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“No Option but Strong Response” to Aggression: Iranian Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran is fully determined to respond strongly to US-Israeli aggression, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said, emphasizing the country’s right to defend itself in the face of an imposed and unjust war.
Iran Ready to Sustain War for ‘At Least Six Months’: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is prepared to sustain the ongoing US-Israeli war of aggression for a prolonged period, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said, noting that Tehran is ready to fight for at least six months as it continues its retaliatory military response.
Iran Communicates War Points Through Mediators: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has emphasized that it is fully focused on defending its territory and sovereignty amid continuous US and Israeli strikes, while conveying its positions on the imposed war to regional and international mediators, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
No Military Solution to Iran’s Nuclear Issue, Tehran Ready for Deal: Deputy FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi said Tehran is prepared to reach a nuclear agreement with the US “as soon as possible,” while warning that any military strike against Iran would trigger a response targeting US assets in the region.
Iranian Official: Decision Made to Exchange Ambassadors with Egypt
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The head of Iran’s Interests Section in Egypt said a decision has been made to exchange ambassadors between Tehran and Cairo, describing bilateral relations as having entered an advanced and expanding phase.
Larijani: Iran Relies on Combination of Negotiation, Deterrence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is not seeking war but will not surrender to threats, Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said, noting that Tehran relies on a combination of negotiation and deterrence.
Iran, US to Hold New Round of Talks in Geneva on Feb. 17
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The second round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States will be held in Switzerland’s Geneva on Tuesday, February 17, an Iranian deputy foreign minister said.
Larijani: Date of Next Round of Iran-US Talks Not Fixed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said consultations are underway to determine the timing of the next round of negotiations with the United States, adding that the date will be announced in future.
Tehran Prepared for Both Diplomacy, War: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is fully committed to a diplomatic settlement with the United States while simultaneously bracing for the possibility of renewed conflict, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
Iranian Deportees Recall Harsh Detention Conditions in US Custody
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A third group of Iranian nationals deported from the US returned home carrying harrowing accounts of months of detention, uncertainty, mistreatment, and “physical and psychological torture” while held in US detention facilities prior to their expulsion.
Expert Says Recent Iran Riots Targeted Core of Islamic Republic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A strategic affairs expert said the recent unrest in Iran was part of a carefully planned plot aimed at undermining foundations of the Islamic Republic, stressing that foreign adversaries sought to re-impose political, economic, military and cultural domination over the country.
Araqchi Advises US against Repeating Mistake of Attacking Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi cautioned the US president not to repeat the mistake of launching an act of aggression against Iran, recommending that diplomacy is better than war.
Russia Condemns US Interference in Iran, Reiterates Strong Bilateral Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Russian ambassador strongly condemned the United States' interference in Iran’s affaires and expressed solidarity with the Iranian people following a violent riot that led to death of a large number of people and security forces.
Exclusive: Pakistani Diplomat Lauds Iran's Will, Leadership in Crisis
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Drawing from personal experience during the recent 12-day war, Pakistan's Ambassador to Iran expressed profound admiration for the country's resilience, noting that despite the catastrophic challenge, daily life remained "completely normal" with no sense of disruption.
Ayatollah Khamenei’s Thoughts Can Rescue World from Western Failure: Philippine Academic
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A Southeast Asia expert declared that the Western liberal order has utterly failed to deliver democracy and human rights while Ayatollah Khamenei’s “inclusive” ideas offer the global community a peace-oriented alternative that should be studied from Manila to Latin America.
Iraq Working to Bridge Iran-US Divide: PM Al-Sudani
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani said Baghdad is actively mediating efforts to bring Iran and the US closer, revealing ongoing high-level communications and noting tentative positive signals from officials on both sides.
Malaysian Islamic Scholar Says Imam Khomeini’s Thought Inspired Global Awakening
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mohammad Azmi Abdul Hamid, president of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations (MAPIM), said Imam Khomeini’s thought inspired global resistance to tyranny and reshaped Muslim political consciousness.
Envoy: Armenia Considers Iran’s Vital Interests in Washington Agreement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Armenia’s ambassador to Iran said Yerevan has remained committed to a climate of friendship and mutual trust throughout the Washington trilateral process, formally taking into account Tehran’s vital interests and engaging in discussions at various levels regarding developments.