


US Needs to Discern Iran’s Stances: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed hope that the US would develop a clearer understanding of Iran’s principal stances in order for tangible progress to be made in the negotiations.

Iran Condemns Latest US Sanctions on Construction Sector as ‘Crime Against Humanity’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the United States on Friday morning over the expansion of sanctions targeting the country's construction industry, calling the move illegal, inhumane, and another sign of Washington’s hostility towards the Iranian people.

Futility of Sanctions Led to Negotiations, Iran’s FM Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s success in nullifying the cruel sanctions has frustrated those imposing them and forced them to enter into negotiations out of desperation, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.

Iran Welcomes Removal of Western Sanctions against Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations hailed the “positive” move by the US, the European Union and the UK to lift unilateral sanctions on Syria, stressing that the suffering of the Syrian people should not be used for political purposes.

Iranian President to Visit Oman on May 27
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian will be paying an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman next week.

Palermo Convention Takes Effect in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Parliament formally announced the coming into force of the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, also known as the Palermo Convention.

Iran Names New Envoy to China
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli was appointed as Iran’s new ambassador to China.

UCMs Contravene Human Rights: Iranian Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian deputy foreign minister condemned the unilateral coercive measures for violating human rights and undermining sustainable development in the target countries.

Araqchi Assures Hamas of Iran’s Unwavering Support for Palestine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi gave an assurance that Tehran’s support for the Palestinian people and resistance will continue unabated.

Hub of Diplomacy Shaped in Tehran: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi said the two-day Dialogue Forum in Tehran turned the Iranian capital into the beating heart of regional concord and a hub of diplomacy.

Iran Asks Scholars to Address Muslim World Problems
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Muslim academics and scholars to join hands to resolve the challenges faced by Islamic nations.

CICA Promoting Regional Cooperation: Iranian FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Iran hailed the Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) for performing an important function in the expansion of relations among regional countries.

President Affirms Iran’s Policy of Broadening Ties with Neighbors
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the expansion of relations with the regional and neighboring countries.

Spokesman Rejects Arab League Statement on Iranian Islands
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry refuted the claims made in the final statement of an Arab League summit regarding Iran’s sovereignty over three Persian Gulf islands, which he emphasized are an inseparable part of the Iranian territory.

Iran Pursuing Balanced Deal in Nuclear Talks: FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed Iran’s willingness to achieve a just and balanced agreement over its nuclear program within the framework of the NPT, saying any deal must respect Tehran’s nuclear rights and guarantee the comprehensive and verifiable lifting of sanctions.

Iran’s Entitlement to NPT Rights Accentuated in US Talks: Deputy FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Reasserting Iran’s entitlement to all benefits of being a member of the NPT, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi said Iran stresses its rights, including uranium enrichment, in the course of talks with the US.

Iran Won’t Give Up Nuclear Rights: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Reaffirming Iran’s right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Tehran will never seek nukes.

Dialogue Forum Kicks Off in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The annual meeting of Tehran Dialogue Forum got underway in the Iranian capital on Sunday, May 18.
