Iran to US: Sanctions and war failed; try diplomacy and respect

A top Iranian diplomat says the time is ripe for the United States to abandon its “fruitless” sanctions and failed policy of war against Iran, urging genuine respect for diplomacy as the only viable path forward.

Iran won’t initiate war, but will ‘decisively’ defend itself against aggression: UN envoy

The Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has stressed that the Islamic Republic will not initiate any war but will deliver a “decisive” response to an act of aggression against the country.

Iran‑US talks ‘good opportunity’ to resolve nuclear issue: President Pezeshkian

President Masoud Pezeshkian says the indirect talks between Washington and Tehran present a good opportunity for a “mutually acceptable” resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue.

Leader says US president deemed to be criminal for inflicting casualties on Iranians

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says that US President Donald Trump is deemed to be criminal for inflicting damage and casualties on and making accusations against the Iranian nation.

Iran FM: US pursuing 'law of jungle' over diplomacy

Iranian MPs denounce US seizure of oil tankers in Caribbean as maritime piracy

A group of 150 Iranian members of parliament has sharply criticized the US for intercepting and pursuing oil tankers in the Caribbean, saying Washington’s actions amount to maritime piracy and constitute a threat to regional stability.

Iran urges fair process in selecting next UN chief, dismisses Rafael Grossi as unfit

Civilizations must unite against unilateralism, warmongering: Iran’s deputy FM

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says unity among civilizations should be embraced as a strategic principle to address global crises, stressing that an alliance of civilizations must stand as a bulwark against warmongering.