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US uses human rights selectively to shield Israel: Iran’s deputy FM

Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has censured the United States for applying double standards on human rights, saying Washington abandons legal principles whenever issues concerning the Israeli regime arise.
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Publish Date: 17/May/2026 | 12:03

US resolution on Hormuz Strait ‘not right’: Ulyanov

Russia's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has stated that the US resolution on the Strait of Hormuz is not right, echoing China's criticism of the draft measure.
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Publish Date: 17/May/2026 | 12:02

Iran Condemns Israeli Assassination of Qassam Brigades Commander

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli regime’s terrorist assassination of Qassam Brigades Commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza, saying the crime reflected the regime’s “desperation and helplessness” in the face of Palestinian resistance.
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Publish Date: 17/May/2026 | 12:01

Pakistan 'optimistic' on Iran-US peace deal

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif pledged to spare no effort in securing lasting peace between Iran and the United States, voicing optimism that a sustainable agreement can be reached through Islamabad's mediation.
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Publish Date: 17/May/2026 | 11:59

Global energy crisis rooted in US-Israel war on Iran

Iran's UN Ambassador has told a special ECOSOC session that the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz and its global economic consequences are solely the responsibility of those who started the war against Iran.
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Publish Date: 16/May/2026 | 14:17

Nakba Day Source of Regional Insecurity: Iran’s Foreign Ministry

The anniversary of Nakba Day serves as a reminder of “the conspiracy of the enemies of humanity against Palestine”, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said, stressing that its direct consequence has been the “permanent destabilization of the region”.
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Publish Date: 16/May/2026 | 14:07

Araqchi Warns Americans of Economic Costs of War on Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned that Americans will bear the economic burden of a “war of choice” against Iran, citing rising debt costs, mortgage rates, and growing financial pressure on households.
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Publish Date: 16/May/2026 | 14:06

Pezeshkian Thanks Pope for Stance on US-Israeli Attacks against Iran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Pope Leo XIV for his “moral and rational” position regarding recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran, calling on the international community to oppose Washington’s unlawful and dangerous policies.
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Publish Date: 16/May/2026 | 14:04

Baqaei: Kurds are guardians of borders and backbone of Iran’s power

Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has said the people of Kurdestan, through their resilience, understanding, and high political awareness, have played a very valuable role in protecting the country’s borders and frustrating the enemies.
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Publish Date: 15/May/2026 | 18:14

Araqchi Slams Contradictory US Messages amid Diplomatic Efforts

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described contradictory messages from the US as the main obstacle to diplomatic progress following the recent war of aggression imposed on Iran by Washington and the Zionist regime.
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Publish Date: 15/May/2026 | 18:13