TEHRAN (ANA)- Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, stressed that the country does not require nuclear weapons to defend itself, highlighting Iran’s existing deterrent capabilities and strategic strength.

TEHRAN (ANA)- David Hearst, editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye, argues that the confrontation facing Iran today is not merely a national struggle but a defining battle for the survival of the entire region.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A senior Iranian defense official has warned that any hostile military action against Iran would trigger a broad and decisive response, extending from the Persian Gulf to the core of Israeli territory, placing responsibility for any escalation squarely on the initiators.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking alongside his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Istanbul, emphasized Tehran’s readiness to engage in substantive diplomatic discussions while warning against Israeli expansionism and U.S. military threats in the region.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Senior Iranian and Qatari officials have held talks on unfolding regional developments, underscoring ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and promote stability across the region.

 Syria is tentatively open to "Israel" setting up a liaison office in Damascus, as long as it lacks diplomatic status, a Syrian source close to transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa told "Israeli" news outlet i24NEWS. The source said Damascus is engaging with a US-backed initiative aimed at deepening Syrian–US relations, which includes the proposed establishment of a joint Syrian–US security and military operations room.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah has urged resistance fighters across the world to stand ready in support of Iran, warning that any military confrontation with Tehran would carry heavy costs for its opponents.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly denounced Israel’s assault on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) headquarters in occupied Jerusalem, calling it a criminal act that violates international law and undermines the credibility of the UN.

TEHRAN (ANA)- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organization has disclosed figures and operations showing how Iranian security forces thwarted foreign-backed unrest in January.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that Tehran prioritizes peace over conflict and is ready for a fair agreement, while cautioning that continued US hostility—including sanctions and military threats—has consistently failed to achieve its objectives.