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Ayatollah Khamenei offers condolences on passing of master of Persian miniature Farshchian

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued a message of condolence following the passing of world-renowned miniaturist and painter Mahmoud Farshchian.

President Pezeshkian says Iran seeking peaceful coexistence with all nations

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized Tehran's commitment to peaceful coexistence with all nations, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and territorial integrity as key conditions for stability and security.

UK business leaders call for action against Israel over Gaza war

Hundreds of business leaders in the United Kingdom have urged the British government to take action against Israel as the crisis in the Gaza Strip worsens.

Iranian navy successfully tests cruise missiles in Eghtedar 1404 drill

The Iranian Army announced on Thursday that its naval forces successfully launched and destroyed designated maritime targets during the ongoing Eghtedar 1404 (Might 2025) missile exercise in the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean.

Iran denies security incident at Tabriz Air Base

The Iranian Army has denied reports of a security incident at Shahid Fakouri Air Base in Tabriz, clarifying that a fire in the northwestern city had no connection to the military facility.

US sanctions more ICC judges over cases against Israel

The United States has imposed sanctions on four more International Criminal Court judges or prosecutors, including from allies France and Canada, in a new effort to undermine the tribunal particularly over actions against Israel.

Iran launches major missile drill Eghtedar 1404

The Iranian Army launched a large-scale missile drill, code-named Eghtedar 1404 (Might 2025), early Thursday in southern waters, including the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean.

Poll finds most Americans oppose Russia seizing Ukrainian land

Most Americans are opposed to Russia receiving Ukrainian territory at the end of the war between the two countries, according to a new survey that comes as US President Donald Trump has suggested “land swaps” could be part of a peace deal.

Most Americans believe countries should recognize Palestinian state: Poll

A 58% majority of Americans believe that every country in the United Nations should recognize Palestine as a nation, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos survey.

China reiterates opposition to Snapback trigger against Iran

The Chinese mission at the UN has renewed Beijing's firm opposition to the European troika's threats to trigger the “snapback” mechanism against Iran.

“Retreat of Caspian Sea could lead to desertification of coastal areas”

Iranian climatologist Nima Farid Mojtahedi has sounded the alarm over the continued retreat of the Caspian Sea.

Iran, Belarus sign 12 collaboration documents

High-ranking officials from Iran and Belarus have inked 12 cooperation agreements and a joint statement in the presence of the presidents of the two countries.

Israeli military to call up 60,000 reservist soldiers for Gaza occupation plan: Report

The Israeli army will call up 60,000 reservist soldiers to fight in Gaza City under an occupation plan, according to a report on Wednesday.

Iran’s Navy to launch large-scale missile drill in Indian Ocean

Iran’s Navy will begin a major naval missile exercise on Thursday under the name “Sustainable Power 1404”, the military announced.

Iran minister: Oil exports planned according to market conditions

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad rejected speculation about unsold Iranian barrels stored at sea.

Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami undergoes heart procedure

Former Iranian president Seyyed Mohammad Khatami has undergone an angioplasty procedure after suffering a cardiac episode, his brother confirmed on Wednesday.

US may provide air support for Ukraine under peace accord: Trump

Washington may provide air support to Ukraine as part of a potential peace accord with Russia, US President Donald Trump told Fox News.

Iranian president boosts ties in Belarus, raises border concerns in Armenia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Wednesday hosted his Iranian counterpart Massoud Pezeshkian in Minsk, where the two leaders pledged closer cooperation across political, economic, and cultural fields.

Syrian, Israeli officials meet in Paris on de-escalation measures: SANA

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met Tuesday in Paris with an Israeli delegation to discuss de-escalation measures and stability in southern part of the war-torn country, Syria's state news agency SANA has reported.

Iran president says Caucasus region must not become theater for geopolitical rivalry

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described peace in the Caucasus as a strategic priority for Tehran, stressing that the region must not become a theater for geopolitical rivalry.

Yerevan trip leads to productive deals between Iran, Armenia: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed his satisfaction with the productive agreements reached during his two-day visit to Yerevan, Armenia.

Bipartisan US lawmakers meet with Syria’s president in Damascus

A group of bipartisan US lawmakers met with Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, part of a growing group in Congress engaging with the new Syrian government as President Donald Trump has moved to lift sanctions.

Gaza shelters turned into ‘places of death’ as 540 children killed monthly by Israel: UN

An average of 540 children have been killed every month in the Gaza Strip since the resumption of Israeli attacks on the enclave in March, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Tuesday, as the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) warned that its shelters have become “places of death” for civilians.

Iran says will deploy new missiles if confronted by adversaries

Iran’s defense minister announced that the country has developed new, more advanced missiles and will use them if faced with further hostilities.

Russia says won’t commit to Putin-Zelensky meeting

Moscow is refusing to commit to a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which President Donald Trump has encouraged as a next step toward ending the war between their two countries.