https://parstoday.ir/en 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 Wed, 20 May 2026 20:05:53 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243534-u.s._senate_takes_first_step_to_limit_trump’s_war_powers_regarding_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx51e28e90fe2pf66.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243534-u.s._senate_takes_first_step_to_limit_trump’s_war_powers_regarding_iran Pars Today – After seven unsuccessful attempts, the U.S. Senate has finally passed a measure aimed at limiting the war powers of President Donald Trump. Wed, 20 May 2026 10:02:43 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243532-eu_official_fertilizer_prices_in_europe_increased_by_70 https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxf0903c9fae2pf6q.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243532-eu_official_fertilizer_prices_in_europe_increased_by_70 Pars Today – The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security said that fertilizer prices in Europe have risen by 70% since 2024 due to a sharp increase in energy costs. Wed, 20 May 2026 09:56:40 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243530-hezbollah_carries_out_26_successful_operations_against_israeli_forces_regime_army_commander_killed https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx3e8809cc102pf8i.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243530-hezbollah_carries_out_26_successful_operations_against_israeli_forces_regime_army_commander_killed Pars Today – Hezbollah in Lebanon announced in a statement that its fighters carried out 26 military operations at different times, targeting positions, gatherings, and vehicles of the Israeli regime along the southern front. Wed, 20 May 2026 09:35:27 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243528-iran_warns_of_u.s._abuse_of_unsc https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx96682452b42pf86.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243528-iran_warns_of_u.s._abuse_of_unsc Pars Today – The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations said that the United States is exploiting the Security Council to spread falsehoods and unfounded accusations against Iran and its nuclear program. Wed, 20 May 2026 09:22:45 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243526-gharibabadi_trump_frames_threat_as_peace_opportunity https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx477eb310772pf6m.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243526-gharibabadi_trump_frames_threat_as_peace_opportunity Pars Today – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister said that Donald Trump’s approach is essentially presenting “threats” as a “peace opportunity.” Wed, 20 May 2026 08:37:38 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243524-houthi_normalization_with_zionists_is_impossible https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx7d8560ea792pf52.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243524-houthi_normalization_with_zionists_is_impossible Pars Today – The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement said that the Islamic Ummah cannot coexist or reach understanding with Zionist Jews, because their existence is based on corruption and arrogance. Wed, 20 May 2026 08:18:24 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243522-chinese_ambassador_in_tehran_beijing’s_support_for_iran_is_clear_and_unconditional https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx7a1ec921dd2pf1u.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243522-chinese_ambassador_in_tehran_beijing’s_support_for_iran_is_clear_and_unconditional Pars Today – China’s ambassador in Tehran, stating that Beijing’s support for Iran is unconditional, said: “We are ready to play a role in the reconstruction of Iran.” Wed, 20 May 2026 08:07:19 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243520-gen._akraminia_iran_cannot_be_blockaded https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxf34d985e7c2pf3m.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243520-gen._akraminia_iran_cannot_be_blockaded Pars Today – The spokesperson of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army said: “The only path for the enemy is to respect the Iranian nation and recognize the legitimate rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran.” Wed, 20 May 2026 07:50:08 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243518-iran_tajikistan_trade_targeted_at_1_billion https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxecc6f51b442pf3k.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243518-iran_tajikistan_trade_targeted_at_1_billion Pars Today – The commercial attaché of Iran in Tajikistan said that Iran’s main advantages in the Tajik market include providing technical and engineering services, competitive industrial technologies, cultural proximity, and the ability to implement joint projects. Wed, 20 May 2026 06:53:18 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243516-china_and_russia_leaders_we_are_working_toward_a_more_just_global_order https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx92b4d6bed42pf5q.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243516-china_and_russia_leaders_we_are_working_toward_a_more_just_global_order Pars Today – The leaders of China and Russia emphasized, at the start of their talks, their shared determination to establish a more just global order and to achieve a multipolar world. Wed, 20 May 2026 06:08:52 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243514-araghchi_to_u.s._return_to_war_will_feature_many_more_surprises https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxe724e6c53e2pf5k.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243514-araghchi_to_u.s._return_to_war_will_feature_many_more_surprises Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister wrote in a message addressed to the United States: “Be assured that any return to the battlefield will be accompanied by far greater surprises.” Wed, 20 May 2026 05:56:03 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243512-leader_population_growth_is_directly_linked_to_islamic_iran's_power https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx91c28d437a2pf5a.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243512-leader_population_growth_is_directly_linked_to_islamic_iran's_power Pars Today – Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, referred to the issue of population growth and its connection to the strength and civilization of Islamic Iran in response to a letter of sympathy and condolences from a group of grassroots activists working in the field of population issues. Wed, 20 May 2026 05:44:11 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243510-sheikh_zakzaky_blood_of_martyr_imam_khamenei_will_bring_down_zionist_regime https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxb6cfde82ef2peyu.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243510-sheikh_zakzaky_blood_of_martyr_imam_khamenei_will_bring_down_zionist_regime Pars Today – The leader of Nigeria’s Shias stated that Martyr Imam Khamenei and his pure blood will seize the cancerous Zionist regime. Tue, 19 May 2026 10:04:17 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243508-spokesman_for_iran_parliament’s_national_security_commission_any_aggression_against_iran_will_face_a_stronger_response https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx5d4918bef92pexg.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243508-spokesman_for_iran_parliament’s_national_security_commission_any_aggression_against_iran_will_face_a_stronger_response Pars Today – The spokesman for the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran’s Parliament emphasized that any new aggression against Iran would be met with a stronger response and would bring greater embarrassment to Trump. Tue, 19 May 2026 09:55:11 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243506-lavrov_iran_has_full_right_to_enrich_uranium_for_peaceful_purposes https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxe1eef2dfce2pevi.