US–Iran
United States and Iran — diplomacy, sanctions, conflict.
US–IranIran's Rezaei Says US Will Fail in Economic War as It Did Militarily
Major General Mohsen Rezaei said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has failed to present the economic blockade on Iran as a success, citing a Bloomberg article. He reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will only reopen when Washington accepts Tehran's conditions.
US–IranIran says defense production has risen 2.5-fold since Ramadan war
Iran's Defense Ministry spokesman Brigadier General Reza Talaeinik said on Tuesday that defense equipment production has reached 2.5 times pre-Ramadan war levels, with some weapons seeing more than threefold growth.
US–IranIran warns Bahrain at UN over use of its airspace in US operations against Iran
An Iranian diplomat at the UN Third Committee said Bahrain placed its territory, bases and airspace at the disposal of the United States for what Tehran calls an illegal war against Iran, and warned of a response if such use is repeated.
US–IranIran to use diplomatic potential to defend national interests, Araghchi says
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran will use its diplomatic capacity to defend national interests, stressing continued consultations with foreign representatives.
US–IranArmenian FM Mirzoyan meets with Araghchi in Tehran for talks
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, including the South Caucasus.
US–IranIran rail network can secure transit interests of regional states, official says
Chairman of Tehran Chamber's Transport Commission Peyman Sanandaji said US sanctions on Iran's railway sector will not halt train operations, adding that Iran's rail routes can secure transit interests of regional states.
US–IranIranian MP says Tehran will not back down from seven conditions to end war
Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of Iran's National Security Commission, said Tehran will not retreat from its seven conditions to end the war, adding that Washington must either accept Iran's diplomatic terms or face its missiles.
US–IranIran says fuel supply stable despite 14% drop in South Pars gas output
NIGC official Saeid Tavakoli said gas deliveries to industries rose by 1 billion cubic meters year-on-year, even as South Pars output fell 14%. Gas met 85% of power plants' fuel needs, compared with 86% last year.
US–IranIran says US viewpoints on its proposal are under study
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said US viewpoints regarding Iran's proposal are being studied. The Mehr News report did not provide further details.
US–IranIranian general says martyrs, people, leadership and armed forces are pillars of national power
General Tavakkoli told Mehr News that martyrs, public participation, the Supreme Leader's guidance, and the armed forces form the main pillars of Iran's strength, enabling it to be a leading international power.
US–IranIran says US is not a worthy host for the United Nations
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei criticized the US for expelling an Iranian diplomat, calling it a breach of commitments. He also discussed Iran's participation in the UN General Assembly and other diplomatic issues.
US–IranArmenian FM to visit Tehran for high-level talks, Iran says
Iran's foreign ministry says Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will visit Tehran for talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on bilateral and regional cooperation.
US–IranIran's Foreign Ministry Welcomes US Withdrawal from Iraq, Calls for Accountability
Iran's Foreign Ministry congratulated Iraq on the withdrawal of US-led forces after two decades, calling it a step toward sovereignty and demanding accountability for alleged crimes.
US–IranMedvedev says Russia will not sacrifice ties with Iran, offers mediation between US and Iran
Dmitry Medvedev told Iranian media that Russia is ready to mediate between the US and Iran to end the war and will never sacrifice its relationship with Tehran. He noted that Iran-Russia relations are at an unprecedented level and trade increased by 20 percent last year.
US–IranIran completes South Pars Phase 11 using domestic technical expertise
Iran has completed the South Pars Gas Field Phase 11 development project using domestic capabilities, reaching a gas extraction capacity of one billion cubic feet per day after international partners withdrew.
US–IranIran Urges Iraq to Decide on US Flight Restrictions
Iran's Foreign Ministry called on Iraq to make appropriate decisions regarding US-imposed restrictions on civil air travel between the two countries, citing harm to millions of passengers and pilgrims.
US–IranPutin says world amazed by Iranian nation's courage and resilience
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the world is amazed by the courage and resilience of the Iranian nation, calling the killing of Ali Larijani a mistake and saying Moscow's offer on Iran's enriched uranium remains on the table.
US–IranIran's Acting Defense Minister Warns US It Will See Iran's Power in the Field
Brigadier General Ebn al-Reza, Iran's acting minister of defense, said on social media that US claims of destroying Iran's defense industry change nothing and that Iran's capability will be seen in the field.
US–IranIRGC issues statement marking US forces' withdrawal from Iraq
The IRGC issued a statement marking the completion of the US military withdrawal from Iraq, calling it a victory for the Axis of Resistance and honouring figures including Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
US–IranResidents of Rasht hold 212th consecutive night rally in support of Islamic Establishment
People in Rasht, capital of Gilan Province, continued their nightly gatherings in support of the Islamic Establishment for the 212th consecutive night on Wednesday, since the war on Iran began on February 28.
US–IranIranian and Russian deputy foreign ministers meet in Moscow to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues
Saeed Khatibzadeh, head of the Iranian Foreign Ministry's Center for Political and International Studies, met Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov in Moscow on Wednesday. The two discussed bilateral cooperation and the situation in West Asia within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Treaty.
US–IranPezeshkian says clarifying talks achievements does not mean bowing down
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said explaining the results of negotiations does not amount to surrender, stressing unity against external plots and defending Iran's legitimate rights.
US–IranIran Defense Spokesman Says Peace Sought While Rights and Security Are Defended
Brigadier General Talaei-Nik said Iran seeks to end regional conflict and establish peace, but will defend its rights, security, and interests. He also highlighted domestic production of over a thousand products and services.
US–IranIran and Russia discuss expanding judicial cooperation at SCO prosecutors meeting
Iran's prosecutor-general met Russia's Supreme Court chairman in Moscow to discuss judicial cooperation and the use of new technologies in courts.