Iran’s FM warns Israel of “heavy, irreparable” defeat in any new war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a stark warning to the Zionist regime, saying Iran is prepared for any contingency and that Israel would suffer a “heavy and irreparable” defeat in any future war.

Professor Samii: No surgical intervention possible for Iranian comatose volleyball star Saber Kazemi

Professor Majid Samii, the world-renowned neurosurgeon, has announced that surgery is not possible for Iranian volleyball player Saber Kazemi due to the severity of his brain injury.

Lawyer Confirms Iranian actor Pejman Jamshidi’s trip to Canada, denies rumors of migration

The lawyer of Iranian actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi, who has been accused of sexual assault, has confirmed that his client recently traveled to Canada, rejecting claims that Jamshidi has permanently left the country or plans to emigrate.

Iran designates Azar 9 as national day of Persian Gulf trio islands

Iran has officially designated Azar 9 in the Persian calendar, which falls on November 30 this year, as the National Day of the Three Islands, Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa, in the Persian Gulf, following sustained efforts by the Iranian Navy.

Tandoureh National Park: Guardians of Iran’s northern wilderness

In the remote mountains of Khorasan Razavi Province in northeastern Iran, rangers of Tandoureh National Park patrol one of Iran’s most biodiverse and challenging landscapes.

Iran FM condemns US resumption of nuclear tests after Pentagon name change

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticized a new directive by US President Donald Trump to resume nuclear weapons testing, calling it a “regressive and irresponsible move” that threatens global peace and security.

Iran Returns to World Taekwondo Podium After Eight Years, Finishes Runner-Up in Wuxi, China

Iran’s national taekwondo team captured the runner-up title at the 27th World Taekwondo Championships, marking its return to the global podium after an eight-year absence.

Iran urges IAEA chief to avoid “baseless remarks” on nuclear program

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi is “fully aware” that Iran’s nuclear activities are peaceful in nature.

Top Iranian commander: 12-day conflict with Israel proved passive defense is national duty

Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, has emphasized the strategic importance of passive defense, calling it both a legal and national obligation.

Iranian volleyball player Saber Kazemi declared brain dead; remains on life support

The Iranian Volleyball Federation’s medical commission has officially confirmed the brain death of Saber Kazemi, a former member of Iran’s national volleyball team.

Iran’s U18 girls’ volleyball team wins gold at Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

Iran’s national under-18 girls’ volleyball team claimed the championship at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Indonesia in the final on Wednesday.

Abolfazl Zandi ends Iran’s 10-year wait for world Taekwondo gold

Abolfazl Zandi finally secured a gold medal for Iran in the World Taekwondo Championships, the country’s first men’s gold in a decade,  after a brilliant run in the 58kg category.

Iran offers online education to Afghan students who returned home

Iran’s Ministry of Interior announced its readiness to provide online education for Afghan students who have left the country under the government’s repatriation program for undocumented migrants. However, officials said that no Afghan families have yet requested or shown interest in the plan.

Iranian forces eliminate Jaish al-Adl terrorist cell behind attack in southeast

Security forces in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province have dismantled a terrorist cell affiliated with the militant group Jaish al-Adl, responsible for the killing of ten police officers in the Goharkuh area of Taftan County in November last year.

Iranian deputy FM urges use of cross-border provincial capacities in talks with Herat governor

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, met with Herat Governor Mawlawi Noor Ahmad Islamjar on Wednesday, emphasizing the need to utilize provincial capacities on both sides of the Iran-Afghanistan border to expand trade and economic cooperation.

Persepolis sinking by 30 centimeters annually amid 5,000 illegal wells

Recent radar surveys and artificial intelligence analyses by Shiraz University reveal that parts of the Marvdasht Plain in southern Iran are sinking by more than 30 centimeters each year, a growing threat to the ancient site of Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage landmark.

Fatemeh Rastegar makes history with Iran’s first-ever women’s boxing medal

Iranian boxer Fatemeh Rastegar made history by winning the bronze medal in the women’s +80 kg category at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain—marking the first medal ever achieved by a female Iranian boxer in an international competition.

Iran’s Judiciary: Actor Pejman Jamshidi’s case still under preliminary investigation

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesman Asghar Jahangir has announced that the case involving actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi accused of sexual assault remains in the preliminary investigation phase, emphasizing that legal restrictions prevent the release of further details at this stage.

Iran FM: No Access granted to sensitive nuclear sites during recent IAEA inspections

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi told Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee that the recent inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) did not include any access to facilities targeted during the conflict with the US and Israel.

Chinese ambassador to Tehran urges diplomatic path on Iran nuclear issue

Chinese Ambassador to Iran Zhong Peiwu says Beijing, along with Russia and Iran, has submitted a joint letter to the UN opposing the reactivation of the so-called snapback mechanism.

Red gold harvest season in Iran

With the arrival of autumn, farmers in Iran's North Khorasan Province have begun harvesting saffron from their fields. North Khorasan ranks as the third-largest saffron producer in the country.

Iranian deputy FM: Iran believes in diplomacy, but not in imposed talks

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takhte Ravanchi has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy while stressing that Tehran rejects any form of imposed negotiation or unequal dialogue.

Iran’s Financial Intelligence Center defends FATF engagement, calls CFT and Palermo accession unavoidable

Iran’s Financial Intelligence Center has issued a detailed statement responding to speculation following the recent FATF plenary.

Iranian newspapers criticize parliament speaker remarks targeting former officials

Iranian newspapers have strongly criticized recent remarks in the parliament that targeted former president Hassan Rouhani and former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran’s Alireza Faghani nominated for World’s Best Football Referee Award

Iranian-born referee Alireza Faghani has been nominated for the title of World’s Best Referee of 2025 by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS).

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