Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready to reach an agreement with the US within a defined framework and while preserving national interests, but if the US refuses to negotiate on an equal footing, Iran will continue down its own path.

Iran’s interior minister says last year, the country returned 1.2 million illegal Afghan nationals to their country.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent his condolences on the death of Pope Francis, paying tribute to the late religious leader for his condemnation of the Israeli genocidal crimes.

Iran's Armed Forces General Staff issued a statement commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), praising the elite force as the nation's "indomitable defensive shield" and a key player in regional security.

A PhD student at the University of Tehran was reportedly severely beaten by staff at the Afghan Embassy, where he had referred to renew his passport, leaving him hospitalized and fearing for his life.

A train operating in the Iranian capital Tehran experienced a breakdown on Wednesday morning that forced passengers to walk approximately three kilometers along the rail tracks to reach the nearest station.

The oil ministers of Iraq and Iran signed several memoranda of cooperation to strengthen mutual collaboration during a meeting in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdel Ghani and his Iranian counterpart Mohsen Paknejad also explored future opportunities.

The Iranian currency market has experienced significant declines in exchange rates following indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, described as "positive and constructive" by both parties.