TEHRAN - Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, has called on the international community to act decisively, collectively, and without delay to end crimes of genocide, specifically citing actions by Israel, and to uphold the dignity of the victims. Speaking at a United Nations General Assembly session marking the 10th anniversary of the “International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of Victims of Genocide,” Iravani underscored that genocide cannot be erased through silence.

TEHRAN - In a significant diplomatic move aimed at reinforcing regional cooperation and stability, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on Monday that Iran and Azerbaijan have agreed to continue consultations and exchange visits to resolve differences through dialogue. The announcement was made during a joint press conference with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku.

TEHRAN - Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has emphasized that the United States, European countries, and other international actors must earn Tehran’s trust if the country is to return to diplomacy and cooperation regarding its nuclear program. Speaking in an interview with Japan’s Kyodo News, Araghchi reiterated Iran’s determination to continue its peaceful nuclear activities while insisting that any future negotiations must respect Iran’s rights under international law.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran’s nuclear sites were “destroyed and heavily damaged” during the 12-day US-Israeli war of aggression in June, yet the Islamic Republic remains determined to continue its peaceful nuclear program.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says there is “no doubt or skepticism” about Iran’s sovereignty over the three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb.

TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy said on Saturday that the “nature of the United States is support for terrorism and organized crime,” arguing that mobilizing the masses is the most effective strategy against U.S. pressure.

TEHRAN – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has told thousands of women and girls from across Iran that Islam grants women a very high and exalted status and equal rights with men in social and political life, condemning the “corrupt Western culture” toward women.

Iran’s Embassy in Baku says close cooperation with Azerbaijan in the fight against drug trafficking “will continue with strength and seriousness,” while rejecting a US attempt to highlight its own role in regional anti-narcotics efforts.

TEHRAN - The commander of the joint counter-terrorism exercise Sahand 2025 stated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is recognized as a key architect of counter-terrorism security in the region and is always prepared to confront terrorist threats.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that if the American side shows its readiness for a fair and balanced agreement based on mutual interests, Iran will definitely consider the issue.