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243506-lavrov_iran_has_full_right_to_enrich_uranium_for_peaceful_purposes Pars Today – Russia’s Foreign Minister emphasized that Iran has the full right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. Tue, 19 May 2026 09:21:10 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243504-iranian_cultural_attaché_persian_language_chairs_in_china_are_bridges_for_deepening_cultural_ties https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxf4d88a46932pey8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243504-iranian_cultural_attaché_persian_language_chairs_in_china_are_bridges_for_deepening_cultural_ties Pars Today – The cultural attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran in China said that Persian language chairs in China serve as bridges for deepening cultural relations and enhancing mutual understanding between the two nations. Tue, 19 May 2026 09:11:21 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243502-spanish_actor_narratives_about_israel’s_genocide_in_gaza_are_changing https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxb66a68432f2peve.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243502-spanish_actor_narratives_about_israel’s_genocide_in_gaza_are_changing Pars Today – A well-known Spanish actor said on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival that narratives surrounding the war in Gaza and the genocide of Palestinians are changing. Tue, 19 May 2026 07:32:53 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243500-trump_backs_down_again https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx1877fde02d2pewk.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243500-trump_backs_down_again Pars Today – The President of the United States once again called off what he described as a planned military attack against Iran on Monday night. Tue, 19 May 2026 06:26:26 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243498-iranian_girl_named_best_line_player_in_asian_handball_championship https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx4bf68a69162pewm.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243498-iranian_girl_named_best_line_player_in_asian_handball_championship Pars Today – Aida Arab has been named the best line player of the Asian Girls’ Under-16 Handball Championship. Tue, 19 May 2026 06:21:34 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243496-commander_of_khatam_al_anbiya_central_headquarters_warns_us_israeli_enemy_if_you_make_a_mistake_we_will_respond_decisively https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx334d44fa2d2pewc.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243496-commander_of_khatam_al_anbiya_central_headquarters_warns_us_israeli_enemy_if_you_make_a_mistake_we_will_respond_decisively Pars Today – The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a warning to the US–Israeli enemy, stating that the country’s armed forces will respond to any renewed aggression or violation by adversaries of the Iranian nation swiftly, decisively, powerfully, and on a wide scale. Tue, 19 May 2026 06:10:19 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243494-pezeshkian_iran_will_by_no_means_retreat_from_its_legal_rights https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx58477a55402pew8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243494-pezeshkian_iran_will_by_no_means_retreat_from_its_legal_rights Pars Today – The President of Iran stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran enters negotiations with dignity and authority while preserving the rights of its people, and will by no means retreat from the legal rights of the nation and its citizens. Tue, 19 May 2026 05:43:59 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243492-iranian_female_doctor’s_account_of_scientific_progress_love_for_homeland_and_hijab_pars_today_interview_with_mandana_pourian https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxa0211daed72pevu.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243492-iranian_female_doctor’s_account_of_scientific_progress_love_for_homeland_and_hijab_pars_today_interview_with_mandana_pourian Mandana Pourian is an Iranian physician and a graduate of Farzanegan School. She won first place in the Kharazmi Scientific Festival, earned a national silver medal in the Biology Olympiad, and ranked first in the pre-internship examination. Tue, 19 May 2026 05:24:27 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243490-from_narrative_to_reality_u.s._journalist_recounts_iran_visit_challenges_western_media_portrayals https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx2307558f152pevs.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243490-from_narrative_to_reality_u.s._journalist_recounts_iran_visit_challenges_western_media_portrayals ParstToday-Wyatt Reed highlights contradictions between dominant discourse and on-the-ground observations, calling out double standards in reporting. Tue, 19 May 2026 04:45:06 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243488-iran’s_culture_minister_khayyam_is_part_of_iranians’_cultural_identity https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx5b831b4f8b2pera.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243488-iran’s_culture_minister_khayyam_is_part_of_iranians’_cultural_identity Pars Today – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran said that Khayyam, the Iranian poet, is not only part of Iran’s history and past, but also a living component of its cultural identity. Mon, 18 May 2026 09:59:43 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243486-major_general_rezaei_we_are_serious_in_diplomacy_but_even_more_serious_in_confronting_aggressors https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxae343e4f892peqw.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243486-major_general_rezaei_we_are_serious_in_diplomacy_but_even_more_serious_in_confronting_aggressors Pars Today – The military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution stated that Iranian people should know that Iran is serious in negotiations, but its adversaries should know that it is even more serious on the battlefield and in defending the country. Mon, 18 May 2026 09:38:44 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243484-cuba_we_will_defend_ourselves_against_us_military_aggression https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxe6abd22e992peos.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243484-cuba_we_will_defend_ourselves_against_us_military_aggression Pars Today – Cuba’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations emphasized that the country has the right to defend itself in the event of a US military attack. Mon, 18 May 2026 09:23:22 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243482-washington_post_account_iran_struck_228_u.s._military_structures https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx2ffaa706d22pepc.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243482-washington_post_account_iran_struck_228_u.s._military_structures Pars Today – Satellite imagery, along with a report attributed to The Washington Post, has been published showing that Iran delivered a devastating strike on 228 military structures belonging to the United States in the Persian Gulf region. Mon, 18 May 2026 09:19:28 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243480-foolad_sirjan_iranian_finishes_runner_up_in_asian_volleyball_championship https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx7081ea63f52pems.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243480-foolad_sirjan_iranian_finishes_runner_up_in_asian_volleyball_championship Pars Today – Iran’s volleyball team Foolad Sirjan Iranian claimed the silver medal in the Asian Club Championship after losing in the final match. Mon, 18 May 2026 08:09:42 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243478-baqaei_yousefi’s_record_breaking_moment_display_of_iranian_nation’s_will https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx74c82f17872pepw.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243478-baqaei_yousefi’s_record_breaking_moment_display_of_iranian_nation’s_will Pars Today – The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry wrote that the moment Iranian weightlifter Alireza Yousefi successfully lifted 261 kg and broke a world record represented the will of an entire nation. Mon, 18 May 2026 07:56:58 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243476-pezeshkian_islamic_ummah_unity_reduces_adventurism_of_extra_regional_powers_and_israeli_regime https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx9ecef4b7ec2pen6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243476-pezeshkian_islamic_ummah_unity_reduces_adventurism_of_extra_regional_powers_and_israeli_regime Pars Today – The President of Iran said that the stronger the unity of the Islamic Ummah becomes, the more the scope for interference and adventurism by extra-regional powers and the Israeli regime will diminish. Mon, 18 May 2026 07:24:51 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243474-asian_weightlifting_championships_iranian_athlete_breaks_world_clean_jerk_record https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx0365b661a62pemu.