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Iran’s Zarif denies report on mediatory role to deescalate tensions with US

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected a report by the New York Times that the current administration in Iran has brought him back on board to help harness the spiraling tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Iranians enjoy skiing in Abali resort

The Abali ski slope located in Damavand city, near the Iranian capital Tehran, is open to skiers after several days of snowing across the country.

Report: Iranian military advisor killed in Israeli strike in Syria

An Iranian military advisor with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike on the southern outskirts of the Syrian capital Damascus early Friday, according to reports.

Two killed in ‘inadvertent’ shooting in Iran’s Pakdasht، near Tehran

A shooting incident in Iran’s Pakdasht city, 55 km to the east of the capital Tehran, left two dead on Thursday, according to the police department’s information center.

Intelligence Ministry: Iran identifies dozens of Mossad-linked spies in 28 countries

The Iranian Intelligence Ministry says it has identified dozens of anti-Iran spies linked to the Israeli espionage agency, Mossad, in 28 countries across the world.

Iran FM to EU’s Borell: Military coalitions in Red Sea to fail

The Iranian foreign minister, in a phone conversation with Josep Borrell, the European Union Foreign Policy Chief, says any military coalition in the Red Sea against Yemen will fail to acieve its declared goals.

Iran kicks off ceremonies to mark 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Iran started celebrations marking the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, known as the Ten-Day Dawn, or the Decade of Fajr.

Report: UK allows MKO terror group operate on its soil 

Iran’s Tasnim News Agency says it has obtained information that shows Britain has not only allowed the anti-Iran MKO terrorist group to operate on its soil with a special permission, but it has also turned a blind eye to the group’s engagement in narco-trafficking.

Iran FM calls on US to stop language of threat following deaths of soldiers in Jordan

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has strongly condemned the recent threats by the US officials against Iran regarding the deaths of three US soldiers in a drone strike in Jordan by the resistance groups of the region.

Top Iran commander: No threat against Islamic Republic will go unanswered

The general commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the country is not seeking war, but warned it will not let any threat go unanswered.

Schools across Iran ring Islamic Revolution Bell

The symbolic Islamic Revolution Bell was rung across Iran on Wednesday morning to mark the 45th anniversary of the victory of the revolution in 1979 after toppling the former Shah regime.

Iranian president visits Imam Khomeini mausoleum

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and his cabinet members paid a visit to the mausoleum of the founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini on Wednesday on the anniversary of his historic return to his homeland in 1979 after years of exile.

Iran says receiving ‘perfect signals’ from newly-launched Mahda satellite

The Iranian deputy minister of communications technology says the Mahda satellite, successfully launched into orbit on Sunday, is in ‘perfect health’ and the link is not disrupted.

Iran summons UK ambassador over “baseless accusations”

The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned the British ambassador in Tehran, Simon Shercliffe, to convey Tehran’s strong protest to “unfounded allegations” leveled by London against Tehran.

Iraq Football Federation lodges complaint against Iranian referee in AFC Asian Cup 2023

The Iraqi Football Federation has lodged an official complaint with the Organizing Committee of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 against Iranian referee Alireza Faghani, who judged a game between Iraq and Jordan in the quarterfinals of the competitions.

Pakistan and Iran create joint mechanism to fight terror

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Pakistani counterpart Jalil Abbas Jilani say Tehran and Islamabad have agreed to put in place an advisory mechanism and deploy officers on borders in order to fight terrorism.

People jubilating as snow blankets northwestern city of Ardebil

Heavy snowfall has been occurring in Ardabil, in northwestern Iran, for the past few days, causing disruptions to traffic in the city. The snow in Ardebil has reached a height of over 25 cm, hampering snow removal efforts on roads and internal passages. However, on urban roads, particularly after the winter snowfall, people, especially the youth, engaged in playful activities in the snow.

Iran executes four terrorists affiliated with Mossad

Iran hanged early on Monday four members of a terrorist group who were involved in an attempted bombing plot last year that would have targeted Iran’s defense industry facilities in the central province of Isfahan.

Iran unveils ambitious 5-Year plan to revolutionize cloud fertilization

Iran's Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, Ruhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi, revealed a groundbreaking initiative involving the acquisition of Iranian knowledge-based companies specializing in cloud fertilization technology. This endeavor, set to unfold over a 5-year program, boasts entirely indigenous technology and a budget of less than 3 thousand billion tomans.

Iran sends 3 satellites into orbit simultaneously

Iran has launched three home-made satellites into orbit as the country moves full steam ahead with its space program.

Iran condemns killing of Pakistanis in border area, says probe launched

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the Saturday morning armed attack on a suburb of the city of Saravan in Sistan and Baluchestan that reportedly killed 9 Pakistani citizens and critically wounded 3 others.

Poll: Only 15% of Tehran residents will go to polls in Iran’s upcoming elections, 30% nationwide

An opinion poll conducted by a government agency shows that the turnout in the upcoming general elections in the capital city of Tehran will be 15 percent, while the turnout in Tehran province will be 22 percent.

Iran says E3 stance on satellite launching interventionist

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has slammed as interventionist a reaction by three European states regarding the launching of home-made research satellite “Soraya” by Iran.

Iran tourism: Chalus Mountains covered in snow

Heavy snow blankets the mountains of Chalus, in  Mazandaran Province, after temperatures fell below zero in the northern Iranian province.

Iranian paper raps oversight body for disqualifying parliamentary hopefuls

A Tehran-based Iranian newspaper has urged the Guardian Council, an oversight body examining the credentials of electoral hopefuls, to present convincing explanation to the public for disqualifying nominees for the upcoming legislative elections.

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