October 2023 - Iran Special Weapons News

Iranian Teen Who Died After Alleged Incident With Morality Police Buried Amid Tight Security, Detentions RFE/RL 29 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Teen Who Died After Alleged Incident With Morality Police Buried Amid Tight Security, Detentions
Designating Individuals and Entities with Ties to Terrorist Organizations US Dept. of State 27 Oct 2023 -- Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on eight key individuals for supporting Hamas, as well as Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) officials involved in financing and training Hamas. A number of the individuals and entities designated today have played key roles in facilitating sanctions evasion by Hamas-affiliated companies.
Treasury Targets Additional Sources of Support and Financing to Hamas US Treasury 27 Oct 2023 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed a second round of sanctions on key Hamas-linked officials and financial networks following the October 7 barbaric attacks on Israel and its civilian population. Today's action targets additional assets in Hamas's investment portfolio and individuals who are facilitating sanctions evasion by Hamas-affiliated companies. Treasury is also designating a Hamas official in Iran and members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as well as a Gaza-based entity that has served as a conduit for illicit Iranian funds to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).
US Imposes New Sanctions on Hamas VOA 27 Oct 2023 -- The U.S. Treasury Department announced a second round of sanctions Friday on the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Hamas-linked officials in response to its October 7 attack on Israel that killed more than 1,400 people, including women and children.
U.S. Sanctions Members Of Iran's IRGC In Effort To Dismantle Hamas's Funding Network RFE/RL 27 Oct 2023 -- The United States has announced sanctions on members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as part of an effort to dismantle "Hamas's funding networks" following the militant group's "barbaric" attack on Israel earlier this month.
Hamas uses N Korea, Iran arms in its Israel assault, military says Radio Free Asia 26 Oct 2023 -- Hamas has used weapons sourced from North Korea and Iran to target Israel, the Israeli military said, supporting Radio Free Asia's earlier report on the alleged arms connection between the North and Hamas.
Not Our Fight: Iranians Show Little Support For Palestinian Cause Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict RFE/RL 26 Oct 2023 -- Iran's clerical establishment has championed the Palestinian cause for decades and refused to recognize Israel.
Iranian Judiciary Summons Newspaper Chief Over Survey On Head Scarf Law RFE/RL 26 Oct 2023 -- The head of a newspaper in Tehran has been summoned to appear in court following the publication of a poll on the "Hijab and Chastity" bill currently being debated by lawmakers, Mizan, the news agency of Iran's judiciary, said.
Iran's Guardians Council Returns Hijab Law Due To 'Ambiguities' RFE/RL 25 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Guardians Council has returned a chastity and hijab bill to parliament due to "ambiguities" in the legislation, which has drawn criticism both inside the country and abroad.
U.S.-Based Rights Group Decries Iran's 'False' Claim Of Ties To Imprisoned Journalists RFE/RL 25 Oct 2023 -- The U.S.-based rights group United For Iran has rejected allegations by Tehran that it has collaborated with detained Iranian journalists Elahah Mohammadi and Niloofar Hamedi, calling the accusations "part of the Islamic republic's long-standing tradition of crafting false narratives."
Will Iran Seek to Leverage Its Nuclear Program as Middle East Tensions Soar? VOA 25 Oct 2023 -- Recent efforts to de-escalate tensions between the West and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program have been set back by the recent Hamas terror attack on Israel, and Iran could seek to use the atomic program as leverage, according to analysts.
Joint Communique of the Second Meeting of the 3+3 Regional Platform Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Oct 2023
Iranian Official Says Lagging Oil Revenues Causing Budget Gap RFE/RL 24 Oct 2023 -- The head of Iran's Budget and Planning Organization says the government achieved only "around" 70 percent of its projected revenues for the first seven months of the current Persian calendar year, a rare admission of a significant state budget deficit.
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Oct 2023
Family, Doctors Reject Reports That Iranian Teen 'Likely Brain Dead' RFE/RL 23 Oct 2023 -- The family and doctors of Armita Garavand, an Iranian high school student who is in a coma after reportedly being assaulted by the morality police for not wearing the mandatory hijab, have rejected media reports that her condition has deteriorated and the 16-year-old is "likely brain dead."
Iranian-Kurdish Activist Askari Sentenced Again To Death On New Charge RFE/RL 23 Oct 2023 -- Iranian-Kurdish political detainee Naeb Askari has again been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Urmia after the charge against him was changed to armed rebellion from an initial conviction for "enmity against God" that he appealed.
Iranian Teenager Assaulted By Morality Police On Subway Likely 'Brain Dead' RFE/RL 22 Oct 2023 -- Armita Garavand, a high-school student in a coma after reportedly being assaulted by morality police for not wearing the mandatory hijab, is likely "brain dead," according to an Iranian media report.
Iran Repeats Threat To Expel Undocumented Afghans RFE/RL 20 Oct 2023 -- A top Iranian official has reiterated that Tehran will deport all "illegal" migrants, most of whom are Afghan nationals who fled war, persecution, and poverty.
Mahsa Amini And Iran's 'Women, Life, Freedom' Movement Win EU's Sakharov Prize RFE/RL 19 Oct 2023 -- Mahsa Amini and the "Women, Life, Freedom" movement in Iran that was triggered by her death were awarded this year's Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's top rights award, the second honor bestowed upon Iranian women this month for their sometimes deadly struggle for human rights after activist Narges Mohammadi won the Nobel Peace prize.
Mahsa Amini Awarded Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought VOA 19 Oct 2023 -- The European Union has awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Mahsa Amini, who died shortly after Iranian authorities arrested her last year.
Iran's 'Axis Of Resistance': A Network Designed To Create Chaos, Fight Tehran's Enemies RFE/RL 19 Oct 2023 -- As fighting intensifies between Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israel, Iran has been increasingly vocal about the prospect of additional firepower entering the fray to score a victory for what Tehran calls the "axis of resistance" against Israel.
Tehran 'Very Unlikely' To Get Directly Involved In Israel-Hamas Conflict, Says Iran Expert RFE/RL 19 Oct 2023 -- Seyed Ali Alavi is a lecturer in Middle Eastern and Iranian Studies at SOAS University of London. He is also the author of Iran And Palestine: Past, Present, Future, a book released in 2019 that looks at the history of Tehran's relationship with the Palestinian territories.
Iran FM calls on Muslim regional officials to take action as Israel presses ahead with war on Gaza Press TV 18 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has asked his regional counterparts to take more action to end the escalating situation in the small Palestinian territory of Gaza.
Iran FM calls for political, economic sanctions on Israel, trial of its leaders over Gaza strikes Press TV 18 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states to impose political and economic sanctions on Israel and set up a tribunal to prosecute Israeli leaders for their war crimes in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Every drop of Palestinian blood brings Israel closer to downfall: Iran president Press TV 18 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Israeli regime is only accelerating its demise by killing innocent Palestinian women and children in besieged Gaza.
