No doubt about Iran’s right to self-defense: UN secretary-general

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a phone call with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, emphasized the necessity of respecting the principles of international law and avoiding escalation of tensions, noting that there is no doubt about Iran’s right to self-defense.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson says martyred leader remained firm on religious ban of nuclear ...

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei insisted on the ban on nuclear weapons until the last moment of his life, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has said.

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.

US yet unwilling to engage in serious talks, must recognize Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear ...

Iran warns of further countermeasures against illegal IAEA resolution

The Foreign Ministry spokesman says Iran is considering more countermeasures against an illegal resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regarding the country’s peaceful nuclear program.

Iran warns UN adoption of US resolution on Gaza legitimizes occupation

Iran has criticized a US-drafted resolution adopted by the UN Security Council that imposes a foreign guardianship mechanism on the Gaza Strip, warning it undermines the fundamental rights of the Palestinian people.

Iran calls for UN action after US president acknowledges role in Israeli strikes

In a formal letter to the UN Security Council, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned the United States for its role in supporting Israeli military aggression against Iran in June, following statements by President Donald Trump acknowledging US oversight of the attacks.

Iran, Russia foreign ministers discuss regional conflicts, Palestine

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation on Wednesday with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, focusing on recent regional and international developments.