Iran FM briefs Swiss, Pakistani counterparts as indirect talks with U.S. progressIran FM briefs Swiss, Pakistani counterparts as indirect talks with U.S. progress

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held separate phone conversations with his Swiss and Pakistani counterparts to brief them on the latest developments in ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal and the lifting of U.S. sanctions.

In a call on Sunday with

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Iran&s top officials hail Pope Francis as voice for global peace in posthumous tributeIran’s top officials hail Pope Francis as voice for global peace in posthumous tribute

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paid tribute to the late Pope Francis in a statement on Monday, honoring the pontiff’s lifelong dedication to advancing the teachings of Jesus Christ and his steadfast advocacy for global peace.

Pezeshkian praised the Pope’s efforts to foster “unity, justice, and dialogue across religious divides,” empha

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Composer Karen Homayounfar named Islamic Revolution Artist of the YearComposer Karen Homayounfar named Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year

TEHRAN- Renowned composer Karen Homayounfar has been awarded the title of Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year. He received this honor, along with a special award, on Sunday evening at the closing ceremony of the 11th Islamic Revolution Art Week, an annual festival organized by the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization

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Araghchi to visit China ahead of third round of indirect talks with U.S.Araghchi to visit China ahead of third round of indirect talks with U.S.

TEHRAN – The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to China on Tuesday.

Esmaeil Baghaei announced the news in a press conference on Monday.

It is expected that the high-level discussions between Iran and China include updates on the ongoing negotiations with Washington and follow-ups on

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Holy words: Pope&s plea for peace in Gaza was source of Israeli furyHoly words: Pope’s plea for peace in Gaza was source of Israeli fury

TEHRAN - Pope Francis was a key leader of the Catholic Church and the first pope from outside Europe in almost 1,300 years. He died on the morning of April 21, 2025. During his time as pope, he was clear and caring about global issues, especially the Israeli war in Gaza. 

The pope often demanded a stop to the violence in Gaza. He wanted justice for

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Tehran reaffirms sanctions removal as ‘unwavering priority& in indirect nuclear talks with USTehran reaffirms sanctions removal as ‘unwavering priority’ in indirect nuclear talks with US

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei underscored Tehran’s unwavering demand for the complete removal of “illegal and oppressive” sanctions as the cornerstone of indirect nuclear talks with Washington.

Speaking at his weekly press conference on Monday, Baqaei emphasized that Iran’s economic normalization and guarantees against r

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