Iran: UN Security Council sanctions on missile-related activities end Press TV 18 Oct 2023 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that the Islamic Republic, as of October 18, will no longer be subject to any restriction with regard to its ballistic missile-related activities and transfers by the United Nations Security Council.
US Remains Committed to Slowing Iran's Missile Program VOA 18 Oct 2023 -- The United States is leveling new sanctions against entities and individuals involved in Iran's missile, unmanned aerial vehicle and conventional arms industries.
Iranian Court Sentences Amini Lawyer To Prison For Foreign Media Interviews RFE/RL 18 Oct 2023 -- Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary Court has sentenced prominent Iranian attorney Mohammad Saleh Nikbakht, who represents the family of the late Mahsa Amini, to one year in prison on a charge of "propaganda against the system" after he conducted interviews with several foreign media outlets, including RFERL's Radio Farda.
The United States' Commitment to Countering Iranian Weapons Development and Proliferation US Dept. of State 18 Oct 2023 -- Iran's development, procurement, and proliferation of missiles and missile-related technology remains one of the greatest challenges to international peace and security.
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions On Support Network For Iran's Missile, Drone Programs RFE/RL 18 Oct 2023 -- The U.S. Treasury Department on October 18 announced new sanctions on 11 individuals, eight entities, and one vessel that the United States says have enabled Iran's "destabilizing ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs."
Treasury Sanctions Actors Supporting Iran's Missile and UAV Programs US Treasury 18 Oct 2023 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 11 individuals, eight entities, and one vessel based in Iran, Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China (PRC), and Venezuela that are enabling Iran's destabilizing ballistic missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. The persons designated today have materially supported Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL), or their subordinates in the production and proliferation of missiles and UAVs.
Switzerland retains measures linked to Iran's nuclear programme Swiss Government 18 Oct 2023 -- On 18 October, certain UN sanctions relating to nuclear proliferation in Iran will automatically expire. In view of Iran's failure to comply with the nuclear agreement (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA), the Federal Council has decided to maintain the Swiss measures currently in force.
Joint Statement on UN Security Council Resolution 2231 Transition Day US Dept. of State 18 Oct 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the United States and the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)-endorsing States listed below.
UK statement on Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) Transition Day UK FCDO 18 Oct 2023 -- The UK has issued a statement on its decision to maintain nuclear and missile-related restrictions on Iran beyond JCPoA Transition Day.
Tehran Fans Flames Of Escalation Fears With Warning On Israeli-Hamas War RFE/RL 17 Oct 2023 -- Iranian leaders have called for an "immediate" halt to Israel's offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip and warned "other fronts will open up" in the conflict, fanning global concerns that the war could quickly escalate.
Iran strongly condemns Zionist regime's attack on Gaza hospital IRNA 17 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned an Israeli air strike on a hospital in the Gaza Strip.
Iran slams EU decision to retain missile sanctions as 'illegal' IRNA 17 Oct 2023 -- Iran has condemned as "illegal" a decision by the European Union's governing body to maintain ballistic missile- and nuclear-related sanctions against the Islamic Republic in violation of the 2015 nuclear agreement.
Iran, South Africa FMs discuss developments in Palestine IRNA 17 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian held discussions with his South African counterpart, Naledi Pandor, over the ongoing situation in Palestine.
Iran's Leader: If Israeli crimes continue, no one can stop Muslims, resistance forces Press TV 17 Oct 2023 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says if Israeli crimes against Palestinians in Gaza continue, no one can stop Muslims and resistance forces.
Iran petrochemical production up 7% y/y in H1 calendar year IRNA 17 Oct 2023 -- Iran's petrochemical companies produced 38.5 million metric tons (mt) of products in the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21, 2023 to September 22, 2023), indicating a 7% growth in comparison to the same period in 2022, an Iranian official said.
Belarus president urges expansion of cooperation with Iran to jointly withstand Western sanctions, pressure Press TV 17 Oct 2023 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has called for the expansion of cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran in the face of Western pressure and sanctions.
Iranian, Russian, Turkish presidents urge to end Israeli attacks on Gaza People's Daily 17 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday highlighted the necessity of making immediate efforts to put an end to Israeli attacks against Gaza in separate phone calls with his Russian and Turkish counterparts, according to statements from the Iranian president's office.
Iran: Any preemptive action by resistance possible in coming hours IRNA 16 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that resistance leaders will not allow the Zionist regime to take any action it wants in the region, adding that preemptive measures by the resistance front are possible in the coming hours.
Iran FM calls for opening humanitarian corridor to send aid to Gaza IRNA 16 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called for the opening of a humanitarian corridor in the war-hit Gaza Strip where the civilian population is subjected to relentless Israeli airstrikes and a full blockade by the regime.
'Resistance front fully prepared to counter Israeli warmongering' IRNA 16 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says resistance is a legitimate defense to end the occupation of Palestine, saying the resistance front is fully prepared to respond to the Zionist regime's warmongering.
Iran FM says time is running out for political settlement to Palestine developments IRNA 16 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the time for finding political solutions for the developments in Palestine is running out.
Hamas operation first stage of Israeli regime's collapse: IRGC chief IRNA 16 Oct 2023 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has described the Operation Al-Aqsa Storm by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas as the first stage of the impending collapse of the Zionist regime of Israel.
Resistance will not turn blind eye to Zionist atrocities: Tehran IRNA 16 Oct 2023 -- Iran says the Resistance Front will not turn a blind eye to the atrocities committed by the Zionist regime against the defenseless Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Iran Foreign Ministry denies reports on UN mission comment on Gaza war IRNA 16 Oct 2023 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry says the comment attributed to Iran's mission to the United Nations about potential involvement of the Islamic Republic in the conflict in the Gaza Strip in Palestine is not correct.
Turkish, Iranian presidents discuss latest developments in Gaza over phone ISNA 16 Oct 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on Monday discussed the ongoing conflict between Zionist regime and Palestine, increasing tension in the region and the steps to be taken for de-escalation.
Time for political solutions running out: Iranian FM ISNA 16 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held separate phone conversations with his counterparts from Tunisia, Malaysia and Pakistan, discussing the current developments in the occupied territories.
Kanaani says: "No matter how long occupation lasts, it does not create any right for occupier" ISNA 16 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani stressed that the Palestinian people are the real and eternal owners of this land.
Iran FM calls for China to use its capacities to stop Zionist regime's attacks on people of Gaza ISNA 16 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has held talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yee on the phone.
Iran FM: Any preemptive measure against Zionist regime possible in coming hours Press TV 16 Oct 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister says if the Israeli regime's crimes in the Gaza Strip continue and no political solution is found, the door will be open to whatever possibility, including preemptive measures by the resistance front.
Iran ready to send aid to Gaza, cooperate with all countries to end Israel's atrocities, Raeisi tells Erdogan Press TV 16 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Tehran is ready to cooperate with all countries to dispatch humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza and use diplomatic capacities to stop Israel's crimes against the Palestinian people there.
