Iran President Acknowledges Economic Woes
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian openly acknowledges significant economic problems, including inflation and imbalances in essential services. He stated Iran faces a 'total' economic, military, and security war with its enemies, asserting that the country remains engaged in a 'full-scale war' encompassing these dimensions amid increased U.S. sanctions and pressure.
Iran Fires Drones and Missiles in Response to U.S. Strikes
Iran launched missiles and drones in response to new U.S. strikes, Iranian media reported, reigniting hostilities after a month without military action. The Fars and Tasnim news agencies, which are viewed as close to Iran's security forces, reported the operations late in the day. Hours earlier, the U.S. military said it had attacked new targets in Iran over recent attempted attacks on commercial …
Putin tells Iran: ‘We will provide the support you need’
Vladimir Putin used his first face-to-face meeting with Masoud Pezeshkian since the outbreak of war in Iran to publicly reaffirm Russia’s support for Tehran. “We stand in solidarity with the Iranian p…
Iranians no longer know who is leading their country
“We do not know who is ruling Iran,” U.S. President Donald Trump said, describing the uncertainty that now surrounds the country’s leadership. The absence of an obvious political and military leader, …
Iran Offers to Return to Agreement as US Military Launches New Airstrikes
Iran has offered to return to the framework agreement reached with the United States in June, but only if Washington also resumes its obligations. President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would then ta…
How Iran Uses Cyber Weapons in Its War of Harassment Against the United States
Iran’s suspected cyberattack on a US water-supply network is presented as another warning shot in a confrontation that now spans every battlefield. The digital arena offers Tehran a way to intimidate …
Iran president thanks Putin for Russia’s stance in war with US
Masoud Pezeshkian used his first meeting with Vladimir Putin since the Iran-US conflict began to thank Moscow for standing with Tehran during the war and under US sanctions. “We appreciate and thank y…
Vladimir Putin expresses Russian people’s solidarity with Iran
Vladimir Putin used his meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the SCO Summit in Bishkek to express solidarity with Iran. The Russian president said the Russian people supported the Irani…
Iranian President Thanks Putin for Support During War
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Vladimir Putin on Tuesday for Moscow's support during the war in West Asia. The two leaders met in Bishkek, in their first meeting since the conflict began.…
Pezeshkian thanks Putin for backing Iran, says Tehran and Moscow oppose US ‘unilateralism’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for Moscow’s position on the Iran war and the sanctions that followed, saying Tehran and Moscow could resist what he called…
Pezeshkian tells Putin Iran will prevail in its confrontation with the United States
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Vladimir Putin that he was convinced Iran would prevail in its confrontation with the United States, as the two leaders met during a Shanghai Cooperation Organ…
Iran tightens ties with China and Russia to shield itself from US economic pressure
Iran is turning to regional diplomacy as the United States seeks to cut the country off from international trade and finance. President Masoud Pezeshkian used a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summi…
Iran’s president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would respond immediately if the United States returns to its commitments under an interim agreement, offering a conditional opening after fresh attacks…
Iran’s rial falls past 2 million to the dollar as central bank chief seeks to calm markets
Iran’s rial has fallen to a record low of more than 2 million to the U.S. dollar, prompting Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati to promise a $2 billion injection into the foreign-exchange market.…
Iran President Offers US an Olive Branch Before Meeting Putin
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has offered to revive a collapsed June agreement with the United States, saying Tehran would respond immediately if Washington returned to its commitments. “I state…
Iran Ready to Help Build Oil Refinery in Kyrgyzstan
Iran is ready to take part in building an oil refinery in Kyrgyzstan, with a proposed arrangement that would link Iranian crude supplies to Kyrgyz fuel production. Iran could provide the refinery with…
Iran's Central Bank chief says regime has enough foreign currency despite US sanctions, blockade
Iran’s central bank says it can inject up to $2 billion into the foreign exchange market as the rial falls to record lows and officials acknowledge growing economic pressure. Governor Abdolnaser Hemma…
Pezeshkian Says Iran Will Respond Immediately if US Honors Its Commitments
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has offered an immediate reciprocal response if Washington fulfills its commitments under a provisional agreement intended to end the war. “I explicitly declare tha…
Iran will reciprocate if U.S. honors interim deal commitments, Pezeshkian says
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used a regional summit in Kyrgyzstan to say Tehran was ready to respond immediately if Washington returned to its commitments under an interim deal signed in June. …