Talks, exchange of messages continue between Tehran and Washington: Iran FM
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says talks and exchange of messages between Iran and the United States are ongoing, and anything being said right now is speculation.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says talks and exchange of messages between Iran and the United States are ongoing, and anything being said right now is speculation.
Iranian administration officials strongly rejected rumors about President Masoud Pezeshkian’s resignation, describing the claims as fabricated reports spread by the anti-Iran media outlet ‘Iran International’ and aimed at undermining national unity.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson stressed that any memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US aimed at ending the recent US-Israeli war of aggression must include a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Iran is forcing its enemies into retreat in a major and historic confrontation, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said, describing national unity and public resilience, alongside the country’s military capabilities, as the key factors behind recent successes.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the US naval blockade against Iran and the escalation of Israeli war crimes in Lebanon are clear evidence of violations of the ceasefire, warning that “every choice has a price.”
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that the origin of an attack on a communications tower in southern Iran was targeted in response.
An Iranian deputy foreign minister said Iran and Oman are the only states with sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Tehran has established new regulations to control maritime traffic under wartime conditions.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said repeated US violations of the April 8 ceasefire and attacks on southern regions of Iran have deepened Tehran’s distrust of Washington, adding that these violations entitle Iran to respond under international law.
A senior Iranian source says Donald Trump's latest post on a ceasefire deal reflects his personal wishes, not agreed terms, stressing that Tehran has not yet given final approval to any memorandum of understanding.
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that two dozen ships safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours in coordination with the IRGC Naval Force.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the expansion of alternative trade corridors through the country’s northern ports and neighboring countries in order to ensure the continued supply of essential goods and medicine.
Iran's spokesman has pushed back on Western pressure language, confirmed Iran and Oman will jointly manage Hormuz's future, and said the focus is on ending the war, not discussing uranium enrichment details.
Iran's top negotiator in talks with the US, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, reiterated Tehran’s lack of trust in the opposite side, saying the Islamic Republic gains concessions not through negotiations, but through missiles.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the Islamic Republic’s readiness to achieve a “dignified framework” to end the ongoing war and regional tensions.
Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has warned international bodies against ending the Israeli regime’s impunity.
The return of $12 billion from Iran’s immobilized assets is Tehran’s vital precondition for the continuation of dialogue with the United States.
President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is prepared to move forward within a “dignified framework” to help end the ongoing war and reduce tensions in the region, praising Qatar’s mediation efforts during a phone call with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
The president of Iran and the Omani Sultan reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation among Islamic countries and promoting long-term regional security during a telephone conversation held on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
The Iranian Intelligence Ministry issued a detailed statement warning of a continued “hybrid warfare” strategy by hostile actors following their failure in direct military confrontation with the Islamic Republic.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has described Eid al-Adha as a glorious manifestation of devotion, sacrifice, and submission to the almighty God, emphasizing the role of this Islamic occasion in strengthening the Iranian nation’s resilience against external threats and pressures.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire by the US, saying the US military has carried out aggressive actions in Iran’s Hormozgan Province while diplomatic efforts mediated by Pakistan were underway.
Deputy Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Bagheri Kani has held talks with Iraq’s National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral economic relations and continuing diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions during a telephone conversation held on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation and strengthening regional stability during a telephone conversation held on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a terrorist bombing targeting a train carrying soldiers in the Pakistani city of Quetta, which has left at least 24 people dead and more than 50 others injured.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson says that Beijing’s position on the US military aggression against Iran is quite clear and that Washington should never have initiated the war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The plans and strategies of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for managing the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz will guarantee the future of the region and a new regional order, in which foreigners will have no place, a top Iranian commander said.
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf was reelected as speaker of Iran’s Parliament after winning the majority of votes cast by lawmakers on Monday.
Iran is not seeking to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson said, noting that Iran and Oman are responsibly working on a protocol to ensure safe maritime passage through the strategic waterway.
The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the ongoing political discussions are centered on ending the US-Israeli war of aggression, stressing that no specific timeframe has been set for finalizing any understanding with the US.