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Official: Iran burns mazut as alternative fuel in 14 thermal power stations

A senior environmental official says Iran burns highly-polluting mazut as alternative fuel in 14 out of 16 thermal power stations across the country, but that is not the root cause of severe air pollution in metropolis like Tehran.

Rural area in Iran’s Kordestan Province covered in snow

Snow blankets Ovroman Takht, a beautiful rural district in Iran’s western province of Kordestan.

Iran foils cyber raids against Central Bank, messaging apps

Iran has thwarted a wave of cyber attacks targeting the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and two domestic messaging applications.

Official: Veteran Iranian Judge Salavati in good health, rumors of his murder are lies

The head of a news website affiliated with the Iranian Judiciary dismisses rumors about the assassination of veteran Judge Abolqasem Salavati of the Islamic Revolution Court.

Iran FM holds talks with OIC chief, Kuwait top diplomat over al-Aqsa desecration

The Iranian foreign minister says Israel will face dire consequences for its recent desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque in al-Quds.

Iranian judiciary official demands probe into sex abuse allegations in prison 

The secretary of Iran’s human rights council has sent a letter to the country’s general prosecutor, calling for an investigation into allegations of rape and sexual assaults against some people detained during the recent unrest.

Iran closes Tehran-based French Institute over insulting cartoons

Iran has announced the closure of the French Institute of Research, based in Tehran, in protest at the publication of insulting cartoons in the French magazine, Charlie Hebdo.

Center at Iran’s Economy Ministry says no plans to join FATF

A center at Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance says there are no plans for the country to join the Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, the global organization that fights money laundering.

Leader’s aide: NATO, US to blame for increasing world conflicts

An advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says independent nations need to be on alert over infiltration attempts by the US and NATO, a Western military alliance led by Washington, blaming the pair for a rise in conflicts worldwide.

Iran’s capital gets fresh snowfall amid air pollution

Residents of Tehran woke up to fresh snowfall on Thursday as the Iranian capital continues to grapple with unhealthy levels of air pollution.

Former Iran President Ahmadinejad breaks silence on protests and deadly riots

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has ended his silence following over 100 days of protests and rioting in the country saying “spend the money you are using for suppression, to address the problems of the people.”

French envoy summoned to Iranian Foreign Ministry over insulting cartoons

French Ambassador to Tehran Nicolas Roche was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday afternoon after a French magazine published insulting cartoons of the Shia Marjaeya as well as Iran’s national and religious values.

Iran condemns Charlie Hebdo’s insulting cartoons, promises “firm response”

The Iranian foreign minister has condemned a French magazine for its publication of insulting cartoons of Islamic Marjaeya.

Iranian VP: Saudis ready to resume talks with Iran

The Iranian vice president for parliamentary affairs says Saudi Arabia is ready to resume negotiations with Iran.

Renowned Iranian actress, Alidousti, released from prison

Famous Iranian actress Taraneh Alidousti who was recently jailed for “supporting counter-revolutionary groups”, has been released on bail.

Leader: Stage must be set for women to join Iran’s decision-making bodies

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the ground should be paved for a more active participation of Iranian women in different ranks of the country’s decision-making sectors.

Iranian production of nanotech items, equipment up six times

New figures show the production of items and equipment developed based on nanotechnology in Iran witnessed a six-fold rise in a period of nine years.

Parliament chief: Iran should increase costs of any normalization with Israel

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf says Iran should “increase the costs” of normalization with Israel to the extent that no country would ever dare go for peace with the occupying regime.

IRNA: IRGC member gunned down in Tehran

A member of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has reportedly been assassinated in the capital Tehran.

Iran condemns desecration of al-Aqsa by Israel

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has strongly condemned the desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque by a cabinet minister of Israel.

Analyst: Iran ‘intervention’ in Ukraine dealt blow to talks on nuclear deal revival

A political commentator says Iran’s “intervention” in the Ukraine war in favor of Russia dealt a heavy blow to the talks in Vienna on a potential revival of the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iranian president, IRGC commander vow revenge for murder of General Soleimani

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says the Islamic Republic will definitely exact revenge on those who were behind the assassination of late Quds Force Commander General Qassem Soleimani.

Iranian official: Court has yet to issue verdict for French nationals accused of spying

A spokesman for Iran’s Judiciary says judicial authorities have not yet issued a verdict in the case of two French defendants on trial for allegedly instigating unrest in the Islamic Republic.

Iran Supreme Court rejects death sentences in Rouhllah Ajamian case for “faulty investigation”

The Supreme Court of Iran has annulled rulings given to three suspects in the killing of Rouhollah Ajamian, who was murdered during the recent protests and deadly riots in the city of Karaj, near Tehran.

Iranians mark 3rd anniv. of Gen. Soleimani’s murder by US military

Large groups of Iranian mourners gather at the burial place of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated by the US in early 2020, to pay tribute to the iconic anti-terror commander on the third anniversary of his martyrdom.

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