


Iran’s Entitlement to NPT Rights Accentuated in US Talks: Deputy FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Reasserting Iran’s entitlement to all benefits of being a member of the NPT, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi said Iran stresses its rights, including uranium enrichment, in the course of talks with the US.

President Affirms Iran’s Policy of Broadening Ties with Neighbors
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the expansion of relations with the regional and neighboring countries.

Iran Seeks Role in UN Peacekeeping Missions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Foreign Ministry of Iran expressed the country’s readiness to participate in the United Nations’ peacekeeping missions.

Iran to Retain Enrichment Regardless of Any Deal: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The enrichment of uranium as a hard-earned and homegrown scientific achievement will continue in Iran no matter the result of the talks with the US, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated.

Spokesman Rejects Arab League Statement on Iranian Islands
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry refuted the claims made in the final statement of an Arab League summit regarding Iran’s sovereignty over three Persian Gulf islands, which he emphasized are an inseparable part of the Iranian territory.

Date Set for New Round of Iran-US Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The timing of the next round of nuclear talks between Iran and the US has been determined, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.

Iran Won’t Give Up Nuclear Rights: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Reaffirming Iran’s right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Tehran will never seek nukes.

Iran Pursuing Balanced Deal in Nuclear Talks: FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed Iran’s willingness to achieve a just and balanced agreement over its nuclear program within the framework of the NPT, saying any deal must respect Tehran’s nuclear rights and guarantee the comprehensive and verifiable lifting of sanctions.

IRGC, Azeri Army Hold War Game in Karabakh
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Army of the Republic of Azerbaijan have staged a joint military exercise inside the Karabakh region.

Iran Preventing Harm to Ties with Armenia: Top Security Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will not allow the enemies to impair its strategic relations with Armenia, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian said.

Dialogue Forum Kicks Off in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The annual meeting of Tehran Dialogue Forum got underway in the Iranian capital on Sunday, May 18.

Israeli Assaults on Gaza Draw Iran’s Condemnation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s military attacks on the Gaza Strip that have intensified in recent days.

3 Sentenced to Death for Role in 2022 Shiraz Terror Attack
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian court sentenced three defendants to capital punishment for their role in a fatal terrorist attack in October 2022 on the Shah-e Cheragh shrine in Iran’s southern city of Shiraz.

Tehran-Karachi Flights to Resume Soon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Arrangements have been made to re-establish direct flights between Iranian capital Tehran and Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi.

Iran Praised for Efforts at Pakistan-India Truce
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The prime minister of Pakistan gave Iran credit for its good offices and efforts to establish a ceasefire between Islamabad and New Delhi.

Yemeni Missile Triggers Sirens in Tel Aviv, Shuts Ben Gurion Airport
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A missile launched from Yemen set off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv, al-Quds and other parts of occupied Palestine on Sunday, prompting the closure of Ben Gurion Airport, the Israeli military said.

Iran Condemns Israeli Strikes on Yemeni Ports
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Zionist regime’s attacks on the ports of Yemen as a clear sign of Israel’s aggressive and criminal nature.

Iran Urges Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called for the swift conclusion of a long-awaited peace treaty between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan.
