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Iran Favors Diplomacy to Prevent Regional Insecurity: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized Iran’s commitment to using diplomacy to prevent escalating insecurity in West Asia, saying the US has repeatedly disrupted diplomatic processes by violating commitments and resorting to force.
Muslim Unity Needed to End Israel’s Impunity: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stressed the need to strengthen Islamic unity and solidarity to end the Zionist regime’s impunity, describing the Palestinian issue as the most important concern facing the Muslim world and humanity.
Explosion at Israeli Intel Plant Prompts Evacuation of Thousands
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An explosion and fire at an Intel industrial plant in Kiryat Gat in the occupied territories, coupled with the possible release of hazardous gases, prompted the evacuation of thousands of people from the area.
Leader Congratulates Young Wrestlers on World Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei congratulated Iran’s under-23 national Greco-Roman wrestling team on winning the world championship in the US, extending his prayers and best wishes to all Iranian youth.
Another Supertanker Hits Mine in Strait of Hormuz: IRGC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on Saturday that a second supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil caught fire after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz, in a second such incident in 24 hours.
Iran Offers 7-Day Plan to Reopen Hormuz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is ready to restore normal maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the necessary conditions are met, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said, stressing that the choice rests with the US.
Iran’s Missile Power Has Changed Equations, Defense Chief Reminds US
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Caretaker Defense Minister Brigadier General Majid Ebn al-Reza hit back at US President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran, warning that American bombs will exact a price on Washington’s global standing, economy and electoral calculations.
Iran, Turkey Urge Muslims to Counter Israeli Crimes in Palestine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey called on Muslim countries to take practical measures to halt the Zionist regime’s crimes against Palestinians and help secure the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.
Yemen Conflict Has No Military Solution: Iranian FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reiterated that the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen has no military solution, expressing Tehran’s readiness to provide any assistance to help end the fighting.
Supertanker Catches Fire after Hitting Sea Mine in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy reported a massive explosion and a severe fire aboard a supertanker after it struck a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz.
Libya Security Essential for Peace in North Africa: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Security and stability in Libya are essential for peace and stability in North Africa, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
Iran Ready to Help End Saudi-Yemen Conflict
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran is ready to help Saudi Arabia and Yemen resolve their disputes peacefully through diplomacy, stressing that Iran remains willing to use its good offices if requested by both sides.
Iranian FM in Iraq for OIC Ministerial Meeting
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has traveled to Iraq at the head of a diplomatic delegation to attend the annual meeting of foreign ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Iran Offers Kazakhstan Routes to Global Markets
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s minister of roads highlighted the advantages of the country’s transit corridors for Kazakhstan’s access to international markets, urging expanded cooperation to boost transit capacity and facilitate trade between the two countries and beyond.
Iran, China Move to Boost Tourism Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian officials and Chinese tourism industry representatives called for concrete measures to expand tourism exchanges between the two countries, including joint travel packages and improved services for Chinese visitors.
London Protest Calls on Azerbaijan Republic to Lift Hijab Ban in Schools
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Activists and students gathered outside Republic of Azerbaijan’s embassy in London on Friday to demand the reversal of a hijab ban in educational institutions, arguing that female students should not have to choose between their religious beliefs and access to education.
Italy Probes Israeli Officials for Torturing, Sexually Assaulting Gaza Flotilla Activists
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Italian prosecutors placed the Israeli regime’s war minister and 12 senior military, police and prison officials under investigation over allegations of torture, sexual assault and other abuses against activists detained during Gaza-bound flotilla missions in 2025 and 2026.
Spanish PM Says War on Iran Has Cost Europeans More than $112 Billion
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the war against Iran has already cost Europeans more than 100 billion euros ($112bn).
