https://parstoday.ir/en/discover_iran SAHAR for up-to-the-minute news, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories. SAHAR News provides trusted World and UK news as well as local english 60 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:50:43 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245758-world_women’s_open_taekwondo_championships_iranian_athlete_wins_silver https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0b0aa03c4b12qd76.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245758-world_women’s_open_taekwondo_championships_iranian_athlete_wins_silver Pars Today – The opening day of the World Women’s Open Taekwondo Championships in China ended with an Iranian athlete winning the silver medal in the +73kg weight category. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:00:13 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245756-gen_z_regrets_voting_for_trump https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0cb6660d9bb2qd6y.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245756-gen_z_regrets_voting_for_trump Pars Today – A new poll shows that more than one-third of Gen Z voters regret voting for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:56:27 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245754-irgc_navy_decisive_control_over_strategic_strait_of_hormuz https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc035f968d3682qd6q.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245754-irgc_navy_decisive_control_over_strategic_strait_of_hormuz Pars Today – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that the Islamic Republic’s forces have complete and decisive control over the strategic waterway of the Strait of Hormuz. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:23:40 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245752-araghchi_movement_to_avenge_martyred_leader’s_blood_to_continue https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc02f346d9e052qd6w.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245752-araghchi_movement_to_avenge_martyred_leader’s_blood_to_continue Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister said at a meeting with guests attending the International Islamic Unity Conference that the martyred Leader of the Revolution deserved martyrdom after 70 years of selfless struggle, but stressed: “We will neither forgive nor forget, and the movement to avenge his blood will certainly continue.” Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:07:13 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245750-leader_committing_any_act_that_harms_social_cohesion_is_prohibited https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0eed5cb6d6d2qd6k.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245750-leader_committing_any_act_that_harms_social_cohesion_is_prohibited Pars Today – In a message marking Government Week, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution expressed appreciation for the commendable measures taken by the government, particularly by the sincere and dedicated president, despite all the restrictions and various conspiracies by the U.S.-Israeli enemy, as well as intensified sanctions and blockades. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:52:26 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245748-gharibabadi_trump_is_a_sick_man_who_should_be_under_psychological_supervision https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc01abd413f822qd3a.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245748-gharibabadi_trump_is_a_sick_man_who_should_be_under_psychological_supervision Pars Today – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister has reacted to Donald Trump's delusional statements about the Strait of Hormuz. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:46:05 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245746-qalibaf_in_a_region_where_we_don't_sell_oil_no_one_will_sell_oil https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0175a7918892qd2y.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245746-qalibaf_in_a_region_where_we_don't_sell_oil_no_one_will_sell_oil Pars Today – The Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) of Iran has reposted his July 22 tweet: "In a region where we don't sell oil, no one will sell oil." Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:30:04 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245744-iran's_foreign_ministry_u.s._economic_terrorism_against_the_iranian_nation_a_crime_against_humanity https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0e8622a6adc2qd2w.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245744-iran's_foreign_ministry_u.s._economic_terrorism_against_the_iranian_nation_a_crime_against_humanity Pars Today – Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described U.S. economic terrorism against the Iranian nation as a crime against humanity. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:10:41 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245742-ny_times_economic_siege_doesn’t_work https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc085e6331e272qd5k.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245742-ny_times_economic_siege_doesn’t_work Pars Today –The American newspaper The New York Times has written that after six months, Iran appears to have grown more powerful, while U.S. objectives remain unclear. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:03:16 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245740-araghchi_us_must_understand_a_simple_reality_pressure_does_not_yield_results https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0e282b77cb52qd00.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245740-araghchi_us_must_understand_a_simple_reality_pressure_does_not_yield_results ParsToday – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, following the visit of Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to Tehran, wrote in a message on the X platform: "The U.S. must understand a simple reality; pressure does not yield results." Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:34:32 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245738-araghchi_return_of_the_strait_of_hormuz_to_the_pre_esfand_9_status_not_possible https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0e40c00dd652qcyu.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245738-araghchi_return_of_the_strait_of_hormuz_to_the_pre_esfand_9_status_not_possible ParsToday – Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a meeting with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has described the current situation in the region and the Strait of Hormuz as the result of military aggression by the United States and the Zionist regime, and emphasized that one cannot speak of a return to the pre-Esfand 9 (February 28) status without taking into account the existing realities and the crimes and damages inflicted upon Iran. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:32:34 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245736-turkish_defense_ministry_zionist_regime_the_biggest_obstacle_to_peace_in_the_region https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0c3fb86438f2qcya.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245736-turkish_defense_ministry_zionist_regime_the_biggest_obstacle_to_peace_in_the_region ParsToday –Turkey's Ministry of Defense has described the expansionist policies of the Zionist regime in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria as the biggest obstacle to peace and stability in the region. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:11:33 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245734-naryshkin_western_aggression_against_russia_was_the_main_factor_behind_brics_expansion https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0000e1c20682qcym.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245734-naryshkin_western_aggression_against_russia_was_the_main_factor_behind_brics_expansion ParsToday – The director of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has said that the unprecedented Western aggression against Russia played a fundamental role in the expansion of BRICS. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:04:34 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245732-ap_u.s._missile_stockpile_situation_is_critical https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc08185187a0e2qcys.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245732-ap_u.s._missile_stockpile_situation_is_critical ParsToday – A Western media outlet has reported that due to the war against Iran, the status of U.S. missile stockpiles—particularly Patriot missiles—has reached a critical level. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:56:58 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245730-zionist_regme's_new_attacks_against_residential_areas_in_southern_lebanon https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc01acdfb66062qcy6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245730-zionist_regme's_new_attacks_against_residential_areas_in_southern_lebanon ParsToday – Zionist regime Fighter jets have targeted residential areas in southern Lebanon in a new act of aggression against Lebanon. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:18:52 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245728-qalibaf_u.s._economic_siege_against_iran_will_be_futile https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc07e07ee6bb62qcxg.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245728-qalibaf_u.s._economic_siege_against_iran_will_be_futile ParsToday – Iran's Majlis (parliament) Speaker, in a meeting with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and with regard to the U.S. violations of its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as well as the plan for an economic siege against Iran, has said that Washington's economic pressures against Iran will be futile and that the Iranian nation will reclaim its rights with dignity. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:28:31 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245726-major_general_rezaei_reopening_of_the_strait_of_hormuz_depends_on_u.s._meeting_iran's_conditions https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc01db39fc7602qcwk.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245726-major_general_rezaei_reopening_of_the_strait_of_hormuz_depends_on_u.s._meeting_iran's_conditions ParsToday – The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has linked the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to the fulfillment of Iran's conditions by the United States, including efforts to halt the war in West Asia, particularly in Lebanon and Gaza. Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:18:04 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245724-leveraging_islamic_countries’_potential_to_expand_technological_cooperation_in_medicinal_plants https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc036f6ca00ab2qcow.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245724-leveraging_islamic_countries’_potential_to_expand_technological_cooperation_in_medicinal_plants Pars Today – A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy’s Development Headquarters for Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine and the Islamic World Network of Nanotechnology (INN). Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:13:56 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245722-baghaei_us_sanctioning_the_already_sanctioned https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0ab38d0bf992qcoq.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245722-baghaei_us_sanctioning_the_already_sanctioned Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman described Washington’s policy toward Iran as a “full-blown farce.” Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:37:24 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245720-deadly_floods_in_nepal_at_least_900_people_killed_or_missing https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc08f9e431f9c2qcme.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245720-deadly_floods_in_nepal_at_least_900_people_killed_or_missing Pars Today – Massive flooding and mudslides in areas along the Tibet-Nepal border have left more than 100 people dead and around 800 missing. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:30:02 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245718-iran_atomic_energy_chief_inspection_of_damaged_nuclear_sites_contingent_on_new_protocol https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc09c906a73d82qcm6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245718-iran_atomic_energy_chief_inspection_of_damaged_nuclear_sites_contingent_on_new_protocol Pars Today – The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) cannot seek to inspect nuclear facilities targeted in military attacks until specific rules and a new protocol for inspecting such sites are established. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:13:15 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245716-turmoil_at_us_war_department_3_senior_officers_fired_after_army_chief_of_staff https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0a949f710782qci8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245716-turmoil_at_us_war_department_3_senior_officers_fired_after_army_chief_of_staff Pars Today – The US Secretary of War has dismissed at least three senior officers who had been considered potential successors to the Army Chief of Staff. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:02:25 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245714-iran_eurasia_trade_volume_grows_22 https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0e77524d5402qcfw.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245714-iran_eurasia_trade_volume_grows_22 Pars Today – The director of the Trade Agreements and International Organizations Office at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization said that despite numerous challenges and the impact of regional tensions, the volume of trade between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union reached $7.3 billion last year (1404 in the Iranian calendar), marking a 22-percent increase. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:51:45 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245712-how_satellite_technologies_and_ai_can_help_brics_farmers https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0950940cd712qcl2.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245712-how_satellite_technologies_and_ai_can_help_brics_farmers Pars Today – Experts believe satellite observation and the use of artificial intelligence give farmers in BRICS countries an opportunity to gain a comprehensive view of agricultural challenges and take preventive action rather than simply reacting to their consequences. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:46:55 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245710-francesca_albanese_us_seeks_to_silence_critics_of_israel https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc00fb44cbd882qcm2.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245710-francesca_albanese_us_seeks_to_silence_critics_of_israel Parstoday – The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories said that US sanctions against the group “Palestine Action” are aimed at silencing critics of Israel. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:38:26 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245708-un_arab_group_lasting_peace_in_west_asia_impossible_without_ending_israeli_occupation https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0e0279e81152qcjs.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245708-un_arab_group_lasting_peace_in_west_asia_impossible_without_ending_israeli_occupation Parstoday – The Arab Group at the United Nations, emphasizing the need to uphold the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, said that achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in West Asia is impossible without ending the Israeli occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:26:30 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245706-baghaei_mocks_uss_abraham_lincoln’s_departure_from_region_boss_i’m_tired! https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc07379de89242qck8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245706-baghaei_mocks_uss_abraham_lincoln’s_departure_from_region_boss_i’m_tired! Parstoday – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman mocked the departure of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier from West Asia, writing in a post: Mission: Project Power. Current mission: Project Vacation. “I’m tired, boss.” Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:37:29 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245704-qalibaf_iran_china_relations_needs_no_one’s_permission https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc058898af2d22qce6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245704-qalibaf_iran_china_relations_needs_no_one’s_permission Parstoday – Iran’s Parliament Speaker said that the comprehensive strategic partnership between Iran and China does not need anyone’s permission. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:33:17 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245702-araghchi_urges_un_to_condemn_us_economic_terrorism_operation_against_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc081b3ad1c3e2qclg.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245702-araghchi_urges_un_to_condemn_us_economic_terrorism_operation_against_iran Parstoday – In a letter to the United Nations, Iran’s Foreign Minister, while outlining Iran’s position on the United States’ economic terrorism operation, stressed the UN’s legal and moral responsibility to condemn the action. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:22:32 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245700-analysis_why_u.s._is_afraid_to_punish_countries_cooperating_with_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0181c11f3c52qcag.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245700-analysis_why_u.s._is_afraid_to_punish_countries_cooperating_with_iran Pars Today – While the United States is making an unprecedented show of force in an attempt to wage a major economic war against Iran, what stands out most in practice is not the overwhelming power of its purported sanctions, but rather the contradictions and apparent panic among U.S. officials. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:10:19 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245698-israeli_airstrikes_hit_several_areas_in_southern_lebanon_israeli_drones_targeted_gaza https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0ad5104f9962qc9y.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245698-israeli_airstrikes_hit_several_areas_in_southern_lebanon_israeli_drones_targeted_gaza Pars Today – The Israeli regime has once again violated the ceasefire by attacking several areas in southern Lebanon. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:36:18 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245696-israeli_regime_expels_dutch_representatives https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0f34cab45a32qc7m.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245696-israeli_regime_expels_dutch_representatives Pars Today – Following Amsterdam’s decision to ban imports from the Israeli regime’s illegal settlements, the regime’s foreign minister announced the expulsion of Dutch representatives. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:30:04 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245694-maj._gen._rezaei_u.s._will_have_no_place_in_region’s_future https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc02a246319642qc00.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245694-maj._gen._rezaei_u.s._will_have_no_place_in_region’s_future Pars Today – The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the countries of the region will decide their own future and that the United States will have no place in the region’s future. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:24:52 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245692-brig._gen._elhami_iran_is_producing_and_replacing_air_defense_systems https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0488d516df82qc9u.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245692-brig._gen._elhami_iran_is_producing_and_replacing_air_defense_systems Pars Today – The commander of Iran’s Army Air Defense Force and the commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Joint Air Defense Headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced the production and replacement of air defense systems. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:20:27 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245690-pezeshkian_strengthening_convergence_among_islamic_countries_key_to_regional_stability https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0b3c87e3d312qc5a.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245690-pezeshkian_strengthening_convergence_among_islamic_countries_key_to_regional_stability Pars Today – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, referring to the region’s vast reserves and wealth, warned that adversaries are eyeing these resources and seeking to create divisions, wars, and conflicts in order to seize them. He said the only way to counter these efforts is for Islamic countries to remain vigilant and united. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:16:07 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245688-ansarullah_leader_we_stand_with_slamic_republic_of_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0093840affb2qc3m.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245688-ansarullah_leader_we_stand_with_slamic_republic_of_iran Pars Today – The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement has reaffirmed Yemen’s position in support of the unity of the Resistance Fronts and its commitment to standing alongside the Islamic Republic of Iran. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:35:12 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245686-qalibaf_responds_to_bessent’s_rhetoric_your_ridiculous_performance_was_like_a_stand_up_show_at_a_nightclub https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc00cb94207f62qc7o.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245686-qalibaf_responds_to_bessent’s_rhetoric_your_ridiculous_performance_was_like_a_stand_up_show_at_a_nightclub Pars Today – The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, in a post, described the U.S. Treasury Secretary’s claims about new sanctions against Iran as ridiculous. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:29:56 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245684-pezeshkian_enemy_was_defeated_by_unity_of_iranian_people https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc04d7509cc842qc80.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245684-pezeshkian_enemy_was_defeated_by_unity_of_iranian_people Pars Today – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the enemies had calculated that they could destabilize and ultimately bring about the collapse of Iran by creating unrest and launching a major attack, but this did not happen because of the unity and cohesion within Iranian society. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:21:11 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245682-guterres_u.s._unilateral_hegemony_is_in_decline https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0f99584985f2qc6q.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245682-guterres_u.s._unilateral_hegemony_is_in_decline Pars Today – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the military aggression against Iran has exposed the limitations of superpowers’ dominance. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:17:23 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245680-gharibabadi_reopening_hormuz_strait_conditional_on_full_implementation_of_iran’s_conditions_no_military_vessel_allowed_to_pass https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc063e19249132qc6o.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245680-gharibabadi_reopening_hormuz_strait_conditional_on_full_implementation_of_iran’s_conditions_no_military_vessel_allowed_to_pass Pars Today – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi stressed that the Strait of Hormuz remains under the full control and surveillance of Iran’s armed forces, saying that the waterway can only be reopened once the United States fully fulfills its violated commitments. Until those conditions are met, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:04:33 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245678-iran_and_oman_agree_to_establish_temporary_maritime_corridor_in_hormuz_strait https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0184b7f42852qc7a.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245678-iran_and_oman_agree_to_establish_temporary_maritime_corridor_in_hormuz_strait Pars Today – The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman announced in a joint statement that they are discussing the establishment of a joint temporary maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz and the implementation of a joint project to clear the strait of mines. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:59:09 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245676-harvard_professor_pro_israel_lobby_influence_is_an_obstacle_to_ending_war_with_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc09943a1136a2qbwi.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245676-harvard_professor_pro_israel_lobby_influence_is_an_obstacle_to_ending_war_with_iran Pars Today – Renowned international relations scholar Stephen Walt described Donald Trump as “the most disastrous president in American history” and identified the influence of the pro-Israel lobby as one of the main obstacles to ending the war with Iran. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:40:13 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245674-end_of_operations_at_15_u.s._military_bases_in_west_asia https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0c3aec3a01d2qbuq.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245674-end_of_operations_at_15_u.s._military_bases_in_west_asia Pars Today – The United States, which began the war with the aim of overthrowing and partitioning Iran, now appears set to bid farewell to at least 15 of its military bases in the region. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:32:32 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245672-iran_women’s_national_volleyball_team_advances_to_knockout_stage_of_asian_championship https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc03cecc1fd4d2qbsk.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245672-iran_women’s_national_volleyball_team_advances_to_knockout_stage_of_asian_championship Pars Today – Iran’s women’s national volleyball team defeated Iraq convincingly in their final preliminary-round match of the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship, securing their place among the tournament’s top eight teams. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:11:55 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245670-senator_murphy_calls_us_sanctions_on_iran_a_show https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0b3434430e22qbt2.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245670-senator_murphy_calls_us_sanctions_on_iran_a_show Pars Today – Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy described the Trump administration’s new sanctions against Iran as a publicity stunt and empty rhetoric, saying none of Trump’s war aims against Iran had been achieved. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:50:10 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245668-baghaei_we_will_not_allow_end_of_war_to_be_dictated_by_aggressor’s_terms https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0866ad709bf2qbng.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245668-baghaei_we_will_not_allow_end_of_war_to_be_dictated_by_aggressor’s_terms Pars Today – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said: “We certainly did not start the war, but we will not allow the end of the war to be based on the conditions set by the aggressor.” Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:42:58 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245666-iran_and_iraq_to_cooperate_on_developing_medical_tourism https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc06a79088e732qbr8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245666-iran_and_iraq_to_cooperate_on_developing_medical_tourism Pars Today – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has stressed the need to establish integrated governance in medical tourism and expand tourism cooperation between Iran and Iraq. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:35:03 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245664-china_warns_us_sanctions_and_pressure_will_not_help_resolve_issues https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0452ae1b3202qbqw.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245664-china_warns_us_sanctions_and_pressure_will_not_help_resolve_issues Pars Today – A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, responding to threatening remarks by the US Treasury Secretary about imposing secondary sanctions on countries that trade or engage with Iran, stressed that sanctions and pressure do not help resolve issues and will only escalate tensions. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:59:35 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245662-rear_admiral_sayyari_iran’s_government_stands_fully_behind_armed_forces https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0dfe6d531b52qboe.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245662-rear_admiral_sayyari_iran’s_government_stands_fully_behind_armed_forces Pars Today – In a message marking Government Week, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Chief of Staff and Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army, said: “The Iranian government is fully standing alongside the armed forces, particularly the Army, to meet defense requirements, support their missions, and continue providing services to the people.” Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:53:57 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245660-qalibaf_us_bad_faith_undermined_stability_in_region https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc091cac444a72qbr6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245660-qalibaf_us_bad_faith_undermined_stability_in_region Pars Today – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in a meeting with the Pakistani army chief: “We are pursuing the implementation of the terms of the memorandum of understanding, and it is the United States that must honor its commitments under the agreement.” Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:39:24 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245658-iranian_animated_film_the_legend_of_sepehr_premieres_in_russia_in_tribute_to_minab_children https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc02b4497d8cd2qbrg.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245658-iranian_animated_film_the_legend_of_sepehr_premieres_in_russia_in_tribute_to_minab_children Pars Today – The Iranian animated feature film The Legend of Sepehr began screening in 89 Russian cinemas at a special ceremony held in tribute to the martyred children of Minab. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:15:32 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245656-analysis_washington’s_dilemma_over_iran_avoiding_war_or_avoiding_a_deal https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc06844fa25912qbp2.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245656-analysis_washington’s_dilemma_over_iran_avoiding_war_or_avoiding_a_deal Pars Today – An analysis of the behavior and statements of US government officials indicates that Washington is effectively at a loss over how to deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran and is caught between the options of war and a deal. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:49:27 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245654-asian_youth_handball_championship_iran_beat_kuwait https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0441489740e2qbpc.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245654-asian_youth_handball_championship_iran_beat_kuwait Pars Today – Iran’s national youth handball team defeated Kuwait in its third group-stage match at the 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship in Jordan. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:29:05 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245652-iran_russia_agree_to_exchange_scientific_delegations https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0f7199e237f2qboy.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245652-iran_russia_agree_to_exchange_scientific_delegations Pars Today – Iran’s ambassador to Moscow and the Russian president’s aide for science and education have discussed new prospects for bilateral cooperation. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 06:26:16 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245650-pakistan_army_talks_in_tehran_were_constructive https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0a7bde0342b2qbou.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245650-pakistan_army_talks_in_tehran_were_constructive Pars Today – At the conclusion of the Pakistani army chief’s visit to Tehran, the Pakistan Army said in a statement that Field Marshal Asim Munir’s talks with senior Iranian officials had been constructive. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:48:49 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245648-american_theorist_trump_is_desperate_flailing_in_every_direction https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc01cc4d8fa102qbp6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245648-american_theorist_trump_is_desperate_flailing_in_every_direction Pars Today – An American theorist says the plan to exert economic pressure on Iran will also fail, arguing that Trump has been defeated in the military conflict and, in desperation, is now flailing in every direction. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:29:47 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245646-araghchi_reaffirms_iran’s_full_support_for_lebanon https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0b70d211db22qbag.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245646-araghchi_reaffirms_iran’s_full_support_for_lebanon Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister, in a meeting with Lebanese parliamentarian Seyyed Hassan Fadlallah, reaffirmed Iran’s comprehensive support for the Lebanese people in defending the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity against the Israeli regime’s brutal aggression. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:49 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245644-new_gas_field_discovered_in_southern_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc04c333e0a962qbes.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245644-new_gas_field_discovered_in_southern_iran Pars Today – Iran’s Oil Minister has announced the discovery of a new gas field in southern Fars Province, saying the amount of gas discovered is equivalent to 15 years of production from one phase of the South Pars field. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:50:28 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245642-maj._gen._rezaei_warns_countries_against_joining_economic_war_on_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0e0f9d876cd2qbeg.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245642-maj._gen._rezaei_warns_countries_against_joining_economic_war_on_iran Pars Today – The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has warned any country against joining the economic war against the Iranian people. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:47:29 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245640-from_lebanon_ceasefire_violations_to_attacks_on_displaced_palestinians_in_gaza_un_calls_for_end_to_israel’s_occupation https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc069253d99fa2qbds.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245640-from_lebanon_ceasefire_violations_to_attacks_on_displaced_palestinians_in_gaza_un_calls_for_end_to_israel’s_occupation Pars Today – In yet another violation of the ceasefire in Lebanon, the Israeli regime carried out artillery and airstrikes against various areas in southern Lebanon. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:44:57 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245638-qalibaf_economic_pressure_on_iran_to_hit_u.s._like_a_boomerang https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0ea8ae0366e2qbdm.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245638-qalibaf_economic_pressure_on_iran_to_hit_u.s._like_a_boomerang Pars Today – Iran’s Parliament Speaker said that the U.S. plan to impose crushing economic pressure on Iran will come back to hit the United States itself like a boomerang. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:07:03 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245636-pezeshkian_world_astonished_by_iran’s_power https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc036b21d09af2qb5m.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245636-pezeshkian_world_astonished_by_iran’s_power Pars Today – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran’s adversaries had calculated that an attack on Iran would turn the country into another Venezuela, but that did not happen. Instead, he said, Iran emerged as a power whose resilience has astonished the world. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:50:52 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245634-brig._gen._mohebbi_no_need_to_worry_about_economic_war https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc02b2e43e06b2qb8m.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245634-brig._gen._mohebbi_no_need_to_worry_about_economic_war Pars Today – The spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), responding to Trump’s economic war against Iran, stressed: “We have repeatedly announced that we have a scenario for every hostile action by the enemy.” Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:03:10 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245632-brig._gen._talaei_nik_iran’s_armed_forces_have_extensive_experience_in_overcoming_crises https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0b141f1909c2qb6s.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245632-brig._gen._talaei_nik_iran’s_armed_forces_have_extensive_experience_in_overcoming_crises Pars Today – The spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics said that the Iranian nation and armed forces have extensive experience in overcoming crises in the face of enemy military aggression. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:57:22 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245630-gen._qaani_palestine_remains_a_living_unchanging_ideal https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc05859575d882qbb2.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245630-gen._qaani_palestine_remains_a_living_unchanging_ideal Pars Today – The commander of the IRGC Quds Force stressed that the ideal of Palestine, “from the river to the sea,” is more alive and attainable than ever. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:52:35 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245628-analysis_expensive_weapons_heavy_price_of_fake_security_in_persian_gulf https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0fd3cb5015c2qb86.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245628-analysis_expensive_weapons_heavy_price_of_fake_security_in_persian_gulf Pars Today – Amid the tense situation in West Asia, the United States has found a new opportunity to plunder the wealth of the Arab countries along the southern shores of the Persian Gulf. Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:48:14 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245626-araghchi_u.s._economic_pressure_will_fail https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc05ddd2b2a892qbak.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245626-araghchi_u.s._economic_pressure_will_fail Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister, referring to U.S. economic threats against Iran, said: “This move of theirs will fail.” Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:38:29 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245624-germany_new_sanctions_against_israel_could_be_considered https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0a0bb869c032qaz8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245624-germany_new_sanctions_against_israel_could_be_considered Pars Today — Germany’s Foreign Minister, responding to the provocative remarks by the Israeli regime’s national security minister and the Israeli cabinet’s actions against Palestinians, said that imposing new European Union sanctions against Israel is an option that could be considered. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:58:08 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245622-iranian_president_reaffirms_allegiance_to_imam_khomeini’s_ideals https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0fd71ce48372qb0a.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245622-iranian_president_reaffirms_allegiance_to_imam_khomeini’s_ideals Pars Today — Iran’s president and members of his cabinet visited the mausoleum of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the first day of Government Week to reaffirm their commitment to the ideals of Imam Khomeini (God bless his soul) and the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:31:21 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245620-maj._gen._abdollahi_medical_staff_courage_immortalized_in_iran’s_historical_memory https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0f7db6772522qb0g.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245620-maj._gen._abdollahi_medical_staff_courage_immortalized_in_iran’s_historical_memory Pars Today — Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, in a message marking National Doctors’ Day, said the bravery of medical personnel has been immortalized in the historical memory of the Iranian nation. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:13 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245618-pro_palestinian_demonstrations_held_across_britain https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0dd96b986c32qayk.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245618-pro_palestinian_demonstrations_held_across_britain Pars Today — Supporters of the Palestinian people took to the streets in several British cities to protest the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:58:25 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245616-turkey_formally_requests_interpol_to_arrest_netanyahu https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0466f6696442qaxu.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245616-turkey_formally_requests_interpol_to_arrest_netanyahu Pars Today — Turkey has officially requested Interpol to arrest the prime minister of the Zionist regime. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:43:28 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245614-iran’s_fm_pakistan’s_army_chief_discuss_regional_developments https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0659b94cca22qaxo.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245614-iran’s_fm_pakistan’s_army_chief_discuss_regional_developments Pars Today — Iran’s Foreign Minister and Pakistan’s Army Chief held a phone conversation to discuss regional developments. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:40:24 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245612-gharibabadi_uk_france’s_support_for_zionist_regime_constitutes_knowing_participation_in_crimes https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc00d27dd38282qazq.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245612-gharibabadi_uk_france’s_support_for_zionist_regime_constitutes_knowing_participation_in_crimes Pars Today — Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs has warned about the consequences of continued British and French support for the Zionist regime, describing it as knowing participation in the regime’s crimes. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:35:38 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245610-iran’s_human_rights_chief_thousands_of_iranian_citizens_lost_their_lives_in_terrorist_operations https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc006311f75802qaxc.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245610-iran’s_human_rights_chief_thousands_of_iranian_citizens_lost_their_lives_in_terrorist_operations Pars Today — The Deputy Judiciary Chief for International Affairs and Secretary of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights said thousands of Iranian citizens—including children, women, men and the elderly—have lost their lives in terrorist operations. The victims have included ordinary civilians as well as officials, scientists, military and law enforcement personnel, clerics, workers and students. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:34:15 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245608-brig._gen._ebn_al_reza_iran_inflicted_strategic_defeat_on_us_zionist_regime https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0d7016198b32qat8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245608-brig._gen._ebn_al_reza_iran_inflicted_strategic_defeat_on_us_zionist_regime Pars Today — Iran’s Acting Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, stressing the country’s defense and deterrence capabilities, said that during the two recent wars, Iran’s Defense Ministry kept its equipment and weapons production lines operational despite enemy attacks and deployed new offensive and defensive systems on the battlefield under wartime conditions. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:18:41 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245606-ghalibaf_regional_countries_ignore_trump’s_remarks https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0657598a4522qavs.