Al-Aqsa Storm marks 'initial step' towards Israel's early collapse: IRGC chief Press TV 16 Oct 2023 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has lauded the ongoing anti-Israel operation by the Gaza-based Palestinian resistance groups as the initial step toawrds the occupying regime's early collapse.
Amid war on Gaza, Colombia says Israel's ambassador must 'apologize and leave' Press TV 16 Oct 2023 -- Colombia has said Israel's ambassador must leave the country after President Gustavo Petro censured the regime for crimes against the Palestinians of the besieged Gaza Strip.
'Genocides are not supported': Colombia president condemns Israeli crimes in Gaza Press TV 16 Oct 2023 -- Colombian President Gustavo Petro has slammed Israel for committing crimes in the besieged Gaza Strip, saying "genocides are never supported."
US, West 'blind support' for Israel root cause of genocide in Gaza: Iran's president tells Putin Press TV 16 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the "blind support" of Western countries, particularly the United States, for Israel has given the Zionists an incentive to intensify their crimes and continue genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Anything possible if Israel insists on committing crimes against Gazans, Iran warns Press TV 16 Oct 2023 -- Iran has warned of the adverse consequences of the Israeli regime's inhumane actions against Palestinians in light of its atrocious military campaign against the besieged Gaza Strip.
Israel will be gone soon as victory belongs to Palestinians: Leader's adviser Press TV 16 Oct 2023 -- The Israeli regime will be gone soon and the Palestinian nation will be victorious in the final battle to liberate Palestine, says a senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Raeisi strongly condemns silence of certain countries on Israeli heinous crimes in Gaza Press TV 16 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Israel's shameless move to force the people of Gaza to flee their homes runs counter to all international laws and humanitarian principles.
Iran will always remain supportive of resistance: Foreign Ministry Press TV 16 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has reasserted the Islamic Republic's unwavering support for the regional resistance axis amid the Israeli regime's ongoing hugely deadly war against the Palestinian territory of the Gaza Strip.
Putin Held Phone Talks With Presidents of Syria, Iran Sputnik 16 Oct 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has held phone conversations with Syrian President Bashar Assad and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Monday.
Iran's Nour-2, Nour-3 satellites meet in space over Indian Ocean Press TV 16 Oct 2023 -- Iran's homegrown satellites, Nour-2 (Light-2) and Nour-3 (Light-3), have crossed paths early Tuesday, reaching closest to each other in their orbits around the Earth.
Iran's president warns of war expansion if Israel continues attacks on Gaza People's Daily 16 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday warned of the expansion of the conflict if Israel continues its attacks on the Gaza Strip.
Iran Warns Israel that Escalation in Gaza Conflict Threatens Regional War - Reports Sputnik 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran expressed its desire to avoid exacerbating the situation in the Hamas-Israel war but made it clear that it may need to intervene if Israel's military operation in Gaza continues, reports US media quoting diplomatic sources.
Iran warns war fronts will expand if Israel doesn't stop Gaza attacks IRNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned that war fronts will likely expand if Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip do not stop.
War to get out of control if Israeli regime not stopped: Iran FM IRNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met Sunday with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to discuss the issue of Palestine.
Tight Israeli regime siege on Gaza must end: FM Amirabdollahian IRNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, including cutting off supplies of water, food and medicine to the besieged enclave, must come to an end.
'Iran, Hamas discuss formation of bigger axis against Zionists' IRNA 15 Oct 2023 -- A member of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement's political bureau, Khalil al-Hayya, has stated that Iran and Hamas have exchanged views on the formation of a greater axis to stop the Zionist regime's crimes.
Iran never gives up backing Palestine: FM Amirabdollahian IRNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has reiterated the country's unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people, stating that Iran will never compromise its principles and values in this regard.
Iranian President warns of broad war if mass murder, blockade of Gaza not halted ISNA 15 Oct 2023 -- President of France, Emmanuel Macron held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday amid the escalation of tensions in the region.
Iranian FM, Qatari Emir discuss Palestine, urge end to Israeli atrocities ISNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has met with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Preventing genocide in Gaza requires immediate action by all Islamic countries: Iranian President ISNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran's President stated, "Removing the inhuman blockade of Gaza and preventing the ongoing genocide in this area requires immediate action by all Islamic nations, and the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to take joint action with Iraq and all other Islamic countries in this regard".
Palestine takes center stage in talks between Iranian, Qatari FMs in Doha ISNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has sat down with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
Decisive, urgent action by Islamic countries necessary to stop Zionist killing machine: President Raisi ISNA 15 Oct 2023 -- Pointing out that the unlimited support of the Western countries and especially the United States for the crimes of the Zionists has made the situation even more complicated and dire, Iranian President described the decisive and urgent action of the Islamic countries and the free people of the world necessary to stop the Zionist killing machine.
Iran asks China to intervene to stop war in Gaza Press TV 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has called on China to intervene to put an end to the ongoing carnage in the Gaza Strip where Israel is carrying out incessant attacks against the civilian population living in the enclave.
Iran's foreign minister warns of dire consequences of Israel's Gaza strikes Press TV 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned about the dire consequences of Israel's relentless bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip.
Iran FM: Al-Aqsa Storm proved Palestine is alive, normalization with Israel cannot weaken Palestinians' will Press TV 15 Oct 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister has praised the ongoing anti-Israeli operation launched by the Gaza Strip-based Palestinian resistance movements, saying it proves that unlike what some people mistakenly think Palestine is alive.
Iran president says Operation Al-Aqsa Storm was result of stepped-up Zionist crimes IRNA 14 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi described the Palestinian Operation Al-Aqsa storm as a sword which came out of its sheath with the escalation of Zionist crimes.
Raisi holds phone calls with Qatari, Iraqi leaders to discuss Palestine IRNA 14 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in separate phone conversations with Qatari, and Iraqi leaders has discussed the latest issues of Palestine.
Supreme leader calls for all-out support for Palestine IRNA 14 Oct 2023 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Kahmenei has called for all-out support for Palestine amid an ongoing aggression by the Zionist regime against the Gaza Strip.
Iran's FM discusses Palestine situation with UN special coordinator IRNA 14 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has discussed the latest development in Palestine with the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland.
Iran's FM, Nasrallah discuss how Resistance would counter Israeli regime IRNA 14 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Secretary General of Hezbollah resistance movement Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah have discussed the level of readiness existing in resistance groups in the region to respond to any Israeli aggression amid an ongoing conflict in the occupied Palestine.
Raeisi: Muslim countries must take urgent action to stop Israeli 'killing machine' Press TV 14 Oct 2023 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi of Iran says Muslim countries and free nations in the world must take a "decisive and immediate" action to stop the Israeli "killing machine" as the war on the besieged Gaza is claiming more civilian lives.
Iran: UN must swiftly act to stop Israel's brutal bombardment of Palestinians Press TV 14 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the United Nations must put an immediate end to Israel's brutal aggression against the Palestinians "before it is too late."
