Iran’s Leader rejects US pressure, calls for unity amid regional tensions

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the US seeks to make Iran “obedient,” stressing that the Iranian nation will never bow to such demands.

Iran FM urges Islamic nations to unite against “Greater Israel” threat

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that Israel’s expansionist agenda poses an “existential threat” to the Islamic world and international peace, urging collective action from Muslim countries.

Iranian wrestling legend Emam-Ali Habibi passes away at 94

Emam-Ali Habibi, Iran’s first Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling and a three-time world champion, passed away on Sunday at the age of 94 after a long battle with illness, Iranian media reported.

Iran observes martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza with massive pilgrimage

Millions across Iran have come together to honor the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza, the eighth Imam of Shia Islam.

Iran reformist front urges state TV to provide equal airtime

The head of Iran’s Reformist Front has criticized state broadcaster IRIB for a “biased and one-sided approach,” calling on the organization to grant reformist representatives a platform to present their views, particularly following the group’s recent national reconciliation statement.

Iranian MP warns of possible NPT exit if “snapback” mechanism is triggered

A senior Iranian lawmaker has warned that Iran will seriously consider withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if European powers attempt to activate the so-called “snapback” mechanism aimed at reinstating UN sanctions against Iran.

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.

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