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Former Iranian president Rouhani: Political rivals blocked nuclear deal in 2021

Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has stated that a renewed nuclear agreement with the US was ready to be signed in 2021, but was prevented by domestic political opponents.

Official: 30 Iranian provinces face land subsidence crisis as wetlands disappear

Iran's environmental protection chief has issued a stark warning that land subsidence now affects 30 provinces, while 66% of the country's wetlands have become dust storm hotspots, creating a "nationwide environmental threat."

Iran parliament rejects urgency bills on daylight saving time changes

Iran's Parliament voted down both emergency motions seeking to grant the government authority to adjust the country's official clock and working hours.

President Pezeshkian emphasizes Iran’s historic ties with Republic of Azerbaijan ahead of visit to Baku

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed the deep-rooted cultural, historical, and religious ties between Iran and neighboring Republic of Azerbaijan, stating that the two nations are “parts of one body” with shared interests built on age-old friendship.

Wife: Iranian political detainee Tajzadeh makes phone call with incarcerated opposition leaders Mousavi, Rahnavard

Imprisoned Iranian reformist figure Mostafa Tajzadeh was reportedly allowed to speak by phone with opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and his wife, Zahra Rahnavard, who have been under house arrest for 14 years.

Organized fuel smuggling ring busted in Iran: over 6 million liters seized

Iranian authorities have announced the definitive sentencing of those involved in a massive organized fuel smuggling case involving two foreign oil tankers.

Iran launches 2 new digital platforms to strengthen fight against money laundering, terror financing

The Iranian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has officially launched two major digital platforms — SAMAM and SABA — aimed at increasing transparency, strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) measures, and accelerating the analysis of suspicious financial transactions.

House arrest of Iran’s opposition leader formally ends after over 14 years

The son of Mehdi Karroubi announced that security forces officially ended their physical presence at his father’s residence, marking the formal conclusion of the opposition leader's house arrest after more than 14 years.

Iranian newspaper slams three groups for seeking to torpedo negotiations, détente with US

The Iranian daily Etela’at has criticized three factions it claims are undermining the current nuclear negotiations with the US and efforts to reduce tensions, arguing that their actions risk harming national interests.

President Pezeshkian: Iran ready for agreement but not to give in to bullying

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready to reach an agreement with the US within a defined framework and while preserving national interests, but if the US refuses to negotiate on an equal footing, Iran will continue down its own path.

Interior minister: Iran returned 1.2 million illegal Afghans to their country last year

Iran’s interior minister says last year, the country returned 1.2 million illegal Afghan nationals to their country.

Iran celebrates National Saadi Day, honoring ‘poet of wisdom, humanity’

Iran marked National Saadi Day on Monday, commemorating the 13th-century Iranian poet whose works continue to shape Persian culture and global humanist thought.

Iran’s armed forces commemorate IRGC founding anniversary

Iran's Armed Forces General Staff issued a statement commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), praising the elite force as the nation's "indomitable defensive shield" and a key player in regional security.

Armenian Christian community observes Holy Week, and Easter in Tehran

Armenian Christians in Tehran marked Holy Week and Easter Sunday with ceremonies at four major churches, including the St. Vartan Church and Saint Sarkis Cathedral.

Report: Afghan student beaten at Kabul’s Embassy in Tehran, fears for safety

A PhD student at the University of Tehran was reportedly severely beaten by staff at the Afghan Embassy, where he had referred to renew his passport, leaving him hospitalized and fearing for his life.

FM Araghchi stresses strategic cooperation between Iran, Russia, China

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has emphasized the necessity of trilateral cooperation between Iran, Russia, and China to address global challenges during an interview with Russia’s RT network.

Locals rescue 24 wild sheep trapped in mud in southern Iran

Residents of Bandar Lengeh in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran, saved 24 wild sheep (Ovis orientalis) that had become stuck in deep mud at a natural watering hole, local environmental officials reported.

Iran emphasizes substantive sanctions relief, right to enrichment in nuclear talks with US

Following the recent round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Rome, Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, briefed lawmakers on the outcomes of the talks.

Iran’s envoy in Riyadh: Saudi defense minister’s visit a sovereign move

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, described the recent visit of Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to Iran as a significant diplomatic development, signaling a sovereign-level engagement and a broader regional shift toward dialogue and de-escalation.

Rare Pallas’s cat spotted again in Iran’s Kerman province

A rare sighting of the elusive Pallas’s cat has been reported once more in Iran’s southeastern Kerman province, raising hopes for the species’ conservation in the region.

Tehran-based newspaper: Majority of Iranians support nuclear deal with US

Iran's Etela'at newspaper has defended ongoing nuclear negotiations with the US, arguing that most Iranians welcome a potential agreement to lift sanctions.

Kayhan newspaper on Iran-US talks: “Negotiations are good – but not with America”

Iran’s principlist newspaper Kayhan has sharply criticized the recent indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the US in Rome, calling Washington untrustworthy and accusing it of bluffing with empty threats.

Iran’s FM: “Cautious optimism” after Rome talks on nuclear deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi described the atmosphere in the indirect talks on Saturday with the US in Rome as "relatively positive," leading to progress on key principles of a potential agreement. However, he cautioned that optimism should remain measured.

Rice paddy volleyball tournament thrills in Mazandaran

The fifth edition of Mazandaran's unique rice paddy volleyball tournament – locally known as shaliball, concluded this weekend, with eight teams competing across two action-packed days in the flooded fields of Tiskaben village.

Toubiron Valley: A natural wonder near Iran’s Dezful

Toubiron Valley, located just 20 kilometers from Dezful in Iran's southern Khuzestan province, offers visitors a breathtaking escape from the region's intense heat.

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