Resistance front's response will 'change' map of occupied territories: Iran FM Press TV 14 Oct 2023 -- The response of the resistance front to continued Israeli atrocities against Palestinians will change the map of the occupied territories, says Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
Iran's Leader: Palestinian movement headed for 'complete victory' Press TV 14 Oct 2023 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the movement that has started in Palestine will continue and lead to the complete victory of the Palestinians.
Iran parliament speaker calls Israel a 'big lie' whose collapse is 'imminent' Press TV 14 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has called Israel a "big lie," emphasizing that the collapse of the occupying Tel Aviv regime is a reality that will materialize in the near future.
West seeks to distort facts in Gaza Strip, justify Israeli crimes: Amir-Abdollahian tells Syria's Assad Press TV 14 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the West is seeking to distort the facts on the ground in the Gaza Strip and legitimatize Israeli crimes in the besieged coastal enclave.
Israeli Armed Forces Say Launched Retaliatory Strikes After Shelling From Syria Sputnik 14 Oct 2023 -- The Israeli armed forces carried out retaliatory strikes after Israeli settlements were shelled from Syrian territory, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Saturday.
Iran reports discovery of large gas field in south IRNA 14 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji has announced the discovery of a large gas field in the southern province of Fars.
Iran rejects claim about interference in Palestine Al Aqsa Storm IRNA 14 Oct 2023 -- The ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has disapproved the claim made by the Zionist regime of Israel that Iran interfered in Palestine's reaction against the Israeli regime occupation and aggression.
Iran eyes to expand oil exports despite U.S. sanctions: minister People's Daily 14 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji said on Friday the country plans to increase its crude production in the absence of any "green light" from the United States for exports, according to the Shana News Agency affiliated to the Iranian Oil Ministry.
Iranian FM holds talks with Lebanese counterpart in Beirut IRNA 13 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has met with his Lebanese counterpart Abdullah Buhabib in Beirut during his regional tour for talks focusing on the Gaza war.
Iranian FM, Hezbollah chief holds talks IRNA 13 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian has held talks with Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah focusing on the Gaza war.
Resistance ready for all scenarios versus Israel: Iran FM Press TV 13 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said the region's resistance groups are ready for all scenarios in the face of the Israeli regime, which has brought the Gaza Strip under an all-out and indiscriminate war.
Iran dismisses reports on agreement not to release $6 billion in Iranian funds Press TV 13 Oct 2023 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has dismissed a report by an American daily which claims the United States and Qatar have agreed to prevent the Islamic Republic from accessing $6 billion recently unfrozen and transferred to Qatari banks.
Iran: Fighting against Israel may expand to 'new fronts' Press TV 13 Oct 2023 -- Iran has said that fighting against the Israeli regime, which has brought the Gaza Strip under a hugely deadly and destructive war, may expand to new fronts.
Israel killing Palestinian women, children over defeat to resistance: Raeisi Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said on Thursday that the Israeli regime is dropping bombs on defenseless Palestinian civilians due to its failure to face off resistance fighters.
Iran FM, Iraqi PM discuss Palestine situation IRNA 12 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amirabdullahian has discussed the latest developments in Palestine with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani.
Raisi, bin Salman discuss Palestine developments over phone IRNA 12 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have held their first telephone conversation to discuss the latest developments in Palestine.
Raeisi: No new order will take hold in region until Palestinian rights upheld Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says no new order will take hold in the region until the rights of the Palestinian people are upheld.
Israel cutting off Gaza's water, electricity amounts to collective punishment, systematic war crime: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Israel's move to cut off water and electricity supplies to the already besieged Gaza Strip amounts to collective punishment and systematic war crime.
Iran determined to continue activities related to space launch vehicles IRNA 12 Oct 2023 -- The ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has said Tehran is determined to continue its "activities related to ballistic missiles and space launch vehicles."
Iran says to continue space program under international law Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations says the Islamic Republic is determined to keep up with its activities related to ballistic missiles and space-launch vehicles within the framework of international law.
Iran FM discusses regional issues with Iraqi security advisor IRNA 12 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amirabdullahian has discussed regional issues with Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassim al-Araji.
Iran's foreign minister meets Iraqi PM, talks Palestine developments Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian of Iran has met with Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and discussed bilateral relations and the current developments in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Iran's FM to make regional tour to Iraq, Lebanon discuss Palestine developments Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will embark on a regional tour that will take him to Iraq and Lebanon to discuss the large-scale military operation by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas against Israel.
Iran FM kicks off regional tour for talks focusing on Gaza war IRNA 12 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, has embarked on a regional tour, starting with Iraq, to discuss the ongoing situation in the Palestinian territories, including the Gaza Strip, which has been subjected to severe airstrikes by the Zionist regime over the past six days
Iran, Russia discuss strengthening energy ties IRNA 12 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Oil Minister, Javad Owji, and the Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee of Russia, Alexey Miller, have held discussions in Moscow to strengthen bilateral energy ties.
US Appears to Consider Blocking Iran's Access to $6 Billion VOA 12 Oct 2023 -- Under pressure from Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Congress to block Iran from accessing $6 billion in oil revenues made available as part of a recent prisoner exchange deal, the Biden administration signaled Thursday it is considering refreezing the funds.
Iran says has access to unfrozen funds in Qatar, rejects reports otherwise Press TV 12 Oct 2023 -- Iran has rejected a report that says the country had been barred from accessing its $6 billion funds recently unfrozen and transferred to Qatari banks.
Mahsa Amini And Iran's Women, Life, Freedom Movement Short-Listed For EU's Sakharov Prize RFE/RL 12 Oct 2023 -- Mahsa Amini and the Women, Life, Freedom movement in Iran that was triggered by the death of the 22-year-old are among the three shortlisted nominees for this year's Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament's top rights award.
Iran and Saudi Arabia say Israel, US inviting 'destructive insecurity' for Tel Aviv, allies Press TV 11 Oct 2023 -- Iran and Saudi Arabia have said that the Israeli regime's crimes and the United States' green light for the atrocities stand to invite "destructive insecurity" for the occupying regime and its supporters.
Iran ready to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza: FM Amirabdollahian IRNA 11 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has voiced Tehran's readiness to send humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, adding that Tehran expects the United Nations to take immediate and uninterrupted action to pave the way for the shipment of water, food, and humanitarian supplies to Gaza.
Zionist regime's actions in Gaza war crime against humanity: Iran FM IRNA 11 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has termed Zionist regime's actions in Gaza as the mass punishment and systematic crimes against humanity.
Iran dismisses Arab-EU statement on triple islands IRNA 11 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has reiterated Iran's sovereignty over the three Persian Gulf islands of Bu Musa, Lesser Tunb and Greater Tunb while rejecting claims raised in a joint statement issued at the end of a ministerial meeting between members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) and the European Union countries.
Continuation of blockade of Gaza to only make conditions more complicated: Iran FM ISNA 11 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has held talks with Ms. Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), over the developments in Palestine.
Iran announces readiness to host OIC extraordinary meeting on Palestine ISNA 11 Oct 2023 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran's Permanent Mission in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah sent an official letter to the secretariat of the organization, announcing Iran's readiness to host an emergency meeting of the foreign ministers of the organization on Palestine.
