Politics

Pezeshkian: Iran-US memorandum will be “a source of national pride” if fully implemented

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States will become “a source of national pride” if it is fully implemented, describing it as the product of months of negotiations and diplomatic efforts.

16 Jun 2026-11:45
Iran says US responsible for ensuring complete cessation of Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the United States is responsible for ensuring the implementation of a memorandum of understanding set to be signed between Tehran and Washington, which includes a cessation of Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

16 Jun 2026-10:47
Azerbaijan’s candidate elected UN Human Rights Committee member

16 Jun 2026-10:42
Iranian oil tankers, vessels sail through as US blockade officially lifted

At least three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo ships carrying essential goods have successfully broken through the US naval blockade, Iran’s English-language Press TV has reported, citing what it described as highly informed sources.

16 Jun 2026-09:26
Netanyahu rejects Lebanon withdrawal despite US-Iran deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that Israel will maintain its military occupation of southern Lebanon, regardless of the newly reached peace agreement between the United States and Iran.

15 Jun 2026-23:56
Iran receives first $3 billion tranche under UAE arrangement

Iran has received the first tranche of approximately $3 billion in foreign exchange assets as part of an understanding with the United Arab Emirates, according to a report.

15 Jun 2026-17:20
Russia's Naryshkin warns Armenia against relying solely on Western support

Armenia’s leadership would be making a mistake if it focuses exclusively on Western assistance, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin has said.

15 Jun 2026-17:03
Iran executes eight prisoners, rights groups report arrests, prison sentences

Iranian authorities have executed eight prisoners at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, while rights groups have reported a series of prison sentences, arrests and judicial rulings against activists, academics, writers and participants in the nationwide protests that erupted in early 2026.

15 Jun 2026-15:15
Azerbaijan welcomes US-Iran agreement

Baku on Monday welcomed an agreement reached by the United States and Iran.

15 Jun 2026-15:14
Iran's FM says US responsible for implementing peace deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has discussed the agreement with the United States with his counterparts from Türkiye, Iraq, Egypt, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, stressing Washington's responsibility to implement the deal.

15 Jun 2026-14:41