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Iran named 2015 world freestyle wrestling champions after Russian doping case

More than a decade after the competition, United World Wrestling (UWW) has officially declared Iran as the team champion of the 2015 World Freestyle Wrestling Championships, following the confirmation of doping violations by prominent Russian wrestler Abdusalom Gadisov.

Widely acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai laid to rest in Tehran

The funeral of renowned Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai was held on Thursday morning at the House of Cinema in Tehran.

FM Araghchi: NAM members reject ‘snapback’ mechanism, support Iran’s position

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that member states of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) have rejected the so-called “snapback” sanctions mechanism and reaffirmed their support for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 regarding Iran’s nuclear program. 

Top Iranian lawmaker defends decision to skip Sharm el-Sheikh summit

The head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee says Iran made the right decision by not attending the recent Sharm el-Sheikh summit in Egypt, arguing that participation would have served no political or economic purpose.

AEOI chief: Iran’s ties with IAEA based on parliamentary law; agency has not condemned attacks on nuclear sites

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Wednesday that Tehran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is strictly governed by laws passed by the Iranian parliament.

Execution halted at last moment in case of murdered Tehran University student

The planned execution of a man convicted of murdering Tehran University student Amir Mohammad Khaleghi was halted at the last moment on Wednesday morning, according to the victim’s family lawyer.

Denmark embassy in Tehran: No demand for foreign nurses

The Embassy of Denmark in Tehran has stated that contrary to popular belief in Iran, Denmark currently has no demand for foreign nurses.

Iranian court issues verdict in espionage case involving 2 French nationals

Branch of the Islamic Revolution Court of Tehran has issued its preliminary verdict against two French nationals arrested on espionage charges in March 2023.

Iranian parliament rejects urgent motion to suspend CFT accession process

Iran’s Parliament on Tuesday voted against a motion to debate urgently a proposal that would have barred the government from submitting documents related to the country’s accession to the Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT).

Iran’s former FM Zarif: Direct negotiations with US ‘only real solution’

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the only viable path to resolve Iran’s disputes with the US is through direct and genuine negotiations.

Renowned Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai Dies at 84

Celebrated Iranian filmmaker and screenwriter Nasser Taghvai, best known for directing the classic television series My Uncle Napoleon, has passed away at the age of 84.

“Group sexual assault charges against Iranian athletes in S. Korea dropped”

The Iranian Athletics Federation says the charges of group sexual assault involving members of the national athletics team in South Korea have been dropped after new evidence was presented in court.

FATF invites Iran for direct talks after 6 years

After six years, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has formally invited Iran’s Financial Intelligence Unit chief Hadi Khani for direct negotiations aimed at normalizing Tehran’s case and potentially removing the country from the FATF blacklist, ILNA reported.

Iranian army chief: 12-Day war taught us lessons equal to 12 years

Iran’s Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami has said the recent 12-day war was as instructive as twelve years of experience, emphasizing that the Iranian armed forces have drawn significant strategic lessons from it.

Tasnim exclusive images: Dozens of Palestinian prisoners freed from Israel’s Ofer prison as exchange begins

The exchange of Palestinian and Israeli prisoners began early Monday, with large numbers of Palestinian detainees released from Israel’s Ofer Prison near the Beitunia settlement, according to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency.

Iran reaffirms commitment to NPT and safeguards, criticizes Europe’s “hostile” approach

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic of Iran remains a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and is fully committed to its Safeguards Agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Ex-Sepahan coach: France order, Israeli war forced my Iran exit

Patrice Carteron, the French coach who led Irabian club Sepahan to last season’s Super Cup title and a runner-up finish in the Persian Gulf Pro League, revealed that his sudden departure from the Iranian football club was compelled by directives from the French government and the outbreak of the recent 12-day conflict, not by disagreements with club management.

Shamkhani: “If we returned to 1990s, we would definitely build nukes”

Ali Shamkhani, member of the Expediency Council and former Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has said that recent developments proved Iran’s need for a nuclear deterrent, declaring that if he could return to the 1990s, “we would definitely build the atomic bomb.”

Iran marks National Hafez Day with ceremonies in Shiraz

Iran on Sunday marked National Hafez Day, honoring the 14th-century Persian poet Hafez Shirazi, whose works continue to inspire readers and scholars around the world.

Chinese hostage freed in Iran, two kidnapping gangs of foreign nationals dismantled

Iranian police have freed a Chinese national abducted near Tehran and dismantled two kidnapping gangs composed of undocumented foreign nationals, officials announced on Sunday.

Veteran Iranian actor Mohammad Kasebi dies at 75

Mohammad Kasebi, a prominent Iranian film and television actor, has passed away at the age of 75 after a long illness, his daughter announced on Sunday.

Iran confirms receiving Israel’s message via Russia, dismisses new talks with US and Europe

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Russia has conveyed a message from Israel claiming that Tel Aviv has no intention of engaging in a new conflict with Iran.

Iran’s ambassador: $60 million in Iranian aid to Lebanon rejected Over sanctions

Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani says the Iranian people offered humanitarian assistance worth $60 million to Lebanon, but the Lebanese government declined to accept it due to international sanctions and political sensitivities.

Iran’s weightlifting team reclaims world title after 8 years

The Iranian men's national weightlifting team claimed the team world championship title after eight years, bringing a significant honor to Iranian sports.

South Korean ambassador in Iran performs iconic Persian song “Jan-e Maryam” to mark 63 years of diplomatic ties

South Korea’s ambassador to Iran, Kim Junpyo, has performed a new rendition of the beloved Persian classic “Jan-e Maryam” in collaboration with the Orkestr-e Istgah (Station Orchestra).

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