Politics

IRGC spokesman says undersea cables in Strait of Hormuz ‘could become’ targets

A spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that undersea data cables beneath the Strait of Hormuz could become new targets for Iran.

Iran and Russia share view on easing Taliban-Pakistan tensions, Araghchi says

Iran and Russia share a common view on easing tensions between the Taliban authorities and Pakistan, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in Tehran on Monday.

Pakistan’s army chief arrives in Tehran for talks

Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Tuesday, according to Iranian state television, as Pakistan continues its role as a mediator between Iran and the United States.

IRGC spokesman points to internet cables under Strait of Hormuz

A spokesman for Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Monday that seven major data cables run beneath the Strait of Hormuz and that new targets and weapons would be unveiled.

Iran summons German ambassador after Hamburg court ruling

Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned Germany's ambassador, Axel Dittmann, in Tehran on Monday to protest what it called repeated baseless accusations, hours after Berlin summoned Iran's ambassador.

Iran Warns France Against Maritime Interference Under New Peace Framework

The Iranian government recently rejected a European initiative to assist in clearing naval mines from the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway. This diplomatic tension...

Iran to Receive $6 Billion Held in Qatari Banks as Tehran and Washington Begin New Negotiation Process

Iran funds release operations will begin shortly as Qatari financial institutions prepare to transfer six billion dollars back to Tehran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian...

Iran Denies Reports of Imminent Technical Talks with U.S. as No Date is Finalized

Tehran officially rejected recent international media reports regarding an upcoming round of direct technical discussions with Washington. Consequently, the highly anticipated Iran U.S. talks...

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Seeks Clerical Support in Qom Amid Rising Political Tensions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian traveled to the holy city of Qom for high-level talks on Sunday. He met with several prominent Shiite maraji, or...

Iran and Oman Launch Joint Committee to Oversee Strait of Hormuz Navigation

Officials from Iran and Oman convened their first joint committee meeting in Muscat to discuss the management of the Strait of Hormuz. This unprecedented...

Iran Marks 39th Anniversary of the Sardasht Chemical Attack and Renews Call for International Accountability

The Iranian government recently highlighted the historic legacy of the Sardasht chemical attack by issuing formal statements regarding international legal responsibility. Foreign Ministry spokesperson...