Iranian foreign minister: Israel is accountable for Gaza humanitarian crisis Press TV 11 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian holds Israel accountable for the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the besieged Gaza Strip as trapped residents are cut off from food, water and electricity, voicing Iran's readiness to send humanitarian aid to the region.
Iran rejects EU-GCC claims on Persian Gulf islands Press TV 11 Oct 2023 -- Tehran has rejected anti-Iran claims raised by foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union (EU), reiterating full sovereignty over the three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, the Greater and Lesser Tunbs.
Palestinian resistance 100% behind decision to launch Al-Aqsa Storm: Iran FM Press TV 11 Oct 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister has rejected claims that countries other than Palestine are behind the "courageous" operation against Israel, saying the Palestinian resistance itself made the decision to launch it.
Iran FM: Israel seeks to raze besieged Gaza Strip, massacre its residents Press TV 11 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned that the Israeli regime is seeking to raze the entire Gaza Strip and massacre its residents.
Iranian coast guards stage large-scale naval exercise along southern shores Press TV 11 Oct 2023 -- Iranian coast guards have launched a large-scale military exercise along the shores of the Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman and the northern parts of the Indian Ocean.
Iran: Rights experts 'dismayed' over continued imprisonment of Nobel Laureate Mohammadi UN News 11 Oct 2023 -- UN independent human rights experts on Wednesday called for the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, an imprisoned Iranian human rights activist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering commitment to women's rights in the country.
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Oct 2023
VOA Interview: Kirby Says No Sign of Iranian, Russian Involvement in Hamas Attacks VOA 10 Oct 2023 -- President Joe Biden said Tuesday that "we have Israel's back," as Washington attempts to defuse tensions in the Middle East after a stunning terrorist attack by Hamas militants. More than 1,000 people, including at least 14 Americans, have been killed by Hamas militants who stormed over the border Saturday, killing and kidnapping civilians and security forces.
US: No evidence of direct Iranian role in al-Aqsa Storm Operation Press TV 10 Oct 2023 -- The United States has said it has come by no evidence pointing to Iran's "direct involvement" in the recent surprise operation by the Gaza Strip's resistance movements against the Israeli regime.
Iran's Leader: Israel to receive 'heavier slap' for Gaza massacre Press TV 10 Oct 2023 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Israel will receive "a heavier slap" for the regime's ongoing massacre of the Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Iran warns of 'human catastrophe' amid Israeli onslaught on Gaza, urges UN to take immediate action Press TV 10 Oct 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister has warned of a "human catastrophe" amid ongoing Israeli aggression on the besieged Gaza Strip, calling on the United Nations to adopt immediate measures to prevent the occupying regime from perpetrating further crimes and rights violations against Palestinians.
Iran FM stresses Palestinians right to self defense IRNA 10 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned about the occurrence of a great human catastrophe in occupied Palestine, and stressed the Palestinians' right to self defense.
Unprecedented event: Ayatollah Khamenei's warning tweet in Hebrew addressed to Zionists IRNA 10 Oct 2023 -- X (Twitter) account of Khamenei.ir published a tweet in Hebrew in an unprecedented move.
Supreme Leader: Zionist regime suffered irrevocable military, intelligence defeat IRNA 10 Oct 2023 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Zionist regime has suffered an irrevocable defeat both in terms of military and intelligence.
Israeli ban on Gaza water supply 'war crime': Top Iran rights official IRNA 10 Oct 2023 -- Secretary-General of Iran's High Council for Human Rights Kazem Gharibabadi says the Zionist regime's move to cut off the drinking water is a war crime.
Iran to put Martyr Soleimani satellite constellation into orbit in 2 years: Official Press TV 10 Oct 2023 -- Iran's first satellite system project named after top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani will be put into orbit within the next two years, according to the head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA).
Iran to Launch Soleimani, First Homegrown Satellite System in Next 2 Years - Space Agency Sputnik 10 Oct 2023 -- The Iranian Space Agency (ISA) is planning to launch into orbit its first satellite system, which is named after the deceased commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Lt. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, within the next two years, the agency's head, Hassan Salarieh, said on Tuesday.
Iran to hold naval drills in Indian Ocean: Commander IRNA 10 Oct 2023 -- Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the force plans to hold hybrid drills in the Indian Ocean to prepare for emergencies like tropical storms.
Certain state hindered resolving Ukraine plane crash case: Iran IRNA 10 Oct 2023 -- The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that negotiations regarding the Ukrainian plane crash have not yielded any significant results, due to political interference from a certain government, causing Ukraine, Britain, Canada, and Sweden to disregard Iran's diplomatic efforts.
Iran says other parties missed chance to resolve plane tragedy row Press TV 10 Oct 2023 -- Iran has blamed Ukraine, Canada, the UK, and Sweden for the failure of recent talks in the Swiss city of Geneva aimed at resolving the row over the 2020 Ukrainian plane crash tragedy, saying they "lost the political opportunity" for a settlement.
Emboldened Iran Counts Victories As Anti-Israel Investments Pay Off RFE/RL 10 Oct 2023 -- Iran insists it had no direct involvement in Hamas's surprise assault on Israel this week, but that is not keeping it from celebrating what it sees as a multitude of victories.
Iran, Iraq call for emergency OIC meeting to help Palestine amid Israeli aggression Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- The foreign ministers of Iran and Iraq have called for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to help Palestine amid incessant Israeli acts of aggression.
Iran, Iraq call for emergency OIC meeting on Palestine IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- The foreign ministers of Iran and Iraq have called for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to discuss the ongoing developments in Palestine.
Iran proposes Islamic countries' emergency meeting on Palestine IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Top Diplomat Hossein Amirabdollahian has proposed that foreign ministers of Islamic countries hold an emergency meeting on the ongoing conflict between Palestinians and the Zionist regime.
Iran not involved in Palestinian operation: UN mission IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has stated that the ongoing Palestinian operation against the Israeli regime is the result of decades of Israeli occupation and aggression, rejecting allegations that the Islamic Republic is involved in the Palestinian response.
Iran's mission to UN rejects claims Tehran has hand in "Al-Aqsa Storm" operation ISNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Permanent Mission to UN refuted Western claims that Tehran was involved in the recent large-scale operation of "Al-Aqsa Storm" by the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas against the positions of the Zionist regime.
Palestinians' anti-Israel operation 'legitimate defense' against decades of occupation: Iran's UN mission Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran's mission to the United Nations says Operation Al-Aqsa Storm is a "legitimate defense" against decades of Israeli occupation, rejecting allegations that Tehran had a role in the large-scale military operation against the Tel Aviv regime.
Iran says decisions by Palestinian resistance are fiercely autonomous IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has said that the decisions made by the Palestinian resistance are fiercely autonomous and unwaveringly aligned with the legitimate interests of the Palestinian people.
