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Ex-Iranian envoy to UK: EU reluctant to side with Trump against Iran

A former Iranian ambassador to the UK has emphasized the sensitivity of current negotiations between Iran and Europe, stating that Europe is reluctant to align itself with the U.S. president’s agenda against Iran.

Iran injects 70 billion kWh nuclear electricity into national grid

The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, announced that Unit 1 of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, southern Iran, has injected 70 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity into the national grid.

Turkmen Horse important cultural symbol of ancient and modern Iran

Iranians have had a special interest in horses since ancient times, and sports like horse racing and polo are deep-rooted in the history of this land.

Iranian foreign minister to visit Afghanistan ‘soon’

The Iranian Embassy in Kabul announced on Thursday that Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will soon visit Afghanistan without providing further details.

Gaza death toll climbs as ceasefire allows rescuers to search rubble

As people in the Gaza Strip scour the remnants of their homes and land following the ceasefire that took effect on Sunday, victims of Israel's heavy bombardment campaign since early October 2023 are being recovered from beneath the rubble.

Trump redesignates Yemen’s Houthis as foreign terrorist organization

US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to relist the Houthis in Yemen as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) in an effort to crack down on the group.

Iran’s Interests Section Office prioritizes assistance to Los Angeles Iranians

The head of Iran's Interests Section Office in Washington D.C., announced that following the office's call for assistance to Iranians affected by the first wave of wildfires in Los Angeles, they received numerous emails from the Iranian community.

IAEA chief says Atomic agency has no evidence of Iran’s ‘building a nuclear weapon’

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated that the agency has no evidence suggesting that Iran is developing a nuclear weapon.

President Pezeshkian emphasizes national unity in face of enemies

The president of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, has stressed the need to maintain unity in the country as the enemies seek to take advantage of internal disputes.

Iran FM lashes out at UN chief, reiterates commitment to nuclear non-proliferation 

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has slammed the UN secretary general for suggesting Iran should clarify its stance on nuclear weapons production, stressing Tehran's unwavering commitment to the global non-proliferation regime.

Israeli military, Palestinian Authority besiege, raid Jenin hospitals in West Bank

Israeli troops have continued besieging and attacking two Jenin hospitals in the occupied West Bank city, as Palestinian Authority (PA) forces stormed a third hospital.

Swiss national who died in prison photographed sensitive military facilities: Iran

Iran’s judiciary has announced that the Swiss national who died in custody earlier this month was arrested after taking photographs at sensitive military sites.

Top NATO general claims Russia lacks sufficient manpower for major breakthrough in Ukraine

Russia lacks sufficient military forces for a big breakthrough in Ukraine, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, has stated during a discussion on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Trump’s Middle East envoy says will visit Gaza as part of ‘inspection team’

United States President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, has announced he will visit Gaza in the coming days as part of what he called an “inspection team” to monitor the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas last week.

Yemen says freed crew of UK-owned ship after Gaza ceasefire

Yemen announced it has released the crew of the British-owned cargo ship Galaxy Leader, which was seized in support of Palestinians shortly after Israel launched its military campaign in the Gaza Strip in October 2023.

Ukraineian energy grid may suffer from US foreign aid freeze: Politico

United States President Donald Trump's foreign aid pause may block Ukraine's ability to rebuild energy facilities damaged by Russian attacks, Politico has reported, citing Ukrainian officials.

Google facilitated AI tools for Israeli army during Gaza war: Washington Post

Google has provided the Israeli military with access to its latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology from the beginning of the war on the Gaza Strip; the Washington Post has reported.

Zarif: Iran poses no security threat to other countries 

Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has said Iran is not a security threat for any foreign country.

Zelensky says Ukraine-Russia peace accord would require at least 200k peacekeepers

At least 200,000 European soldiers would be required to serve as peacekeepers on Ukraine's eastern front to enforce a peace accord, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

US threatens Russia with sanctions over Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could impose more sanctions on Russia if Moscow refuses to engage in talks on settling the conflict in Ukraine.

Nine detained in Turkey amid anger over deadly hotel fire

Turkey has arrested nine people in connection with Tuesday’s fire at a ski resort hotel that killed 76 people.

Iran Leader: Gaza’s victory ‘like a legend’

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that Gaza's victory against the Israeli regime after 15 months of aggression is akin to a legend, emphasizing that resistance is alive and will continue to thrive.

Advanced version of Iranian satellite to be sent into Space within months

The CEO of Omid Fazaa Company has stated that an upgraded version of the Iranian satellite Kowsar will be launched in the first half of next Iranian year.

Daily cancer death toll in Iran rises to 200

The deputy research director at the Cancer Institute of Tehran University of Medical Sciences has revealed that 200 cancer patients die each day in Iran, placing the country 48th globally in terms of the rising incidence of cancer.

President Pezeshkian optimistic about Iran-Azerbaijan strategic partnership

Promotion of ties between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan will turn the two neighbors into strategic partners, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated.