Iran’s president vows to settle FATF, JCPOA issues

Recently elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in his first press conference on September 16 that his government would strive to settle issues relating to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Iran's FM recommends JCPOA framework for renewed nuclear talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a televised interview on September 15 that new nuclear negotiations can be initiated based on the formula used for the 2015 deal.

Claims of missile exports to Russia as "baseless," Iran says

Iran's parliamentary Commission on National Security and Foreign Policy has strongly refuted Western allegations regarding Iranian arms exports to Russia, labelling them as "unfounded and empty claims."

Iranian TV host banned from TV following Azerbaijan annexation remarks

A well-known presenter on Iran's state-run Ofogh TV channel, Hossein Hosseini, has reportedly been banned from further broadcasting after making controversial comments about Azerbaijan.

Iran prepares for second satellite launch with Simorgh carrier, following Chamran 1 success

Iran is set to launch its second satellite of the current administration using the Simorgh carrier rocket, following the successful deployment of the Chamran 1 research satellite.

Jihadists “in full swing” preparing “new September 11”, warns Afghanistan expert

Political scientist also assesses Taliban regime will fall “relatively soon” in upcoming civil war.

France summons Iranian chargé d'affaires over missile shipments to Russia

France has summoned Iran's chargé d'affaires in Paris over allegations that Tehran has supplied ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the Ukraine conflict.

Iran summons European diplomats to Foreign Ministry

Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the ambassadors of Britain, France, Germany and the Netherlands over what it called "unconstructive" statements.

Iranian lawmaker proposes lifting internet restrictions

A senior Iranian MP has called on the government to consider lifting internet restrictions, citing economic concerns and public pressure.

Iranian president makes historic first visit to Iraq's Kurdistan region

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Erbil on September 12 morning, marking the first-ever visit by an Iranian head of state to Iraq's Kurdistan Region.

Iran TV host stirs controversy with Azerbaijan annexation claim

An Iranian television host has sparked a diplomatic row with comments suggesting that neighbouring Azerbaijan will soon be unified with Iran.

Iranian president begins first foreign trip with visit to Iraq

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Baghdad on September 11 for his inaugural foreign visit since taking office.

TEHRAN BLOG: Turkey, Iran and India vie for influence in Central Asia

As the world's attention pivots towards flashpoints in Europe and the Pacific, a new contest for influence is quietly unfolding in the heart of Eurasia.

Germany, France, UK plan sanctions on Iran's aviation sector

Germany, France, and the UK have announced plans to impose sanctions on Iran's national airline, Iran Air, accusing Tehran of supplying ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Persian saffron exports plummet amid smuggling epidemic

Iran's saffron exports have experienced a significant decline during the current Persian calendar year (March 2024–25), with experts attributing the drop to smuggling.

Iran demands 'equal footing' with Kuwaiti and Saudi plans to drill for gas in Gulf

A senior Iranian military official on September 10 called on the oil and foreign ministries to push for Iran's right to develop a disputed gas field in the Persian Gulf.

92% of Iranians dissatisfied with current situation, national survey shows

A newly released survey from Iran reveals that 92% of respondents are unhappy with the current state of the country.

Iran's securities chief steps down after low-interest loan scandal

Iran-Russia tensions rise over Armenian corridor

Iran has firmly restated its opposition to the proposed Zangezur corridor, which would connect Azerbaijan to its exclave of Nakhchivan through Armenian territory.

Iranian president calls for moving capital, citing Tehran's unsolvable problems

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for the relocation of Iran's political and economic centre away from Tehran, citing the capital's mounting environmental and infrastructural challenges.