Iran: Palestinians have right to repel Zionist occupation IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran says the Palestinian people have the right to use their power to repel 75 years of occupation by the Zionist entity.
Muslim nations must rush to aid Palestinians against Israel, Iran FM tells Omani counterpart Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian urges Muslim countries to rush to support the Palestinian people in their fight against the Israeli regime.
Continuation of Israeli regime's attacks on Gaza to increase possibility of spread of war: Iranian FM ISNA 09 Oct 2023 -- In a telephone conversation with Peter Siarto, the Hungarian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, exchanged views on the promotion of bilateral relations and recent developments in West Asia, especially Palestine.
President's message on victories of the Palestinian Resistance; Iran to support legitimate defense of Palestinian nation: President Raisi ISNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Congratulating the brilliant victory of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance against the aggressor Zionist Regime, Iranian President emphasized the Islamic Republic of Iran's support for the legitimate defense of the Palestinian nation and called on the Muslim states to join the Islamic community in supporting the Palestinian nation honestly.
Iran FM: Palestinian resistance's operation natural, legitimate reaction to Israel's criminal, extremist measures Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran says the ongoing large-scale operation launched by Palestinian resistance groups against Israel is a natural and legitimate response to the regime's crimes against the Palestinian people in recent months.
Iran vows 'crushing response to any foolish move' after Israeli, US threats Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry says the country will not hesitate to deliver a crushing response to enemies in case they make any foolish move against it.
Iran pours concrete for 2nd Bushehr nuclear reactor Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran has poured concrete for a part of the second nuclear reactor near its southern port of Bushehr.
Arab states normalizing with Israel should learn lesson from Palestine developments: Leader's aide Press TV 09 Oct 2023 -- A senior adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on Arab states willing to normalize relations with Israel to give up the process and learn a lesson from the latest developments in Palestine.
Iran, Sudan Agree to Resume Diplomatic Ties, Reopen Embassies Sputnik 09 Oct 2023 -- Iran and Sudan have agreed to resume their diplomatic ties after a seven-year pause and intend to exchange embassies in the near future, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Zionist regime attacks on Gaza to further complicate situation: Iran FM IRNA 09 Oct 2023 -- Iranian and Hungarian foreign ministers conferred on the expansion of bilateral relations and recent developments in West Asia, especially Palestine.
Iran Appeared to Coordinate Closely With Hamas Ahead of Assault on Israel, Observers Say VOA 08 Oct 2023 -- Iran showed signs of close coordination with its Palestinian militant proxies in the weeks before and immediately after Hamas launched Saturday's surprise attacks on Israel from Gaza, observers tell VOA.
Tehran Stock Exchange Plummets on 2nd Day of Israel-Hamas Conflict VOA 08 Oct 2023 -- The Tehran Stock Exchange saw a sharp decline on the second day of fighting between Israel and Hamas militants, with the overall index plummeting approximately 51,000 points.
Iranian President holds phone call with Ismail Haniyeh, Ziyad al-Nakhalah ISNA 08 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held a telephone conversation with the head of the political bureau of Palestinian resistance movement Hamas Ismail Haniyeh and the leader of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Ziyad al-Nakhalah.
Iran president, resistance leaders discuss Palestine developments over phone IRNA 08 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reportedly had phone conversations with Palestinian resistance leaders over the latest developments in Palestine.
In warning to Israel, President Raeisi says warmongering detrimental to Zionists Press TV 08 Oct 2023 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi of Iran has warned Israel that the regional equation has changed and warmongering would be detrimental to the Zionists.
Steely resolve of Palestinians harbinger of final victory over Israel: Iranian president Press TV 08 Oct 2023 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says the "steely resolve" of the Palestinians heralds the final victory over the Israeli regime.
Iran president urges Muslim governments to stand with Palestine IRNA 08 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called on Muslim governments to stand with the Islamic community in supporting the oppressed Palestinian people in the face of the Israeli regime's aggression.
Iran: Palestinian operation against Israel 'turning point' in anti-Zionist resistance Press TV 08 Oct 2023 -- Iran hails the largest Palestinian military operation against Israel in years as "a turning point and a new chapter" in the continuing resistance against the Zionists.
Iran calls on Muslim countries to support al-Aqsa Mosque, inalienable rights of Palestinian people ISNA 08 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani reacted to the current developments in occupied Palestine and the attack by the Palestinian resistance groups against the Zionist occupiers, saying the Al-Aqsa Storm operation was a spontaneous move by the resistance groups and the oppressed Palestinian people in defense of their inalienable and undeniable rights.
Iran FM: Muslim countries must join hands in defending Palestinians, al-Aqsa Press TV 08 Oct 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister has called on all Muslim countries to join hands in defending the Palestinian people and the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
General Baqeri: Al-Aqsa Storm turns Zionists' collapse nightmare into reality IRNA 08 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has stated that the Al-Aqsa Storm Operation has turned the nightmare of the Zionist regime's collapse into a reality for its leaders.
Al-Aqsa Storm made Israelis believe in their 'nightmare of collapse': Iran military chief Press TV 08 Oct 2023 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says the "glorious" Palestinian military operation in the occupied territories made the rulers of the regime believe their "nightmare of collapse" is coming to life.
Iran's official terms 'Al-Aqsa Storm' as onset of Zionist regime's collapse IRNA 08 Oct 2023 -- Secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr has described 'Al-Aqsa Storm' operation as the starting point for the Zionist regime collapse.
Iranian, Turkish FMs review developments in Palestine IRNA 08 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has discussed the latest developments in Palestine with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan.
Iran, Türkiye FMs confer on current developments in Palestine ISNA 08 Oct 2023 -- Iranian and Turkish Foreign Ministers discussed the current developments in Palestine in a phone conversation.
Illegal presence of foreign forces in region, Syria should come to end: Iran's Defense Minister ISNA 08 Oct 2023 -- In a phone conversation with his Syrian counterpart, Iranian Defense Minister, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Gharaei Ashtiani pointed to the recent terrorist attack on the graduation ceremony of the Syrian army officers in Homs Province, saying, "The illegal and illegitimate presence of foreign military forces in the region and Syria should come to an end as soon as possible".
Iran expects to witness complete disarmament of separatist terrorists in Iraq ISNA 08 Oct 2023 -- The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri met with Iraqi Interior Minister, Abdulamir Kamel Al Shammari.
"Al-Aqsa Storm" opens new chapter in field of resistance against occupiers: Kanaani ISNA 07 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani congratulated the Palestinian nation and all resistance groups and movements on the successful operation of "Al-Aqsa Storm" on Saturday, stressing that today's operation opened a new page in the field of resistance and armed operations against the occupiers.
Iranians hold nationwide ceremonies, hail Palestinians' large-scale operation against Israel Press TV 07 Oct 2023 -- Iranian people have held ceremonies across the country, hailing the resounding victory of Palestinian resistance groups in their ongoing large-scale operation against the Israeli regime.