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243474-asian_weightlifting_championships_iranian_athlete_breaks_world_clean_jerk_record Pars Today – Iranian super heavyweight weightlifter Alireza Yousefi broke the world record in the clean and jerk event of the +110 kg category, winning bronze in the snatch, gold in the clean and jerk, and silver overall at the Asian Championships. Mon, 18 May 2026 06:46:59 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243472-baqaei_preserving_energy_market_stability_the_next_grand_lie_for_warmongering https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxa1ea85bd3c2peno.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243472-baqaei_preserving_energy_market_stability_the_next_grand_lie_for_warmongering Pars Today – The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry wrote on X that the next grand lie being used to justify an illegal war is the claim of “preserving peace and stability in the global energy market.” Mon, 18 May 2026 06:38:38 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243470-qalibaf_u.s._presence_in_region_creates_insecurity https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxf77a2d4d892pepe.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243470-qalibaf_u.s._presence_in_region_creates_insecurity Pars Today – The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament emphasized during a meeting with Pakistan’s Interior Minister that some regional governments believed the U.S. presence would bring them security, but recent events have shown that this presence not only fails to create security, but also contributes to instability. Mon, 18 May 2026 06:21:02 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243468-general_shekarchi_we_will_respond_decisively_to_any_enemy_attack https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxea8d5f42d72pemy.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243468-general_shekarchi_we_will_respond_decisively_to_any_enemy_attack Pars Today – The senior spokesperson for Iran’s Armed Forces warned against the rhetoric of the U.S. president, stating that any attack by enemies would trigger a decisive response from Iran. Mon, 18 May 2026 06:10:19 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243466-iranian_film_melatonin_heads_to_spain https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx0eaf3526bf2peoy.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243466-iranian_film_melatonin_heads_to_spain Pars Today – The Iranian short film Melatonin has been selected for the competition section of the 54th edition of a Spanish film festival. Mon, 18 May 2026 06:05:08 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243464-al_qassam_brigades_izz_al_din_al_haddad_was_martyred_in_a_clear_violation_of_ceasefire_agreement https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx0b5a5714ae2pec4.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243464-al_qassam_brigades_izz_al_din_al_haddad_was_martyred_in_a_clear_violation_of_ceasefire_agreement Pars Today – The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced that Izz al-Din al-Haddad (Abu Suhaib), a commander of the brigades, was martyred in a cowardly assassination operation and a clear violation of the agreement. Sun, 17 May 2026 09:35:36 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243462-famous_american_economist_aggressors_against_iran_must_be_considered_losers_of_war https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxed7aad6c1e2pef8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243462-famous_american_economist_aggressors_against_iran_must_be_considered_losers_of_war Pars Today – Jeffrey Sachs, the well-known American economist, said that under international law, the aggressors against Iran should be regarded as the losers of the war; they have violated the UN Charter. Sun, 17 May 2026 09:23:09 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243460-israeli_regime_media_we_are_skeptical_of_tel_aviv’s_account_of_beit_shemesh_explosion https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxa82188799d2pege.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243460-israeli_regime_media_we_are_skeptical_of_tel_aviv’s_account_of_beit_shemesh_explosion Pars Today – Media outlets of the Israeli regime do not accept the authorities’ claims regarding an explosion inside the Tomer company, which works on the development of defensive and offensive missiles, and have described these claims as suspicious. Sun, 17 May 2026 08:58:42 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243458-pezeshkian_asia’s_oldest_living_organism_rooted_in_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx5385f1a56e2peg4.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243458-pezeshkian_asia’s_oldest_living_organism_rooted_in_iran Pars Today – The President of Iran referred to the ancient roots of the oldest living organism in Asia. Sun, 17 May 2026 07:08:22 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243456-iran_condemns_assassination_of_qassam_brigades_commander_izz_al_din_haddad https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx72be2128232peg6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243456-iran_condemns_assassination_of_qassam_brigades_commander_izz_al_din_haddad Pars Today – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a statement strongly condemning a terrorist act by the brutal Zionist regime in the assassination of Izz al-Din Haddad, the commander-in-chief of the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). Sun, 17 May 2026 06:08:07 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243454-protests_against_78_years_of_palestine_occupation_echoed_across_london https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx7194192cb92peey.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243454-protests_against_78_years_of_palestine_occupation_echoed_across_london Pars Today – Thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters marched through central London on the seventy-eighth anniversary of the Nakba, protesting the continued occupation, the genocide in Gaza, and Britain’s political and military support for the Zionist regime. Sun, 17 May 2026 06:02:18 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243452-iranian_pakistani_interior_ministers_discuss_promoting_regional_peace_and_stability https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxf91630811a2pefu.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243452-iranian_pakistani_interior_ministers_discuss_promoting_regional_peace_and_stability Pars Today – Pakistan’s Interior Minister arrived in Tehran on a two-day official visit aimed at facilitating dialogue and promoting regional peace, where he received a warm welcome from his Iranian counterpart. Sun, 17 May 2026 05:55:35 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243450-'hikayat_al_sayyid'_unveiled_near_leader's_martyrdom_site https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx723e8e55722pedy.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243450-'hikayat_al_sayyid'_unveiled_near_leader's_martyrdom_site Pars Today – The book “Hikayat al-Sayyid” was unveiled during a gathering held in loyalty to the martyred Leader of the Revolution at the site where he was martyred. Sun, 17 May 2026 05:45:57 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243448-qalibaf_the_world_stands_at_cusp_of_a_new_order https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx6b72b9790d2peg0.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243448-qalibaf_the_world_stands_at_cusp_of_a_new_order Pars Today _ The Speaker of Iran's Parliament wrote in his X account: " The world stands at the cusp of a new order." Sun, 17 May 2026 05:18:38 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243446-us_military_official_war_against_iran_drained_our_budget_centcom_commander_acknowledges_tehran’s_power https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxfd8f22ecda2peae.