August 19 marks anniversary of US-led coup in Iran in 1953

Iran known as a powerful, respected country; enemy targets symbols of its strength: President

President Masoud Pezeshkian says, despite the difficulties facing Iran, the country is regarded worldwide as a powerful and highly respected country, while warning that the nation’s adversaries seek to undermine the symbols of its strength.

Baghaei: US targeting of civilian sites in Iran constitutes war crimes

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says US attacks on residential and civilian areas in the cities of Qeshm, Minab, and Lamerd constitute war crimes, vowing that Tehran will use all available international mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable.

Millions attend funeral for Martyr Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in Iraq's Najaf and Karbala

Millions of mourners have gathered in Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala for the funeral ceremonies of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, with Iraqi authorities reporting attendance in the millions.

Iran begins funeral ceremonies for martyred Leader as foreign dignitaries pay tribute in Tehran

Iran has begun the first stage of funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, with foreign dignitaries and religious figures paying their respects at Tehran's Grand Mosalla.

Iran war proved region can no longer rely on US, Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi told his Malaysian counterpart that the 40-day war has proven that regional states can no longer rely on the US or Israel for their security.

Iran's foreign minister leaves for Geneva for third round of US talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has left Tehran for Geneva for a third round of nuclear talks with the United States.

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.