsen Rezaei, warned that anyone who confronts Iran will pay the price, both on the battlefield and at their own doorstep.
Tehran, IRNA – Culture Minister Abbas Salehi says the results of the US midterm elections reflected growing opposition among young American voters to the war policies of President Donald Trump and Israeli crimes in the region.
London, IRNA – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the UK takes a jab at US President Donald Trump as his Republican Party loses control of Congress in Tuesday's midterm elections.
Tehran, IRNA – Chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli-Larijani has described the defeat of US President Donald Trump and Republicans in the midterm elections as humiliating, saying the series of defeats suffered by US leaders has extended from the battlefield to the ballot box.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s first Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has reiterated that Iran will never allow the enemy’s miscalculations to undermine the country’s security and dignity.
Tehran, IRNA – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has warned that any further miscalculations by Iran’s adversaries would accelerate their expulsion from the region and contribute to the destruction of Israel.
London, IRNA – The Islamic Republic of Iran has criticized the International Maritime Organization (IMO) biased reports on the shipping crisis, stressing that seafarer protection should not be selective and that the difficult conditions facing Iranian seafarers must also be addressed.
Tehran, IRNA – Defense Ministry spokesperson Reza Talaei-Nik has described Aban 13 as an opportunity to revisit the crimes of global arrogance, stressing that the Iranian nation’s steadfastness is inspiring freedom-loving nations more than ever.
Tehran, IRNA - Hezbollah has strongly denied allegations by the interior minister of the so-called Yemeni Transitional Council that the movement has experts in Yemen involved in managing military operations and developing military capabilities of the Yemeni forces.
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has deplored the ruling elites of the United States for blindly following a fraudulent Israeli regime, warning that any attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran will result in their defeat, not a victory.
Mashhad, IRNA – Iran and Afghanistan have the potential to expand their bilateral trade to around $10 billion, although actual economic exchanges are already considerably higher than official figures suggest, the head of the Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce said.
Qom, IRNA – Iran amazed the world in the technology war, Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaei Sarraf has said, highlighting universities’ strategic role in strengthening the country.
Tehran, IRNA – Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, says the only path to achieving an absolute deterrence is the continued pursuit of an ever-stronger Iran strategy, aimed at comprehensive progress.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, reacting to the US midterm election results, warned the US administration against warmongering, citing the American people’s opposition to war.
Tabriz, IRNA – Parliament Deputy Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei says Iran’s differences with the United States stem from the Iranian people’s determination to preserve their dignity and secure a respected position in the world.
Rallies marking November 4, Iran’s National Day of Fight against Global Arrogance, were held in several cities across the country on November 4, 2026, under the slogan “United and Steadfast Against Arrogance,” with pupils, university students and people from various walks of life taking part in the demonstrations in…
Rallies marking November 4, Iran’s National Day of Fight against Global Arrogance, were held in several cities across the country on November 4, 2026, under the slogan “United and Steadfast Against Arrogance,” with pupils, university students and people from various walks of life taking part in the demonstrations in…
The commemoration ceremony to mark Aban 13 was held in the presence of Minister of Education, Alireza Kazemi, in Tehran on November 4, 2026.
Rallies marking the Student Day and the National Day of the Fight against Global Arrogance took place across Iran on November 4, 2026, under the slogan “Covenant with the Martyrs, Battle against Arrogance.” Schoolchildren, university students, and people of different social strata gathered outside the former US…
The chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, says Iran has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest power by exercising control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran, IRNA – The head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has warned that any new US attack on Iran would trigger a smart and decisive response.
Rallies marking the Student Day and the National Day of the Fight against Global Arrogance took place across Iran on November 4, 2026, under the slogan “Covenant with the Martyrs, Battle against Arrogance.” Students, university students and people from all walks of life gathered outside the former US Embassy in…
The national championships in para canoe, Down syndrome, and rare diseases were held at Azadi Lake in Tehran on November 3, 2026, with the top competitors recognized at the conclusion of the events.
Tehran, IRNA – Minister of Education, Alireza Kazemi, has highlighted Iranian students’ frontline role in confronting the Global Arrogance.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that the American people have rejected war, adding that Iran endorses their message.
Pilgrims and residents from the northeastern province of Mashhad, gathered at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH) on November 3, 2026, to attend a ceremony seeking justice for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution and marking the Student Day and the National Day of the Fight against Global Arrogance.
Washington, IRNA — Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress, gaining power to challenge President Donald Trump in his final two years.
Moscow, IRNA — Iran has chosen diplomacy to prevent further regional tensions, but any miscalculation by the opposing side will draw an unprecedented response, says Saeed Khatibzadeh, Head of the Center for Political and International Studies at the Foreign Ministry.
Tehran, IRNA — Massive rallies are underway across the country on Wednesday to mark the anti-arrogance Day, protesting the hostility of the United States against Iran, corroborated by the 1979 takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran.
Tehran, IRNA — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Public Relations has announced that four violating oil tankers were destroyed after mines, two other violating vessels were halted, and the 56th MQ-9 drone was shot down.
