Iran dismantles terror cell in Sistan and Baluchestan Province

Iranian security forces have dismantled a terrorist cell affiliated with foreign-backed terror group calling itself Jaish al-Adl in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan.

Iran judiciary issues guilty plea for Trump, other US officials over General Soleimani’s assassination

Tehran’s prosecutor general has issued a guilty plea for over 70 people including former US president Donald Trump, secretary of state Mike Pompeo and general Frank Mckenzie in connection with the assassination of Iran’s General Qassem Soleimani in 2020.

Vurf Chaal ritual, in Iran’s Mazandaran

The people of Ab Ask Village on the outskirts of the city of Amol, northern Iran, have an ancient tradition named Vurf Chaal. As per the tradition, they separate pieces of snow in the "Ask Vash" area and carry them about a kilometer and dump them in a pit which is nearly 10 meters deep, thus filling the pit.

Report: Iran’s former speaker, Larijiani, to run for parliamentary vote slated for March 2024

Iran’s Tasnim News Agency has said, in an exclusive report, that former Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani is preparing to run for the next legislative elections and plans to release a list of allies for the vote.

Iran’s defense minister: Tehran ready to supply Syria with sophisticated weaponry 

Iran’s Defense Minister General Mohammadreza Ashtiani has said now the time has come to rebuild Syria after the end of the foreign-backed militancy in the country, adding Tehran is ready to provide Damascus with weaponary.

Iranian military chief: Global balance of power shifting 

The Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mohammad Bagheri, says the global balance of power is shifting from the West to the East and many signs are emerging that prove this.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: Iran’s policy is to resolve misunderstandings with IAEA

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani says Iran’s serious policy is to resolve misunderstandings with the UN nuclear oversight body, IAEA. Kanaani was speaking at his weekly press conference on Tuesday about Tehran’s decision to let the agency re-install cameras at Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Iranian Thalassemia Society: 100s of patients died due to sanctions since 2018

The Iranian Thalassemia Society says hundreds of patients have lost their lives due to the anti-Iranian sanctions spearheaded by the US.

Iran executes two convicts for insulting and burning Holy Quran

Iran’s judiciary says two people convicted of sacrilege including for burning of copies of the Holy Quran have been executed.

Iran’s top general in Oman: Defense strategy key element of global diplomacy

The chief of the Iranian armed forces’ general staff, who is visiting Oman, says expansion of regional and defense diplomacy is now a key element of diplomacy in the world.

Iran: European reaction to execution of terror group ringleader, meddlesome

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has described as meddlesome the statements of some European governments about the recent execution of an anti-Iran terrorist ringleader.

Iran’s military chief in Oman for talks over bilateral ties, regional developments

The Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mohammad Bagheri, has arrived in the Omani capital Muscat for talks with the country’s military and political officials.

Iranian president orders creation of committee to probe 2022 unrest

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has tasked a committee with looking into the dimensions of last year’s unrest and deadly riots.

Uzbekistan’s parliament speaker makes a pilgrimage to Imam Reza’s shrine in Mashhad

Uzbekistan’s Parliament Speaker Nurdinjon Ismoilov has made a pilgrimage to the shrine of Imam Reza, the eight Shia Imam, in the holy city of Mashhad, northeastern Iran.

Ceremony held to honor teachers

A ceremony has been held in Tehran to honor the job of teachers in the presence of Iranian President Ebrahin Raisi in Tehran.

National endurance horseback riding races held in Iran’s Khorramabad

National endurance horseback riding races with lengths of 80 and 100 kilometers were held in Khorramabad the provincial capital of Lorestan, western Iran. Over 30 horseback riders from five different provinces and in the two categories of men and women participated in the races.

Iranian Parliament speaker rejects allegations lawmakers received luxury SUVs

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has denied allegations that a number of lawmakers received luxury SUVs to take back their votes for the impeachment of the former minister of industry, mines, and trade.

Iran president says Tehran will always stand by Damascus

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reiterated Tehran's unrelenting support for Syria and the resistance front. He stated that the Arab country would certainly achieve final victory in the face of enemies.

EU strongly supports revival of Iran nuclear deal: Croatia

Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić-Radman says the European Union (EU) strongly supports the potential revival of the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran deputy FM: Iranian businesspeople can travel to Saudi Arabia soon 

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy says the hurdle to visits by Iranian businesspeople to Saudi Arabia will be removed within the next 30 days.

Tehran International Exhibition of Flowers and Plants

Tehran International Exhibition of Flowers & Plants-19 kicked off on Saturday afternoon (May 6, 2023) in the Gofetgoo Garden in the Iranian capital.

Iran president calls for expansion of ties with Uzbekistan, implementation of agreements 

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the implementation of agreements between Iran and Uzbekistan will boost the level of their ties.

Iranian trade official: Iraq not allowed to transfer dollars to Iran

The head of the Iran-Iraq chamber of commerce says the Iraqi Central Bank is not authorized to transfer US dollars to the Islamic Republic.

Former Iran Central Bank officials convicted by court

An Iranian court has convicted the former top officials of the Central Bank of Iran, including ex-Governor Valiollah Seif, in relation to foreign exchange market turbulations six years ago.

Iran government daily says Parliament should probe ‘political rent-seeking’ by lawmakers

An Iranian government newspaper says the Parliament should explain why a number lawmakers received vehicles as part of what it calls political rent-seeking.

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