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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Welcomes Conditional Release of Mahdieh Esfandiari

Thursday, 23 October 2025 09:54
The Iranian foreign ministry has welcomed the conditional release of an Iranian academic, Mahdieh Esfandiari, from a French prison. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghai made the announcement on Wednesday, reiterating that Tehran would continue to pursue the case of Esfandiari, a 39-year-old Iranian translator and university lecturer, who lives in Lyon, until her complete freedom and return home.

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Calls for Twin-Track Diplomacy to Boost Regional Influence

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 19:05
At Mashhad’s Regional Diplomacy Conference, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said foreign policy should work on two levels: national—setting strategic goals; provincial—implementing initiatives using local capacities.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Urges “Border Diplomacy” to Ease Regional Tensions

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 19:03
Speaking at a regional diplomacy conference in Mashhad, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said border issues—such as trade, tourism, and illicit trafficking—are best tackled through local cooperation.

Iran Says Won’t Resume Nuclear Talks Unless U.S. Drops “Excessive Demands”

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 16:46
Speaking during a visit to Mashhad, Iran's foreign minister said: “We will not return to the negotiating table as long as the Americans continue their excessive policies and make unreasonable demands.”

Iran’s Top Commander Urges Full Implementation of Security Pact With Iraq

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 13:28
Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, has called for the full implementation of the Iran–Iraq security agreement, stressing the need for deeper military, political, and economic cooperation to strengthen stability across the region.

Flotilla Activist to Iran Press: Israeli Regime Treated Me Like Less Than Human

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 10:27
In an exclusive interview with Iran Press News Agency in Johannesburg, South Africa, Yvonne Ridley, a British human rights activist and participant in the Global Sumud Flotilla convoy, spoke out about the brutal treatment she endured after Israeli regime forces intercepted the mission. The convoy, carrying humanitarian aid to break the Gaza blockade, was halted in early October, and Ridley shared the cruel and inhumane conditions she and others faced in Israeli regime detention.

Pezeshkian: Government, Parliament, Judiciary Aligned to Ease Business Environment

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 21:45
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to eliminate what he described as “domestic sanctions” — bureaucratic, legal, and regulatory barriers that hinder economic activity — stressing that his administration is determined to create a more dynamic business environment in line with the Leader’s directives.

Farokhi Wins Iran’s First Greco-Roman Gold at U23 World Championship

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 21:35
Iranian wrestler Gholamreza Farokhi claimed the country’s first gold medal in the Greco-Roman category at the 2025 U23 World Wrestling Championship in Serbia.

Iran, Iraq Vow to Fast-Track Railway Link to Boost Regional Integration

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 21:10
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged Iraq to accelerate the completion of a joint railway project linking the two neighbouring nations, saying the move will not only deepen Tehran–Baghdad cooperation but also serve as a catalyst for regional economic integration and stability.

Iranian Scientist Wins WHO Regional Award for Preventing Noncommunicable Diseases

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 21:10
Dr. Majid Ghayour Mobarhan, a nutrition specialist and professor at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, has been awarded the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Regional Prize for his pioneering work in preventing and controlling noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.