The annual reports on human rights violations in the United States and Britain were unveiled during a ceremony in Tehran on November 3, 2026. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi and Hamid Ahmadi, director general for human rights at Iran’s Foreign…
Tehran, IRNA — The foreign ministers of Iran and Egypt discussed the latest regional developments and concerns that these events could lead to a renewed escalation of tensions and military action.
Tehran, IRNA — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that any new US-Israeli attack on Iran will be met with a broad and effective response, dismissing threats and psychological warfare against the country as baseless.
Tehran, IRNA — President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on Iran’s newly appointed ambassadors to pursue diplomatic engagement, strengthen bilateral relations and ensure the implementation of agreements with their host countries.
Tehran, IRNA — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to peaceful engagement with the international community, stressing that the country will defend its rights and interests under international law and will not accept coercion or externally imposed demands.
Tehran, IRNA — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for stronger economic, political and cultural cooperation between Tehran and Abuja, saying the two countries have considerable untapped potential to deepen their relations.
Tehran, IRNA — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed Tehran’s readiness to expand relations and cooperation with Cyprus across all areas of mutual interest, calling for joint efforts to bring bilateral ties in line with their longstanding historical background and existing potential.
Tehran, IRNA — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described unity among Muslim nations and stronger regional cooperation as strategic necessities for safeguarding security and stability, saying solidarity would prevent the Israeli regime from pursuing its objectives in the region.
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said during a meeting with Switzerland’s new ambassador to Tehran that some views on Iran and its nation do not correspond with current realities, noting that they stem from unilateral approaches.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s principled position on the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination has remained unchanged since 1947, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on Tuesday.
Tehran, IRNA – Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says efforts to bridge differences between Tehran and Washington are ongoing, with both sides reviewing proposals and regional countries coordinating to achieve a diplomatic solution.
Tehran, IRNA – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei dismissed the US response to Iran’s demands as “unconvincing”, saying that Washington must explicitly address and comply with “Iran’s seven conditions.”
London, IRNA – A group of British anti-war activists on Tuesday staged a protest in front of the Zionsit regime's pavilion at World Travel Market expo in London, voicing their opposition to the regime’s brutal crimes against the oppressed Palestinians.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran will never accept diplomacy based on coercion, blackmail or the imposition of unilateral demands, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said, stressing that Tehran regards diplomacy, alongside defensive capabilities, as an essential instrument for safeguarding its national interests.
Tehran, IRNA — Deputy Executive Coordinator of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Alireza Sheikh has emphasized the Armed Forces’ support for the country’s diplomacy, saying they strengthen diplomats’ bargaining power to ensure they negotiate from a position of strength.
Tehran, IRNA – An adviser to Iran’s Leader, referring to the growing number of nuclear warheads by countries possessing nuclear weapons, stated that US brutality has driven the world toward nuclear deterrence.
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Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s minister of justice stressed that the crimes committed by the enemies in the deadly attack on a primary school in the city of Minab and a stadium in the city of Lamerd will be legally pursued until the perpetrators are held accountable.
Tehran, IRNA — Khosrow Hakimi, the Iranian Deputy Secretary of the High Council for Human Rights has described US military attacks against Iran as the most serious human rights issue of 2026,
Tehran, IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says the United States and Britain lack the legitimacy to comment on human rights because of their widespread violations of the rights of their own citizens and other nations.
Tehran, IRNA — Iran’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Ali Abdollahi has outlined five principles for peace and security in West Asia, including an end to conflicts, sanctions relief, and new regional security arrangements.
The following images show a group of students gathered at the site of the martyrdom of Iran’s martyred Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on November 2, 2026, marking the anniversary of their meeting with him. The gathering was attended by Education Minister Alireza Kazemi, along with senior…
The following images show a ceremony honoring 306 child and teenage martyrs from the western province of Kurdistan, which took place in Sanandaj, the capital of the province, on November 3, 2026. The event also paid tribute to the children killed in the Shajareh Tayyebeh school attack in Minab and Palestinian children…
Tehran, IRNA –the United States has failed to achieve any of its goals, even through a direct military attack on the country, says Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref.
This photo collection features selected images by Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) photographers, covering major events and developments across Iran from September 23 to October 22, 2026.
A religious performance depicting events following the passing of Prophet Muhammad and focusing on the life of his daughter, Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra, began in Isfahan, central Iran, on October 29, 2026, and will run for 16 nights.
Tehran, IRNA — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf pointed to the root of US hostility toward the Iranian nation, citing the Iranians’ resistance as its main cause, and said the Iranian nation will not give in to the enemy’s threats and military actions.
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has no hostility toward Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) member states and will continue talks with Saudi Arabia.
Mashhad, IRNA – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i visited the mausoleum of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, at the holy shrine of Imam Reza [PBUH] in Mashhad late Monday.
Iranian singer Homayoun Shajarian performs during his concert titled “Harja Ke Toei” (Wherever You Are), accompanied by the Siavash music group, at the Hamaaseh Hall of Naqsh-e Jahan Stadium in Isfahan on November 2, 2026.
