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UN Security Council rejects Moscow, Beijing resolution for Iran’s sanction relief

(MENAFN) The UN Security Council has voted against a proposal backed by Moscow and Beijing that sought to extend sanctions relief for Iran by six months, clearing the path for the reimposition of restrictions on the country’s nuclear activities....

Germany, France, UK hail activation of snapback sanctions on Iran

(MENAFN) Germany, France, and the United Kingdom welcomed the activation of snapback sanctions on Iran on Sunday, issuing a joint statement in support of the measures. "We welcome the re-instatement since 20:00 EDT (0000GMT) on 27 September 2025...

UN Bid to Prolong Iran Nuclear Deal Collapses

(MENAFN) A bid to prolong the 2015 Iran nuclear deal for six more months collapsed at the United Nations Security Council on Friday, as a draft resolution led by China and Russia failed to secure the minimum number of votes required for adoption....

Iran’s Leader Dismisses EU’s UN Sanctions Move as “Illegitimate”

(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian forcefully condemned France, Britain, and Germany’s recent attempt to reactivate United Nations sanctions against Tehran, branding the effort as lacking “international legitimacy,” according to a state...

Iran’s President Rejects Nuclear Weapons Claims

(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, firmly rejecting any intention by his country to develop nuclear weapons. "I hereby declare once more, before this assembly, that Iran has never sought...

Iran’s Leader Denies Nuclear Weapons Pursuit

(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Wednesday that his nation is not seeking nuclear arms, emphasizing that this stance follows the directives of the country’s leadership and religious authorities. “We are not seeking to...

Iran states its oil sales will not be affected despite UN sanctions

(MENAFN) Iran stated on Wednesday that its oil exports will not be restricted even if UN sanctions are reinstated under the so-called snapback mechanism. Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad explained that the snapback process “doesn’t directly...

Iran Maintains Oil Sales Despite Potential Sanctions

(MENAFN) Iran declared on Wednesday that its oil exports will remain unaffected even if UN sanctions are reinstated under the so-called snapback mechanism. Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad explained that the snapback mechanism “doesn’t directly...

Iran Blasts U.S. Restrictions on UN Diplomats as ‘Harassment’

(MENAFN) Iran has sharply criticized the United States for imposing what it called obstructive restrictions on its diplomatic delegation during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, accusing Washington of undermining...

Iran, Russia Ink MoU to Develop Small Modular Reactors

(MENAFN) Iran and Russia have signed a key memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop small modular reactors (SMRs) on Iranian soil, marking a new phase in nuclear cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was formalized in...

Iran Targets China as Primary Tourism Partner

(MENAFN) Iran is setting its sights on China as its primary tourism partner, according to Reza Salehi Amiri, the Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts. His comments, reported by a news agency on Monday, emphasize the...

Iran, IAEA Hold Talks on Latest Developments in Bilateral Relations

(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi met with Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in New York on Monday to address the latest developments in their bilateral relations, as...

Iran Announces Suspension of Nuclear Cooperation with IAEA

(MENAFN) Iran’s top security council declared a suspension of nuclear cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday, attributing the decision to recent actions taken by Western European countries against Tehran. The...

Iran Set to Resume Nuclear Discussions with E3 Next Week

(MENAFN) Iran is set to engage in pivotal nuclear discussions with France, Britain, and Germany—collectively known as the E3—in New York early next week, according a semi-official news agency on Sunday. The high-stakes negotiations are slated for...

Iran Cuts Off Ties with IAEA After UN Sanctions Vote

(MENAFN) Iran announced it will "effectively" cut off cooperation with the United Nations' nuclear oversight agency following a failed UN Security Council effort to uphold sanctions relief linked to the 2015 nuclear accord. The declaration came...

U.S. Imposes Shopping Restrictions on Iranian Diplomats

(MENAFN) The United States has imposed strict limitations on Iranian diplomats attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, barring them from shopping at major wholesale clubs like Costco and from purchasing luxury goods, the...

China's top solar photovoltaic system solutions manufacturer：SUNROVER Wins Hearts and a 15MW Contract in Iran

ANHUI, ANHUI, CHINA, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an increasingly competitive global renewable energy landscape, securing major international contracts has become the ultimate test for solar manufacturers. SUNROVER, recognized as...

Iran Stresses Diplomacy as Approach to Resolving Nuclear Issue

(MENAFN) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi reiterated on Tuesday that diplomacy remains Iran's exclusive approach to resolving its nuclear challenges. In a phone conversation later that evening with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel...

NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi to send a Keynote Message to the UN Rally of Thousands of Iranian-Americans

The Rally Will Support Maryam Rajavi’s Call for Regime Change by the Iranian People, and Urges All UN Security Council Sanctions Implementation on Tehran NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mrs. Maryam...

UN decision to prevent sanctions removal on Iran will affect collaboration with IAEA

(MENAFN) On Saturday, the Supreme National Security Council of Iran stated that it will freeze collaboration with IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, following the UN Security Council ruled against the removal of sanctions on Tehran forever....