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243446-us_military_official_war_against_iran_drained_our_budget_centcom_commander_acknowledges_tehran’s_power Pars Today – The head of U.S. Navy operations said that the war against Iran has exhausted the Navy’s budget, warning that if additional funding is not approved, the U.S. Navy will be forced to make difficult decisions starting in July. Sat, 16 May 2026 10:04:58 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243444-iran's_foreign_ministry_issues_a_statement_on_nakba_day_israeli_regime’s_crimes_constitute_war_crimes https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxe1a5fc5ba62pea6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243444-iran's_foreign_ministry_issues_a_statement_on_nakba_day_israeli_regime’s_crimes_constitute_war_crimes Pars Today – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, in a statement marking “Nakba Day,” emphasized that the crimes of the Israeli regime against Palestinians constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Sat, 16 May 2026 09:47:20 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243442-75_000_palestinians_hold_friday_prayers_at_al_aqsa_mosque_on_nakba_anniversary https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx35e3147fc22pea4.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243442-75_000_palestinians_hold_friday_prayers_at_al_aqsa_mosque_on_nakba_anniversary Pars Today – The Islamic Endowments Department in Al-Quds reported that 75,000 Palestinians performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque coinciding with the anniversary of the Nakba. Sat, 16 May 2026 09:37:34 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243440-hezbollah_carries_out_33_operations_against_israeli_positions_sirens_sound_in_occupied_syrian_golan https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx29c1c730322pe94.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243440-hezbollah_carries_out_33_operations_against_israeli_positions_sirens_sound_in_occupied_syrian_golan Pars Today – Hezbollah in Lebanon announced that it carried out 33 successful operations against targets of the Israeli regime in the past 24 hours. Sat, 16 May 2026 09:27:34 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243438-araghchi_u.s._cannot_achieve_goals_through_military_action https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx54728a76142pe68.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243438-araghchi_u.s._cannot_achieve_goals_through_military_action Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister said there is no military solution and that the United States must recognize this reality. Sat, 16 May 2026 09:02:40 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243436-pezeshkian_countries_should_confront_united_states'_dangerous_adventures https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxedf0d29f7e2pea0.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243436-pezeshkian_countries_should_confront_united_states'_dangerous_adventures Pars Today – The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, while expressing appreciation for the Pope’s moral stance regarding recent US and Israeli attacks against Iran, emphasized the need for a realistic and fair approach from the international community. Sat, 16 May 2026 08:55:57 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243434-imf_risk_of_global_inflation_and_recession_is_serious https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxc25d3e37bc2pe8k.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243434-imf_risk_of_global_inflation_and_recession_is_serious Pars Today – The spokesperson for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the global economy is moving toward an unfavorable scenario and stressed that the risks of inflation and global recession are serious. Sat, 16 May 2026 07:59:39 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243432-sunni_clerics_in_iran_we_are_ready_to_fully_support_irgc_navy_and_army https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx4a683984362pe9a.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243432-sunni_clerics_in_iran_we_are_ready_to_fully_support_irgc_navy_and_army Pars Today – Sunni clerics from Sistan and Baluchestan in southeastern Iran announced that, alongside Sunni tribes in the Makran coastal region, they are ready to provide any form of support to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy and the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Sat, 16 May 2026 07:51:14 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243430-symphony_of_harmony_gathering_at_wounded_tehran_synagogue https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx7302b12d0d2pe66.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243430-symphony_of_harmony_gathering_at_wounded_tehran_synagogue Pars Today – The “Symphony of Harmony” meeting was held on Thursday evening next to the Rafiee-Nia Synagogue, which was damaged in attacks by the United States and the Israeli regime. Sat, 16 May 2026 07:27:36 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243428-nearly_30_ships_transit_strait_of_hormuz_with_iranian_approval_since_wednesday https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx199c27a2492pe54.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243428-nearly_30_ships_transit_strait_of_hormuz_with_iranian_approval_since_wednesday Pars Today – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced that since Wednesday night, around 30 commercial ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz with permission from the Islamic Republic of Iran and in coordination with the IRGC Navy. Sat, 16 May 2026 07:09:05 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243426-iran_space_agency_three_iranian_satellites_in_final_testing_phase https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx8b0db1ddf02pe8a.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243426-iran_space_agency_three_iranian_satellites_in_final_testing_phase Pars Today – The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Space Agency announced that three Iranian satellites are in the final stage of testing. Sat, 16 May 2026 06:55:51 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243424-china’s_opposition_to_us_anti_iran_draft_resolution_its_content_is_inappropriate https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx41f1a503862pe7i.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243424-china’s_opposition_to_us_anti_iran_draft_resolution_its_content_is_inappropriate Pars Today – China’s representative to the United Nations described the US and Bahrain draft resolution on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as “inappropriate” and opposed it. Sat, 16 May 2026 06:28:37 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243422-pezeshkian_iran_will_stand_with_iraq_on_path_of_development_prosperity_and_security_consolidation https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx1be016b7de2pe4u.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243422-pezeshkian_iran_will_stand_with_iraq_on_path_of_development_prosperity_and_security_consolidation Pars Today — President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the Islamic Republic of Iran, as in the past, will stand alongside the government and people of Iraq on the path of development, prosperity, and the consolidation of security. Sat, 16 May 2026 06:22:53 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243420-iravani_those_who_started_war_allies_bear_responsibility_for_hormuz_strait_situation https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx7bacdbc3692pe80.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243420-iravani_those_who_started_war_allies_bear_responsibility_for_hormuz_strait_situation Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations said that the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz and its global economic consequences are solely the responsibility of those who initiated the war against Iran and their regional partners. Sat, 16 May 2026 06:14:54 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243418-leader's_message_for_persian_language_day_and_commemorating_ferdowsi https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxac77ea3d792pe3u.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243418-leader's_message_for_persian_language_day_and_commemorating_ferdowsi Pars Today — The message of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on the occasion of May 15 — Persian Language Day and the commemoration of the great Iranian poet, Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi — has been released. Fri, 15 May 2026 11:55:09 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243416-china_no_reason_to_continue_war_against_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxa901401e6a2pe3w.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243416-china_no_reason_to_continue_war_against_iran Pars Today — China’s Foreign Ministry, while supporting a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, has emphasized that a war between the two countries should never have started and that there is no reason for continuing the war against Iran. Fri, 15 May 2026 11:19:51 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243414-araghchi_imposing_unilateral_sanctions_ignoring_national_sovereignty_of_countries_a_sign_of_deep_crisis_in_global_governance https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx60f7f929de2pe3e.