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Envoy Condemns US-Israeli Attacks on Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Facilities
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian ambassador to the UN condemned the US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, slamming Western countries and international nuclear authorities for applying double standards and politicizing non-proliferation efforts.
Araqchi Calls US-Israel Ties ‘Parasitic’ over $11 bln Missile Defense Bill
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi criticized the US for spending $11 billion in taxpayer money on missile defense for the Israeli regime over the past three years, saying Washington has fired more interceptors to defend the Zionist regime than Israel itself.
Top Banker Assures Iran Can Finance Imports Beyond Trump’s Tenure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Abdolnasser Hemmati assured that the country has sufficient foreign exchange reserves to finance its imports through the end of US President Donald Trump’s term and even beyond, despite economic pressure and declining oil revenues.
IRGC Navy’s Decisive Action Halts Violations by Offending Vessels: Source
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An informed source said violations by offending vessels in Iran’s southern waters have completely ceased following decisive action by the IRGC Navy, including strikes on three oil tankers on Thursday.
Spokesman Warns Aggressors of ‘Shame of Defeat’ in Misjudging Iran’s Power
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei warned aggressors against underestimating Iran’s defensive capabilities, saying that the illusion of an easy victory will ultimately lead to the “shame of defeat.”
Iran, Russia Discuss Strategic Cooperation within SCO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Officials from Iran and Russia discussed ways to expand strategic cooperation and coordinate their positions within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Iran Invites Hijab-Wearing Azerbaijani Girls to Study at Its Universities
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s minister of science invited girls from the Republic of Azerbaijan to pursue higher education at Iranian universities, saying the country is ready to welcome students who face restrictions over wearing the Islamic hijab.
IRGC General Stresses National Unity in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior IRGC general stressed the need to strengthen national unity and cohesion in Iran, criticizing domestic political currents that blame the country, the establishment, and the Armed Forces for the challenges facing the nation while absolving its adversaries of responsibility.
Qalibaf Mocks US over War on Iran in ‘Matrix’-Inspired Post
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf ridiculed the US over the consequences of its war of aggression against Iran in a cryptic social media post inspired by the 1999 film ‘The Matrix’, portraying Washington as facing a series of grim choices and mounting costs.
Iranian Spokesman Raps Use of ‘Conflict’ to Describe US-Israeli War of Aggression
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei denounced the use of the term “Iran conflict” in a joint statement by Qatari and French officials, stressing that the wording obscures responsibility for the war of aggression waged by the US and Israel against Iran.
Araqchi Slams Macron for Contradictory Remarks on Iran’s Nuclear Program
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for contradicting his previous stance on Iran’s nuclear program, citing a 2018 speech in which the French leader defended the JCPOA and pledged that France would not abandon it.
IRGC Navy Says 4 Tankers Hit in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said four vessels were hit and caught fire in the Persian Gulf after being detected transferring oil cargo between ships, while three other vessels suffered incidents and fires after striking mines west of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Urges UN to Condemn US Blockade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran called on the UN to condemn the US maritime blockade against the Iranian people, demand an immediate end to American aggression, and hold Washington accountable for the violations of international law.
Army Chief: Iran Fully Prepared for Asymmetric Warfare
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Armed Forces are fully prepared for asymmetric warfare, the Army commander said, stressing that the Army has strengthened its capabilities in combat drones and other unmanned systems and is better equipped to counter potential threats.
US Behavior, Not Iran’s Religious Beliefs, Impedes Rational Negotiations: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson rejected attempts to blame Iran’s religious beliefs for the lack of progress in negotiations with the US, saying Washington’s failure to honor diplomatic commitments and reliance on pressure and unilateral demands are impeding an agreement.
Qalibaf Meets Leader to Discuss Latest Developments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei to discuss the latest developments in the country.
Iran Ready to Give Diplomacy Another Chance If US Shows Sincerity: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran is prepared to give diplomacy another chance if the US demonstrates a sincere willingness to build trust and reach a just solution, warning that another US military action would lead to an even greater strategic failure.
Iran’s President Rules Out Dialogue through Threats, Pressure
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need for an end to sanctions and threats against the country, describing dialogue through threats and pressure as meaningless.
