Category: politics
Araghchi meets Greek counterpart in New York
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a meeting with his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York discussed bilateral ties and international developments.
EU foreign policy chief meets with Iran FM in New York
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in New York on Tuesday.
Diplomacy and military power don’t negate each other
Sobh-e-No emphasized the necessity of diplomacy backed by military power. Unfortunately, after the third (round of) imposed war, a false binary of war or negotiation has taken hold in Iran’s domestic political discourse. Some view negotiation as contradicting resistance, while others see war as an obstacle to diplomacy. Diplomacy without military backing does not work,…
Iran urges accountability for US-Israeli attacks at UN Human Rights Council
TEHRAN— Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva has called for international accountability over the United States and Israel’s aggression against Iran, accusing the two countries of violating international law and targeting civilians and critical infrastructure.
Araghchi: Defending Iran’s rights and interests is main goal at UN
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said defending the rights, interests and legitimacy of the Iranian people will be the central objective of his participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, as Tehran seeks to present its positions and highlight the consequences of the recent US-Israeli war against Iran.
Leader mourns passing of Grand Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani
TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has expressed his profound condolences on the passing of Grand Ayatollah Seyed Mousa Shubairi Zanjani, describing his death as a profound loss that has left a considerable void among the foremost Shiite scholars of the contemporary era.
IRGC: Talks are another battlefield as Iran reveals new weapon test
TEHRAN — Iran is maintaining its military readiness while keeping diplomacy available as an instrument of national policy, Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said, stressing that negotiations should not be equated with compromise and can themselves constitute “another battlefield.”
Iran possesses sustainable deterrence, Qalibaf affirms
TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned the United States against attempting to pressure Iran into submission, stressing that the country’s military capabilities and sustained deterrence provide Tehran with the capacity to respond to threats while pursuing its national interests through diplomacy.
Pezeshkian: UN General Assembly must restore global trust and help end wars
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed hope that the annual United Nations General Assembly can help rebuild confidence in the international system and contribute to ending wars and bloodshed around the world.
Iran rejects US attempts to blame Tehran for rising fuel prices
TEHRAN — Iran has rejected US attempts to hold Tehran responsible for rising fuel prices, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei arguing that Washington is seeking to deflect responsibility for the consequences of the conflict and the disruption of commercial shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.