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In photos: Steel Symposium 1405 opens in Isfahan

The opening ceremony of the 28th edition of the Steel Symposium 1405 was held at the Isfahan International Exhibition Center on October 27, 2026. The event brought together more than 180 companies active in the steel industry and related sectors to showcase production capabilities and promote professional cooperation.

Tehran meeting offers opportunity to advance regional peace, security: Foreign Minister Araghchi

Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says a quadrilateral meeting in Tehran provided an important opportunity to advance dialogue on regional peace and security, stressing that sustained cooperation would require confidence-building, mutual respect for sovereignty and practical commitments.

In photos: From Behbahan to Minab, Iran remembers martyred students

The following photos show portraits of the 69 students killed in the Iraqi missile attack on Shahid Pirouz Middle School in Behbahan, southwestern Iran, on October 26, 1983, as well as the school’s destruction, funeral ceremonies, and scenes from the city at the time. The attack also killed four teachers and a school custodian.

Envoy: Sanctions constitute act of aggression under international law

New York, IRNA 2 Ambassador and Chargé d’Affaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has described sanctions as an example of economic terrorism, saying they constitute acts of aggression under international law.

Iran urges Qatar to uphold principles of mediation

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has urged Qatar to exercise greater caution in its media statements and uphold the principles of mediation, citing Doha’s role in ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Photos show Iranian president visiting Russia

President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Moscow on October 27, 2026, where he took part in the summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. The president also met with the Emir of Qatar.

Trump’s remarks expose Washington’s disregard for diplomatic commitments: Iran

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU), saying they highlight Washington’s disregard for diplomatic commitments and raise questions about its accountability under international law.

Pezeshkian: Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit was constructive and fruitful

Tehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian, before he departed from Russia, commented on his two-day visit to the country, stating, “During the 8th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), extensive and in-depth discussions and interactions took place. We reached positive understandings, and the summit proved to be both constructive and fruitful.”

Araghchi congratulates Lula da Silva on his victory in Brazilian election

Tehran, IRNA – Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a telephone conversation on Tuesday evening with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, congratulated the incumbent president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on his victory in Brazil’s 2026 presidential election.

President Pezeshkian departs Moscow for Tehran

Moscow, IRNA – Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, departed Moscow for Tehran a few moments ago, following his participation in and address to the 8th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

Iranian, Russian presidents pledge to expand bilateral ties, advance joint projects

Moscow, IRNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation and advancing joint projects during talks in Moscow.

Iranian Ambassador’s response to US representative: Speak based on facts, not fabricated accusations

New York, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador and Chargé d’Affaires to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, speaking at the end of the UN Security Council meeting on Iran, in response to the claims made by US representative Mike Waltz, [the Iranian representative] displayed images of those martyred in acts of aggression by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran, stating, “Let us speak based on facts, not on fabricated accusations.”

Leader’s message to elites, driving force behind Iran’s progress: Adviser

Tehran, IRNA – The adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader stated that the development of the “domain of eliteness,” highlighted in the Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s recent message, is the driving force behind the country’s indigenous progress.

Top Iranian academic institution vows to play role in scientific breakthroughs

Tehran, IRNA – Following the Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s call to push the boundaries of scientific knowledge, the head of Iran’s Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) stressed the institution’s readiness to contribute to the country's scientific surge and achieve Iran's scientific authority.

IRGC dismantles two terrorist teams in southeast Iran

Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has dismantled two terrorist teams and arrested their members in the southeastern cities of Saravan and Iranshahr, foiling planned attacks, the IRGC Ground Force’s Quds Headquarters said on Tuesday.

Iran to UNSC: Israel possesses nuclear weapons, yet you are concerned about absence of inspectors in Iran!

New York, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador and Chargé d’Affaires to the United Nations Gholamhossein Darzi has criticized the silence of the Western members of the UN Security Council regarding the crimes committed by the US and Israel against Iran, saying that the International Atomic Energy Agency is not a tool for extracting concessions or advancing geopolitical agendas while wondering Israel possesses nuclear weapons, the UNSC is concerned about the absence of inspectors in Iran!

Iran to boost deterrence with domestic capabilities: Commander

Tehran, IRNA – The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Joint Air Defense Headquarters said the country’s air defense will continue to advance and strengthen its deterrence power, relying on domestic capabilities.

Putin praises Iran martyred Leader’s role in founding ‘GECF’

Moscow, IRNA – In his remarks at the 8th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Iran’s martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, played a significant role in the establishment of GECF.

Pezeshkian says US military intervention in Persian Gulf disrupts global energy markets

Moscow, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian says that US military intervention in the Persian Gulf is disrupting global energy pricing, supply and transit, warning that its consequences extended far beyond regional countries and threatened international energy security and economic growth.

Aref hails executive-judiciary cooperation on essential goods, market oversight

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s executive and judiciary branches are strengthening coordination on the supply of essential goods and market oversight, First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said on Tuesday, stressing the importance of joint efforts to address public concerns and resolve economic problems.

FM Araghchi hails Iran’s world Greco-Roman title

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has congratulated the national Greco-Roman wrestling team on winning the world championship, wishing them “conquering higher peaks of glory.”

Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit kicks off in Moscow

Moscow, IRNA – The 8th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) opened on Tuesday, October 27, in Moscow, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in attendance.

Iran voices against nuclear monopoly, calls for equal access to advanced technologies

Tehran, IRNA – Hossein Derakhshandeh, the deputy head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has outlined four key priorities for equitable development of nuclear power globally, without any monopoly on the related technology.

Iraq opposes politicization of pilgrimage affairs: Ambassador

Tehran, IRNA – Iraq’s ambassador to Iran has said that the Iraqi government insists that pilgrimage affairs between the two neighboring countries must not be politicized or face any interruption.

Leader of Islamic Revolution meets with Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council

Tehran, IRNA – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, has met with Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.

Washington’s security guarantees have proven ineffective: Security chief

Tehran, IRNA – Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei says Washington’s inability to provide security guarantees has become evident, stressing that security in West Asia must be homegrown.

Senior MP: American formula won’t bring regional security

Tehran, IRNA — Iranian Parliament Deputy Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babai stressed that an American formula cannot bring security to the region, stating that regional security is ensured by the region’s own countries.

President Pezeshkian, Qatari Emir meet in Moscow, emphasize expanding energy cooperation

Moscow, IRNA – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani have met in Moscow to discuss ways to expand bilateral relations and strengthen joint cooperation in the energy sector.

Iran seeks peace but will not mistake diplomacy for surrender: Lawmaker

Tehran, IRNA – Iran is committed to peace and stability but will not equate diplomacy with surrender or abandon its legitimate rights, Ahmad Naderi, head of Iran’s parliamentary delegation to the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, said in New Delhi on Tuesday.

BRICS under India’s leadership to boost global economic growth: Iranian MP

Tehran, IRNA — Ali Haddadi, a lawmaker and the deputy head of the Iran-India Parliamentary Friendship Group, who is in New Delhi to attend the BRICS forum, says the grouping plays a key role in global economic development.