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Malaysian Islamic Scholar Says Imam Khomeini’s Thought Inspired Global Awakening
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mohammad Azmi Abdul Hamid, president of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations (MAPIM), said Imam Khomeini’s thought inspired global resistance to tyranny and reshaped Muslim political consciousness.

Envoy: Armenia Considers Iran’s Vital Interests in Washington Agreement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Armenia’s ambassador to Iran said Yerevan has remained committed to a climate of friendship and mutual trust throughout the Washington trilateral process, formally taking into account Tehran’s vital interests and engaging in discussions at various levels regarding developments.

Araqchi Warns US against Repeating Failed Pressure Policies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s foreign minister urged the United States to respect the Iranian people and their chosen political system, saying military threats, sanctions, and pressure have failed and warning that repeating them would bring the same result.

Real Battlefront Against Israel Is Now Inside US, Top Philippine Islamic Scholar Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Prof. Julkipli Wadi believes the true fight against Israeli policies has moved from Palestine to the heart of the US, where Gaza’s genocide is awakening even Trump supporters.

Ayatollah Khamenei Hailed As Only Voice Demanding Muslims to Reclaim True Qibla
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A Malaysian scholar has hailed Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei as the sole prominent and consistent voice in the world for demanding that Muslims reorganize themselves and reclaim their true Qibla.

Pezeshkian Calls for Stronger Iran-Kazakhstan Ties, Caspian Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Closer cooperation between Iran and Kazakhstan would serve the interests of both countries and contribute to regional stability, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said, calling for a shared regional approach to safeguarding the ecological balance of the Caspian Sea.

Iran Eyes Japan’s Role in Safety of Nuclear Facilities
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called on Japan to share its expertise in dealing with the past atomic disasters and help Iran in securing the facilities damaged by the Israeli and US strikes in June.

Hezbollah An Essential Pillar of Lebanon’s Defense: Velayati
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser on international affairs to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, hailed Hezbollah for protecting the Lebanese people and curbing the Zionist regime’s aggression, stressing that its presence remains indispensable to Lebanon’s defense.

Kharrazi: Iran Open to Nuclear Talks Without Shifting Its Conditions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is ready to resume nuclear talks with the US if they are conducted respectfully, the head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations said, stressing that Iran will not move from the position it held before the US and the Zionist regime attacked it in June.

Talks Meaningless Under Coercion: Iranian Spokeswoman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Talks with the West are meaningless as long as the process remains one-sided and rooted in domination and coercion, spokesperson for the Iranian administration Fatemeh Mohajerani said.

UK behind Anti-Iran Moves at Manama Conference: Velayati
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain played a behind-the-scenes role in driving anti-Iran positions at the 21st Manama Dialogue Conference in Bahrain, Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser on international affairs to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said.

Iran Open to Fair, Rational Proposals for Dialogue: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – While there is no request or plan to hold talks with the US or Europe, Iran remains open to reviewing any fair, balanced, and rational proposal made on the basis of mutual respect and equality that safeguards the interests of the Iranian people, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.

Oct. 7 Operation Kept So Secret Even Haniyeh Was Unaware of Timing: Qaani
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the IRGC Quds Force revealed that the Al-Aqsa Storm operation against the Israeli regime in October 2023 was carried out under such strict secrecy that not even late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh or Seyed Hassan Nasrallah were informed of its timing.

Pezeshkian: West Exploiting Snapback to Cover Illegal Moves
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian slammed the misuse of the so-called snapback mechanism by Western powers, describing it as an attempt to legitimize unlawful actions.

Pezeshkian Warns against Reinstatement of Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian cautioned against the reimposition of snapback sanctions, denouncing Washington’s inconsistent policies and urging the US to avoid supporting an “inhumane apartheid regime” in the Middle East.

Iran Keeping Close Watch on Caucasus Developments: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is closely monitoring developments along its northwestern border, the spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry said, warning that the presence of extra-regional forces in the Caucasus would be harmful and add to geopolitical complications.

Iran Stands Firm on Resistance, Backs Regional Dialogue: Larijani
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani reaffirmed the country’s support for the resistance, saying Tehran does not interfere in the internal affairs of the other countries while it favors regional dialogue.

With or Without Russia, Iran Will Block US Corridor in Caucasus: Velayati
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, said Iran will prevent the creation of an American corridor in the Caucasus region no matter whether Moscow will join Tehran or not.