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245606-ghalibaf_regional_countries_ignore_trump’s_remarks Pars Today — The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament has responded to US President Donald Trump’s threats against countries that continue their trade and economic cooperation with Iran, saying that Tehran has received numerous messages from neighboring countries regarding the formation of new security arrangements and economic cooperation in the region. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:45:45 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245604-hojatoleslam_taeb_iranians_of_all_stripes_have_stood_up_to_enemy https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc07a1392a1862qars.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245604-hojatoleslam_taeb_iranians_of_all_stripes_have_stood_up_to_enemy Pars Today — The head of Iran’s Basij Organization said that Iranians with diverse views and different ways of life are standing against hegemonic powers today through popular resistance bases. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:40:11 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245602-iran’s_first_vp_we_won’t_let_economic_pressure_change_iranian_nation's_will https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0c8125781502qawk.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245602-iran’s_first_vp_we_won’t_let_economic_pressure_change_iranian_nation's_will Pars Today — Iran’s First Vice President said that economic pressure is incapable of changing the determination of the Iranian people. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:19:56 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245600-analysis_continued_us_military_presence_near_iran_an_action_contrary_to_islamabad_mou https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0ea783e57f12qalu.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245600-analysis_continued_us_military_presence_near_iran_an_action_contrary_to_islamabad_mou Pars Today — The US military presence in West Asia, particularly through its numerous and extensive bases in the Persian Gulf states, has long been one of the main factors contributing to instability and escalating tensions in the region. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:09:31 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245598-ghalibaf_iran_iraq_have_key_role_in_new_regional_order_for_lasting_security https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0b741a66b622qano.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245598-ghalibaf_iran_iraq_have_key_role_in_new_regional_order_for_lasting_security Pars Today — The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, outlining the achievements of his three-day visit to Iraq, said the atmosphere surrounding talks with senior Iraqi officials was cordial, warm and brotherly. He said the discussions provided an opportunity to address security, political, economic and cultural issues, as well as cooperation between the two countries to ensure lasting regional security. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:44:39 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245596-gen._talaei_nik_only_way_to_counter_hegemony_is_to_become_stronger_iran_doubles_defense_production https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0deea1a74062qan8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245596-gen._talaei_nik_only_way_to_counter_hegemony_is_to_become_stronger_iran_doubles_defense_production Pars Today — The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, stressing that the only way to counter the hegemonic system is to become stronger, said Iran’s defense industry had doubled its arms production over the past year despite the war, with plans to increase production three- to fivefold also underway. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:13:21 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245594-ghalibaf_iran_iraq_struggle_against_us_and_israel_to_continue https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc010c81b93e42qacg.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245594-ghalibaf_iran_iraq_struggle_against_us_and_israel_to_continue Pars Today — The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament said that just as Iran and Iraq brought the US to its knees and made it taste the bitter defeat of the Ramadan War, the two countries will continue to stand against arrogance, and this path will continue. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:10:22 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245592-iranian_foreign_ministry_spox_warns_us_economic_campaign_declaration_of_war_on_all_governments https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0793fb2bf442qaku.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245592-iranian_foreign_ministry_spox_warns_us_economic_campaign_declaration_of_war_on_all_governments Pars Today — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei described the new US economic sanctions against Iran as tantamount to a declaration of war on all governments, warning that the ultimate outcome would be the complete erosion of national sovereignty and pave the way for a disastrous return to outright and all-encompassing colonialism. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:03:25 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245590-maj._gen._vahidi_enemies_will_never_stop_hostility_and_conspiracies_against_great_iranian_nation https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0a85d0d75252qaki.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245590-maj._gen._vahidi_enemies_will_never_stop_hostility_and_conspiracies_against_great_iranian_nation Pars Today — Major General Ahmad Vahidi, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stressed that Iran’s enemies will never stop their hostility and conspiracies against the great Iranian nation. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:29:55 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245588-gen._hatami_iran’s_defense_capabilities_changed_enemy’s_calculations https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc091ff75ecd72qaka.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245588-gen._hatami_iran’s_defense_capabilities_changed_enemy’s_calculations Pars Today — The Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army said that a nation that builds a defensive shield through the capabilities of its own people and uses it to preserve its dignity and independence will not only refuse to surrender, but will undoubtedly emerge victorious. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:58:54 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245586-turkey_issues_arrest_warrant_for_netanyahu https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc02be2a54b5a2qak2.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245586-turkey_issues_arrest_warrant_for_netanyahu Pars Today — Turkey’s Justice Minister has announced the issuance of an arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:37:12 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245584-rear_admiral_irani_iran’s_sons_will_not_let_enemy_take_single_step_forward https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0237b57ceac2qags.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245584-rear_admiral_irani_iran’s_sons_will_not_let_enemy_take_single_step_forward Pars Today — The commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army’s Navy said Iran’s armed forces are standing against the enemy with full force and will not allow it to advance even a single step. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:20:41 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245582-beijing_opposes_us_unilateral_sanctions_on_iran_supporters https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0915032a3162qahg.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245582-beijing_opposes_us_unilateral_sanctions_on_iran_supporters Pars Today — China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson stressed that Beijing considers any unilateral US action against countries supporting Iran to be illegal. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:53:32 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245580-araghchi_to_us_officials_same_old_movie_doomed_to_fail https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0311589e0db2qahm.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245580-araghchi_to_us_officials_same_old_movie_doomed_to_fail Pars Today — Iran’s Foreign Minister has responded to claims by US officials that they are imposing the most devastating economic operation in history against the Iranian people. Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:43:17 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245578-iran’s_foreign_ministry_new_u.s._sanctions_constitute_economic_terrorism https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0a03dfce6dc2qaac.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245578-iran’s_foreign_ministry_new_u.s._sanctions_constitute_economic_terrorism Pars Today — Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the latest U.S. economic sanctions against Iran, describing the move as an instance of “economic terrorism” and a “crime against humanity.” Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:39:01 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245576-brig._gen._mohebi_iran_will_deploy_more_destructive_weapons_in_any_future_war https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0e667914bb22qada.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245576-brig._gen._mohebi_iran_will_deploy_more_destructive_weapons_in_any_future_war Pars Today — Referring to Iran’s missile capabilities, the spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the destructive power of the warheads used on IRGC missiles is far greater than that of those employed in previous wars, adding that if a new war breaks out, Iran’s weapons will be completely different from those of the past in every respect. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:13:20 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245574-brig._gen._ebn_al_reza_we_will_not_allow_aggression_against_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc053b57045e52qacu.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245574-brig._gen._ebn_al_reza_we_will_not_allow_aggression_against_iran Pars Today — Iran’s acting Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics said that Iran entered the Ramadan Warmuch stronger than it had in the 12-day war, adding that Iran’s tactical and technical surprises were also significantly more advanced than in the previous conflict. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:05:54 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245572-maj._gen._abdollahi_iran’s_response_to_new_enemy_threats_will_be_devastating https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0fe2a9b12552qack.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245572-maj._gen._abdollahi_iran’s_response_to_new_enemy_threats_will_be_devastating Pars Today — The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces said that any miscalculation or conventional and emerging threats by Iran’s enemies would be met with revolutionary, forceful, deterrent, and devastating responses. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:59:37 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245570-qalibaf_iran_and_iraq_refused_to_let_western_governments_determine_their_fate https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc03e791f13902qa8y.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245570-qalibaf_iran_and_iraq_refused_to_let_western_governments_determine_their_fate Pars Today — Iran’s Parliament Speaker said at a ceremony in Iraq marking the 40th day since the martyrdom of the leader of the Islamic Revolution that the Iraqi people had demonstrated their brotherhood by turning out for the funeral of the martyred leader and had astonished the world with their presence. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:33:04 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245568-commemoration_for_martyred_leader_of_revolution_held_at_imam_reza_shrine https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0358d51cb082qa8i.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245568-commemoration_for_martyred_leader_of_revolution_held_at_imam_reza_shrine Pars Today — A ceremony marking the 40th day since the burial of the martyred leader of Iran was held Thursday night at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (pbuh), at the initiative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:49:17 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245566-u.s._congressman_u.s._government_had_no_strategy_for_war_with_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc093d82d129e2qaas.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245566-u.s._congressman_u.s._government_had_no_strategy_for_war_with_iran Pars Today — A Democratic member of the U.S. Congress has strongly criticized the Donald Trump administration’s handling of the war against Iran, saying that the government had no clear strategy for the conflict. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:43:32 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245564-seven_western_countries_condemn_new_israeli_settlement_plan https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0edaad66eb42qabg.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245564-seven_western_countries_condemn_new_israeli_settlement_plan Pars Today — Seven Western countries have condemned Israel’s decision to publish tender documents for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, stressing that the move violates international law. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:12:41 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245562-israel_launches_widespread_airstrikes_artillery_attacks_on_southern_lebanon https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0b8f51e1f672qa9a.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245562-israel_launches_widespread_airstrikes_artillery_attacks_on_southern_lebanon Pars Today — Lebanese news sources reported widespread Israeli military airstrikes and artillery attacks on various areas in southern Lebanon, including Douha Kafr Rumman, Ali al-Taher, and al-Mansouri. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:12:45 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245560-uss_abraham_lincoln_forced_to_leave_region https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc002d59308c72qa98.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245560-uss_abraham_lincoln_forced_to_leave_region Pars Today — U.S. media outlets reported that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier set course for the port of San Diego on Thursday after nine months of deployment and operations in West Asia. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:09:50 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245558-ulyanov_tehran_has_ability_to_withstand_maximum_pressure https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc02f7cbd325e2qa96.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245558-ulyanov_tehran_has_ability_to_withstand_maximum_pressure Pars Today — Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, responding to the Trump administration’s alleged economic campaign against Iran, said that positive results can only be achieved through honest diplomacy. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:06:13 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245556-former_u.s._state_department_spokesperson_sanctions_tree_against_iran_has_been_cut_down https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc061d97a25802qa9e.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245556-former_u.s._state_department_spokesperson_sanctions_tree_against_iran_has_been_cut_down Pars Today — Alan Eyre, a former Persian-language diplomat and spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, said the new sanctions against Iran are a sign of the Trump administration’s desperation, adding that “the tree of sanctions against Iran has been cut down.” Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:53:02 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245554-gharibabadi_military_war_failed_now_they've_labeled_the_next_defeat_as_economic_war https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc05ccaf427dc2qa4m.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245554-gharibabadi_military_war_failed_now_they've_labeled_the_next_defeat_as_economic_war Pars Today – Iran's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Legal and International Affairs emphasized that the United States, after failing in military war, is now seeking to exert more pressure on Iran under the banner of "economic war," and described this approach as stemming from miscalculations and an attempt to cover up previous defeats. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:25:49 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245552-analysis_iran's_watchful_eyes_any_facilitation_for_the_u.s._considered_complicity_in_war https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc08c0bebe0e12q9ri.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245552-analysis_iran's_watchful_eyes_any_facilitation_for_the_u.s._considered_complicity_in_war Pars Today – The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has warned that any assistance or facilitation to the aggressor U.S. military will be considered complicity with U.S. military forces. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:19:27 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245550-analysis_iran's_power_in_the_strait_of_hormuz_and_the_decline_of_u.s._military_strategy https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc09d50c5f3fe2qa40.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245550-analysis_iran's_power_in_the_strait_of_hormuz_and_the_decline_of_u.s._military_strategy Pars Today – An analyst on Iran-U.S. affairs, pointing to the unprecedented consumption of U.S. strategic missile reserves in recent conflicts, emphasized that Washington has effectively lost the option of military victory over Iran and, by shifting pressure to the economic sphere, has become trapped in a major deadlock. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:10:26 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245548-qalibaf_iran_and_iraq_have_the_potential_to_create_unprecedented_opportunities https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc03f149944f92qa24.