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that neighboring countries are a priority for the Islamic Republic of Iran following his visit to Turkmenistan.
Tehran, IRNA – On the anniversary of their meeting with the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, a group of students gathered near the site of his martyrdom.
Tehran, IRNA – Referring to his consultations with the Chinese Foreign Minister, the Deputy for International Affairs of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri Kani stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the People's Republic of China share common views on many international and regional issues.
Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has captured the fourth US reconnaissance and decoy drone intact west of the Strait of Hormuz after taking control of its guidance and control systems.
Tehran, IRNA – The Public Relations office of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced in a statement the destruction of an advanced MQ9 drone.
Tehran, IRNA – Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Bagheri Kani says the Islamic Republic will not compromise on defending its national security and sovereignty.
Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has thwarted a terrorist plot against security forces in the country’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan
Tehran, IRNA – In response to a sincere and affectionate letter from a ten-year-old student in Tehran to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei replied and presented the student with a gift.
Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran will not surrender to military aggression, stressing that the country will firmly resist its enemies while strengthening public resilience and addressing people’s concerns.
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi returned to Tehran on Monday after a one-day visit to Ashgabat, where he held diplomatic talks with senior Turkmen officials on bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation.
Tehran, IRNA – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their commitment to continuing strategic cooperation in line with a roadmap established by the two countries’ top leaders.
Tehran, IRNA – China supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security and opposes a return to military confrontation in the Middle East, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a meeting with Ali Bagheri, deputy secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, in Beijing on Monday.
Ashgabat, IRNA - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is prepared for both diplomatic and military scenarios “more than ever before,” stating that the ball is now in Washington’s court to choose between a “wise path” of negotiation or repeating the “mistake of military aggression.”
Tehran, IRNA — Iran’s Army Navy says another non-compliant oil tanker caught fire on Monday morning local time, after striking mines while sailing through an unauthorized and unsafe route east of the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran, IRNA – Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh says he plans to hold bilateral talks with counterparts from other Islamic countries to strengthen economic cooperation and counter US efforts to intensify economic pressure on Tehran.
Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says 11 offending oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz within nine days, from October 25 to November 2.
Tehran, IRNA – The CEO of the Qeshm Fishermen’s Cooperative says US military aggression against Iran has threatened fishermen’s livelihoods, destroyed fishing boats and vessels, and killed several fishermen.
Tehran, IRNA - Jordan’s King Abdullah II has described the Zionist regime’s expansionist ambitions as the greatest threat to the region and its nations.
Tehran, IRNA – Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy for international affairs at the Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has traveled to Beijing to meet and hold consultations with senior Chinese officials.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s foreign policy should be grounded in scientific knowledge and long-term strategic thinking, says Secretary of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Jalal Dehghani Firouzabadi, paying tribute to former diplomat Kamal Kharrazi.
Tehran, IRNA — Iran is ready to expand scientific, trade, and investment cooperation in agriculture with countries in the region and beyond, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says, describing agricultural diplomacy as a means of securing sustainable food supplies.
Hamid Alidoosti, a former Iran national football team player and one of the country’s standout forwards, has died at 70 following years in football and a struggle with illness.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran and Turkmenistan are seeking to strengthen transport and transit cooperation, bolster regional connectivity and develop trade ties, Iran’s ambassador to Turkmenistan says.
The Iran International Halal Congress took place in Tehran on November 2, 2026, with the participation of Iranian officials and prominent religious figures.
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Tehran judges Washington by the actions of its government, not the tone of its correspondence, warning that the United States has repeatedly undermined diplomatic efforts over the past two years.
Ashgabat, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Turkmen counterpart Raşit Meredow discussed ways to expand bilateral, regional, and international relations.
Persepolis volleyball squad trained on November 1, 2026, at Saipa Cultural and Athletic Corporation.
Tehran, IRNA — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz are all feasible if the United States demonstrates goodwill, has a genuine willingness to reach an agreement, and truly seeks a peaceful solution.
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s freestyle and Greco-Roman teams won 15 medals, including six gold, four silver and five bronze, at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan. Iran was the only nation to reach the team podium in both disciplines.
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, to hold talks with the country’s officials.
Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says two more oil tankers caught fire after an explosion as they were attempting to pass through an unauthorized route in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran, IRNA - Mohammad Mokhber, senior advisor and aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said in a message that Iran’s defense doctrine is rapidly evolving and that the geography of a threat no longer determines the geography of the response.
Abadan, IRNA - A farewell ceremony for the body of Nasser Ebrahimi-Nejadan, the captain of a vessel who was martyred in an attack by the American enemy in the open waters of the Persian Gulf, was held in Abadan on Sunday evening.
Tehran, IRNA - The Pakistani Embassy in Tehran has issued a statement dismissing rumors circulating about an attack on the country's ambassador.
Ahvaz, IRNA – The head of the Russian-Iranian Council for Trade Relations, Rajab Safarov, has stressed the need to expand bilateral cooperation, saying closer ties in economic, political, and security fields would strengthen the two countries’ positions and protect their shared interests.
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to travel to Ashgabat on Monday, heading a diplomatic and economic delegation.