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Iranian MP says Russia “made a mistake” over Persian Gulf islands

An Iranian lawmaker says Russia made a mistake in signing a statement of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council that questioned Iran’s sovereignty on the three islands of the Lesser Tunb, the Greater Tunb and Abu Mousa in the Persian Gulf.

Traditional Iranian medicine: A solution for a healthy lifestyle

Traditional Iranian medicine is a world class medical school that dates back thousands of years. Despite the adjective “traditional” with which its name is associated, Iranian medicine, like other sciences, is completely consistent with scientific and experimental foundations.

In Kenya, Iranian president calls for better ties with African nations

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who is on a state visit to Kenya, says the Islamic Republic welcomes the enhancement of relations with all African countries.

Russian envoy to Tehran summoned to Iran Foreign Ministry over stance on Persian Gulf islands

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Russian ambassador to Tehran, Alexey Dedov, following the issuance of a joint statement by Russia and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council that supported the United Arab Emirates’ claims to three Iranian islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb, and the Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf.

Former Iranian lawmaker calls out Russian ‘dictator’ for supporting Arab stance on Persian Gulf islands

A former Iranian lawmaker has lashed out at Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for “playing with Iran’s national interests” by supporting Arab governments’ claims to three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

A flamboyance of flamingos in Lake Urmia, northwestern Iran

It’s that time of the year again when flamingos flock to wetlands in northwestern Iran. Lake Urmia and its adjacent wetlands are a hospitable environment for large flocks of the flamingos.

Kenyan president welcomes Iran’s Raisi

Kenyan President William Ruto has officially welcomed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at the presidential palace in Nairobi.

Official: Iran ranks first in producing radiopharmaceuticals in region

The deputy director of the strategic planning and oversight department of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the country has achieved a very high place in the production of radiopharmaceuticals at the regional level.

Top Iran military commander wars operation against terrorists could continue in northern Iraq

Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces General Mohammad Bagheri says if the Iraqi government does not fulfill its commitments to deal with terrorist groups based in northern Iraq by the coming September, the Islamic Republic will once again carry out operations against the groups.

Famous Iranian poet, writer and painter, Ahmad Reza Ahmadi, passes away

Renowned Iranian poet, writer and painter Ahmad Reza Ahmadi has passed away at the age on 82.

Iraq: US banking sanctions hindering repayment of energy debt to Iran

Iraq's Minister of Electricity Ziad Ali Fadhil says Baghdad has fully paid its debt to Iran for energy purchases, but a number of banking issues caused by US sanctions are preventing the transfer of the sum of money to the Islamic Republic.

Iran calls for demarcation, exploitation of Persian Gulf gas field

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has called for the demarcation and exploitation of the Arash gas field, falling in the neutral zone between Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf.

Iraqi officials says Iran has stopped gas exports to Iraq

A spokesman for the Iraqi Electricity Ministry says that Iran has stopped gas exports to the country without prior notice while temperatures in Iraq have reached 51° Celsius.

IRGC foils US attempt to help fuel smugglers in Persian Gulf 

A commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the IRGC’s naval forces have seized a foreign oil tanker carrying one million liters of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf.

Lawyer: Iranian woman activist Fatemeh Hassan released on bail 

A lawyer for Iranian political activist Fatemeh Hassani says she has been released on bail.

Iran says US court decision over damages to Alinejad “banditry”

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says a US federal court ruling that Iran should pay millions of dollars to a US-based opposition figure, is a kind of “banditry” on the part of America, totally rejecting it.

Lawyer: Iran rapper death sentence revoked, client got imprisonment

The lawyer for Iranian rapper, Tomaj Salehi, who had received a primary death sentence for “provoking violence” during anti-government protests in Iran last year, says her client has been sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison for “corruption on earth.”

Assyrian Iranians mark thousand-year ceremonies in NW Iran

Assyrians in the northwestern Iranian province of West Azerbaijan held a thousand-year ritual honoring the Saints of the Church. The event was held on Sunday evening at Mardanial church in Urmia, the provincial capital.

Former MP: Iran’s foreign policy plagued by taboos

A former Iranian MP says Iran’s foreign policy is plagued by various taboos, including refusal to negotiate with the US and claiming cultural guidance of the whole world.

Funeral procession held for security forces killed in Zahedan attack

A funeral procession was held in Zahedan in southeast Iran on Sunday for two security forces killed in a terrorist attack on a police station in the city a day earlier.

Iran says US sending cluster bombs to Ukraine prolonging war

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the US decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine shows Washington’s determination to prolong and complicate the war there.

Ancient glassworks found in Japan, South Korea originate from Iran: Museum official

An Iranian museum official says archaeological studies show that the glasses found in Japan, South Korea and the span of the ancient Han Empire originate from Iran and its northern province of Gilan.

Iranian Sunni Muslim cleric condemns terrorist attack in Zahedan

Iranian Sunni Muslim cleric Molavi Abdolhamid has condemned the terrorist attack on a police station in the southeastern city of Zahedan in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Molavi Abdolhamid expressed deep regret over the incident.

Iran and Iraq to set up security posts for Arbaeen march

Iran and Iraq have agreed to set up joint security posts on their border to control Arbaeen march. That’s according to the Iraqi interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari.

Iran still working to undo sanctions via diplomacy: Minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the Islamic Republic is still working to undo the series of US and international sanctions against the country through diplomacy.

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