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Iran wins runner-up position in Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship

Iran has won the runner-up position in the final match of the sixth Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship.

Former Iran top diplomt, nuclear chief: War between Washington, Tehran to have unknown consequences

The former director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has warned against any war between the US and Iran, adding that the likelihood of war between the two countries is very low.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran will not give in to demands of bullies

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has said repeated calls for talks with Iran from some bullying governments is not for resolving issues, but rather for domination and imposing their will.

Iran dismisses any demographic change in Palestine

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has condemned a recent US plan for the forced relocation of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, expressing opposition to any measure aimed at altering the demographic and cultural fabric of Palestine.

Source to al-Mayadeen: Iran will not hold talks with US under Trump’s conditions

Reports say Iran has welcomed a Russian proposal to advance negotiations between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear program.

3 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on southern Gaza despite ceasefire

Three Palestinians were killed and seven others injured in Israeli air attacks targeting southern and northern Gaza Strip, according to medical sources on Saturday.

US maximum pressure against Tehran tantamount to crime against humanity: Iranian spokesperson

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmail Baqaei has condemned the US government’s policy of maximum pressure against Iran as law-breaking and crime against humanity.

Russia may consider conditional truce in Ukraine: Bloomberg

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly considering a truce in Ukraine if certain conditions are respected, Bloomberg has reported.

Iran voices deep concern over Syria clashes, urges security for all

The Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmail Baqaei has voiced deep concern over the recent developments in Syria, urging its new rulers to provide security for all Syrians.

Iranian newspaper criticizes Russia’s patronizing stance, questions silence of officials

The Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has sharply criticized recent remarks by Russian officials, who claimed that the “US and Russia consulted on Iran during talks in Riyadh and plan further discussions.”

Winter rain unveils the soul of Iran’s Persepolis

In the final days of the Iranian year, as winter’s last whispers lingered in the air, the heavens opened above Persepolis, bathing the ancient stones in a gentle, life-giving rain.

Trump says he considers sanctioning Russia over Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he is considering imposing sweeping banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia until there is a ceasefire and peace accord in the Ukraine war.

Yemen’s Houthis give Israel ultimatum over Gaza aid blockade

Yemen’s Houthi fighters have given Israel a four-day deadline to lift its blockade on food, medicine and aid into the Gaza Strip, threatening to resume “naval operations” against Tel Aviv otherwise.

Tension erupts between US, Israel over Washington’s direct talks with Hamas: Report

Tensions have erupted between Israel and the administration of President Donald Trump over US talks with Hamas, culminating in a heated phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top aide and a senior American official, according to a report on Friday.

Iran’s UN mission denies Trump’s claim over sending letter to Ayatollah Khamenei

Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has dismissed the claim made by US President Donald Trump about sending a letter to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, proposing negotiations on a new nuclear agreement.

Iran denies Macron’s claim of Ukraine war involvement

Iran's Foreign Ministry has dismissed remarks by the French President Emmanuel Macron who accused Tehran of involvement in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Iran summons UK ambassador over anti-Tehran positions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the British envoy to Tehran, Hugo Shorter, over the anti-Iran positions recently adopted by senior British officials.

IAEA chief: Sanctions not working against Iran’s nuclear program

Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has stated that the United States-led sanctions against Iran’s nuclear program have been ineffective.

Trump planning major NATO policy shift: NBC

US President Donald Trump is considering a major change in Washington's unvolvement in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, according to three current and former senior American officials and one congressional official.

Iran’s Kiani becomes world’s best taolu athlete in 2024

Zahra Kiani, an Iranian wushu practitioner, has been selected as the top taolu athlete of 2024.

US wants to sideline EU: Politico

US President Donald Trump wants to sideline and destroy the European Union, an entity that he has long disliked, Politico has claimed in an article. The outlet argued that Trump is taking advantage of the cracks within the bloc caused by the Ukraine conflict.

Iranian Parliament commissoin rejects IAEA chief claims, calls for technical conduct

The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament rejected the recent claims made by Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), regarding Iran's nuclear program, urging him to focus solely on technical matters and avoid political remarks.

Iran’s foreign trade reaches $117bn despite sanctions

In the face of sanctions and currency transfer restrictions, Iran's non-oil foreign trade volume has reached $117 billion in the past 11 months, marking an 11.2% growth compared to the same period last year.

Mobile cafés in Iran: Where nostalgia meets modern experience

In a delightful blend of nostalgia and innovation, mobile cafés in Iran have emerged as one of the most creative trends in the food and beverage industry over the past decade.

Iran sets recordbeaking non-oil trade milestone

The Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade announced that, according to customs statistics, Iran's non-oil trade reached over $117 billion in the first eleven months of the current Iranian year (March 20 to February 18), marking the highest level of non-oil exports in the past two years.