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245548-qalibaf_iran_and_iraq_have_the_potential_to_create_unprecedented_opportunities Pars Today – Iran's Majlis (parliamnet) Speaker, in a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister, has emphasized the geographical and historical commonalities between the two countries, saying, "Iran and Iraq have unparalleled opportunities in bilateral relations and create irreplaceable opportunities in regional role-playing among Islamic and Arab countries." Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:53:35 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245546-unveiling_of_the_dawn_of_the_new_world_order_a_look_at_the_leader’s_thought https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc037308542c32q9zk.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245546-unveiling_of_the_dawn_of_the_new_world_order_a_look_at_the_leader’s_thought Pars Today – The Arabic edition of the book "The Dawn of a New World Order" has been unveiled at a conference on the theme of "The New World Order" in the thought of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, with the attendance of a number of senior Iraqi figures and the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Baghdad. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:42:07 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245544-analysis_the_end_of_u.s._monopoly_west_asia_on_the_verge_of_a_new_order https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0f09cccdaac2q9wq.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245544-analysis_the_end_of_u.s._monopoly_west_asia_on_the_verge_of_a_new_order Pars Today – In its latest analysis, Foreign Affairs magazine has described the war against Iran as a turning point in the weakening of the U.S.-led regional order—a development that could alter the security calculations of West Asian countries for years to come. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:51:23 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245542-zionist_attacks_on_infrastructure_in_southern_lebanon_continue https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0ed6f37bf6a2qa1y.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245542-zionist_attacks_on_infrastructure_in_southern_lebanon_continue Pars Today – News sources have reported that the Zionist regime has once again destroyed infrastructure in the southern regions of Lebanon. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:43:45 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245540-hashem_al_haidari_funeral_of_the_martyred_leader_of_the_revolution_was_the_largest_funeral_in_iraq's_history https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc08a76c1668c2qa2g.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i245540-hashem_al_haidari_funeral_of_the_martyred_leader_of_the_revolution_was_the_largest_funeral_in_iraq's_history Pars Today – The Secretary-General of Iraq's Ahd-Allah Movement has said that the funeral of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, with the participation of 10 million Iraqis, was the largest funeral in Iraq's history. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:36:51 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245538-general_qaani_collapse_from_within_is_the_destiny_of_the_zionist_regime https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0ce63ce23d62qa20.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245538-general_qaani_collapse_from_within_is_the_destiny_of_the_zionist_regime Pars Today – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force has emphasized the inevitability of the collapse of the Zionist regime in a message. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:29:43 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245536-araghchi_u.s._insistence_on_failed_policy_will_bring_further_defeats https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0f127f76c472q8gy.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245536-araghchi_u.s._insistence_on_failed_policy_will_bring_further_defeats Pars Today – Iran's Foreign Minister, in a message responding to U.S. threats against Iran, wrote that America's failed policies will fail once again. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:14:02 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245534-former_u.s._official_war_with_iran_is_not_in_america's_national_interest https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0ea21ecfdf72q9ze.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245534-former_u.s._official_war_with_iran_is_not_in_america's_national_interest Pars Today – Joe Kent, former director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, has criticized the Trump administration's hawkish policies, stating that war with Iran is not in America's national interest. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:08:08 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245532-u.s._ambassador's_unprecedented_admission_settler_violence_is_terrorism https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0902402eadb2q9kg.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245532-u.s._ambassador's_unprecedented_admission_settler_violence_is_terrorism Pars Today – In an unprecedented statement condemning attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee described their actions as a clear example of terrorism. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:21:19 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245530-john_kirby_no_clear_prospect_for_ending_strait_of_hormuz_crisis https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0b7e77353442q9m8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245530-john_kirby_no_clear_prospect_for_ending_strait_of_hormuz_crisis Pars Today – Former U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said that Washington has no strategy for ending the war or resolving the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that the Iranians have been bombed by the United States every time they have come to the negotiating table. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:57:15 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245528-araghchi_a_weak_iran_perception_has_been_completely_erased https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0801b6ad74c2q9iq.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245528-araghchi_a_weak_iran_perception_has_been_completely_erased Pars Today – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, referring to the changes in Iran’s foreign policy since the war, said that the perception of Iran as a weak country has been completely erased. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:15:26 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245526-gharibabadi_iranian_nation_stands_firmer_in_face_of_threats https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc012b4bed9722q9l2.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245526-gharibabadi_iranian_nation_stands_firmer_in_face_of_threats Pars Today – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stressed that the Iranian people are determining their own destiny and will not back down under pressure, adding that they stand even more firmly in the face of coercion and threats. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:11:24 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245524-trump’s_approval_rating_hits_new_low_67_of_americans_disapprove_of_war_against_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc061f9726aa42q9hy.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245524-trump’s_approval_rating_hits_new_low_67_of_americans_disapprove_of_war_against_iran Pars Today – According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Monday, Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level of his presidency, while an overwhelming majority of Americans are concerned that the U.S. war against Iran could drag on. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:41:24 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245522-we_remain_true_to_our_covenant_with_you_until_reappearance_dawn_slogan_for_40th_day_commemoration_ceremonies_for_iran’s_martyred_leader https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0e70a60df692q9ic.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245522-we_remain_true_to_our_covenant_with_you_until_reappearance_dawn_slogan_for_40th_day_commemoration_ceremonies_for_iran’s_martyred_leader Pars Today – As the 40th day since the funeral and burial of the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, is underway, the slogan “We Remain True to Our Covenant with You Until the Dawn of the Reappearance” has been chosen as the official slogan for nationwide 40th-day commemoration ceremonies for the “Martyr Leader of Iran.” Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:34:05 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245520-analysis_trump’s_empty_threats_and_erosion_of_u.s._power https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc03a7864b9802q9ig.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i245520-analysis_trump’s_empty_threats_and_erosion_of_u.s._power Pars Today – Donald Trump has once again threatened to bomb a country—this time Oman, a country that plays a role in talks related to Iran as well as developments concerning maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:07:03 GMT