TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi hit back at the US president for derogatory language against the Iranian nation, saying the country's greatness cannot be diminished by insults and stressing that Iran responds to such rhetoric with courageous action rather than vulgarity.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The body of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei is being transferred from Iraq to the holy city of Mashhad for the final funeral procession and interment after unprecedented funeral ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala drew millions of mourners.
New posts 23:32 CENTCOM Insists Iran 'Does Not Control' Strait Of Hormuz US Central Command, which is responsible for American forces in the Middle East, sent out a "fact check" on July 9, reiterating the US stance that the crucial Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway and that Tehran has no right to control it.
Mildenhall [UK], July 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) explicitly suggested that American military presence in Europe will depend entirely on whether allies cooperate on his ambitions for Greenland and support Washington's operations against Tehran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Qatar held a telephone conversation on Wednesday evening.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The holy city of Karbala in Iraq was the scene of another massive funeral procession for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday evening after the huge funeral in Najaf earlier in the day.
Mildenhall [UK], July 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) claimed that Iran wants to strike a deal with Washington 'badly,' while expressing uncertainty over Tehran's willingness to honour the deal.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf warned the United States that it must learn that bullying and breaking promises have consequences.
Washington DC [US], July 9 (ANI): The White House has defended its handling of Iran's visa restrictions during the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with top official Andrew Giuliani saying that the Iranian squad's decision to change its tournament base from the US to Tijuana in Mexico proved to be beneficial for both parties.
Tehran [Iran], July 9 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday (local time) thanked Iraq's government, people and religious authorities for their role in the funeral ceremonies of former Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, highlighting the deep-rooted ties between the two neighbouring countries.
Tehrans top diplomat denounced the US presidents derogatory language during a new round of tensions Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he called Iran's leadership "scum" and "violent people.
Tehran's top diplomat denounced the US president's "derogatory language" during a new round of tensions Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he called Iran's leadership "scum" and "violent people.
Iran’s president and foreign minister were physically attacked this week by supporters of a hard-line faction that vehemently opposes any deal with the United States.
Italian prime minister says Rome will not join attacks on Iran Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Italy will not take part in military operations against Iran, reiterating Rome's position amid escalating tensions in the region. "We have had a very clear line from the beginning of the conflict in Iran... we will not participate in attacks against Iran," Meloni told reporters at the Nato summit in Ankara.
Trump administration moves to rescind Syria terrorism designation The Trump administration has notified the US Congress of its decision to rescind Syria's designation as a "state sponsor of terrorism", an unnamed administration official told Reuters. American lawmakers will now conduct a 45-day review and make a final decision on the administration's advice, according to Reuters.
Tehran [Iran], July 9 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday (local time) hit back at US President Donald Trump's remarks against Tehran, saying derogatory comments against the Iranian people would not diminish their stature and asserting that Iran would respond through 'action' and courage.
'Earth shifting': Trump begins process to remove Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Wed, 07/08/2026 - 19:30 The announcement follows Trump's meeting with his Syrian counterpart on the sidelines of the Nato summit in Ankara US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the Nato summit at Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, on 8 July 2026 (Saul Lobe/AFP) Off In what is arguably the most impactful deliverable from President Donald Trump's trip to Ankara, Turkey, this week, the US on Wednesday formally began the process of removing Syria from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism (SST). There are only four countries on that list: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria, which was added in 1979. "This is yet another historic step by President Trump to give the Syrian people a chance at greatness," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement.
The strangest feeling in Tehran today is not fear or even despair. It is the sense that the fate of our country is being decided everywhere except by the people who live in it.
Tehran [Iran], July 9 (ANI): Iran on Wednesday (local time) accused the United States of violating commitments under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries, with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying Tehran would continue to defend its national interests and sovereignty following remarks by US President Donald Trump.
A Times reporter in Iran said the events “surpassed anything I’ve ever witnessed.
