https://parstoday.ir/en/news/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 11:01:58 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245760-pezeshkian_iran_winner_of_islamabad_mou https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc058f45d9d4e2qd84.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245760-pezeshkian_iran_winner_of_islamabad_mou Pars Today – Iran’s President has stressed that all domestic and international experts believe Iran is the real winner of the Islamabad understanding, saying that the understanding and agreement reached at Iran’s Supreme National Security Council was a major and exceptional achievement. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:21:30 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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/iran-i245516-iran_rejects_uae’s_claim_accusing_tehran_of_launching_missile https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0f8baa7c51e2q9ju.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245516-iran_rejects_uae’s_claim_accusing_tehran_of_launching_missile Pars Today – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei categorically rejected the UAE’s claim that Iran had launched a missile toward the country. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:39:50 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245512-qalibaf_bond_between_iranian_iraqi_nations_historic_and_unbreakable https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0a7a6b266092q9i8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245512-qalibaf_bond_between_iranian_iraqi_nations_historic_and_unbreakable Pars Today – On the eve of his strategic visit to Iraq, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf stressed that the bond between the Iranian and Iraqi nations is historic and unbreakable. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:21:41 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245510-commemoration_ceremony_for_40th_day_of_leader's_martyrdom_held_in_tehran https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc031ee98eaea2q9hg.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245510-commemoration_ceremony_for_40th_day_of_leader's_martyrdom_held_in_tehran Pars Today – A ceremony marking the 40th day since the funeral and burial of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution was held at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran, attended by large crowds of his supporters and mourners. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:01:15 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245504-velayati_american_families_paying_price_for_their_leaders’_gamble https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc04d95a2a28d2q920.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245504-velayati_american_families_paying_price_for_their_leaders’_gamble Pars Today – Ali Akbar Velayati, the Leader of Iran’s senior adviser on international affairs, said that as the anniversary of the August 19, 1953 coup approaches, regional dynamics have changed, and American families are now paying the price for the gamble of their leaders. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:36:27 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245494-india_to_host_brics_environment_ministers’_meeting https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0479e821c3a2q976.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245494-india_to_host_brics_environment_ministers’_meeting Pars Today – The 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting, with the participation of Iran and other member states, will be held in New Delhi on Tuesday. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:39:32 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245492-araghchi_reaffirms_iran’s_principled_support_for_iraq’s_security_stability_and_territorial_integrity https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0d4b63848072q96k.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245492-araghchi_reaffirms_iran’s_principled_support_for_iraq’s_security_stability_and_territorial_integrity Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister, in a phone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart, reaffirmed the Islamic Republic of Iran’s principled position in support of Iraq’s security, stability and territorial integrity. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:35:47 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245490-araghchi_on_false_flag_operation_in_iraq_our_kurdish_friends_should_remain_vigilant https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc09c2831675e2q97m.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245490-araghchi_on_false_flag_operation_in_iraq_our_kurdish_friends_should_remain_vigilant Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister, in response to reports of an attack on the office of the Prime Minister of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, stressed that Iran’s Kurdish friends should remain vigilant against false-flag tactics designed to create divisions among neighboring countries. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:27:47 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245486-pezeshkian_iran_iraq_war_veterans_never_abandoned_iran’s_dignity https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0c0e4b8672e2q97e.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245486-pezeshkian_iran_iraq_war_veterans_never_abandoned_iran’s_dignity Pars Today – The President of Iran wrote in a message that what Iran’s war veterans endured was not merely a part of the history of the war, but the story of men who endured suffering without ever abandoning Iran’s dignity. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:39:58 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245484-mohsen_rezaei_iran’s_armed_forces_spare_no_effort_to_protect_country https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0c35513436d2q906.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245484-mohsen_rezaei_iran’s_armed_forces_spare_no_effort_to_protect_country Pars Today — Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei said that Iran’s Armed Forces will stand to the very end in fulfilling the directives of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and safeguarding the security and growing pride of the Islamic Republic of Iran, sparing no effort in this honorable path. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:29:04 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245478-commemorative_ceremonies_for_40th_day_of_martyred_leader_to_be_held_in_tehran_qom_and_mashhad https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0dce91814f62q8rw.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245478-commemorative_ceremonies_for_40th_day_of_martyred_leader_to_be_held_in_tehran_qom_and_mashhad Pars Today — The Office of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has announced that commemorative ceremonies marking the 40th day since the historic funeral and burial of the martyred leader will be held in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:45:54 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245474-iran_central_bank_governor_holds_economic_talks_with_senior_iraqi_officials https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0950d02251e2q8ws.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245474-iran_central_bank_governor_holds_economic_talks_with_senior_iraqi_officials Pars Today — Central Bank of Iran Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati met with Iranian traders, exporters, contractors, and businesspeople operating in Iraq as part of the first engagement of his visit to the country. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:24:29 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245470-iran_army_chief_to_trump_iran_has_defenders_who_will_break_your_legs https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc039d0ea35622q8rc.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245470-iran_army_chief_to_trump_iran_has_defenders_who_will_break_your_legs Pars Today — Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army Major General Amir Hatami said: “The criminal US president says he wants to declare the Strait of Hormuz part of the land of crime. You have no right to do that! Even making such a statement as a joke is outrageous. This is Iran, and it has defenders who will break your legs.” Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:07:10 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245466-iran_and_iraq_hold_talks_to_remove_obstacles_to_bilateral_trade https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0b6ae82906a2q8u2.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245466-iran_and_iraq_hold_talks_to_remove_obstacles_to_bilateral_trade Pars Today — The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnasser Hemmati, met with Iraq’s Minister of Trade during a visit to Iraq to discuss ways to facilitate economic ties and remove existing obstacles to trade between the two countries. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:38:26 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245464-iranian_army_any_threat_to_prove_ineffective_against_our_defensive_shield https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0f5a83acf732q8ue.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245464-iranian_army_any_threat_to_prove_ineffective_against_our_defensive_shield Pars Today — The Islamic Republic of Iran Army, in a statement marking August 17, the anniversary of the return of Iran’s honored prisoners of war to their homeland, said that the Iranian Army has today reached a position of strength by drawing on the legacy of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the cause of truth, as well as the valuable experiences of veterans and former prisoners of war. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:35:44 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245460-iran’s_first_vp_proposes_formation_of_union_of_persian_speaking_countries_and_regions https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0a6dd795fdf2q8jy.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245460-iran’s_first_vp_proposes_formation_of_union_of_persian_speaking_countries_and_regions Pars Today — Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, referring to the extensive cultural, civilizational, and linguistic commonalities between Iran and Tajikistan, proposed the formation of a union of Persian-speaking countries and regions and called for the proposal to be seriously pursued during official visits and meetings between the two countries. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:10:40 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245456-bagherzadeh_qatar_should_allow_iranian_air_force_experts_to_determine_iranian_pilots'_fate https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc02512620e4b2q8l0.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245456-bagherzadeh_qatar_should_allow_iranian_air_force_experts_to_determine_iranian_pilots'_fate Pars Today — The commander of Iran’s Missing Persons Search Committee at the General Staff of the Armed Forces, responding to Qatar’s denial that Iranian pilots were being held captive, said that a team of highly experienced Iranian Air Force experts has been waiting for months to enter Qatar and conduct an on-site investigation. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:54:45 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245454-iran_government_branches_stress_continued_coordination_synergy https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0aefb2ac6332q8km.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245454-iran_government_branches_stress_continued_coordination_synergy Pars Today — A meeting of the heads of Iran’s three branches of government, hosted by President Masoud Pezeshkian, was held with an emphasis on the need to maintain coordination and synergy among the three branches. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:49:46 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245450-araghchi_iran_and_tajikistan_are_heirs_to_ancient_persian_civilization https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc049793fc3fc2q8h4.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245450-araghchi_iran_and_tajikistan_are_heirs_to_ancient_persian_civilization Pars Today — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a meeting Saturday evening with Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma and Minister of Transport Azim Ibrohim, stressed the need to utilize the diverse capacities of both countries to develop and strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the economic and trade sectors. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:25:41 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245448-iran_condemns_israeli_regime’s_crimes_in_lebanon https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc018c2026f252q8i0.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245448-iran_condemns_israeli_regime’s_crimes_in_lebanon Pars Today — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s brutal attacks on various parts of Lebanon, including Ansar, the Ali al-Taher heights, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, and Deir al-Zahrani. The attacks martyred 11 people, including three children and two women from the same family, injured several others, and destroyed residential and civilian sites. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:43:29 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245440-tehran_asks_red_cross_to_intervene_in_case_of_3_iranian_pilots_held_captive_in_qatar https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc088f325ac2e2q8b6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245440-tehran_asks_red_cross_to_intervene_in_case_of_3_iranian_pilots_held_captive_in_qatar Pars Today — The head of Iran’s Missing Persons Search Committee at the General Staff of the Armed Forces has contacted the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to inquire about the status of three Iranian pilots held captive in Qatar. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:26:23 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245436-qalibaf’s_account_of_trump’s_retreat_on_strait_of_hormuz https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc025b883f13c2q86a.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245436-qalibaf’s_account_of_trump’s_retreat_on_strait_of_hormuz Pars Today – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said that following a warning from Iran, Donald Trump was forced to back down from his position on the Strait of Hormuz. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:17:00 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245426-maj._gen._vahidi_we_brought_most_heavily_armed_army_in_history_to_its_knees https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0f290f82f3f2q80u.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245426-maj._gen._vahidi_we_brought_most_heavily_armed_army_in_history_to_its_knees Pars Today – Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Major General Ahmad Vahidi, praised six months of military efforts by Iranian forces, saying they had brought the most heavily armed army in history to its knees through successful offensive and defensive operations under heavy fire. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:12:51 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245424-araghchi_we_have_not_yet_decided_to_resume_negotiations_with_u.s. https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc07c930a9eed2q80g.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245424-araghchi_we_have_not_yet_decided_to_resume_negotiations_with_u.s. Pars Today – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran has not yet made any decision to resume negotiations with the United States. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:09:01 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245412-gharibabadi_strait_of_hormuz_can_only_be_closed_or_reopened_on_iran’s_orders https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0ed745dee542q7zi.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245412-gharibabadi_strait_of_hormuz_can_only_be_closed_or_reopened_on_iran’s_orders Pars Today – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, responded to Donald Trump’s provocative remarks about the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the strait can only be closed or reopened on Iran’s orders. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:19:17 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245410-taeb_strait_of_hormuz_is_under_iran’s_control_and_management https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0a4c86850fc2q7my.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245410-taeb_strait_of_hormuz_is_under_iran’s_control_and_management Pars Today – Hojjatoleslam Hossein Taeb, head of Iran’s Basij Organization, said that the United States sought to undermine the popularity of the Islamic Revolution in the region by launching a new war in the Strait of Hormuz, but was once again defeated by Iran, which Washington had claimed had neither an air force nor a navy. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:35:48 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245406-gharibabadi_oil_pollution_on_qeshm_island’s_shores_result_of_foreign_military_aggression https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0b29ad009202q4wo.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245406-gharibabadi_oil_pollution_on_qeshm_island’s_shores_result_of_foreign_military_aggression Pars Today – Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, said that oil pollution along the shores of Qeshm Island in southern Iran was caused by the effects of foreign military aggression in the region. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:11:18 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245404-araghchi_eu_has_no_moral_standing_to_lecture_others_on_human_rights https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0c2822b434a2q7wi.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245404-araghchi_eu_has_no_moral_standing_to_lecture_others_on_human_rights Pars Today – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected the issuance of an anti-Iran statement under the pretext of human rights, stressing that the European Union has no moral standing to lecture others on human rights, given its own record in the field. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:07:14 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245402-iranian_student_team_wins_four_awards_at_international_olympiad_in_informatics https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc093818ac5332q7ue.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245402-iranian_student_team_wins_four_awards_at_international_olympiad_in_informatics Pars Today – Iran’s national informatics olympiad team showcased the capabilities of Iranian students in international scientific competitions once again by winning two silver medals, one bronze medal, and one honorable mention at the 38th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI 2026) in Tashkent. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:01:33 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245398-pezeshkian_tehran_islamabad_shared_interests_are_increasingly_intertwined https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc08cd8f7ffb22q7v8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245398-pezeshkian_tehran_islamabad_shared_interests_are_increasingly_intertwined Pars Today – In a message congratulating Pakistan on the 79th anniversary of its independence, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote that the shared interests and destinies of the Iranian and Pakistani nations are increasingly intertwined, making closer cooperation and greater synergy more essential than ever. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:28:26 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245396-iran’s_un_ambassador_rejects_baseless_us_allegations_against_iran_over_yemen https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0f1cf4a030a2q7v4.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245396-iran’s_un_ambassador_rejects_baseless_us_allegations_against_iran_over_yemen Pars Today – Iran’s Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, rejected baseless allegations made by the United States against the Islamic Republic of Iran concerning Yemen in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the president of the Security Council. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:22:41 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245392-iran_foreign_ministry_france_western_partners’_anti_iran_statement_hypocritical_deflection https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0b231f52bf92q7s2.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245392-iran_foreign_ministry_france_western_partners’_anti_iran_statement_hypocritical_deflection Pars Today – Hamid Ahmadi, Acting Director General of the Human Rights Department at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemned a joint statement issued by France and several Western countries against the Islamic Republic of Iran under the pretext of human rights, describing it as a clear example of hypocritical deflection. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:51:57 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245390-rear_admiral_ozamaei_reality_is_on_ground_not_in_us_statements https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0a510e2971b2q7s4.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245390-rear_admiral_ozamaei_reality_is_on_ground_not_in_us_statements Pars Today – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, stressing that the reality must be seen on the ground, not in statements and announcements issued by US officials. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:46:18 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245388-araghchi_to_us_you_made_big_miscalculation_over_strait_of_hormuz https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc031cf553a782q7m4.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245388-araghchi_to_us_you_made_big_miscalculation_over_strait_of_hormuz Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister, referring to US intelligence mistakes and miscalculations, described the war against Iran as a clear example of such errors and warned US officials: “Worse than fake news is fake intelligence. Be careful.” Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:56:35 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245386-asian_youth_weightlifting_championships_iranian_female_on_top_of_asia https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0fd92c375ba2q7m6.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245386-asian_youth_weightlifting_championships_iranian_female_on_top_of_asia Pars Today – Iran’s women’s weightlifting representative won first place in the 77kg category at the Asian Youth Championships. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:51:27 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245380-pgsa_strait_of_hormuz_remains_closed https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0d60d9f0f902q7l8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245380-pgsa_strait_of_hormuz_remains_closed Pars Today – The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said in a post on its social media account that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until the United States accepts Iran’s conditions. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:39:36 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245378-baghaei_when_law_falls_silent_before_power_faith_in_rule_of_law_in_international_relations_collapses https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc006cc32edcd2q7k4.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245378-baghaei_when_law_falls_silent_before_power_faith_in_rule_of_law_in_international_relations_collapses Pars Today – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei warned that if attacks on infrastructure or threats to attack become normalized in international relations, no country will remain immune from aggression by others. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:02:46 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245376-araghchi_to_french_fm_lecturing_world_on_human_rights_is_blatant_and_embarrassing https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc05cf35e05432q7iw.