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US ‘contradictory, excessive stances’ serious obstacle to diplomacy, Iran FM says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the United States’ “contradictory and excessive stances” remain a serious obstacle to the success of diplomatic efforts.

19 May 2026-14:21
Iran says four terrorist cells dismantled in southeast, 19 suspects arrested

Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has announced the dismantling of four “takfiri” terrorist cells in the country’s south-east and the arrest of 19 people, according to a statement carried by state media.

19 May 2026-13:58
Iran's IRGC reports arrests over alleged sabotage plots

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says its intelligence units have arrested several individuals across three provinces over alleged plans to create insecurity and disrupt the country’s economy.

18 May 2026-15:54
IRGC says it busted Iraq-based militant groups in western Iran

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says its forces have dismantled anti-government militant groups based in northern Iraq in the city of Baneh in Iran’s Kurdistan Province as they allegedly attempted to smuggle a large shipment of new American-made weapons and ammunition into the country.

18 May 2026-15:31
UAE and Israel: Secret alliance against Iran

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18 May 2026-15:23
Iran to sue US, Israel over attacks on cultural heritage, deputy FM says

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says Tehran will pursue legal action against the United States and Israel over attacks on dozens of historic sites and cultural monuments during the recent conflict involving the Islamic Republic.

18 May 2026-11:00
Dozens of planes carrying US ammunition land in Israel: Report

18 May 2026-09:42
IRGC commander condemns Israel over assassination of Hamas leader

The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has condemned the assassination of a top Hamas commander, describing it as a deplorable act that, he said, demonstrated Israel’s deceit over its ceasefire pledges.

18 May 2026-09:34
Israel's economy shrinks amid Iran war impact

17 May 2026-16:48
Iran warns of dangerous escalation and accuses Israel of pushing US toward conflict

An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has accused Israel of attempting to draw the United States into a wider regional confrontation, warning that recent statements and threats by US President Donald Trump are part of a “strategic trap.”

17 May 2026-15:21