https://borna.news/en/news/6354/ghalibaf-hits-back-at-bessent-over-iran-sanctions-claims2026-08-29T20:24:36+03:30Ghalibaf hits back at Bessent over Iran sanctions claimsborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/b9204a81ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODg1ODQuanBnfGZ1aToyMzI0OXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpGhalibaf hits back at Bessent over Iran sanctions claimsIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has responded to claims by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who oversees the Trump administration’s sanctions campaign against Iran, accusing him of misleading the public over the state of US markets and developments in the Strait of Hormuz.https://borna.news/en/news/6353/pezeshkian-congratulates-muslim-leaders-on-prophet-muhammads-birth-anniversary2026-08-29T20:23:17+03:30Pezeshkian congratulates Muslim leaders on Prophet Muhammad’s birth anniversaryborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/9e7bcf5fZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODg1ODMuanBnfGZ1aToyMzI0OHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpPezeshkian congratulates Muslim leaders on Prophet Muhammad’s birth anniversaryIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the leaders and peoples of Muslim countries on the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, expressing hope for greater unity and solidarity across the Islamic world.https://borna.news/en/news/6352/iran-crowned-fivb-boys-u17-volleyball-world-champions2026-08-29T19:36:28+03:30Iran crowned FIVB Boys’ U17 volleyball world championsborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/808d936bZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODg1NDEuanBnfGZ1aToyMzI0N3xsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran crowned FIVB Boys’ U17 volleyball world championsIran’s boys’ under-17 national volleyball team defeated France to win the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship.https://borna.news/en/news/6351/araghchi-us-efforts-to-manipulate-global-energy-market-will-cost-american-consumers2026-08-29T16:37:18+03:30Araghchi: US efforts to manipulate global energy market will cost American consumersborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/5e386e7cZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODg0NTMuanBnfGZ1aToyMzI0NnxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpAraghchi: US efforts to manipulate global energy market will cost American consumersIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said American consumers are paying the real price for what he said are efforts by elements within the US administration to manipulate global energy markets and prolong a war Washington has already lost.https://borna.news/en/news/6350/iran-proposals-included-in-asia-declaration-at-un-desertification-conference2026-08-29T13:19:08+03:30Iran proposals included in Asia declaration at UN desertification conferenceborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/8f018ca3ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODgyMjguanBnfGZ1aToyMzI0NXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran proposals included in Asia declaration at UN desertification conferenceAccording to Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, the proposals were approved during the closing meeting of Asian countries party to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), held on Friday on the sidelines of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.https://borna.news/en/news/6349/us-diplomats-gradually-return-to-middle-east-embassies2026-08-29T13:18:17+03:30US diplomats gradually return to Middle East embassiesborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/c458b77fZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODgyMjcuanBnfGZ1aToyMzI0NHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpUS diplomats gradually return to Middle East embassiesUS diplomats and some of their family members have begun gradually returning to American embassies across the Middle East after months away from their posts following the military conflict against Iran, the Associated Press reported.https://borna.news/en/news/6348/irans-army-chief-enemy-achieved-none-of-its-goals2026-08-29T12:28:02+03:30Iran's army chief: Enemy achieved none of its goalsborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/8fa7b0a1ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODgxODcuanBnfGZ1aToyMzI0M3xsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran's army chief: Enemy achieved none of its goalsIran's army chief said Friday the enemy failed to achieve any strategic or tactical objectives in the recent imposed wars, despite its extensive military capabilities.https://borna.news/en/news/6347/gold-prices-plunge-as-fed-chief-boosts-rate-hike-expectations2026-08-29T11:06:31+03:30Gold prices plunge as Fed chief boosts rate-hike expectationsborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/1926902cZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODgwOTguanBnfGZ1aToyMzI0MnxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpGold prices plunge as Fed chief boosts rate-hike expectationsGold prices fell sharply in global trading on Friday after remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh strengthened expectations that US interest rates could be raised.https://borna.news/en/news/6346/araghchi-iran-will-fight-fire-with-fire2026-08-29T11:01:53+03:30Araghchi: Iran will fight fire with fireborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/daa5a788ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODgwOTcuanBnfGZ1aToyMzI0MXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpAraghchi: Iran will fight fire with fireIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Islamic Republic would not compromise on the country’s security, stressing that Iranian forces will fight fire with fire.https://borna.news/en/news/6345/pezeshkian-iran-withstood-war-thanks-to-national-unity-its-wise-leadership2026-08-29T11:00:19+03:30Pezeshkian: Iran withstood war thanks to national unity, its wise leadershipborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/85c7cd5aZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODgwOTYuanBnfGZ1aToyMzI0MHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpPezeshkian: Iran withstood war thanks to national unity, its wise leadershipPresident Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran withstood the latest bout of unprovoked American-Israeli aggression targeting the country and its aftermath thanks to national unity and the nation’s astute leadership.https://borna.news/en/news/6344/irans-security-chief-parliament-speaker-hail-leaders-remarks-on-national-unity-social-cohesion2026-08-29T10:58:55+03:30Iran’s security chief, parliament speaker hail Leader’s remarks on national unity, social cohesionborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/b910f681ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODgwOTMuanBnfGZ1aToyMzIzOXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran’s security chief, parliament speaker hail Leader’s remarks on national unity, social cohesionIran’s top security official and the country’s parliament speaker have hailed Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei’s remarks on national unity and social cohesion, describing them as a clear guiding principle for senior authorities.https://borna.news/en/news/6343/irans-supreme-leader-key-to-solving-economic-issues-lies-in-domestic-production2026-08-28T22:04:21+03:30Iran's