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243414-araghchi_imposing_unilateral_sanctions_ignoring_national_sovereignty_of_countries_a_sign_of_deep_crisis_in_global_governance Pars Today — Iran's Foreign Minister has stated that today, sanctions have been transformed from diplomatic tools into weapons for economic warfare and pressure on developing and independent nations. Fri, 15 May 2026 11:04:54 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243412-baqaei_betraying_a_neighbor_does_not_remain_hidden https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxdd753b226e2pe7m.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243412-baqaei_betraying_a_neighbor_does_not_remain_hidden Pars Today — The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote in a brief message in Arabic on X: Betraying a neighbor does not remain hidden. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:55:04 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243410-israeli_airstrikes_continue_on_different_areas_of_southern_lebanon https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxbc47ac0e512pe2q.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243410-israeli_airstrikes_continue_on_different_areas_of_southern_lebanon Pars Today — Field sources report that Israeli airstrikes continue against residential areas in southern Lebanon. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:49:37 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243408-china_rejects_us_request_to_stop_buying_oil_from_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxbff0ec41fa2pe2m.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243408-china_rejects_us_request_to_stop_buying_oil_from_iran Pars Today — Donald Trump has said that the Chinese president is willing to buy oil from Iran. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:43:29 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243406-ghalibaf_mocks_record_breaking_rise_in_us_treasury_bond_yields https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx4998940d382pe2c.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243406-ghalibaf_mocks_record_breaking_rise_in_us_treasury_bond_yields Pars Today — Iran's Majlis (parliamnet) Speaker, reacting to the record-breaking interest rate on US bonds, wrote: The staggering financing of a failed host playing the role of a war minister is nothing but a trace of a financial crisis and nothing else. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:24:30 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243402-trump_acknowledges_america_is_in_decline https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx123ef283462pe26.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243402-trump_acknowledges_america_is_in_decline Pars Today — Donald Trump has written in a post on the Truth Social network that he agrees with the Chinese president’s remarks describing the United States as “a country in decline.” Fri, 15 May 2026 07:56:44 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243400-gharibabadi_hosting_world_cup_should_not_become_a_tool_for_selective_behavior_against_a_national_team https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxe79e035b692pdxa.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243400-gharibabadi_hosting_world_cup_should_not_become_a_tool_for_selective_behavior_against_a_national_team Pars Today - Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister said has said that any illegal restrictions against Iran's sports delegation will be a serious test for FIFA and the host country (US). Thu, 14 May 2026 13:58:57 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243398-araghchi_to_uae_representative_you_were_an_active_partner_in_aggression_against_iran_reconsider_your_way_of_thinking https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxf018e60e1a2pe7o.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243398-araghchi_to_uae_representative_you_were_an_active_partner_in_aggression_against_iran_reconsider_your_way_of_thinking Pars Today — The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in response to the baseless claims of the representative of the UAE at the BRICS meeting, said: "You were an active partner in the aggression of the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran." Thu, 14 May 2026 13:44:49 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243396-pezeshkian_enemies_fear_the_symbol_of_hope_unity_and_pride_of_iranian_nation https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxe6cb34ae982pdwu.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243396-pezeshkian_enemies_fear_the_symbol_of_hope_unity_and_pride_of_iranian_nation Pars Today — The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran has said that targeting sports facilities and public infrastructure is a sign of enmity toward the dignity, vitality, and pride of the Iranian nation. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:34:03 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243394-araghchi_by_resisting_bullying_let's_show_such_practices_belong_in_dustbin_of_history https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx1896d037f02pdvi.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243394-araghchi_by_resisting_bullying_let's_show_such_practices_belong_in_dustbin_of_history Pars Today — Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs has said that resisting American bullying is not an unfamiliar battle. Many of us are facing different forms of this same despicable pressure and coercion. Now is the time to work together to make it clear that such practices belong in the dustbin of history. Thu, 14 May 2026 11:49:28 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243392-havana_warns_us_attack_on_cuba_to_unleash_bloodbath https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx9097d87f172pdva.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243392-havana_warns_us_attack_on_cuba_to_unleash_bloodbath Pars Today — Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs has warned that a possible US attack on Cuba would create a humanitarian catastrophe and lead to a bloodbath. Thu, 14 May 2026 11:35:54 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243390-chinese_president's_warning_to_trump_on_taiwan_don't_make_a_mistake https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx499ee222db2pdv4.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243390-chinese_president's_warning_to_trump_on_taiwan_don't_make_a_mistake Pars Today — China’s president warned, during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing, against any moves by Washington regarding the island of Taiwan, saying that any mistake could lead to confrontation between the two countries. Thu, 14 May 2026 10:52:49 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243388-japanese_pm_with_iran's_permission_a_japanese_ship_crossed_strait_of_hormuz https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxfb81df60092pduu.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243388-japanese_pm_with_iran's_permission_a_japanese_ship_crossed_strait_of_hormuz Pars Today — Japanese Prime Minister has announced that a Japanese-affiliated ship has crossed the Strait of Hormuz with the permission of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Thu, 14 May 2026 10:36:10 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243386-american_psychiatrists_trump_must_be_removed https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx89ba011af62pdue.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243386-american_psychiatrists_trump_must_be_removed Pars Today — Dozens of psychiatrists and senior mental health professionals in the United States have signed a statement describing Donald Trump, the country's president, as an immediate and clear danger, and have called for urgent action to remove him from the presidency. Thu, 14 May 2026 09:52:11 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243384-iran's_mission_pressure_and_coercion_cannot_legitimize_washington's_illegal_actions https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx9ac5edeb5e2pdu8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243384-iran's_mission_pressure_and_coercion_cannot_legitimize_washington's_illegal_actions Pars Today — The representation of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the United Nations has described the US attempt to showcase an increase in the number of countries supporting the draft anti-Iran resolution on the Strait of Hormuz as ridiculous and deceptive. Thu, 14 May 2026 09:40:03 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243380-iran_oman_legal_and_technical_meeting_on_strait_of_hormuz_held_in_oman https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxba3534462e2pdfq.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243380-iran_oman_legal_and_technical_meeting_on_strait_of_hormuz_held_in_oman Pars Today — A legal and technical meeting between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz was held in Muscat, Oman. Wed, 13 May 2026 10:08:19 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243378-trump’s_dream_of_expansion_continues https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxc572d1f6412pdjc.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243378-trump’s_dream_of_expansion_continues Pars Today — The President of the United States, while traveling to China, reportedly published a map portraying Venezuela as the 51st state of the United States. Wed, 13 May 2026 09:58:10 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243376-hezbollah_secretary_general_we_will_turn_battlefield_into_hell_for_israel_resistance_weapons_are_a_domestic_issue https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxa7c89c93222pdbg.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243376-hezbollah_secretary_general_we_will_turn_battlefield_into_hell_for_israel_resistance_weapons_are_a_domestic_issue Pars Today — The Secretary-General of Hezbollah stated that the weapons of the resistance are an internal Lebanese matter and emphasized that the resistance will not leave the battlefield, vowing to turn it into “a hell for the Israeli regime.” Wed, 13 May 2026 09:33:51 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243374-us_democrats_trump’s_war_against_iran_is_illegal https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx0e37a010132pdgu.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243374-us_democrats_trump’s_war_against_iran_is_illegal Pars Today — Members of the Democratic Party in the U.S. House of Representatives, referring to remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about his indifference to Americans’ financial situation, have emphasized that his war against Iran is illegal. Wed, 13 May 2026 08:57:01 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243372-russian_finance_minister_warns_continued_strait_of_hormuz_crisis_would_disrupt_global_oil_and_gas_access https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx4fde9667e32pdgy.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243372-russian_finance_minister_warns_continued_strait_of_hormuz_crisis_would_disrupt_global_oil_and_gas_access Pars Today — Russia’s finance minister has stressed that the continuation of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could deepen the global energy crisis and potentially push the world economy toward recession. Wed, 13 May 2026 08:11:16 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243370-barcelona_star_raises_palestinian_flag https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx8820a4bf162pdh6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243370-barcelona_star_raises_palestinian_flag Pars Today — Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona star, raised the Palestinian flag during the team’s championship celebrations as a sign of support for the Palestinian people, creating one of the most controversial images of the event. Wed, 13 May 2026 07:28:16 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243368-baqaei_us_and_israel_kill_people_for_fun https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx1f452725b22pdha.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243368-baqaei_us_and_israel_kill_people_for_fun Pars Today — The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a message addressing the nature of the imposed war by the United States and the Israeli regime against the Iranian nation, stressing that what has been imposed on Iran is not a conventional war. Wed, 13 May 2026 07:12:15 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243366-tehran_irgc_major_drill_held_under_code_name_labbaik_ya_khamenei https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx2d4de660ab2pdf2.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243366-tehran_irgc_major_drill_held_under_code_name_labbaik_ya_khamenei Pars Today — The large-scale Martyred Leader Imam Khamenei exercise was held over five consecutive days in operational areas around Tehran. Wed, 13 May 2026 06:45:51 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243364-journalist_farah_abu_ayash’s_plight_narrated_in_15_languages_by_sahab_network https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx161205fabe2pdf6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243364-journalist_farah_abu_ayash’s_plight_narrated_in_15_languages_by_sahab_network Pars Today — The Israeli regime has detained Farah Abu Ayash since August 2025. In its latest program, the global Sahab Universal Network recounted the suffering of the young journalist in more than 15 languages. Wed, 13 May 2026 06:10:26 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243362-baqaei_araghchi_to_attend_brics_meeting_in_india https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx5242ab425b2pdew.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243362-baqaei_araghchi_to_attend_brics_meeting_in_india Pars Today — The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that Abbas Araghchi will participate in the upcoming BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting. Wed, 13 May 2026 05:46:27 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243360-general_talaei_nik_any_new_aggression_by_enemy_to_be_answered_immediately https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxebc05e92ef2pdfs.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243360-general_talaei_nik_any_new_aggression_by_enemy_to_be_answered_immediately Pars Today — The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Defense said that any new threat, attack, or act of aggression by the enemy will be met immediately and without delay with a decisive and crushing response. Wed, 13 May 2026 05:42:33 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243358-eu_tightens_sanctions_on_israeli_settlers https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx6bbacb56622pdba.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243358-eu_tightens_sanctions_on_israeli_settlers Pars Today – The European Union, after months of internal disagreements, has imposed sanctions on several key organizations supporting extremist and violent settlement activities by the Israeli regime in the West Bank, as well as on their leaders. Tue, 12 May 2026 09:48:55 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243356-alan_eyre_trump_is_misunderstanding_iran_war_on_iran_cost_americans_an_extra_37.5_billion https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx7eff6829672pdb6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243356-alan_eyre_trump_is_misunderstanding_iran_war_on_iran_cost_americans_an_extra_37.5_billion Pars Today – A former U.S. State Department negotiator said that President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran has backed away from its statements is “either fabricated or based on misunderstanding.” Tue, 12 May 2026 09:39:06 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243354-analysis_iran’s_advantage_in_media_war_against_u.s. https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxe37c5f11bb2pdas.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243354-analysis_iran’s_advantage_in_media_war_against_u.s. Pars Today – The Wall Street Journal has acknowledged in a report that Iran has gained the upper hand in the “war of narratives” with the U.S. government and the Israeli regime by producing a series of Lego-style videos and distributing them on social media platforms. Tue, 12 May 2026 09:09:49 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243352-iran_fm_spokesperson_iaea_dg_should_stop_politicizing https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx892dc9ada92pd8g.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243352-iran_fm_spokesperson_iaea_dg_should_stop_politicizing Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency should refrain from political statements. Tue, 12 May 2026 07:26:47 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243350-ulyanov_u.s._demand_to_destroy_iran’s_nuclear_facilities_contradicts_npt https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx4a28d243322pd5w.