Politics

Qalibaf, Vance to attend MoU signing, Iranian deputy FM says

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said that Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and US Vice President JD Vance will attend the upcoming signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States in Switzerland.

16 Jun 2026-14:53
High-level Baku meeting enhance Azerbaijan–Holy See relations

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev met with George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue of the Holy See, in Baku on Tuesday to discuss prospects for relations between Azerbaijan and the Vatican.

16 Jun 2026-14:16
Multiple executions and arrests reported across Iran amid ongoing judicial cases

A series of executions and arrests have been reported across Iran, alongside cases involving protest-related sentencing and charges linked to social media activity and religious expression, according to rights groups including HRANA, HANA and Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO).

16 Jun 2026-14:02
Pezeshkian: Iran-US memorandum will be “a source of national pride” if fully implemented

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States will become “a source of national pride” if it is fully implemented, describing it as the product of months of negotiations and diplomatic efforts.

16 Jun 2026-11:45
Iran says US responsible for ensuring complete cessation of Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the United States is responsible for ensuring the implementation of a memorandum of understanding set to be signed between Tehran and Washington, which includes a cessation of Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

16 Jun 2026-10:47
Azerbaijan’s candidate elected UN Human Rights Committee member

16 Jun 2026-10:42
Iranian oil tankers, vessels sail through as US blockade officially lifted

At least three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo ships carrying essential goods have successfully broken through the US naval blockade, Iran’s English-language Press TV has reported, citing what it described as highly informed sources.

16 Jun 2026-09:26
Netanyahu rejects Lebanon withdrawal despite US-Iran deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that Israel will maintain its military occupation of southern Lebanon, regardless of the newly reached peace agreement between the United States and Iran.

15 Jun 2026-23:56
Iran receives first $3 billion tranche under UAE arrangement

Iran has received the first tranche of approximately $3 billion in foreign exchange assets as part of an understanding with the United Arab Emirates, according to a report.

15 Jun 2026-17:20
Russia's Naryshkin warns Armenia against relying solely on Western support

Armenia’s leadership would be making a mistake if it focuses exclusively on Western assistance, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin has said.

15 Jun 2026-17:03