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Lebanese MP: Without Hezbollah’s Weapons, Lebanon Would Be Part of Israel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Lebanese lawmaker Rami Abu Hamdan said that without Hezbollah’s weapons, Lebanon would have become part of the Israeli regime, stressing that the resistance’s arms remain the country’s sole source of strength against the Zionist regime.
Araqchi Blames Zionist Regime for Straining Iran-UAE Relations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Iran said the Zionist regime’s growing presence in the United Arab Emirates has undermined efforts to improve ties between Tehran and Abu Dhabi, warning that Israeli actions during the recent war created new obstacles to regional diplomacy and trust.
Araqchi: Ending War on Iran Requires Ending It on Lebanon
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi made it clear that any agreement to end the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran must also include Lebanon, stressing that Tehran views the two fronts as inseparable.
Araqchi Slams Contradictory US Messages amid Diplomatic Efforts
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described contradictory messages from the US as the main obstacle to diplomatic progress following the recent war of aggression imposed on Iran by Washington and the Zionist regime.
Iran Won’t Enter Talks without US Meeting Preconditions: Former IRGC Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A former commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said Iran will not enter negotiations with the US unless Washington fulfills preconditions and takes confidence-building measures.
Baqaei Stresses Iran’s Right to Peaceful Nuclear Program under NPT
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran, as a member of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), is entitled to benefit from peaceful nuclear energy and cannot be deprived of rights granted under the treaty.
Iranian Spokesman Raps US ‘Lack of Good Faith’ in Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei denounced the United States for inconsistency and bad faith in negotiations, saying Tehran has not yet decided whether to attend a new round of Pakistani-mediated talks in Islamabad.
Iran, Oman to Formulate Protocol for Safe Navigation in Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - An Iranian deputy foreign minister said Tehran and Oman are working toward establishing a joint protocol to ensure safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz in the post-war period.
“No Option but Strong Response” to Aggression: Iranian Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran is fully determined to respond strongly to US-Israeli aggression, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said, emphasizing the country’s right to defend itself in the face of an imposed and unjust war.
Iran Ready to Sustain War for ‘At Least Six Months’: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is prepared to sustain the ongoing US-Israeli war of aggression for a prolonged period, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said, noting that Tehran is ready to fight for at least six months as it continues its retaliatory military response.
Iran Communicates War Points Through Mediators: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has emphasized that it is fully focused on defending its territory and sovereignty amid continuous US and Israeli strikes, while conveying its positions on the imposed war to regional and international mediators, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
No Military Solution to Iran’s Nuclear Issue, Tehran Ready for Deal: Deputy FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi said Tehran is prepared to reach a nuclear agreement with the US “as soon as possible,” while warning that any military strike against Iran would trigger a response targeting US assets in the region.
Iranian Official: Decision Made to Exchange Ambassadors with Egypt
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The head of Iran’s Interests Section in Egypt said a decision has been made to exchange ambassadors between Tehran and Cairo, describing bilateral relations as having entered an advanced and expanding phase.
Larijani: Iran Relies on Combination of Negotiation, Deterrence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is not seeking war but will not surrender to threats, Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said, noting that Tehran relies on a combination of negotiation and deterrence.
Iran, US to Hold New Round of Talks in Geneva on Feb. 17
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The second round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States will be held in Switzerland’s Geneva on Tuesday, February 17, an Iranian deputy foreign minister said.
Larijani: Date of Next Round of Iran-US Talks Not Fixed
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said consultations are underway to determine the timing of the next round of negotiations with the United States, adding that the date will be announced in future.
Tehran Prepared for Both Diplomacy, War: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is fully committed to a diplomatic settlement with the United States while simultaneously bracing for the possibility of renewed conflict, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
Iranian Deportees Recall Harsh Detention Conditions in US Custody
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A third group of Iranian nationals deported from the US returned home carrying harrowing accounts of months of detention, uncertainty, mistreatment, and “physical and psychological torture” while held in US detention facilities prior to their expulsion.