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243350-ulyanov_u.s._demand_to_destroy_iran’s_nuclear_facilities_contradicts_npt Pars Today – Russia’s ambassador and permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna said that the U.S. request for the destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities is in contradiction with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Tue, 12 May 2026 07:21:14 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243348-russian_official_transfer_of_enriched_uranium_is_not_possible_without_iran’s_consent https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx7d9933a0dd2pd9m.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243348-russian_official_transfer_of_enriched_uranium_is_not_possible_without_iran’s_consent Pars Today – The head of the Information Policy Committee of the Russian Federation Council, in response to excessive demands by the U.S. president, stressed that the transfer of enriched uranium under current conditions and without Iran’s agreement and cooperation is practically impossible. Tue, 12 May 2026 07:16:32 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243346-china_beijing’s_position_on_iran_is_clear_and_consistent https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxe55fa8087b2pd50.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243346-china_beijing’s_position_on_iran_is_clear_and_consistent Pars Today – A spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, while condemning Washington’s “unilateral and illegal sanctions” against three Chinese companies over alleged cooperation with Iran, emphasized that these “unilateral and illegal” measures will not alter Beijing’s consistent position regarding Iran. Tue, 12 May 2026 06:49:29 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243344-hezbollah_carries_out_21_operations_13_israeli_soldiers_wounded https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx8ad25f89582pd7y.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243344-hezbollah_carries_out_21_operations_13_israeli_soldiers_wounded Pars Today – Hezbollah announced in a statement that it had carried out 21 military operations against gatherings, military equipment, and command centers of the Israeli army on the southern Lebanon front. Tue, 12 May 2026 06:41:03 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243342-gharibabadi_u.s._draft_proposal_on_hormuz_strait_is_an_attempt_to_alter_nature_of_issue https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxe2bbf340892pd86.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243342-gharibabadi_u.s._draft_proposal_on_hormuz_strait_is_an_attempt_to_alter_nature_of_issue Pars Today – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs said that the U.S. effort, along with some of its regional allies, to introduce a draft proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz at the Security Council reflects a new attempt to alter the nature of the issue. Tue, 12 May 2026 06:21:19 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243340-velayati_to_trump_we_defeated_you_on_battlefield_do_not_think_you_will_win_in_diplomacy https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxf8477d66d92pd84.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243340-velayati_to_trump_we_defeated_you_on_battlefield_do_not_think_you_will_win_in_diplomacy Pars Today – A member of Iran’s Expediency Council addressed the U.S. president, writing: “We defeated you on the battlefield; therefore, never imagine that you will emerge victorious in diplomacy.” Tue, 12 May 2026 06:01:34 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243338-qalibaf_we_are_prepared_for_all_options_they_will_be_surprised https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx6f2a1eb3972pd82.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243338-qalibaf_we_are_prepared_for_all_options_they_will_be_surprised Pars Today – The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, in a message addressed to the enemy, announced Tehran’s readiness for all possible scenarios and emphasized: “They will be surprised.” Tue, 12 May 2026 05:53:57 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243336-pres._pezeshkian_let's_consolidate_victory_on_battlefield_through_diplomacy https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxdba276fd4a2pd66.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243336-pres._pezeshkian_let's_consolidate_victory_on_battlefield_through_diplomacy Pars Today – The President of Iran said: “The rational, logical, and national interest–based preference is to consolidate the victory of Iran’s armed forces in the diplomatic arena.” Tue, 12 May 2026 05:50:30 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243334-nikzad_strait_of_hormuz_not_to_be_reopened_by_military_operations https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxe6525768352pd36.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243334-nikzad_strait_of_hormuz_not_to_be_reopened_by_military_operations Pars Today – The Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament stressed that the recent war showed that victory comes from the will of nations, not modern military equipment, adding that the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened through military action. Mon, 11 May 2026 17:37:58 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243332-fifa_welcomes_iran’s_participation_in_2026_fifa_world_cup https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx6ac8eca3242pd5e.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243332-fifa_welcomes_iran’s_participation_in_2026_fifa_world_cup Pars Today – The president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) welcomed the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mon, 11 May 2026 17:10:33 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243330-iranian_army_one_hostile_enemy_drone_destroyed https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxed9151420b2pd5a.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243330-iranian_army_one_hostile_enemy_drone_destroyed Pars Today – The Public Relations Office of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced the destruction of a hostile enemy drone. Mon, 11 May 2026 17:05:30 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243328-baqaei_iranians’_resistance_against_aggressors_has_a_long_historical_record https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbwa744fa56752p93k.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243328-baqaei_iranians’_resistance_against_aggressors_has_a_long_historical_record Pars Today – The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that Iranians’ resistance against bullying aggressors has a history as long as Iranian civilization itself. Mon, 11 May 2026 16:58:30 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243326-gharibabadi_strait_of_hormuz_security_is_ensured_solely_by_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxbf4e5709e42pd30.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243326-gharibabadi_strait_of_hormuz_security_is_ensured_solely_by_iran Pars Today – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs reacted to the deployment of French and British warships to the region, emphasizing that the security of the Strait of Hormuz is ensured only by Iran. Mon, 11 May 2026 16:55:19 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243324-iran_sends_response_to_u.s._proposed_text_to_mediating_party https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxeed293c0b82pd2q.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243324-iran_sends_response_to_u.s._proposed_text_to_mediating_party Pars Today – The Islamic Republic of Iran sent its response on Sunday to the proposed text submitted by the American side. Mon, 11 May 2026 16:53:51 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243322-major_general_abdollahi_meets_with_commander_in_chief_new_directives_issued_for_a_powerful_confrontation_with_enemy https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxb866d968582pd2g.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243322-major_general_abdollahi_meets_with_commander_in_chief_new_directives_issued_for_a_powerful_confrontation_with_enemy Pars Today – The Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, in a meeting with the Commander-in-Chief, presented a report on the preparedness of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the Army of the Islamic Republic, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), law enforcement, security and border forces, the Ministry of Defense, and the heroic Basij forces. Mon, 11 May 2026 16:51:54 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243320-haji_babai_iran_has_officially_become_world’s_fourth_superpower https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx11cdc7729c2pd04.