Category: politics
Iran condemns new US sanctions as ‘economic terrorism’
TEHRAN —Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the latest US sanctions against the country, accusing Washington of pursuing a decades-long campaign of economic pressure that Tehran described as “economic terrorism” and a “crime against humanity.”
Mourners demand vengeance for martyred Leader at 40th-day memorials across Iran
TEHRAN — A monumental series of nationwide commemorations marking the 40th day since the burial of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has concluded following solemn and powerful gatherings. Across Tehran and the holy cities of Qom and Mashhad, vast cross-sections of citizens alongside high-ranking civil and military officials gathered…
Qalibaf hails ‘unbreakable’ Iran-Iraq alliance
TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has hailed the “unbreakable” unity between Iran and Iraq, stating that the two neighboring nations will continue to stand firm together against the United States.
Iran’s top generals warn of ‘devastating’ response to any threat
TEHRAN —Iran’s top military commanders have warned that the country is prepared to respond with “crushing, deterrent and devastating” force to any threat or miscalculation by its adversaries, as Tehran continues to emphasize the growing self-reliance of its defense industry.
President Pezeshkian: Iran will never bow to bullying
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Friday that the Islamic Republic will never capitulate to foreign coercion, vowing a decisive and crushing response against any aggression aimed at compromising the nation’s sovereignty and dignity.
Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ will turn into ‘dud day’
TEHRAN — As the unprovoked war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran approaches its six-month mark, Washington is confronting diminishing weapon stockpiles, a stalled aggression campaign, and growing domestic political distress ahead of crucial US midterm elections that will decide control of Congress.
Iran calls for binding treaty to prevent an arms race in outer space
TEHRAN- Iran has called for the immediate start of negotiations on a comprehensive, legally binding international treaty to prevent an arms race in outer space, warning that the growing militarization of space poses a serious threat to international security and the peaceful use of space technologies.
Turkey seeks Interpol red notice for Netanyahu
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Turkiye has requested an Interpol red notice for Israeli regime’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Afek Moskovitch over the Gaza-bound Global Freedom Flotilla case.
No clause in Islamabad MoU signals Iran’s surrender
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – President Pezeshkian said the MoU reached with the United States through the Supreme National Security Council was a major achievement, approved and defended by all who had a hand in it.
Iran’s military power altered strategic equation
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Tehran’s Friday prayer leader said the missile and drone fire of Iran’s armed forces had “extinguished” the firepower of two nuclear powers and shifted the balance of power in favour of the Islamic Republic and Resistance.