Iran FM: Anti-Israeli operation result of Zionist regime's incessant crimes against Palestinians Press TV 07 Oct 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister says the ongoing operation launched by Palestinian resistance groups against Israel is an outcome of the Zionist regime's incessant crimes against the people of Palestine.
Iran: Palestinian operation against Israel 'turning point' in anti-Zionist resistance Press TV 07 Oct 2023 -- Iran hails the largest Palestinian military operation against Israel in years as "a turning point and a new chapter" in the continuing resistance against the Zionists.
Iran to unveil new advanced home-made air defense system: Defense minister Press TV 07 Oct 2023 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says Iran plans to showcase a new advanced air defense system in the near future.
$1.7 billion of Iran's frozen assets released in Luxembourg ISNA 07 Oct 2023 -- $1.7 billion of Iran's frozen assets were released in Luxembourg following a ruling issued by the European country's Supreme Court.
IRGC forces bust seven-strong terror team in Alborz province Press TV 07 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces have managed to smash a team of terrorists in the country's north-central province of Alborz close to the capital Tehran.
Iranian Activist Mohammadi Celebrates Her Nobel Peace Prize In Prison Cell, Family Says RFE/RL 07 Oct 2023 -- Imprisoned Iranian women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi celebrated winning this year's Nobel Peace Prize in her Iranian prison cell with fellow detainees, her family said on October 7.
Iran FM condemns deadly terrorist attack on Military Academy in Syria's Homs IRNA 06 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a telephone conversation with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a graduation ceremony for the Military Academy cadets in Homs.
Iran condemns deadly terror attack in Syria IRNA 06 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned the terrorist attack during the graduation ceremony of the Syrian army officers in Homs province.
Iran: Awarding Nobel Peace Prize to a criminal 'spiteful, politically motivated' Press TV 06 Oct 2023 -- Iran has condemned a "spiteful and politically motivated" move to award the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize to an Iranian woman who has been convicted of committing criminal acts.
Jailed Iranian Activist Mohammadi Says Nobel Prize Only Strengthens Her Resolve RFE/RL 06 Oct 2023 -- Imprisoned Iranian women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi, who was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize on October 6, said the honor only strengthens her resolve to fight oppression even if it means spending the rest of her life behind bars.
Nobel Prize for Narges Mohammadi highlights 'courage and determination' of Iranian women UN News 06 Oct 2023 -- The Nobel Committee's decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi underscores the "courage and determination" of the women of Iran, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Friday.
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Iran's Jailed Rights Activist Narges Mohammadi VOA 06 Oct 2023 -- This year's Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian women's and human rights activist who is imprisoned in the Islamic republic.
Top Iranian, Saudi diplomats stress need to boost mutual cooperation in several fields Press TV 06 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart have underlined the need to accelerate the development of bilateral cooperation in various fields, including economy and tourism.
JCPoA: Statement by the High Representative as Coordinator of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action European External Action Service (EEAS) 06 Oct 2023 -- On 14 September, I received a letter from the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom informing me about an issue concerning the implementation of Iran's commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA).
Belarus, Iran Discuss Bilateral Cooperation Within BRICS, SCO Sputnik 06 Oct 2023 -- Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik discussed on Thursday with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri the countries' mutual support within international organizations, including BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Iran FM urges enhanced cooperation for promotion of peace, economic development in Caucasus Press TV 05 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says regional countries should open a new chapter in their ties aimed at promoting peace and economic development in the Caucasus region.
Iran is 'strategic partner' of Russia: Senior Duma official IRNA 05 Oct 2023 -- Senior member of the Russian State Duma, Maxim Topilin, has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is the "strategic partner" of Russia.
Putin says Russia relations with Iran 'very good' IRNA 05 Oct 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has described his country's relations with Iran as "very good", and said that Moscow will make every effort to enhance the ties.
Putin lauds relations with Iran as 'very good', voices Russia's determination to further develop bilateral ties Press TV 05 Oct 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin lauds relations with Iran as "very good," voicing Moscow's determination to further develop ties with Tehran.
Iran among top powers in homegrown drone technology: Cmdr. IRNA 05 Oct 2023 -- Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has emphasized that Iran is one of the world's leading drone powers.
Iran pillar of stability, security in region: FM Amirabdollahian IRNA 05 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs has underscored that despite enemies' hybrid warfare to induce insecurity in the Islamic country and tarnish the image of the strong guardians of security, the Islamic Republic continues to be the pillar of stability and security in the West Asia region.
South Pars Phase 11 inauguration ended 22-year procrastination: MP IRNA 05 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Member of Parliament Alireza Abbasi has hailed the recent inauguration of Phase 11 of the South Pars Gas Field in the Persian Gulf, saying that the move put an end to 22-year "procrastination" by foreign contractors.
Classmates Of Hospitalized Iranian Teen Reportedly Under Pressure, Mother Detained RFE/RL 05 Oct 2023 -- An Iranian labor group says teachers and classmates of Armita Garavand, a high-school student reportedly in a coma after being assaulted by morality police for not wearing the mandatory head scarf, are being pressured and threatened by security authorities for commenting on the situation surrounding the 16-year-old.
Rights Group: Iran Police Arrest Mother of Hospitalized Teenager VOA 05 Oct 2023 -- An Iranian rights group says authorities have detained the mother of a teenage girl who remains hospitalized following what activists call a confrontation with police for not wearing a hijab.
Raeisi says Iran opposed to any geopolitical changes in Caucasus region Press TV 04 Oct 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has doubled down on Iran's opposition to the opening of the Zangezur Corridor in the Caucasus region, saying Tehran is against any geopolitical changes in the region.
Top general: Iran ready to send observers to Armenia-Azerbaijan border regions Press TV 04 Oct 2023 -- Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says the country is ready to contribute to lowering tensions in the Caucasus region and send observers to the border regions between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
UK Nour 3 satellite stance 'interventionist', sign of anger at Iran scientific progress: FM spox IRNA 04 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has condemned a statement by the British Foreign Office that criticized the Islamic Republic for its recent launch of the Nour 3 satellite into space, calling it "interventionist".
Tehran slams UK's 'interventionist' statement on Iran's satellite launch Press TV 04 Oct 2023 -- Iran has robustly denounced an "interventionist" statement by the British government on the Islamic Republic's latest satellite launch.
Construction of advanced homegrown Pars 2 imaging satellite underway: Official Press TV 06 Oct 2023 -- Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) Hossein Salariyeh says the construction of the country's highly accurate remote sensing Pars 2 satellite is underway, while a bio-capsule will be launched into space by the end of the Iranian calendar year in March 2024.
Iran Working on Sending Own Astronaut Into Space Within 5 Years Sputnik 04 Oct 2023 -- Iran is working on sending a man to space in the next five years, Iranian Communications Minister Eisa Zarepour stated on Wednesday.
Iraqi president says Baghdad won't allow 'robust' relations with Iran to be damaged Press TV 04 Oct 2023 -- Iraq's President Abdul-Latif Rashid says his country regards its relationship with Iran as "very important," stressing that Baghdad will not allow any harm to its "robust relations" with Tehran.
