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Diplomacy

The islands fallout: is Iranian patriotism the West’s blind spot?

The islands fallout: is Iranian patriotism the West’s blind spot?

Europeans may have intended to pressure Tehran when they demanded last month an end to Iran’s “occupation” of the three Persian Gulf islands, but the move instead exposed how badly they misread Iran’s public mood.

Iran hits back at G7 over call for US talks, Ukraine accusations

Iran hits back at G7 over call for US talks, Ukraine accusations

Iran on Thursday rejected the Group of Seven foreign ministers’ final statement, accusing the bloc of lying about Iranian nuclear activities and alleged support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Guards-linked outlet slams Iran official pictured with Israeli representative

A Guards-linked outlet has criticized an Iranian standards official for sitting at the same roundtable as an Israeli representative at last month’s ISO meeting in Rwanda, warning that such contact could carry legal penalties.

Iran hits back at US call to cut Hezbollah funding

The Islamic Republic’s embassy in Lebanon on Tuesday fired back at remarks made by a top US sanctions official who urged Beirut to cut Tehran's funding to its Lebanese ally Hezbollah.

Iraq votes under watchful gaze of US and Iran

Iraq votes under watchful gaze of US and Iran

Iraq’s parliamentary election on Tuesday unfolded under the shadow of foreign influence from the United States and Iran which have for two decades vied over the future of the war-battered Arab nation.

US seeks new bases near key Iranian port, Khamenei adviser says

US seeks new bases near key Iranian port, Khamenei adviser says

The US is trying to set up military bases near Iran’s southern port on the Gulf of Oman to tighten control over regional energy and trade routes, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday.

US sending mixed messages on nuclear talks, Iran deputy FM says

US sending mixed messages on nuclear talks, Iran deputy FM says

Iran accused the United States of sending mixed signals on reviving nuclear talks, saying the June strikes on its nuclear facilities war undermined ongoing diplomacy and efforts toward a peaceful agreement.

 Iran says no possibility of talks with US for now

Iran says no possibility of talks with US for now

Iran’s foreign minister said on Sunday there is currently no possibility of resuming negotiations with the United States, citing what he described as a lack of constructive behavior from Washington.

Tehran eyes Caspian energy boost, risking deeper dependence on Moscow

Tehran eyes Caspian energy boost, risking deeper dependence on Moscow

The new push for an electricity grid linking Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan grid promises closer energy integration but could leave Tehran more exposed to Moscow’s leverage as rival corridors threaten to dilute its regional role.

Iran asks Saudi Arabia to raise its Hajj pilgrim quota

Iran asks Saudi Arabia to raise its Hajj pilgrim quota

Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has urged Saudi Arabia to increase the number of Iranians permitted to perform the Hajj pilgrimage next year, saying its current quota does not reflect the country’s population size.

Foreign minister says Iran should not fear war, US cannot be trusted

Foreign minister says Iran should not fear war, US cannot be trusted

Iran’s foreign minister on Thursday said the country should not fear war and faulted the United States for withdrawing from a past nuclear deal and failing to achieve diplomatic progress in talks.

Australia passes law to list state sponsors of terrorism

Australia passes law to list state sponsors of terrorism

Australia’s Parliament has passed a law allowing the government to list foreign state entities such as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as sponsors of terrorism, after intelligence linked the group to antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.

No regrets: Khamenei ramps up defiance of US with hostage crisis praise

No regrets: Khamenei ramps up defiance of US with hostage crisis praise

Almost half a century after young revolutionaries stormed the US embassy in Tehran, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei once again defended the move, leaning into the original break between the arch-foes and all but ruling out rapprochement.

French think tank says Iran purveying influence via Paris embassy

French think tank says Iran purveying influence via Paris embassy

Iran’s embassy in Paris coordinated a decades-long campaign to influence French political, academic and media spheres, according to a new report by French think tank France2050.

Iran releases French couple after three years, Macron says

Iran releases French couple after three years, Macron says

Iran has released French prisoners Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris who had been detained since 2022, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after Paris freed an Iranian citizen charged with promoting terrorism.

Swollen US defense budget failed to chastise Iran, Zarif says

Swollen US defense budget failed to chastise Iran, Zarif says

Former Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif said on Monday that the United States failed to humiliate Iran in a June war and that only earnest negotiations could resolve the impasse between the two adversaries.

Paper says Iran must replace détente with power-oriented foreign strategy

Paper says Iran must replace détente with power-oriented foreign strategy

Iran’s daily Kayhan, overseen by a representative of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has called for a shift in the country’s foreign policy from “engagement” to “power building,” arguing that decades of diplomatic outreach to the West have failed to secure Iran’s national interests.

Trump says curbing Iran nuclear capability central to Mideast peace

Trump says curbing Iran nuclear capability central to Mideast peace

US President Donald Trump said his approach to Iran is central to securing broader Middle East stability, repeating that US military action had removed Tehran’s nuclear capability and hinting that an agreement with the Islamic Republic could pave the way for regional diplomacy.

Araghchi says Israel duped US on Iran threat, urges Trump to reverse course

Araghchi says Israel duped US on Iran threat, urges Trump to reverse course

Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday accused Israel of misleading the United States on a fabricated Iranian nuclear threat and called on President Donald Trump to change course.

Oman urges Iran and US to resume nuclear talks

Oman urges Iran and US to resume nuclear talks

Oman on Saturday called on Iran and the United States to resume suspended nuclear negotiations, as Tehran’s foreign minister ruled out halting uranium enrichment or curbing its missile program.

Araghchi says Iran will not halt uranium enrichment or negotiate on missiles

Araghchi says Iran will not halt uranium enrichment or negotiate on missiles

Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran will not halt uranium enrichment or negotiate over its missile program, warning that any new Israeli attack would have “bad consequences,” Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.

Mediator Egypt urges end to impasse over Iran nuclear inspections

Mediator Egypt urges end to impasse over Iran nuclear inspections

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said he had urged Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog to resume nuclear cooperation as Tehran continues to bar inspections of nuclear sites attacked in a June war.