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Iran and Russia Launch Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Iran and Russia have officially embarked on a new chapter in their bilateral relations with the implementation of a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty, a move that has been warmly welcomed by Iran's Foreign Ministry. In a statement issued...

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Urges Unity, Faith, and Self-Reliance Amid Sanctions and Threats
President Masoud Pezeshikan addresses intellectuals and political, social, and cultural activists of Hormozgan Province in Bandar Abbas, on October 2, 2025 In a powerful address delivered during a gathering with intellectuals, political activists,...

Iran's foreign minister urges Sri Lanka and Maldives to oppose US sanctions
Ambassador Alireza Delkhosh quoted Araghchi as saying, “We must support international law. This is not only about Iran, it is about the dignity of international law.” He said the minister warned, “Today Iran is the target, tomorrow it may be South...

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization denies freezing of its assets in Türkiye
No assets or bank accounts of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran have been frozen in Türkiye , said the organization's spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi, APA reports, citing Iranian media. According to him, the investigations conducted show that no...

German foreign minister calls for negotiations with Iran after UN sanctions return
“Iran must never come into possession of a nuclear weapon,” Wadephul said. He added that while recent US and Israeli military strikes had set back Tehran’s program, “ultimately this is of course to be feared. That is why we are pushing for a...
Snapback sanctions on Iran expose the West’s hypocrisy
The reinstatement of United Nations sanctions on Iran this week, triggered by the “snapback” mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal, is being sold to the world as a necessary step to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. It is nothing of...

Russia–Iran ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ Treaty Takes Effect
Moscow and Tehran on Thursday officially brought into force their long-negotiated Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, a move both sides hailed as a defining moment in their bilateral relations. Russia’s Foreign Ministry described the...

Russia-Reliant Hungary Explores Energy Alternatives
Hungary has struck its largest deal for liquefied natural gas supplies, signing a contract with French energy group Engie, and opened talks on possible imports from Turkmenistan. The move suggests Budapest is recalibrating its energy security...

Growing Pak-US ties good news for economy, trade and energy collaboration, say experts
KARACHI: Pak-US relations are gaining momentum, moving toward stronger political, economic, and strategic cooperation across trade, investment, industry, and energy. Analysts note that military diplomacy is further reinforcing these ties. Talking...

Iranian businessman wins $5.6M West Vancouver home in court battle
In B.C. Supreme Court, the defendants argued the money was loaned to them and they are entitled to the property An Iranian businessman has been awarded a $5.6 million West Vancouver home by a B.C. Supreme Court judge, following a dispute over the...

Reza Pahlavi unveils ‘We take back Iran’ platform to rally opposition against Islamic regime
Daijiworld Media Network - Tehran Tehran, Oct 3: Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has unveiled a new digital platform called “We Take Back Iran”, aimed at mobilising and organising Iranians opposed to the Islamic Republic regime led by Supreme...

ECC approves SRO to amend B2B Barter Trade Mechanism with Iran, Afghanistan, Russia
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday approved a draft Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) as proposed by the Ministry of Commerce, aimed at amending the business-to-business (B2B) barter trade mechanism governing...

Türkiye pushes energy diversification, says energy minister
ISTANBUL Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said that Türkiye is pursuing diversified energy supplies, including cheaper U.S. LNG after 2027, while ramping up Black Sea gas production to meet rising demand. In an interview...

Massive Pentagon Leak Reveals U.S. Plans to Counter Iran in the Red Sea
by Our Correspondent in Doha A massive leak of highly classified U.S. Department of Defense documents has been exposed on a Telegram channel reportedly run by Iranian operators, raising alarm within Washington and among U.S. allies. The files,...

Iran hails implementation of strategic partnership treaty with Russia
Iran's Foreign Ministry has praised the implementation of the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Moscow and Tehran. In a statement released on Thursday night, the ministry noted that the treaty embodies the commitment of both...

Tehran warns US amid Gulf buildup: 'We won't bow to pressure'
Iran has condemned the recent U.S. military buildup across the Gulf as an act of intimidation, vowing to defend its sovereignty and resist what it calls psychological warfare and regional militarization. Iran's Defense Minister, Brigadier General...

Iran won't risk Russia, China's ire by quitting nuclear treaty, expert says
“The Chinese absolutely do not want to see Iran acquire nuclear weapons. That would be very problematic for them. For the same reason, the Chinese do not want to see Iran violate the NPT,” added Pollack, Vice President for Policy at the Middle...

Iran Update, October 2, 2025
Information Cutoff: 2:00 PM ET The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities that...

The stare down between the U.S. and Iran continues
Ten years ago, the United States and Iran, two bitter adversaries that viewed each other in the worst possible light, shocked the world by announcing a major nuclear agreement after nearly three years of intense negotiations. Dubbed the Joint...