Iran, Azerbaijan to hold joint naval drill in Caspian Sea IRNA 04 Oct 2023 -- The Defense Ministry of the Republic of Azerbaijan has announced that the naval forces of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran have reached an initial agreement to hold a joint military exercise in the Caspian Sea.
Iran, Azerbaijan reach agreement on joint naval exercise in Caspian Sea Press TV 04 Oct 2023 -- The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry says military officials from the South Caucasus country and neighboring Iran have reached an agreement on holding a joint naval exercise in the Caspian Sea.
Iran to take part in "Khazri-2023" exercises as observer ISNA 04 Oct 2023 -- The delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran arrived in Baku to take part as an observer in the "Khazri-2023" Joint Tactical Exercises held in Azerbaijan with the participation of warships and servicemen of the Azerbaijani and Kazakh Naval Forces.
Iran conducts first drone on drone combat operation during drill Press TV 04 Oct 2023 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force says a home-made drone has successfully carried out the first aerial combat mission involving the targeting of another drone with missiles.
IRGC chief: Iran's AI-powered drones can hit enemy vessels sailing thousands of miles away Press TV 04 Oct 2023 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the country's homegrown unmanned aerial vehicles, which are equipped with artificial intelligence, can intercept and destroy hostile naval targets sailing thousands of miles away.
Iran's kamikaze, combat drones destroy all targets during drill Press TV 04 Oct 2023 -- The spokesman of the Iranian Army's joint exercise says homegrown kamikaze and combat drones have successfully hit all their targets during the maneuver.
US: Iran's Naval Forces, Proxies Deterred for Now VOA 04 Oct 2023 -- A U.S. show of force appears to have been enough to get Iran to back down, after Tehran's naval forces repeatedly targeted ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman earlier this year.
IAEA inspectors expelled over hostile political behavior: Iran nuclear chief IRNA 04 Oct 2023 -- Iran's nuclear chief says the recently expelled International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors were from the three European countries that repeatedly took hostile political positions against Tehran.
Dismissed IAEA inspectors were nationals of countries keeping harsh political stance: Iran's nuclear agency chief Press TV 04 Oct 2023 -- Iran's nuclear chief says the country's decision last month to dismiss a number of inspectors working for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was a response to the "harsh political" positions adopted by three European countries.
Iran discovers four new oil, gas fields: Oil minister IRNA 04 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji has announced the discovery of four new oil and gas fields through exploration operations across the country.
Iranian Girl's Hospitalization After Subway Incident Draws Parallels With Mahsa Amini's Case RFE/RL 04 Oct 2023 -- When Armita Garavand and two of her friends tried to enter a Tehran subway station, they were confronted by police officers for not wearing the mandatory hijab.
Iran praises 3+3 as 'effective' mechanism for resolving issues in Caucasus region, rejects foreign interference Press TV 03 Oct 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister has underlined the sovereignty and territorial integrity of regional countries, supporting the 3+3 format as an effective mechanism for resolving disputes in the Caucasus region without foreign interference.
Iran Army unveils Kaman-19 drone in large-scale drill IRNA 03 Oct 2023 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Army has for the first time put into practice the Kaman-19 (Bow-19) drone during a large-scale drone drill.
Iran Army drone keeps US warship under surveillance for 24 hrs in Indian Ocean Press TV 03 Oct 2023 -- An Iranian Army drone has managed to keep an American warship under surveillance for around 24 hours in the Indian Ocean.
Iran Army stages large-scale military drone drill across country Press TV 03 Oct 2023 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Army has started a large-scale drone drill, which features hundreds of sophisticated reconnaissance and combat drones.
Iran's Leader: Normalization with Israel 'betting on a losing horse' Press TV 03 Oct 2023 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has rebuked countries seeking to normalize relations with Israel, stating that "the Zionist regime is perishable".
Hundreds Of Iranian Protesters Detained After Marking Anniversary Of Bloody Crackdown RFE/RL 03 Oct 2023 -- Iranian security forces have detained hundreds of people as protesters in the country's southeast marked the first anniversary of the killing of scores of demonstrators in the region, according to a human rights group.
Iran satellite launch - FCDO Statement UK FCDO 03 Oct 2023 -- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has released a statement in response to Iran launching the Noor-III satellite on 27 September.
Telecommunications Consultant Pleads Guilty to Violating Sanctions on Iran US Dept. of Justice 03 Oct 2023 -- Farhad Nafeiy, 70, of Alamo, California, was charged with and pleaded guilty yesterday to a violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in the Northern District of California.
Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 - October 2023 UK FCDO 03 Oct 2023 -- A readout of talks between the International Coordination and Response Group and Iran regarding accountability for the downing of Flight PS752.
Talks between the International Coordination and Response Group and Iran regarding accountability for the downing of Flight PS752 Canada 03 Oct 2023 -- "Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, members of the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 today issued the following joint statement:
Iran urges establishing security in Afghanistan IRNA 02 Oct 2023 -- Iranian Deputy Ambassador to Kabul Hassan Mortazavi in a meeting with Taliban's Deputy Minister of Interior Mohammad Nabi Omari has urged establishing security and fighting terrorism in Afghanistan.
Top Iranian commanders stress 'unity' within armed forces IRNA 02 Oct 2023 -- Senior commanders from the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have underscored the importance of unity between the two pillars of Iran's armed forces as "a source of hope" for the Supreme Leader and the entire nation.
Iran Army's drone power can respond to any threats from enemies: Top commander Press TV 02 Oct 2023 -- A senior Iranian Army commander says the country's drone power has advanced to a level that can counter any threats posed by the enemies.
Iran says adheres to diplomatic process to revive JCPOA IRNA 02 Oct 2023 -- Iran has repeatedly stated that it adheres to the process of negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement, says Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani.
Iran says supports expansion of regional transportation routes Press TV 02 Oct 2023 -- Iran has expressed its support for the expansion of transportation routes in the region, but reiterated the Islamic Republic's opposition to any geopolitical changes.
Iran-Iraq security pact appropriate road map to eliminate destabilizing factors: Security chief Press TV 01 Oct 2023 -- Iran's security chief urges "full and precise" implementation of a security agreement with Iraq that entails the complete disarmament and re-location of anti-Iran terrorist groups operating in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
Iraq's national security advisor in Tehran to advance border security pact Press TV 01 Oct 2023 -- A security delegation from Iraq headed by the national security advisor has arrived in Tehran to discuss the terms of a security agreement that entails the complete disarmament and re-location of anti-Iran terrorist groups operating in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
Any geopolitical change in region fuels instability, crisis: Iran security chief Press TV 01 Oct 2023 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian says any change in the geopolitics of the region will cause insecurity and instability and escalate crisis.
Iran equips Sabalan destroyer with record number of cruise missiles: Navy chief Press TV 01 Oct 2023 -- Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says his forces have managed to furnish the Sabalan destroyer with 12 anti-ship cruise missiles, breaking the record for the number of guided missiles installed on Iranian vessels.

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