supreme leader: Key to solving economic issues lies in domestic productionborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/d997dd51ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODc4MDYuanBnfGZ1aToyMzIzOHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran's supreme leader: Key to solving economic issues lies in domestic productionLeader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojataba Khamenei hailed the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian for handling the people’s needs amid the US-Israeli aggression and blockade, urging increased domestic production and eliminating the US dollar from transactions.https://borna.news/en/news/6342/iran-reach-asian-youth-handball-championship-semifinals-secure-world-berth2026-08-28T18:28:35+03:30Iran reach Asian Youth Handball Championship semifinals, secure world berthborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/135c9c63ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODc1MjYuanBnfGZ1aToyMzIzN3xsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran reach Asian Youth Handball Championship semifinals, secure world berthIran’s youth handball team advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Championship and secured qualification for the 2027 World Championship after defeating Uzbekistan on Friday.https://borna.news/en/news/6341/iran-foreign-ministry-condemns-us-economic-terrorism-against-iran2026-08-28T14:07:17+03:30Iran Foreign Ministry condemns US ‘economic terrorism’ against Iranborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/5b873b8dZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODczNjUuanBnfGZ1aToyMzIzNnxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran Foreign Ministry condemns US ‘economic terrorism’ against IranIran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned what it called the United States’ “economic terrorism” against the country, stressing the Iranian nation’s determination to use all available capacities to defend the homeland against the US-Israeli military and economic offensive and hybrid warfare.https://borna.news/en/news/6340/ghalibaf-to-centcom-chief-if-iran-cannot-sell-oil-no-one-in-region-will2026-08-28T13:58:04+03:30Ghalibaf to CENTCOM chief: If Iran cannot sell oil, no one in region willborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/e8208abbZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODczNjMuanBnfGZ1aToyMzIzNXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpGhalibaf to CENTCOM chief: If Iran cannot sell oil, no one in region willIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that if Iran is prevented from selling its oil, no other country in the region will be able to sell oil either.https://borna.news/en/news/6339/araghchi-us-must-understand-one-simple-reality-pressure-does-not-work2026-08-28T13:56:46+03:30Araghchi: US must understand one simple reality — pressure does not workborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/59fa87baZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODczNjIuanBnfGZ1aToyMzIzNHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpAraghchi: US must understand one simple reality — pressure does not workIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said diplomacy can be put back on track if the United States recognizes Iran’s rights and honors its commitments, stressing that Washington must understand that pressure will not produce results.https://borna.news/en/news/6338/iran-fall-to-new-zealand-in-2027-basketball-world-cup-qualifier2026-08-28T12:23:44+03:30Iran fall to New Zealand in 2027 Basketball World Cup qualifierborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/a0aa8e2dZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODczMjEuanBnfGZ1aToyMzIzM3xsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran fall to New Zealand in 2027 Basketball World Cup qualifierIran’s national basketball team suffered a narrow 93-91 overtime defeat to New Zealand in its opening game of the fourth window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Friday in Manila, the Philippines.https://borna.news/en/news/6337/iran-expresses-sympathy-over-deadly-floods-in-nepal2026-08-28T12:21:31+03:30Iran expresses sympathy over deadly floods in Nepalborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/9b382eb6ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODczMjAuanBnfGZ1aToyMzIzMnxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran expresses sympathy over deadly floods in NepalIranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei expressed sympathy with the government and people of Nepal following severe flooding and landslides that left hundreds dead or missing and caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.https://borna.news/en/news/6336/rezaei-any-evil-against-iran-will-bring-affliction-on-us-recorded-in-history2026-08-28T11:31:11+03:30Rezaei: Any ‘evil’ against Iran will bring affliction on US ‘recorded in history’borna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/87639950ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODcyOTIuanBnfGZ1aToyMzIzMXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpRezaei: Any ‘evil’ against Iran will bring affliction on US ‘recorded in history’Iran has warned the United States that any new military aggression against the Islamic Republic would draw a forceful response against American military and economic interests, while stressing that Washington must take concrete steps before Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.https://borna.news/en/news/6335/ghalibaf-hits-back-at-latest-remarks-by-us-treasury-secretary2026-08-27T21:34:02+03:30Ghalibaf hits back at latest remarks by US Treasury secretaryborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/fdeb7953ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODcxMjkuanBnfGZ1aToyMzIzMHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpGhalibaf hits back at latest remarks by US Treasury secretaryMohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, head of Iran’s negotiating team, has responded to fresh remarks by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, saying Bessent’s credibility is at stake as the “American empire” is in decline.https://borna.news/en/news/6334/pezeshkian-logic-dictates-resuming-implementation-of-memorandum-of-understanding2026-08-27T21:32:15+03:30Pezeshkian: Logic dictates resuming implementation of memorandum of understandingborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/4f9ee6a1ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODcxMjcuanBnfGZ1aToyMzIyOXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpPezeshkian: Logic dictates resuming implementation of memorandum of understandingIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said logic dictates that implementation of the memorandum of understanding should resume in the same manner as before, stressing that disputes must be resolved through dialogue rather than war and threats.https://borna.news/en/news/6333/iran-reach-u17-world-volleyball-championship-semifinals2026-08-27T21:31:30+03:30Iran reach U17 World Volleyball Championship semifinalsborna.newsenhttps://borna.news/media/658d8906ZTp3ZWJwfGY6MTM1ODcxMjYuanBnfGZ1aToyMzIyOHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpIran reach U17 World Volleyball Championship semifinalsIran’s boys’ U17 volleyball team advanced to the semifinals of the World Championship after defeating Pakistan 3-2 in the quarterfinals on Thursday.