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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the conflict between Tehran and Washington is “intrinsic” and rooted in a fundamental clash of interests, warning that cooperation with the US would only be possible if it ended support for Israel, withdrew military bases from the region, and ceased interference in Iranian affairs. Speaking on the eve of November …

There are some countries in the world which excel in maintaining work–life balance. These exceptional nations know how to celebrate life outside of the world of newsletters and laptops. Across the globe, the number of public holidays depends from country to country. These days also showcase the nation’s beauty, culture, and history. According to a report published by World Reviewer, …

On the eve of the seventh meeting of the Moscow Format of Consultations on Afghanistan (MFC) – another meeting was held between the special representatives of the countries of the regional quartet (Russia, China, Iran, and Pakistan). Zamir Kabulov, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for Afghanistan, took part in the event on behalf of the Russian …

A senior Iranian military adviser has welcomed the newly signed Pakistan-Saudi defence pact, calling it a constructive step for regional security while stressing Tehran’s readiness and commitment to deterrence. Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said in a televised interview that the “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” signed in Riyadh between Prime Minister Shehbaz …

File photo (Picture credit: AP) The United Nations has reimposed wide-ranging sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, further tightening the squeeze on the Islamic Republic as it grapples with soaring food prices, currency collapse and fears of renewed conflict with Israel and the United States.According to news agency Associated Press (AP), the sanctions—revived through a “snapback” mechanism from the …

Iran’s senior security official has stated that Tehran will terminate its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and cease participation in international weapons inspections if the ‘snapback’ mechanism is enforced and United Nations sanctions are re-imposed. Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani made the remark in a September 22 interview with the PBS — …

Iran and Russia signed a $25 billion deal to build nuclear power plants in Tehran, Iranian state media reported on Friday, just hours ahead of the likely return of sweeping UN sanctions on Iran. A deal for the construction of four nuclear power plants with a value of $25 billion in Sirik, Hormozgan, was signed between the Iran Hormoz company …

The president said the attacks, which struck Iranian cities, homes, and infrastructure while diplomatic talks were ongoing, represented “a grave betrayal of diplomacy and a weakening of efforts to establish peace and stability.” “What you see in these images of killings and crimes is the massacre of children and women. It is a black record of slaughter carried out by …

This decision directly impacts India’s state-operated India Ports Global Limited (IPGL), which has managed the Shahid Beheshti terminal at the port. At a time when India and the US are looking to seal a trade deal, the Donald Trump administration has dealt a fresh blow to India’s trade and strategic ambitions by removing sanctions waivers from Chabahar port. Since 2018, …

The decision, effective September 29, 2025, is part of Washington’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran. The waiver, issued under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA), had allowed India and other nations to continue working on the port without facing US penalties. For India, Chabahar holds strategic importance as it offers a trade route to Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing …