Iran equips all fighter jets with indigenous long-range missiles, announces Air Force commanderIran equips all fighter jets with indigenous long-range missiles, announces Air Force commander

TEHRAN – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Air Force has announced that all Air Force fighter jets have been equipped with a full range of domestically produced munitions, advanced equipment, and long-range missiles, marking a significant step forward in the country’s military self-sufficiency.

Speaking on Thursday at the

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Narrative warfare: How Trump uses preemptive optimism to pressure IranNarrative warfare: How Trump uses preemptive optimism to pressure Iran

TEHRAN – In a world increasingly shaped by narratives, optimism can be used in a preemptive strike. While recent rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump and his confidantes oscillates between threats of dismantlement and a sense of measured optimism regarding a potential deal with Iran, Iran’s strategic patience must be translated to strategic ca

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‘Enrichment is our right,& Iran&s academics rally behind nuclear negotiators‘Enrichment is our right,’ Iran’s academics rally behind nuclear negotiators

A coalition of prominent Iranian professors, scholars, and professionals has issued a public statement endorsing the Islamic Republic’s diplomatic efforts in nuclear negotiations and advocating for peaceful engagement with the United States and Western nations.

The letter, signed by a diverse group of academics and experts, affirmed Iran’s right to

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Divisions emerge between Israel and US over Gaza and YemenDivisions emerge between Israel and US over Gaza and Yemen

TEHRAN - Prior to President Trump's trip to the Middle East in mid-May, his administration has stepped up diplomatic efforts to mediate a ceasefire in Gaza as Israel is continuing its relentless military operations there. 

Trump is expected to announce a ceasefire agreement for Gaza soon, possibly as early as the weekend of May, according to

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Lessons Lebanon can learn from what is happening in SyriaLessons Lebanon can learn from what is happening in Syria

BEIRUT — By intensifying its attacks on “New Syria”—under the pretext of protecting the Druze—the Israeli enemy is trying to make anyone who dares to challenge the HTS-led regime’s positions understand that they are forbidden from objecting to Israel’s known conspiracy to expand, destabilize, and subjugate West Asia’s peoples.

 Given the

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‘Talks with US unpredictable,& says security chief, as Israel ramps up efforts to derail diplomacy‘Talks with US unpredictable,’ says security chief, as Israel ramps up efforts to derail diplomacy

TEHRAN – As indirect nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States prepare to resume on Sunday, Iran’s security chief asserted that the ongoing negotiations with Washington are “unpredictable,” emphasizing that progress in talks “hinges squarely on the U.S.’s conduct.”

His remarks came alongside blistering criticism from Iran’s top d

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