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245376-araghchi_to_french_fm_lecturing_world_on_human_rights_is_blatant_and_embarrassing Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his French counterpart that countries such as France should stop lecturing the world about “human rights” and international law, calling it “blatant and embarrassing.” Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:45:31 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245374-gen._naqdi_we_must_achieve_deterrence_so_that_enemy_dares_not_attack https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc04f84882a0a2q7je.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245374-gen._naqdi_we_must_achieve_deterrence_so_that_enemy_dares_not_attack Pars Today – A senior adviser to the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that if Iran were to one day have no missiles, it would become even more dangerous, because a force determined to wage war and defend its honor would pose an even greater threat to the United States. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:24:32 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245372-pezeshkian_cohesion_and_synergy_among_armed_forces_key_to_strengthening_iran’s_power https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc077074813a22q7cq.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245372-pezeshkian_cohesion_and_synergy_among_armed_forces_key_to_strengthening_iran’s_power Pars Today – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a message congratulating Brigadier General Pilot Ali Abdollahi on his appointment as Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, said: “Your valuable experience in various fields of command and your effective presence on the front lines of Iran’s defense will be a precious asset in fulfilling this important responsibility.” Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:07:31 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245370-gen._rezaei_iranian_nation_has_risen_to_restore_its_historic_grandeur_and_glory https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc01b2d3855af2q7d8.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245370-gen._rezaei_iranian_nation_has_risen_to_restore_its_historic_grandeur_and_glory Pars Today – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, said that today, more than ever, national unity and solidarity between the people and officials are a strategic necessity. He stressed that for Iran to successfully navigate this proud historical juncture, it needs, above all, trust, stronger cohesion and national unity, and prudent decision-making. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:48:42 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245368-irgc_spokesman_us_has_no_warships_in_persian_gulf https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc06c5e9fb8ff2q76u.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245368-irgc_spokesman_us_has_no_warships_in_persian_gulf Pars Today – Brigadier General Mohammadi said that before the third imposed war, the United States had 30 to 40 warships in the region, but today, not even a single US warship is present in the Persian Gulf. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:39:18 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245366-iran_and_turkey_discuss_security_along_shared_border https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0a7c7d1356f2q7bc.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245366-iran_and_turkey_discuss_security_along_shared_border Pars Today – Turkey and Iran have held talks on strengthening security along their shared border and combating smuggling and illegal crossings. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:34:09 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245364-maj._gen._abdollahi_iran’s_armed_forces_general_staff_fully_prepared_to_support_irgc https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc06f525dee5c2q7bs.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245364-maj._gen._abdollahi_iran’s_armed_forces_general_staff_fully_prepared_to_support_irgc Pars Today – The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, in a message congratulating Major General Vahidi on his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), emphasized the General Staff’s full and comprehensive readiness to support, assist, and provide strategic backing to the revolutionary and popular institution. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:29:39 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245362-gharibabadi_caspian_sea_security_must_be_ensured_by_coastal_states https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc02afc7cbadb2q70o.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245362-gharibabadi_caspian_sea_security_must_be_ensured_by_coastal_states Pars Today – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, stressed that security in the Caspian Sea is a regional and endogenous responsibility, saying that the Caspian littoral states are capable of—and should be able to—make decisions about the security, stability, and future of the Caspian Sea themselves. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:39:26 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245360-araghchi_iran_proved_world_it_is_a_resilient_unbeatable_power https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc066e8b5df432q75o.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245360-araghchi_iran_proved_world_it_is_a_resilient_unbeatable_power Pars Today – Iran’s Foreign Minister said that in the recent war, the Islamic Republic of Iran proved itself to the world and demonstrated that it is a resilient and unbeatable power. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:12:40 GMT https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245352-gen._rezaei_united_states_must_end_war https://media.parstoday.ir/image/4cc0b361d6951e2q772.jpg https://parstoday.ir/en/news/iran-i245352-gen._rezaei_united_states_must_end_war Pars Today – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, said that the United States is responsible for creating insecurity in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman, adding that by imposing an illegal war on Iran, the United States has put the entire region at risk. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:10:02 GMT