Araghchi calls for seriousness as third round of talks begins

Iran’s foreign minister met his Omani counterpart as part of renewed diplomatic efforts surrounding nuclear talks with Washington. The third round of indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States began with a meeting between Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Sayyid Badr Albusaidi on Wednesday evening. The discussions focused on Iran’s positions regarding nuclear issues […]

Geneva negotiations and assessing America’s real will

The third round of negotiations in Geneva comes amid accumulated distrust and renewed diplomatic momentum. Its outcome could clarify whether a sustainable agreement is within reach. The city of Geneva is set to host the third round of negotiations between Iran and the United States on Thursday; talks taking place at a critical juncture in […]

US military buildup near Iran: Real war threat or trick?

While some media outlets view the naval movements of American warships in the region as a prelude to full-scale war, analyses indicate that these deployments are often routine and aimed at influencing nuclear negotiations. Amid renewed nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington, the United States has repositioned major naval assets in and around the Persian […]

Tehran announces reciprocal action after EU move against IRGC

Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that it has designated the naval and air forces of all European Union member states as terrorist entities, citing the principle of reciprocal action. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced in a statement that it has designated the naval and air forces of all member […]

Any new US strike on Iran is ‘playing with fire’: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that any new US strike on Iran is “playing with fire” and will have “serious consequences.” Lavrov made the remark in an interview with Saudi Arabia’s al-Arabiya television aired on Wednesday, a day after Iranian and American negotiators held indirect talks in the Swiss city of Geneva over […]

Iran elected as vice-chair of UN Special Committee on Charter

Iran has been elected as vice-chair of the United Nations Special Committee on the Charter, the body that is meant to uphold the UN foundation principles, including issues related to international peace and security. Under the decision made during a meeting at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday (February 18, 2026), Iran will […]

Iran, Russia to hold combined naval drill on Thursday

The commander of the First Naval District of Islamic Republic of Iran Navy has said the combined naval drill of the navy forces of Iran and Russia will be held on Thursday at the Sea of Oman and northern Indian Ocean region. The combined naval drill will be hosted by the First District of Iran’s […]

Tehran and IAEA Confer in Geneva Ahead of Fresh Nuclear Talks with Washington

Iran’s top diplomat met with the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency on Monday, ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and said he would also meet with Foreign Minister […]

Ball of nuclear agreement with Iran in US court

As nuclear talks resume in Geneva, the central question is no longer whether Iran and the US can reach a deal, but whether Washington is prepared to demonstrate the political will required to restore trust. On Tuesday, Geneva will become the scene of one of the most sensitive diplomatic developments in the world, as nuclear […]

Putin says Russia supports Iran in defense of its sovereignty

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message to Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s president, to congratulate the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, stressing Moscow’s support for Tehran. In the message to his Iranian counterpart, President Putin of Russia extended his sincere congratulations on the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the victory […]