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Funeral of renowned Iranian artist Bahram Beyzaie held in San Francisco

The farewell ceremony for prominent Iranian playwright, filmmaker, and scholar Bahram Beyzaie was held on Saturday in San Francisco, where he was laid to rest at the Skylawn Memorial Park.

Iranian satellites Zafar, Paya and Kowsar clear early orbital testing milestones

Iran’s Zafar, Paya, and Kowsar satellites have passed the initial phases of post-launch testing in orbit, with officials reporting stable and acceptable technical conditions during their first week in space.

Iranian president slams Trump’s threats, says Iran will stand firm

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly criticized a recent social media post by US President Donald Trump in which he threatened to intervene in Iran if security forces "shoot protesters and kill them".

US says Maduro indicted in New York

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been indicted in New York on several charges related to drug trafficking and weapons possession, US Attorney General Pam Bondi has stated.

Iran Futsal head coach Shamsaei nominated for world’s best national team coach award

Iran national futsal team head coach Vahid Shamsaei has been nominated for the Best National Team Coach of the Year award by the specialized futsal website Futsal Planet.

Iran’s Leader: Protests legitimate, rioting not; officials must address public grievances

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that public protests over economic hardships are legitimate and should be addressed through dialogue, but stressed that unrest and violence are unacceptable, drawing a firm line between protesters and “rioters.”

Iran Condemns US attack on Venezuela as violation of UN Charter and international law

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a statement, strongly condemnd the US military attack on Venezuela and the blatant violation of the country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iran marks Father’s Day and Men’s Day honoring the birth of Imam Ali

Iranians across the country are marking Father’s Day and Men’s Day on Saturday with respect and happiness, commemorating the birth anniversary of Imam Ali, the first Imam of Shia Islam.

Iranian parliament speaker warns US against interference amid protests

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has responded to remarks by US President Donald Trump that Washington will interference in Iran if protests are repressed.

Foxes enter Tehran’s streets as drought and habitat loss intensify                                        

Tehran’s municipal animal control chief said foxes have entered urban areas due to drought, climate change, habitat destruction, and easier access to food in the city.

Defense minister: Iran’s missile capability is neither negotiable nor destructible

The Iranian defense minister says the missile capability of the Islamic Republic of Iran is not subject to negotiation.

US denies visa to Iranian table tennis player

The US has refused to issue a visa to Iranian national table tennis player Amirhossein Hedayati, preventing him from continuing his professional career in the US league.

Iranian embassy expresses condolences over deadly Switzerland fire

Iran’s embassy in Switzerland has expressed condolences to the Swiss people and the families of victims following a deadly fire that broke out in the early hours of the 2026 New Year.

President Pezeshkian: Real terrorists label others as terrorists

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that world powers label respected figures as “terrorists” while they themselves are the real criminals.

Several killed, dozens arrested amid protests in Iran

Violent clashes erupted in Iran’s Lordegan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, where groups of protesters gathered in different parts of the city and attacked public buildings.

Iran says repelled ‘one of world’s most complex’ cyberattacks on national infrastructure

Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology said the country faced “one of the most complex cyberattacks” globally in recent days, targeting critical infrastructure linked to a domestic telecom operator.

Iran says foreign intelligence services sabotaged nuclear equipment in transit

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said foreign intelligence agencies sabotaged sensitive equipment purchased by Iran in previous years, describing the actions as part of long-standing efforts to hinder the country’s technological progress.

Former FM Zarif urges Iran to shift focus from confrontation to peace, cooperation

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for a strategic shift in Iran’s domestic and foreign outlook, urging the country to prioritize peace, cooperation, and opportunity over perpetual confrontation and enemy-centered thinking.

Iranian president accepts responsibility for public discontent, urges focus on domestic solutions

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian acknowledged public dissatisfaction and said the government bears responsibility for current challenges, urging officials not to blame external actors such as the US.

Ceremony marking the start of New Year held in Tehran

The ceremony marking the beginning of the New Year was held on Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, at the Saint Sarkis Cathedral in Tehran, with the participation of members of Iran’s Armenian community.

Iran daily says gov’t right not to label recent protesters as ‘rioters’

The Iranian daily Jomhouri-e Eslami has praised the government for refraining from describing participants in recent protests in several cities in Iran as “rioters,” arguing that such an approach helped prevent deviation from legitimate public demands.

Basij member killed during unrest in western Iran as protests continue for fourth day

A member of Iran’s Basij volunteer force was killed and 13 others were injured during unrest in the city of Kouhdasht, in Lorestan province, according to a statement released by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in the province.

Iran denies fatality in attack on southern governor’s office 

The Judiciary of Fasa County in Iran's Fars Province has denied reports claiming that one person was killed during an attack on the Fasa Governor’s Office, confirming that four of the attackers have been arrested.

Iran’s communications minister says over 80% of population use VPNs, warns of security risks

Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Sattar Hashemi says more than 80 percent of the country’s population uses VPNs and circumvention tools.

Abdolnaser Hemmati officially appointed as Governor of Iran’s Central Bank

Abdolnaser Hemmati has been officially appointed as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Iran following a vote by members of the cabinet during the government’s meeting on Wednesday.

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