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Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iranian president criticizes Western hypocrisy on human rights

The Iranian president has lashed out at those who claim to defend human rights in the West, calling them “liars,” while asserting that Iran, often labeled as a “terrorist” state by its enemies, is in fact the real victim of terrorism.

Iran dismisses G7 ‘unfounded’ claims

The Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baqaei, categorically dismissed the recent claims raised by the foreign ministers of the G7 against Tehran, describing them as baseless and irresponsible.

Over 46k Ukrainian soldiers killed since start of Russia’s war: Zelensky

More than 46,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed on the battlefield since the start of Russia's full-scale war in February 2022, President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared in an interview with NBC.

US drops wording on not supporting Taiwan independence

The United States Department of State has dropped wording stating that Washington does not support independence for Taiwan, according to reports.

Israeli gunfire kills woman in Lebanon border town

Israeli soldiers have killed a woman in a southern Lebanese border town as residents tried to return home ahead of the ceasefire deadline between Tel Aviv and Hezbollah.

Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs amid regional tensions

Tel Aviv has received a shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs from Washington, after US President Donald Trump lifted a block imposed on the export of the munitions by the administration of his predecessor Joe Biden, the Israeli Defence Ministry announced on Sunday.

Iran’s Makran coast should become future economic hub in West Asia: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has highlighted the significance of the Makran coast along the Sea of Oman, stating the “lost paradise” must be transformed into the economic hub of Iran and West Asia.

Israeli shelling kills 2 Palestinian police officers in Gaza despite ceasefire

Two Palestinian police officers were killed and a third was seriously injured on Sunday by Israeli shelling in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip despite a ceasefire accord, according to official Palestinian sources.

Putin-Trump summit expected in February: Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin could meet in Saudi Arabia by the end of this month, Bloomberg has reported, citing anonymous officials.

NATO chief urges Europe to ‘stop complaining’

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called on European members of the bloc to stop complaining about getting sidelined in peace talks and discussions on Ukraine’s future, and to take action instead.

Iran reports significant increase in trade with neighbors

Iran’s trade with its neighboring countries rose substantially in the 10 months to late January compared to the same period last year.

More than two dozen detained after attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Lebanese authorities arrested more than 25 people on Saturday following an attack on a United Nations convoy that wounded two peacekeepers the day before, the interior minister announced in a statement.

US team heading to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia: Politico

Senior US officials are heading to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian representatives, Politico has reported, citing a Republican lawmaker and two US officials familiar with the meeting.

University of Tehran student named BRICS, SCO Young Researcher of the Year

Hosna Salimi, an Iranian PhD student in Indian Studies at the University of Tehran’s Faculty of World Studies, has been awarded the prestigious title of “Young Researcher of the Year” at the 2025 BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Young Leaders Award.

Iranian paper bashes Taliban for ‘unfulfilled promises, ongoing threats’

An Iranian newspaper has repeated its salvo of criticism against the Taliban for what it called failing to honor its commitments to Iran despite receiving significant concessions over the past three and a half years.

Palestinians burn shirts after release from Israeli jails

Israel's decision to force released Palestinian prisoners to wear shirts featuring a Star of David logo and the phrase 'we will not forget or forgive' in Arabic has sparked outrage and been slammed as a 'racist crime.'

Iran, Lebanon say ready for ‘constructive talks’ to resume passenger flights

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, and his Lebanese counterpart, Yousseff Rajji, say they are ready to address issues surrounding the cancellation of civilian flights from Tehran to Beirut.

40th Fajr International Music Festival; Day 5 Highlights

The fifth day of the 40th Fajr International Music Festival took place on Saturday evening featuring captivating performances across multiple venues in Tehran.

US says no place for EU in Russia-Ukraine talks

The European Union may not be at the table when the US holds negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference. However, Kiev will undoubtedly be present, he added.

Suspects in Tehran University student murder case arrested, under investigation, judiciary confirms

In a recent development regarding the murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, a 19-year-old student at the University of Tehran, the spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary announced that the suspects involved in the case have been apprehended and are currently undergoing interrogation.

Israel still destroying Gaza homes despite ceasefire: Al-Jazeera

Israel has demolished dozens of homes in Rafah, southern Gaza, despite the ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Hamas, satellite imagery analysis conducted by Al Jazeera’s fact-checking agency, Sanad, shows.

Israel frees hundreds of Palestinians after captives in Gaza released by Hamas

Hamas has released three more Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip in the sixth such exchange following days of tense negotiations that threatened to undo the precarious ceasefire.

Oil minister: Russian companies collaborate on oil field development in Iran

Iranian Minister of Petroleum, Mohsen Paknejad, says Russian companies are collaborating with Iran to develop its oil fields.

Iranian officials investigate murder of Tehran University student amid public outcry

The tragic murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, a 19-year-old student at Tehran University, has sparked nationwide outrage and prompted swift action from Iranian officials.

Russia, Iran expand aviation cooperation through new agreements

Russia and Iran are deepening their collaboration in the aviation sector, with recent agreements paving the way for enhanced partnerships.
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