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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.

Rescue operation ends after iron ore mine collapse in central Iran

Rescue authorities in Iran have announced the successful conclusion of operations following a collapse of an iron ore mine in central Iranian Yazd Province, confirming that the incident resulted in no fatalities.

Offices, schools in many Iranian provinces shut down on Wednesday due to severe cold

Authorities in Iran have announced widespread closures of government offices and educational institutions in many provinces on Wednesday, following heavy snowfall, rainfall, and a sharp drop in temperatures across large parts of the country.

FM Araghchi: Iran will not hesitate to respond decisively to any aggression

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that Iran will respond firmly to any act of aggression, stressing the country’s inherent right to self-defense under international law.

President Pezeshkian meets market leaders, announces one-year relief measures for businesses

Iranian President, Massoud Pezeshkian, met with representatives of trade unions, guilds, chambers of commerce, and market trustees to review the concerns and demands of market activists.

Iran president orders Interior Minister to hold talks with protest representatives

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has responded to the protests that took place over the past two days in Tehran and several other cities across the country over inflation and dire economic situation, telling the Interior Minister to talk to the protestors.

Iran Judiciary says assets worth over $35 million equivalent seized in high-profile corruption case

Iran’s Judiciary has announced that all assets belonging to the convicted defendants in the case involving the children of a former first deputy head of the judiciary have been confiscated and transferred to the state.

Iranian daily warns of potential security risks after Afghan general’s funeral in Tehran

An Iranian newspaper has raised security concerns following the funeral and burial ceremony of an Afghan general held in southern Tehran, citing the large presence of former Afghan military personnel.

Iran’s President Pezeshkian signals readiness to revise new year budget after parliamentary pushback

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has formally informed parliament of the government’s readiness to introduce key revisions to the draft budget for the Iranian year 1405 (March 2025-March 2026), following the rejection of its general outline by the parliament’s Joint Committee.

Iranian Interior Ministry official warns of hostile propaganda amid economic woes

A senior Iranian Interior Ministry official has warned about the impact of psychological operations on the country’s foreign exchange market.

Tehran Bazaar businessmen hold protests over economic conditions, soaring currency rates

On Monday some businessmen in Tehran’s Bazaar closed or partially closed their shops in protest at what they see as the dire economic conditions in Iran and the soaring currency rates.

Iran rejects Israeli recognition of Somaliland as “baseless, destabilizing”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s recognition of Somaliland, calling the move “baseless, meaningless and illegal,” and part of a broader strategy to destabilize the region.

FM Araghchi: Resistance-oriented diplomacy foundation of Iran’s foreign policy

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says diplomacy alone cannot generate national interests without relying on a country’s real sources of power, stressing that a “resistance-oriented diplomacy” forms the foundation of Iran’s foreign policy.

Mobile phone sellers protest currency volatility in Tehran

A group of shop owners and mobile phone sellers from Tehran’s Alaeddin commercial complex staged a protest on Republic Street on Monday, temporarily closing their stores to protest what they described as sharp fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate and the resulting damage to the mobile phone market.

Iran confirms successful signal reception from 3 newly launched satellites

Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology announced that the first signals from all three domestically built satellites launched earlier on Sunday have been successfully received, confirming their technical health and proper performance in orbit.

Three Iranian satellites successfully deployed to low earth orbit from Russia’s Vostochny spaceport

Three satellites developed by Iran have been successfully sent into low Earth orbit (LEO) from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome.

Iranian president outlines budget priorities amid economic challenges

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian emphasized the exceptional challenges faced by the country during this year’s budget planning in a parliamentary address.

Zafar-2, Iran’s most advanced university-built satellite, nears launch

Zafar-2, Iran’s most advanced university-developed satellite, is set to be launched into low Earth orbit (LEO), according to officials.

Renowned Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzai dies on his birthday

Prominent Iranian filmmaker, playwright, and theater director Bahram Beyzai has passed away on the anniversary of his birth, media sources reported on Saturday.

Iranian FM: Tehran will not relinquish its nuclear rights under US pressure 

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran's policy of pursuing the nation's nuclear rights, firmly rejecting the possibility of abandoning uranium enrichment under US pressure.

Iran condemns Zionist regime’s moves undermining Somalia’s territorial integrity

Iran has condemned the Zionist regime for violating Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei decrying efforts aimed at disintegrating the Muslim nation.

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