MADRID – In the global competition for influence, soft power has become a key indicator of national strength. In contrast to direct confrontations involving hard power, an increasing number of countries are opting for less costly yet equally effective strategies, using resources that attract and persuade rather than impose.

Soft power encompasses

TEHRAN – The Shin Bet agency of the Israeli regime has claimed a staggering fivefold rise in espionage activities associated with Iran.

According to the agency's annual report released on Tuesday, the number of identified espionage cases surged by an alarming 400 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year.

This alleged uptick reflects a growing

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani is set to visit Tehran next week.

In a statement on Tuesday, Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei conveyed that Al Sudani will engage in discussions with high-ranking Iranian officials during his visit.

These talks are expected to focus on strengthening

TEHRAN – A new round of discussions between Iran and the European troika—comprised of France, the UK, and Germany—will take place in Geneva on January 13.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, announced the upcoming talks on Wednesday. 

Gharibabadi emphasized that these discussions are not formal