Iran approves plan to slash four zeros from currency

Iran’s parliament today approved a plan to remove four zeros from the national currency, the rial, which has sharply depreciated as the country grapples with renewed sanctions.

Iran doubles gasoil supplies to power plants

Iran’s Oil Ministry says its supply of gasoil to power plants has doubled amid efforts to prevent power cuts in the winter, when it normally restricts natural gas deliveries to the electricity sector because of the massive rise in heating demand.

Pres. Pezeshkian to Fox:

Western accusations against Iran atomic prog. baseless

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has always abided by international laws and seeks peace and tranquility with other nations and its neighbors, emphasizing that the West’s allegations against Tehran are unfounded.

Oct. 7 Operation Kept So Secret Even Haniyeh Was Unaware of Timing: Qaani

The commander of the IRGC Quds Force revealed that the Al-Aqsa Storm operation against the Israeli regime in October 2023 was carried out under such strict secrecy that not even late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh or Seyed Hassan Nasrallah were informed of its timing.

Ex-French diplomat suggests;

JCPOA-style incentives should be followed over Iran issue

Former French diplomat Marc Finaud told Mehr News Agency that sanctions rarely work and incentives like lifting them are the best path to a negotiated deal with Iran.

Top General Lauds Police’s Close Coordination with Iranian Armed Forces

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi praised the Police forces for their pivotal role in national security and social stability through “strategic interaction” with the other military units and security organizations.

Iran Reaffirms Sovereignty over Three Islands, Rejects UAE, Western Claims at UN

Iran’s UN envoy reiterated Tehran’s full sovereignty over the Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf, dismissing UAE claims and denouncing Germany and other Western powers for spreading disinformation and shielding the Israeli crimes.

Iran’s Defense Minister Calls War Rhetoric A Psychological Tactic

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh refuted the repeated claims of impending attacks as part of a psychological operation aimed at destabilizing society and the economy, stressing that such rhetoric should not distract the people from their normal lives.

Iran becomes key player in space-related events

The Iranian Aerospace Research Institute’s PR manager says Iran has been constantly pursuing space sciences.

Iran-Russia Strategic Partnership Treaty A Turning Point in Bilateral Ties: Foreign Ministry

The Iranian Foreign Ministry hailed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Iran and Russia as a turning point in bilateral relations, saying it establishes a framework to deepen cooperation across political, economic, defense, scientific, and cultural fields.

Pezeshkian calls for unity to overcome threats, sanctions

President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for unity and reliance on faith and the people in the face of threats and sanctions, noting that assassinations and military pressures will not make the nation submit.

Iran Lauds Pakistan’s Backing Against European Misuse of Snapback

Iran praised Pakistan for its responsible stance at the UN Security Council against attempts by the EU3 to abuse the snapback mechanism to revive terminated sanctions, stressing that under the terms the JCPOA, the Resolution 2231 will be deemed terminated on October 18.

US Vetoes Enable Israeli Genocidal Crimes in Gaza: Iran UN Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations lashed out at Washington for shielding the Israeli crimes through repeated vetoes at the Security Council, stressing that such obstruction has emboldened Tel Aviv to continue genocide, war crimes, and violations of international law.

Iran Says West Avoids Real Negotiations, Seeks Pressure Instead

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani denounced the US and its allies for pursuing pressure tactics rather than genuine talks, citing demands to limit Iran’s missile range as proof of Western insincerity.

Iran Slams G7’s Hypocritical Statement on Nuclear Issue

The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the Group of Seven’s statement on Iran’s nuclear issue, describing it as deceitful and a distortion of the facts.

Strategic partnership with Russia takes effect Thursday: Iran

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement Thursday stressing that "the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty" between Tehran and Moscow took effect.

Hezbollah getting more and more powerful: Ghalibaf

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the Hezbollah movement is alive and is getting stronger and stronger despite what the ill-wishers wish to see.

5.3 earthquake strikes central Iran, felt in Tehran

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake on the scale of Richter shook Isfahan Province in central Iran on Friday night, which was also felt in Tehran and Qom.

Iranian Admin to Ratify Counterplan against Snapback

The Iranian administration has prepared a comprehensive plan to confront the so-called snapback mechanism, which will be formally ratified at the upcoming cabinet session on Sunday, a spokeswoman said.

US blocked progress of nuclear talks in New York: Araghchi

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed Washington for the failure of his talks in New York, saying US’ obstructionism is the main factor for failure of Iran’s talks with the European troika and American side."

Closer Iran-China Partnership More Vital amid Global Challenges: Pezeshkian

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Deal with China remains a top priority for Tehran, saying the shifting international and regional dynamics make closer bilateral cooperation more necessary than ever.

Larijani:

Hezbollah still respectful of Lebanon's truce with 'Israel'

"If Hezbollah is not taking action now, it is because it does not want to breach the ceasefire the Zionist regime has with Lebanon, otherwise it has the power to change the course of actions," according to Iran's Ali Larijani.

Iran, EAEU to expand trade ties: Minister

Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade, Mohammad Atabak, in a meeting with the prime ministers of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), emphasized the importance of expanding trade with regional countries, particularly EA.

Iran, Turkey reach agreement on new border crossing

Iran’s Ambassador to Turkey announced that a joint delegation meeting between Iran and Turkey was held yesterday to determine the location of a new border crossing at Koozeh Rash on the Iranian side and Gelincik on the Turkish

Over 562k tons of goods transited via Gilan custums in H1

An official at the Transportation and Road Maintenance of Gilan province has said that more than 562,000 tons of nonoil goods were transited from the provincial borders in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year.

Expediency council conditionally approves CFT bill

The Expediency Council (EC) has approved Iran’s accession to the Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) with some reservations after a review of the bill that was approved by the Parliament.

Commission Finalizes Draft on Iran’s NPT Withdrawal, Parliament Yet to Decide

The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has reached a conclusion on a final plan for Iran’s withdrawal from the NPT in response to the European snapback initiative, but no decision has yet been taken by the legislature, a spokesman said.

Iran to Continue Path of Resilience, Dignity: President

President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged that Iran will continue its path of resilience and dignity, saying the country’s future depends on standing firm against oppression.

Araqchi Rejects US, EU3’s Snapback Move as Baseless, Harmful to UN

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi dismissed the US and European troika’s bid to revive UN sanctions via the snapback mechanism of the JCPOA as baseless and illegal, warning that it undermines UNSC Resolution 2231 and the UN’s credibility.

Iran Protests UN’s Move on Snapback Resolutions as Illegal

Iran’s UN envoy condemned the UN Secretariat’s recent notification to member states regarding the so-called reapplication of terminated resolutions, calling the action “null and void” and a breach of the UN Charter that undermines the Secretariat’s credibility and impartiality.