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Top military commander: No enemy dares to challenge Iran

Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, says no enemy dares to challenge Iran’s might.

Iran rebuts NYT story on contact with Elon Musk over release of Italian journalist

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed a media story that Elon Musk, a close ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, has played a role in the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iran.

Tehran-Moscow strategic deal step toward ‘more balanced and just world’: Iran’s FM

A comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, scheduled to be signed between Tehran and Moscow during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Russia, will be a step toward creating a more “balanced and just” world, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated.

Iran Leader praises Gaza ceasefire as ‘victory for Palestinian patience, resistance’

Following the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, the official social media accounts of KHAMENEI.IR shared a message from the Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in multiple languages on Thursday.

Iran says newly-unveiled Zagros from new generation of AI-powered vessels

The Iranian Navy's head of shipbuilding, Captain Dariush Eskandari, has announced that the advanced data-processing Zagros warship, which has joined the naval fleet, is from a new generation of vessels equipped with integrated management systems and artificial intelligence, marking a significant milestone in the country's naval capabilities.

Hamas says Gaza ceasefire deal result of steadfastness, resistance over 15 months

Hamas has hailed announcement of a ceasefire in Israel's war against the Gaza Strip, calling the agreement the result of steadfastness and resistance in the besieged enclave for over 15 months.

IRGC hails Gaza ceasefire as victory for Palestinian resistance

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire in Gaza, following 16 months of intense conflict.

Iran-Russia comprehensive agreement: ‘A roadmap for economic cooperation’

Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the State Duma's International Affairs Committee, described the comprehensive cooperation agreement between Iran and Russia as a roadmap for developing bilateral relations.

Turkey offers military assistance to Syria for counterterrorism

Turkey has offered military aid and capacity-building support to the new Damascys military to combat “terrorist groups”, during a visit by a high-level Syrian delegation led by the new Syrian foreign minister to Ankara on Wednesday.

Prominent Iranian satirist Ebrahim Nabavi commits suicide in Maryland at 64

Ebrahim Nabavi, a well-known Iranian satirist, ended his life on Tuesday night in Silver Spring, Maryland, his daughters announced.

Hamas thanks Iran, Resistance Front following announcement of Gaza ceasefire

The Palestinian movement Hamas has praised the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip’s triumphing against Israel during the latter’s 15-month-long war of genocide against the besieged enclave. The group thanked Iran, Hezbollah, the Houthis and the Iraqi Resistance for their supports.

Gaza ceasefire deal reached after 15 months of war

Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, potentially bringing an end to the regime's devastating war in the besieged enclave.

EU officials say Trump ‘not invested’ in Ukraine

US President-elect Donald Trump does not consider the Ukraine war a key priority for America’s national interests, according to Bloomberg, which cited several anonymous EU officials.

Three killed in training aircraft crash in northern Iran 

Three people have died in an air accident near the northern Iranian city of Rasht.

Iran’s atomic chief says 20,000 Megawatt nuclear power project underway

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, says the plan to produce 20,000 megawatts of nuclear power in Iran has commenced and is progressing according to the established timeline, with a target completion year of 2041.

President Pezeshkian says US should follow through on its promises

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the need for the United States to demonstrate that it will act on its statements regarding potential negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

ICC prosecutor pushes for rejection of appeal on arrest warrant for Israeli officials

The chief ICC prosecutor has encouraged the rejection of Israel's objections to the arrest warrant issued for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former war minister Yoav Gallant.

Iran’s first intelligence-signal destroyer Zagros joins the naval fleet

The intelligence-signal destroyer Zagros has been officially inducted into the Naval Combat Fleet in a significant boost to Iran's naval capabilities.

Six killed in Israeli drone attack on West Bank’s refugee camp

The Palestinian news agency Wafa said an Israeli drone fired three missiles at a group of people near a traffic roundabout in the camp...

Iran faces challenges in managing undocumented migrants, says MP

A member of the Iranian Parliament's Councils and Internal Affairs Committee has admitted that Iran faces challenges in managing illegal migrants, stating that the actual number of foreign nationals in Iran is much higher than the reported figures.

South Korea’s president detained after hours-long standoff at residence

South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested and is being questioned over his declaration of martial law last month, anti-corruption investigators announced on Wednesday, bringing to an end an early-morning standoff outside his official residence in Seoul.

Hamas has replaced almost all killed fighters with new recruits: US

Hamas has been able to recruit almost as many new fighters as Israel killed during its onslaught on the Gaza Strip, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken stated in a farewell speech where he confirmed that mediators were "on the brink" of a ceasefire.

Iranian FM reaffirms non-military objectives in strategic partnership with Russia, emphasizes FATF review to remain technical

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of allowing the Expediency Discernment Council to calmly and expertly review Iran’s accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issue, which is viewed by the incumbent administration as a major trade for the country’s international relations.

Iran ready for talks with second Trump administration, says President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran is fundamentally ready to engage in dialogue with the second administration of incoming US president Donald Trump.

PM-designate promises to ‘rescue, reform and rebuild’ Lebanon

Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate has pledged to “rescue, reform and rebuild” the crisis-hit country. Nawaf Salam has also extended an olive branch to Hezbollah, which did not back his nomination.