Iran
Russia offers to mediate US-Iran dialogue on nuclear programme
Russia has expressed willingness to facilitate constructive dialogue between the United States and Iran regarding the latter's nuclear programme
Iran may develop nuclear weapons if attacked, warns Leader's advisor
Iran could be forced to develop nuclear weapons if the US or Israel launches military strikes against the country, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader has warned.
Iran's Supreme Leader warns of firm response to any US aggression
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that Iran would deliver a "firm and decisive counterblow" to any American aggression
Tether breaks record, surpasses dollar in Tehran crypto market
Tether cryptocurrency has reached a new record high of IRR 1.04mn, surpassing Ferdowsi Street's hard dollar exchange rate on March 30 as people dump the rial further weakening the national currency.
Trump threatens Iran with bombing if nuclear deal not reached
US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with military action and economic sanctions if Tehran does not reach an agreement with Washington over its nuclear programme.
Iran rejects direct talks with US in response to Trump’s letter, President Pezeshkian says
Iran rejected the prospect of direct negotiations with the United States in its response to President Donald Trump’s recent letter, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on March 30.
Panama revokes 128 ship registrations in crackdown on Russia and Iran’s shadow fleet carrying oil
Panama has intensified its crackdown on sanctioned vessels by revoking the registration of 128 ships, a move primarily targeting the "shadow fleet" facilitating oil exports from Russia and Iran.
Iranian officials divided over their approach to Trump
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran's Parliament, has warned that negotiations conducted under threat are a prelude to war.
Belarus’ president gives citizenship to Iranians, Lebanese and Syrians in surprise move
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree accepting 311 for citizenship, including Iranians, Lebanese and Syrians among dozens of other nationaities.
Iran is ready for indirect talks with US, says official
Chairman of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations comments after news of the US military build-up at the Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean.
Israeli academic calls on government to back Azeri independence from Iran
An influential lecturer in Israel is stirring the pot between Tehran and Baku in his latest editorial in Israeli media.
Bolivia and Iran open talks on rare earth mining partnership
Bolivia announced that discussions on rare earth mineral cooperation with Iran began on March 13 in a meeting with Ambassador Bahram Sharabeddin and representatives from both countries' mining sectors.
Iran dollar exchange rate soars past IRR1mn mark as Tehran reopens after Nowruz
The Iranian rial reached a record low against the US dollar on the first working day of the Persian year 1404, with the greenback trading at IRR1,030,000 in free market exchanges.
COMMENT: Why Iran remains wary of Trump's negotiation overtures
The contemporary wellspring of Iranian scepticism derives from the collapse of the nuclear agreement, which Tehran views as the definitive proof of American diplomatic unreliability.
TEHRAN BLOG: Financial hardship weighs heavily on Persian New Year festivities
Nowruz holidays come this year as the rial faces its biggest struggle against the US dollar.
US sets six conditions for Iran talks in Trump letter to Supreme Leader
A figure close to the UAE government has published the alleged contents of Trump's letter to Iran's Supreme Leader citing informed sources.
Iran to establish "Jewel City" at Tehran airport
Iran has signed an investment contract to build a global gold and jewellery trade centre known as "Jewel City" in the free trade zone of Imam Khomeini Airport City (IKAC).
Americans should know threats against Iran will lead nowhere, Supreme Leader says
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has warned the United States during his speech to the faithful in northern Tehran.
Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei names 1404 "Year of Investment for Production" in Nowruz address
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has designated the new Persian year 1404 as the "Year of Investment for Production" in his annual Nowruz message.
French citizen Olivier Grondeau freed after 880 days in Iranian prison
Iran has released French citizen Olivier Grondeau after more than 880 days of imprisonment on the first day Persian new year Nowruz.