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Iran’s top police commander Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan has said that illegal foreign nationals residing in the country will not be treated as guests, as they have violated Iranian law.
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has called for restraint and responsibility from public figures after a controversial video led to the arrest of an Iranian cleric in the holy city of Medina, Saudi Arabia.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to preserving its nuclear fuel cycle and enrichment rights during the 13th International Meeting of High-Ranking Security Officials held Wednesday in Moscow.
Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), stated on Wednesday that Iran could potentially allow American inspectors access to its nuclear facilities if a broader agreement is reached.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian emphasized the strong potential for expanding bilateral ties between Iran and Oman during his visit to Muscat, highlighting agreements reached with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.
In a subtle but pointed response to the controversy surrounding Iranian cleric Gholamreza Qasemian, who was arrested during Hajj pilgrimage following criticism of Saudi Arabia, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized Iran’s unwavering commitment to Muslim unity and regional diplomacy.
During an official visit to Muscat, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and regional stability.
Iran’s Ambassador to Riyadh, Alireza Enayati, appeared to indirectly address the recent detention of cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian in Saudi Arabia, calling for mutual respect and appropriate conduct during the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian departed Tehran for Muscat on Tuesday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman.
Iran’s Ministry of Interior has announced a major shift in migration policy, beginning the systematic removal of millions of undocumented Afghan nationals and terminating many of their access rights to public services, including education and healthcare.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the border between Iran and Pakistan must be safeguarded against any sort of insecurity, instability and terrorism.
In a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his accompanying delegation, Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, underlined the need for joint and effective efforts by Iran and Pakistan to put an end to the ongoing atrocities by the Zionist regime in Gaza.
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that the country will not succumb to pressure or hunger if talks with foreign powers fail or sanctions intensify, emphasizing Iran’s untapped potential and the need to harness domestic capabilities.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed speculation about an interim nuclear agreement with the US, stating it has "never been on Iran’s agenda" and was not discussed in recent talks.
Tehran has summoned the French chargé d'affaires to protest meddlesome remarks by the European country’s foreign minister after an Iranian film won an award at the Cannes film festival.
Ali Bagheri Kani, former political deputy at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs under President Ebrahim Raisi, revealed that Iran and the P4+1 powers reached an agreed-upon draft to revive the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) as early as March 11, 2022, but the war in Ukraine disrupted the finalization process.
Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, said Tehran remains committed to negotiations over sanctions relief but emphasized that the Islamic Republic will not rush the process at the expense of national rights—especially the right to uranium enrichment.
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, has said the Islamic Republic and its people determine their direction based on their own goals and interests. Eslami added that no foreign country can dictate the country’s path.
Iran commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr, a key event during the Iran-Iraq War, which occurred on May 24, 1982 (3 Khordad 1361 in the Iranian calendar).
On the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr during the Iran-Iraq War, Iran’s Army and Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) issued on Saturday statements reaffirming their readiness to defend the country and warning adversaries against hostile actions.
Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi says the 5th round of indirect talks between Iran and the US was held in a calm and professional atmosphere.
The fifth round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, chaired by the Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi and US Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkowsky, with Oman mediating, began on Friday in Rome, Italy.
