Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, friend of Iran, critic of Gaza genocide

Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, friend of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and outspoken critic of Israel's genocidal actions in Gaza, passed away on Monday at Saint Martha's House in Vatican City.

‘Rome talks made progress on principles of ‘likely deal’; optimism warranted but with great caution’

Pezeshkian hails Iran’s armed forces ‘strength, preparedness’ on Army Day

Iran commemorates the National Army Day, with President Masoud Pezeshkian praising the Iranian armed forces for their “strength and preparedness” and reaching “self-sufficiency” in defense capabilities.

Imam had recommended forming very strong armed forces which could defend country.

Leader says indirect Oman talks ‘good’ in early stages but lack of trust 'remains' about other side

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the indirect talks between Iran and the United State in the Omani capital Musca, have been “implemented well in their initial steps,” but added that the Islamic Republic is “very skeptical” of the other side.

Leader say Ill-wishers ‘frustrated and angry’ over Iran’s increasing advances: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says ill-wishers are "frustrated and angry" over Iran’s increasing advances, urging the country’s officials to counter their propaganda.

Iran’s chemical warfare victims living proof of hollowness of West’s human rights claims: Official

A senior Iranian diplomat has slammed Western governments for their double standards on human rights, saying the Islamic Republic’s chemical warfare victims stand as undeniable evidence of the hypocrisy behind Western human rights narratives.

People rally in Tehran to condemn intensified Israeli genocide in Gaza

Iranian people have rallied to express their unstinting support for Palestinians suffering the Israeli regime’s merciless bloodshed and “inhumane” actions in the besieged Gaza Strip.