The Hague [Netherlands], May 17 (ANI): Infusing fresh vitality into the diplomatic and economic alignment between the two nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-profile official visit to the Netherlands has culminated in the historic elevation of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has been appointed as Iran’s special representative for China affairs following a proposal by President Masoud Pezeshkian and approval by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, informed sources told Tasnim.
UAE foreign minister treats Nigel Farage like prime-minister-in-waiting on UK trip Submitted by Imran Mulla on Sat, 05/16/2026 - 10:12 Abu Dhabi finds common ground with Reform UK over a shared opposition to political Islam UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in London on 15 May 2026 (Screengrab/X) Off The United Arab Emirates ' foreign minister met with Nigel Farage, leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, during a visit to London. Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who also serves as the UAE’s deputy prime minister, was photographed sitting with Farage on Friday. The Emirati foreign affairs ministry said the pair discussed the "latest regional developments and the repercussions of the unprovoked Iranian terrorist attacks targeting the UAE", as well as strategic relations between the UAE and Britain.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that enemies are attempting to pressure Iran and create public dissatisfaction by disrupting energy supplies and public services, stressing that proper management of consumption can help neutralize such pressures.
Qatari and Saudi foreign ministers speak in phone call Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani has spoke over the phone to Saudi Foreign MInistr Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud. According to a statement from Doha, the two discussed the ceasefire between the US and Iran and attempts at de-escalating the situation. This comes shortly before Iran is expected to reveal its plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including charging tolls.
New posts 11:31 Iran's Top Negotiator Says World On 'Cusp Of New Order' As Trump Reiterates Warning Mohammad Baqir Qalibaf, Iran's parliamentary speaker and top negotiator in talks aimed at ending the war with the United States, said on May 16 that shifting geopolitics mean that the "the world stands at the cusp of a new order.
New posts 19:29 Trump: 'Clock Is Ticking' For Iran US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks to reporters after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 15, 2026. US President Donald Trump on May 17 urged Iran to "get moving," threatening severe consequences in a post on Truth Social.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the Iranian nation’s “70-day resistance” has accelerated global transformations leading to the emergence of a new world order.
Tehran [Iran], May 17 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday declared that the international arena is 'at the cusp of a new order,' asserting that the traditional dominance of Western powers is rapidly eroding.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called for making use of the capacities of BRICS to rebuild global governance and restore the credibility of multilateralism.
Tehran [Iran], May 17 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasised that the country is the heir to a civilisation spanning thousands of years, pushing back against the United States attempts to force the nation into submission. In a post on X, he highlighted the Sarv-e Abarkuh cypress tree, which stands in absolute silence in the heart of Yazd province.
Russian envoy supports Beijing’s stance on Strait of Hormuz Russian envoy Mikhail Ulyanov said Russia supports China’s position that a permanent ceasefire is needed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, Ulyanov said: “Russia fully shares such an approach,” referring to remarks by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Wang said Beijing believes resolving tensions in the Strait of Hormuz requires “a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire” between the United States and Iran.
Tehran asserts sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz shipping Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Iran would no longer allow military equipment intended for its enemies to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. “We had given up our right of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, and we previously allowed the passage of military equipment that was intended to be used against us through the Strait of Hormuz. We will not permit that again,” Aref said.
Pakistan PM says second round of Washington-Tehran talks could bring peace Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he is optimistic that a second round of direct talks between the United States and Iran could lead to a lasting peace agreement. In remarks to The Times, Sharif said Pakistan continued to play a mediation role despite escalating rhetoric between Washington and Tehran. Sharif said Pakistan “enjoys the trust of all parties, from Iran and the US administration to the Gulf states” and added that mediation efforts remained underway.
CNN says Trump faces growing dilemma over Iran strategy US President Donald Trump is facing a difficult choice over policy toward Iran after military pressure and diplomatic efforts both failed to produce clear results, CNN reported. According to the report, Trump returned from talks in China without a breakthrough and now faces divisions within his administration between officials advocating renewed military action and others favouring continued negotiations with Tehran.
Tehran [Iran], May 17 (ANI): Head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee Ebrahim Azizi on Saturday said that Iran has prepared a 'professional mechanism' to regulate maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz through a designated route, which will be unveiled soon.
New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Iran Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali hailed the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting as an opportunity to highlight that a security model has failed in today's complexity.
(Photo credit: Bailey Holiver-Imagn Images) FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom described his Saturday meeting with the head of Iran's Football Federation (FFIRI) as 'constructive' as concerns about the nation's participation in next month's World Cup have not abated.
Pakistan, Iran push trade ties during Tehran talks Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for an unannounced visit, holding talks with his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni. Border trade featured prominently in the discussions, with both sides agreeing to ease procedures and boost cross-border activity, including transit and the exchange of goods, Momeni told Mehr News Agency. Officials also discussed the possibility of opening new crossing points.
World on the cusp of new global order, Iran speaker Ghalibaf says Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said global tensions are reshaping international dynamics, declaring that the “world stands at the cusp of a new order”. “I emphasize that the Iranian nation’s 70-day resistance has accelerated this transformation,” Ghalibaf said. “The future belongs to the Global South.
