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Iran denies meeting between UN envoy, Elon Musk

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed claims of a meeting between Elon Musk, a close aide to US president-elect Donald Trump, and Iran's permanent representative to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani.

Iran and the US: Hope for de-escalation through new diplomacy?

In a surprising turn of events, unofficial reports have surfaced about a meeting between Elon Musk, a prominent figure close to US President-elect Donald Trump, and Iran's permanent representative to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani.

EX MP: Iran should not relinquish diplomacy with US

A former Iranian MP says US President-elect Donald Trump will try to create a diplomatic channel with Iran while resorting to the maximum pressure policy vis-à-vis Iran, and, for this reason, Tehran should not relinquish diplomacy with Washington.

Leader advisor dismisses claims Iran has abandoned resistance as a “joke” 

Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Iran's leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on Friday flew from Damascus to Beirut to hold talks with Lebanese officials over the Israeli aggression on Lebanon and other regional issues. 

Spokesman: Around two dozen Terrorists killed, scores arrested in southeastern Iran

A local spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that 23 members of terror groups were killed and 46 more were arrested during the ongoing anti-terror exercises, "Security Martyrs," in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province.

Economy minister: Remaining on FATF blacklist unjustly labels Iran as money launderer 

Iran's minister of economy has criticized the continued inclusion of Iran on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist, arguing it unfairly labels the country as engaging in money laundering. 

Senior aide to Iran Leader meets Syrian President Assad

Senior advisor to Iran's Leader and a member of the Expediency Council, Ali Larijani, met on Thursday with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. 

Senior advisor to Iran FM: No immediate plans to adjust military advisors in Syria

Ali Asghar Khaji, a Senior Advisor to Iran’s Foreign Minister, stated in an interview with RIA Novosti that Iran has not made any decision regarding a change in the number of its advisory forces in Syria.

Army commander: Iran to deliver crushing response to Israel

The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, has vowed a decisive response to Israel over its aggression on Iran’s territorial integrity.

IRGC deputy commander vows strong response to Israel

The Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, declared that Iran will deliver a firm response to Israel's aggressive actions.

Iran minister slightly injured in road accident

A car carrying Iran’s minister of industry, mine and trade was involved in an accident on Thursday morning near Karaj, leading to the cancellation of his trip.

Iran strongly condemns Israeli official West Bank annexation comment 

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has strongly condemned an Israeli cabinet minister’s statement regarding the annexation of the West Bank by the regime, calling it part of the regime's genocidal act.

Minister: Iran’s population will decrease to 35 million in over 7 decades

Iran’s interior minister issues a stark warning about the aging population of the country if birth rates do not increase.

Iran reeling from murder of heart specialist 

Iranians are still reeling from the murder of a heart specialist in the country where medical staff, especially doctors and nurses, is under huge pressure due to heavy workload and a shrinking number of specialists, blamed on immigration by professionals.  

Heavy autumn snow blankets Damavand 

The first autumn snow has whitened the heights of northeastern Tehran.

Senior Iran judicial official: Afghan prisoners to be extradited to own country

The Deputy Minister for International Affairs and Human Rights of Iran's Justice Ministry announced that within the next two months, a thousand Afghan prisoners will be returned to their country from Iran.

Iran hopes to outline cooperation framework with IAEA during Grossi visit

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has expressed hope that the upcoming visit by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, to Tehran would lead to agreements on existing differences and future cooperation.

Iranian president orders review of internet filtering, warns public dissatisfaction will backfire

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has instructed the country’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace to form a working group to review the lifting of internet filtering, citing public dissatisfaction as a key factor in the decision.

Political analyst: Iran should not reject talks with US

A seasoned Iranian journalist and political analyst says after Donald Trump won US presidential election, Iran should not engage in dialogue with the US at any cost, but added ruling out altogether is neither beneficial for the country nor acceptable to the people.

President Pezeshkian emphasizes need for improved foreign relations

In a consultative meeting on foreign policy, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that to achieve national development and resolve domestic issues, Iran must also strengthen its international relations.

Iran does not rule out direct talks with US, advises Trump to avoid past mistakes

The Iranian government spokeswoman has not ruled out direct Iran-US talks under the new US administration, saying the Islamic Republic will pursue any path that serves the country's interests and expediencies.

Iran executes man who raped 200 women

An Iranian man convicted of raping over 200 women was hanged on Tuesday in the western city of Hamedan.

Customs: Iran’s non-oil trade in past 7 months surpasses $70bn

Iran's Customs Administration released a report on Monday detailing the country's foreign trade statistics for the first seven months of the current Iranian year.

Iran calls OIC, Arab League meeting on ending conflict in Lebanon, Palestine

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said that an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League will start later on Monday at Iran's proposal, with the aim of ending the ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Palestine.

Iran urges expulsion of Israel from UN

Iran's Foreign Ministry called Sunday for an arms embargo on Israel and the expulsion of the regime from the United Nations, following a deadly attack in Syria.

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