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Iran’s Taremi crowned Inter’s Most Valuable Player during FIFA int’l break

Mehdi Taremi, the Iranian national team striker, has been recognized as Inter Milan’s most impactful player during the recent FIFA international break, according to a report by Italy's Calcio Mercato. 

Iran offers assistance to quake victims in Thailand, Myanmar

Following the powerful, deadly earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, the spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condolences to the families of the victims, as well as the governments and people of Myanmar and Thailand.

Iran tourism: Taft, a hidden paradise in Iran’s Yazd Province

Taft, a picturesque city in Yazd Province, in central Iran, is renowned for its luscious pomegranates and the historic Nakhl-Bardari (palm-carrying) ceremony.

Minister: Reducing Iran Oil Exports Pipe Dream 

Iranian Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, emphasized that the US threats to reduce the country's crude oil exports are nothing more than a pipe dream that will never materialize.

International Quds Day Marches Across Iran 

The International Quds Day march was held across Iran, coinciding with the last Friday of Ramadan, in support of the oppressed people of Palestine. 

Aide to Iran Leader voices optimism about talks with US

Ali Larijani, a member of Iran’s Expediency Council and an adviser to Iran’s leader, has said Tehran is optimistic about the outcome of possible talks with the US.

Iran envoy to Iraq: Dissolution of PMU up to Iraqi officials 

Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq has said Tehran is ready for talks with the US over its nuclear program but Washington’s demand for the dissolution of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units also known as Hashd al-Shaabi is unacceptable. 

Quds Day marchers call for prosecution of “Gaza Butcher”, condemn genocide, forced displacement of Palestinians

Participants in the rallies commemorating International Quds Day across Iran called for the prosecution of Benjamin Netanyahu, as the “butcher of Gaza”, and condemned the crimes of the Zionist regime, including "child killing," "genocide," "forced displacement," "apartheid," "destruction of vital infrastructure," and "population engineering policies" against the Palestinian people.

British foreign secretary highlights diplomatic solution for Iran nuclear case

The British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, emphasized the UK's and other European countries' commitment to pursuing a diplomatic solution for Iran's nuclear issue,

FM Araghchi on Trump’s Letter: We Will Not Allow Threats Against Nation

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, stated that certain parts of US President Donald Trump’s letter to Iran contained threatening language, which is totally unacceptable, adding we will not permit anyone to address the Iranian people with threats.

Iran Parliament Chief: Palestine Litmus Test for West’s Double Standards

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said that Palestine serves as a litmus test exposing the West’s hypocrisy, adding that undoubtedly, Palestine is the criterion that prevents these seemingly noble yet duplicitous slogans and double standards from prevailing.

Iranians rally on Quds Day in solidarity with Palestine

Millions of people marched in the Iranian capital Tehran and other cities on Friday to mark International Quds Day, voicing support for Palestinians and condemning Israeli genocide in Gaza.

Iran FM: Response to Trump Letter Sent Through Oman, No Direct Talks Under Pressure

Iranian Minister of Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, said that Tehran has delivered its official response to a letter from US President Donald Trump through Oman, ruling out any direct talks with the US.

The Leader: Quds Day Rally Demonstration of Iranian Nation Unity

Iran’s Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, stressed that the Quds Day rally is always a demonstration of the unity and strength of the Iranian nation.

Iran says US, UK, Germany complicit in Israel’s crimes against Palestinians

The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that all governments which have provided military, financial, or political support to the Zionist regime especially the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, are complicit in the crimes committed against the Palestinian people and must be held accountable before the tribunal of history and the conscience of humanity.

Tehran’s historic car museum unveils rare vehicles for Nowruz

Tehran's Historic Car Museum has opened its doors for Nowruz 1404 with a special exhibition of rare and classic vehicles.

Iran crushes Bahrain to reach beach soccer Asian Cup semifinals

Iran’s national beach soccer team has advanced to the semifinals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025 after a commanding 11-0 victory over Bahrain in the quarterfinals.

Iran Police: 419 killed in Nowruz road accidents

Brigadier General Hassan Momeni, deputy head of Iran’s Traffic Police, announced that 419 people lost their lives and 9,778 others were injured in traffic accidents during the first 12 days of Nowruz holidays.

46 Iranian inmates transferred from Iraq’s Kurdistan region to Iran

Forty-six Iranian nationals imprisoned in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq are being transferred back to Iran over the course of Thursday and Friday.

Zelensky says US should not let Putin out of global isolation

It is critical that the United States not to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin out of political and economic isolation, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed in an interview with Eurovision News.

North Korea dispatches 3,000 more troops to Russia: South Korea

North Korea transferred around 3,000 additional soldiers to Russia in January and February to compensate for battlefield losses sustained during fighting Ukrainian forces, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff has claimed.

Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen stage joint naval exercises in support of Gaza

Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen have kicked off joint naval drills in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Nearly 1,900 people arrested in Turkey protests over jailed mayor

Ankara said on Thursday that it rejected 'prejudiced' international statements regarding the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the nationwide demonstrations it sparked, as authorities detained nearly 1,900 protesters.

Minister: Over 45mn domestic trips recorded during Nowruz holidays in Iran

Iran's Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Reza Salehi Amiri announced on Thursday that approximately 45 million domestic trips were made during the Nowruz holiday season, marking a significant rebound in the country's tourism sector.

Iran Greco-Roman team crowned at 2025 Asian championship

Iran's Greco-Roman team won the title at the Asian Wrestling Championship in 2025.