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Leader: Iran’s status as a major power directly linked to population growth

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has emphasized that maintaining and improving the country’s status as a major and influential power is directly linked to the population growth.

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Publish Date: 19/May/2026 | 20:12

Beijing's support for Iran evident and unquestionable: envoy

The Chinese Ambassador to Tehran says that China's support for Iran is unquestionable, adding that his country is ready to play a role in rebuilding Iran.

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Publish Date: 19/May/2026 | 20:11

Indian Retailers Raise Fuel Prices Again in Response to War against Iran

India state-fuel retailers raised petrol and diesel prices by less than a rupee per litre on Tuesday, the second increase in a week to recover some losses from high crude prices resulting from the war against Iran.

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Publish Date: 19/May/2026 | 20:10

Talks Do Not Mean Surrender: Iran’s President

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that negotiations do not mean surrender, emphasizing that Tehran enters talks with dignity by safeguarding the rights of the Iranian nation.

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Publish Date: 19/May/2026 | 20:09

Araqchi: Iran Serious about Diplomacy, Fully Prepared for Defense

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stressed that while Iran is serious about diplomacy to end the US-Israeli war of aggression, it will spare no effort to strengthen its defensive preparedness to safeguard the country’s security and national interests.

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Publish Date: 19/May/2026 | 20:08

Top Commander Warns US, Allies Not to Repeat ‘Strategic Mistake’ against Iran

A senior Iranian commander warned the US and its allies against making another “strategic mistake” or miscalculation against Iran, stressing that Iranian Armed Forces are more prepared and powerful than before and stand ready to respond decisively to any new act of aggression.

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Publish Date: 19/May/2026 | 20:07

Recent Drone Attack on UAE Conducted by Israel: Military Source

An Iranian military source said the recent drone attack on the United Arab Emirates was carried out by the Zionist regime of Israel.

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Publish Date: 19/May/2026 | 20:04

Senior cmdr. commends Iran medical staff for wartime efforts

The commander of Iran's highest operational command unit has praised the country’s medical personnel for their selfless contributions as the nation was facing the latest bout of unprovoked American-Israeli aggression.

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Publish Date: 18/May/2026 | 14:10

Araghchi, Barrot hold phone talks on diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot have held a telephone consultation covering bilateral issues, the latest regional developments, and current diplomatic trends.

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Publish Date: 18/May/2026 | 14:09

Qalibaf: US Presence Brings Insecurity to Region

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the recent developments in the region proved that the US presence brings insecurity and instability to regional countries and nations.

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Publish Date: 18/May/2026 | 14:08

US, Israel Must Be Held Accountable for War on Iran: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the US and the Israeli regime must be held accountable by the international community for their acts of aggression against Iran and the consequent insecurity in the Persian Gulf region.

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Publish Date: 18/May/2026 | 14:06

President Stresses Using Neighbors’ Capacity for Transport Development in Iran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of using the capacity of neighboring countries to develop transportation infrastructure, transit routes, and joint investments.

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Publish Date: 18/May/2026 | 14:05

Israeli Assassination of Qassam Commander Shows Resistance Alive in Gaza: Qaani

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani said the Israeli regime’s assassination of Qassam Brigades Commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad demonstrated that the resistance remains alive, particularly in the heart of Gaza.

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Publish Date: 18/May/2026 | 14:03

Iran in Contact with Oman on Hormuz Mechanism: Spokesman

Tehran and Muscat are in continuous contact to formulate a mechanism aimed at ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.

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Publish Date: 18/May/2026 | 14:03

Pakistani-Mediated Talks with US Continue: Iranian Spokesman

Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei said negotiations with the US are continuing through Pakistani mediation, stressing that Iran’s right to uranium enrichment is non-negotiable under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

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Publish Date: 18/May/2026 | 14:00

Iran and Pakistan agree to facilitate cross‑border trade exchanges

Iran's Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, and his visiting Pakistani counterpart, Syed Mohsin Naqvi, have discussed bilateral relations, including joint measures by the two neighboring countries to facilitate border trade, transit, and exchange of goods.

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Publish Date: 17/May/2026 | 12:04

US uses human rights selectively to shield Israel: Iran’s deputy FM

Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has censured the United States for applying double standards on human rights, saying Washington abandons legal principles whenever issues concerning the Israeli regime arise.

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Publish Date: 17/May/2026 | 12:03

US resolution on Hormuz Strait ‘not right’: Ulyanov

Russia's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has stated that the US resolution on the Strait of Hormuz is not right, echoing China's criticism of the draft measure.

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Publish Date: 17/May/2026 | 12:02

Iran Condemns Israeli Assassination of Qassam Brigades Commander

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli regime’s terrorist assassination of Qassam Brigades Commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza, saying the crime reflected the regime’s “desperation and helplessness” in the face of Palestinian resistance.

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Publish Date: 17/May/2026 | 12:01

President Hails Ancient Cypress as Symbol of Iran’s Ancient Civilization

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the ancient Abarkuh cypress tree as a symbol of Iran’s deep historical and civilizational roots, saying the land was already known as Iran when the tree first took root thousands of years ago.

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Publish Date: 17/May/2026 | 12:00