Press Releases

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(MENAFN) Iranian authorities say their air defense systems were activated overnight after what they described as “hostile drones” were detected over Qeshm Island, near the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian media...

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(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone conversation on Monday focusing on ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Tehran and Washington, alongside wider regional developments,...

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(MENAFN) Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has defended ongoing negotiations with the United States, arguing that Iran is under significant economic strain and cannot sustain a state of permanent confrontation, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) A senior Iranian official has warned that continued US naval pressure near Iranian waters could trigger a military response, saying the Gulf of Oman may become a “graveyard” for American warships if tensions escalate further.

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(MENAFN) Iran issued a warning on Monday to the United States and its allies, cautioning them against what it described as a potential new “strategic mistake” or miscalculation.

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(MENAFN) Iran has issued a warning to the United States and its regional partners, cautioning against what it called a “strategic mistake” amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. A senior Iranian military official, Ali Abdollahi, said Iran’s...

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(MENAFN) Iran announced Monday the creation of a new governing body tasked with overseeing operations in the Strait of Hormuz — a move that signals a sharp escalation in the standoff between Tehran and Washington over one of the world's most...

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(MENAFN) Iranian officials say Tehran intends to file legal cases against the United States and Israel over damage caused to cultural and historical locations during recent military strikes.

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(MENAFN) Iran’s national football team has arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, to begin its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as regional political tensions continue to form part of the wider backdrop to the tournament, according to reports....

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(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly reversed course Monday, declaring he is "not open to anything right now" regarding Iran nuclear negotiations — retreating from his own earlier proposal that he would accept a 20-year moratorium on...

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(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene a Security Cabinet meeting on Monday evening to discuss developments related to Iran, according to reports citing an Israeli newspaper.

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(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened his security cabinet for a second time in as many days to discuss the possibility of renewed hostilities with Iran, according to Hebrew-language media reports.

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(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Monday that Moscow has not received any formal American proposals concerning a reported new arrangement for Iran’s nuclear program.

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(MENAFN) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday issued a sharp condemnation of a drone attack that ignited a fire near the United Arab Emirates' nuclear power facility, calling on Tehran to stand down and return to the diplomatic table.

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(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called an emergency Security Cabinet session for Monday evening to deliberate over the rapidly shifting situation with Iran, according to Israeli media.

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(MENAFN) Iran is reportedly willing to transfer its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to Russia as part of a potential agreement aimed at easing tensions with the United States, according to reports citing a leaked proposal allegedly sent by...

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(MENAFN) Italy's consumer inflation surged to its steepest level in over two years last month, propelled almost entirely by a sharp rebound in energy costs triggered by supply chain chaos stemming from the Iran war, official figures released...

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(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump said the United States has postponed a planned military strike on Iran that was scheduled for Tuesday, following requests from several Gulf leaders who said diplomatic negotiations were advancing.

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(MENAFN) Pakistan is stepping up diplomatic initiatives aimed at encouraging Washington and Tehran to resume direct negotiations, as major disagreements — particularly surrounding Iran’s nuclear program — continue to prevent progress, according to...

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(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assembled his security Cabinet on Monday to examine the likelihood of a renewed military confrontation with Iran, according to Hebrew-language media outlets.