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Analyst: Russia unlikely to back Iran militarily in case of future conflict

A senior Eurasia affairs analyst has warned against unrealistic expectations of Russian military support for Iran in the event of a future war, noting that Moscow’s stance during the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel showed only political and diplomatic backing, without any sign of security or military assistance.

Iran ranks third worldwide in land subsidence amid severe groundwater loss

Iran now ranks as the world’s third most-affected country by land subsidence, a senior official from the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development warned, citing alarming levels of groundwater depletion across the country.

Foreign tourist arrivals in Iran up 48% this year, minister says

Iran has seen a 48% increase in foreign tourist arrivals this year, signaling strong growth in the country’s tourism sector, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri said on Saturday.

Iran criticizes Afghanistan over failure to meet Hirmand water treaty obligations

Iran has accused Afghanistan of failing to comply with the Hirmand River water-sharing treaty, which obligates Kabul to deliver 820 million cubic meters of water to Iran annually.

Iran’s defense minister reveals new missile capabilities after 12-day Israeli conflict

Iran’s Defense Minister, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, has disclosed new details about the country’s missile advancements and strategic lessons learned from the recent 12-day conflict with the US-Israeli alliance, in which, he revealed, his office was hit by a missile strike.

Iranian, Russian FM: E3 lacks authority to invoke JCPOA snapback

The Iranian and Russian foreign ministers have pointed out that the European trio lacks the legal and moral authority to invoke the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism with the aim of reinstating previously annulled UN Security Council resolutions.

Two Iranian climbers missing in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region

Two Iranian climbers, Maryam Pilevari and Hassan Seifollah, have gone missing while mountaineering in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, after losing contact with their base. Authorities have yet to determine their whereabouts.

Iranian Astronomy Olympiad Team crowned world’s best for second consecutive year

The National Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad Team of the Islamic Republic of Iran has once again brought great pride to the nation by securing the title of the world’s most decorated team for the second year in a row at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in India.

Five police officers killed in terrorist attack in southeastern Iran

Five police officers were killed in a terrorist assault on security forces in Iranshahr, in Sistan and Baluchestan province in southeastern Iran.

Iran warns future nuclear talks will be ‘armed negotiations’ amid rising tensions

A senior Iranian diplomat has warned that any future negotiations with Western powers will take place under heightened caution and mistrust, following US-Israeli recent military strikes on Iranian facilities.

Rare manuscript on Prophet Muhammad displayed by Iran’s National Library

On the occasion of the anniversary of the passing of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (AS), the second Shia Imam, on Friday, Iran’s National Library has introduced a rare and valuable manuscript titled Ma’arij al-Nubuwwah fi Madarij al-Futuwah.

Flights resume over western Iran after temporary airspace closure

Flights have resumed over western Iran after a temporary closure of the country’s airspace in the region overnight, aviation authorities confirmed on Friday.

Iran’s army chief vows strong response to any aggression

The commander of Iran’s Army reaffirmed the country’s readiness to deliver a “strong and decisive” response to any potential act of aggression, as Iran marked its National Defense Industry Day on Friday.

Iran’s FM to hold joint call with European counterparts on nuclear talks

Iran’s Foreign Seyed Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to hold a joint phone call on Friday with the foreign ministers of France, the UK, and Germany to discuss resumption of nuclear negotiations and sanctions relief, the Foreign Ministry announced.

Armenia seeks LPG imports from Iran to address domestic shortages

Armenia has formally requested the import of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Iran to meet its immediate domestic needs, the country’s Economy Minister announced on Thursday.

Iranian navy successfully tests cruise missiles in Eghtedar 1404 drill

The Iranian Army announced on Thursday that its naval forces successfully launched and destroyed designated maritime targets during the ongoing Eghtedar 1404 (Might 2025) missile exercise in the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean.

Iran denies security incident at Tabriz Air Base

The Iranian Army has denied reports of a security incident at Shahid Fakouri Air Base in Tabriz, clarifying that a fire in the northwestern city had no connection to the military facility.

Iran launches major missile drill Eghtedar 1404

The Iranian Army launched a large-scale missile drill, code-named Eghtedar 1404 (Might 2025), early Thursday in southern waters, including the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean.

“Retreat of Caspian Sea could lead to desertification of coastal areas”

Iranian climatologist Nima Farid Mojtahedi has sounded the alarm over the continued retreat of the Caspian Sea.

Iran’s Navy to launch large-scale missile drill in Indian Ocean

Iran’s Navy will begin a major naval missile exercise on Thursday under the name “Sustainable Power 1404”, the military announced.

Iran minister: Oil exports planned according to market conditions

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad rejected speculation about unsold Iranian barrels stored at sea.

Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami undergoes heart procedure

Former Iranian president Seyyed Mohammad Khatami has undergone an angioplasty procedure after suffering a cardiac episode, his brother confirmed on Wednesday.

Iranian president boosts ties in Belarus, raises border concerns in Armenia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Wednesday hosted his Iranian counterpart Massoud Pezeshkian in Minsk, where the two leaders pledged closer cooperation across political, economic, and cultural fields.

Iran says will deploy new missiles if confronted by adversaries

Iran’s defense minister announced that the country has developed new, more advanced missiles and will use them if faced with further hostilities.

Iranian news agency retracts report on alleged Mossad safe house in Tehran

Iranian state-affiliated news agency Mehr retracted on Tuesday an earlier report claiming that a Mossad “safe house” used for drone production had been discovered in Tehran, acknowledging that the initial story was inaccurate.

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