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243320-haji_babai_iran_has_officially_become_world’s_fourth_superpower Pars Today – The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, while explaining the broad dimensions of the recent military conflict, the failure of the United States’ separatist plans, and the beginning of a new era of power for the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasized: “Our policy is neither compromise nor surrender; it is confrontation with the United States.” Sun, 10 May 2026 09:53:10 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243318-general_shekarchi_any_country_acting_against_iran_will_face_a_decisive_response https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx3362863e722pd0c.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243318-general_shekarchi_any_country_acting_against_iran_will_face_a_decisive_response Pars Today – The senior spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces stated that any country taking action against Iran will be met with a decisive response from the country's military. Sun, 10 May 2026 09:11:39 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243316-un_israel_has_displaced_40_000_palestinians_in_west_bank https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx6b8c9542612pcx6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243316-un_israel_has_displaced_40_000_palestinians_in_west_bank Pars Today – The Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary‑General announced that since the beginning of 2025, Israel has displaced around 40,000 Palestinian citizens in various areas of the West Bank. Sun, 10 May 2026 09:06:32 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243314-hezbollah_assassination_and_crime_will_not_stop_palestinian_resistance https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxabda323f142pcwa.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243314-hezbollah_assassination_and_crime_will_not_stop_palestinian_resistance Pars Today – The official responsible for Palestinian relations in Lebanon’s Hezbollah emphasized that the policy of assassination and killing will not only fail to weaken the Palestinian resistance, but will in fact strengthen its commitment to the cause of Palestine’s liberation. Sun, 10 May 2026 08:01:00 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243312-israeli_soldiers_in_lebanon_we_have_no_choice_but_to_flee https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxcdbe115f2f2pcz8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/west_asia-i243312-israeli_soldiers_in_lebanon_we_have_no_choice_but_to_flee Pars Today – Israeli media have acknowledged the inability of the occupying regime’s army to counter Hezbollah’s drones. Sun, 10 May 2026 07:14:58 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243310-turkey_world_tennis_tour_iranian_player_withdraws_from_final_against_israeli_opponent https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxf47fde9cb12pcz6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243310-turkey_world_tennis_tour_iranian_player_withdraws_from_final_against_israeli_opponent Pars Today – Hana Shabanpour, Iran’s representative, withdrew from the final of the J60 World Tennis Tour in Turkey in a heroic move, refusing to face a representative of Israel in order to protest the regime’s recent actions and the martyring of innocent women and children. Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:11 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243308-amir_akraminia_we_have_surprise_options_for_enemy https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxfb9482f1bc2pcz0.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243308-amir_akraminia_we_have_surprise_options_for_enemy Pars Today – The spokesperson for the Islamic Republic of Iran Army emphasized that if the enemy makes another miscalculation, it will certainly face other surprising options. Sun, 10 May 2026 06:34:41 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243306-u.s._house_member_trump_is_trapped_by_iran_u.s._senator_washington_is_lying https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx58c9d964f32pcyg.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243306-u.s._house_member_trump_is_trapped_by_iran_u.s._senator_washington_is_lying Pars Today – A senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives described a naval blockade against Iran as an act of war and said Donald Trump has become trapped by Tehran. Sun, 10 May 2026 06:13:03 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243304-analysis_why_trump_reached_dead_end_with_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx97b29d96552pcoe.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243304-analysis_why_trump_reached_dead_end_with_iran Fact: According to The Washington Post, from military threats to the idea of a naval blockade, the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump to force Iran into surrender or retreat have so far produced no tangible results and have even strengthened Tehran’s position. Sun, 10 May 2026 05:57:54 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243302-irgc_warns_u.s._if_you_take_action_we_will_retaliate_with_missiles_and_drones https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx4eb797baea2pcxw.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243302-irgc_warns_u.s._if_you_take_action_we_will_retaliate_with_missiles_and_drones Pars Today – The Naval Command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned against any aggression toward Iranian oil tankers. Sun, 10 May 2026 04:57:45 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243300-sudanese_journalist_in_conversation_with_pars_today_for_the_global_south_iran's_resistance_to_decades_of_western_pressure_is_a_model_for_governance https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx89b4c158fb2pcua.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243300-sudanese_journalist_in_conversation_with_pars_today_for_the_global_south_iran's_resistance_to_decades_of_western_pressure_is_a_model_for_governance Parstoday - Saad Kamil says global South states moving toward strategic alignment amid Western sanctions and military pressure. Sat, 09 May 2026 12:01:35 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243298-memoirs_of_martyred_leader_of_revolution_published_in_russian https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx912a61bb542pcsg.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243298-memoirs_of_martyred_leader_of_revolution_published_in_russian Pars Today – The book “Cell 14”, containing the memoirs of Ayatollah Khamenei, the martyred Leader of the Revolution, about his years of exile and imprisonment during the Pahlavi era, has been published in Russian. Sat, 09 May 2026 10:13:55 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243296-global_online_wave_against_whitewashing_by_u.s._media https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbxb2bc2cdeb32pcsi.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243296-global_online_wave_against_whitewashing_by_u.s._media Pars Today – A sharp and widely viewed reaction by David Miller, a prominent British sociologist, to attempts by American media outlets to normalize the attack on Iran has triggered a wave of reactions across social media. Sat, 09 May 2026 08:57:56 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243294-iran_develops_advanced_ultrasonic_device_to_measure_flare_gases_for_refineries_petrochemicals https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx68228ddf852pcqi.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i243294-iran_develops_advanced_ultrasonic_device_to_measure_flare_gases_for_refineries_petrochemicals Pars Today – Iranian technologists have successfully designed and produced an ultrasonic flare‑gas flowmeter using advanced time‑of‑flight acoustic technology, reducing the oil and gas industry’s dependence on foreign products. Sat, 09 May 2026 08:11:51 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243292-blinken_trump_seeking_a_way_out_of_war_with_iran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cbx83de4ae9e82pcrm.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/world-i243292-blinken_trump_seeking_a_way_out_of_war_with_iran Pars Today – The former U.S. Secretary of State said the consequences of war against Iran are “real” and that Donald Trump is seeking a way to exit the conflict. Sat, 09 May 2026 07:25:31 GMT