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Fake quake alerts on cell phones briefly scare Iranians

Many Iranians temporarily panicked as they received fake earthquake warnings on their cell phones which called for “calm” and urged people to find shelter.

Mehrdad Bazrpash named Iran’s minister of roads and urban development

Former Iranian lawmaker Mehrdad Bazrpash has been appointed as Iran’s minister of roads and urban development after securing a vote of confidence from the country’s Parliament.

Iran’s president visits iconic Tehran University on Natl. Student Day

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi pays a visit to Tehran University, delivering a speech to mark the country’s National Student Day at the iconic school.

Iranian Army chief: Israel will be destroyed if attacks Iran

Iranian Army Chief Abdolrahim Mousavi has warned the Zionist regime against attacking Iran, saying the Zionist regime will be destroyed in case of attacking Iran.

Iranian Judiciary chief says he accepts many criticisms against govt.

Iranian Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei has said he accepts many criticisms that citizens direct against the government.

Intelligence forces dismantle MKO-linked terror cells in some Iranian provinces

The Iranian Intelligence Ministry says its forces have dismantled a number of “operational cells” affiliated with the Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorist group, which were active in a number of Iranian provinces.

‘Value of Iran-Russia trade exceeded $4bn in first 10 months of 2022’

A senior Russian customs official says the value of Iran-Russia trade surpassed $4 billion in the first 10 months of 2022, with the amount exceeding the figures recorded throughout entire 2021.

‘Value of Iran’s sales of oil products reached $6bn in eight months’

The head of the Iranian Parliament’s Program and Budget Commission says the value of Iran’s exports of oil products reached 6 billion dollars over the past eight months, despite the draconian US sanctions in place against the country’s energy sector.

IRGC chief: Iran achieved all cutting-edge military tech existing in world

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it could be said almost with certainty that Iran has achieved all the cutting-edge military technologies that exist in the world today.

Military chief: Iran has 39 years of experience in designing, building drones

Iran’s top military commander highlights the country’s efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in the defense sector, saying the Islamic Republic has 39 years of experience in designing and manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Mountainous regions of northern Iran blanketed in snow

Heavy snowfall has continued in the mountainous regions of Iran’s northern Gilan Province.

IRGC busts foreign-tied ring planning to conduct sabotage acts in central Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has busted a foreign-linked network that planned to carry out counter-security operations in Iran’s central Markazi Province.

IRGC says ready to counter riots, thanks Judiciary for punishing Zionist spies

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) issued a statement, announcing its readiness to deal with the “riots” in the country.

Iran says will not negotiate under pressure, seeks to finalize nuclear deal

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry says Tehran is determined to finalize a nuclear deal with the West, adding Tehran not negotiate under pressure and threats.

Iran to give residence services to eligible Afghan refugees

The Iranian Interior Ministry says Tehran will give residence services to the eligible Afghan refugees who took part in the 2016 and 2017 censuses.

Iranian MP says Tehran to press ahead with 60% enrichment

An Iranian MP has said the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran will press ahead with its current policies including 60 percent enrichment until sanctions against the country are lifted.

Iran’s top general warns against any aggression on its territory in Persisn Gulf

The chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff has warned the US forces in the Persian Gulf against taking any hostile action against the Islamic Republic.

Zahedan’s Friday prayers leader warns “infiltrators”

The office of the Friday prayers leader of Zahedan has issued a stark warning against what it calls “infiltrators” in the wake of recent events in Iran’s Sistan and Balouchestan Province.

Iran interior minister: Rioters can’t have representative at fact-finding body

Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says those who had a hand in the destructive riots in the country cannot have a representative in the newly-formed fact-fighting committee tasked with investigating different aspects of the recent developments.

Level of water in Lake Urmia up by 6 cm thanks to downpours: Official

The level of water in Lake Urmia in Iran’s northwestern province of West Azarbaijan has increased by more than 6 centimeters in the last 15 days thanks to downpours, a local official says.

Health official: Influenza cases on downward trend in Iran

An Iranian health official says the rate of infections with influenza is now on a downward trend, less than two months after the annual wave of the respiratory disease started in the country.

Arabsbaran Forest in northwestern Iran covered in snow

Iran’s northwestern province of East Azarbaijan has been getting a heavy snowfall since Saturday night, with Arasbaran Forest lying in the region covered in snow.

Deputy FM in Moscow: Iran, Russia designed mechanisms for closer ties

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani praises growing ties with Russia on the regional stage, saying Tehran and Moscow reached an agreement on new mechanisms and formats to further deepen their relations during recent talks

Top Iran military commander: Persian Gulf enjoys full security

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said the Persian Gulf region enjoys complete safety. He added the presence of foreign naval forces in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz has diminished remarkably with the Iranian military units projecting power across the region.

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