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Assailant of women in Tehran executed

The Iranian Judiciary announced on Wednesday the execution of a man who terrorized and injured 59 women and girls in the Iranian capital Tehran using an awl.

Iran defends nuclear enrichment program against IAEA criticism

The Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has reiterated that Iran’s nuclear program is aligned with the country’s technical needs and fully under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, emphasizing it has no military objectives.

Iran issues stern warning against E3 on snapback mechanism use

Iran has strongly warned that any use of the snapback mechanism to impose all anti-Iran sanctions by the three European members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal will be met with a firm response.

Analyst: NPT withdrawal would turn Iran into North Korea

Morteza Makki, a Tehran-based European affairs expert, has warned that withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) would have severe consequences for Iran, likening it to North Korea. Given the country's current economic challenges, he stressed the need for realistic strategies and national consensus to avoid reaching such a critical juncture.

Official: Iranian govt. halts implementation of Hijab law amendment

The Iranian government is said to have decided to temporarily suspend the implementation of the proposed amendment to the hijab law until further deliberations take place in the Supreme National Security Council or a meeting of senior officials.

Tehran police chief: Deportation of illegal immigrants diminishes crime rates

The Tehran Police Chief has highlighted the positive impact of deporting illegal immigrants mainly from neighboring Afghanistan on reducing crime in the Iranian capital, stating that approximately 160,000 illegal immigrants have been deported from Tehran to their countries.

Iran Leader: End of resistance a ‘misconception’

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized that the belief held by the United States, the Israeli regime, and some of their allies regarding the end of resistance is entirely mistaken.

Iran says airspace remains open with no flight restrictions

The spokesperson for the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization, countering rumors, has confirmed that Iran's airspace is open and that there are no flight restrictions in place.

Data: Over 60,000 Afghan university students study in Iran, surpassing Kabul’s numbers

Iran now hosts more than 60,000 Afghan university students, a figure unmatched worldwide, Mandana Tisheyar, deputy vice-chancellor of Iran’s Allameh Tabataba'i University said, nothing the number of Afghan students in Tehran surpasses that of Kabul.

480 meteorological stations in Iran report subzero temperatures, 190 stations below -10°C

The National Center for Weather Forecasting in Iran reported extreme cold across the country on Monday with scores of regions experiencing minus 10 degrees celcious.

Cold weather, energy shortages extend closure of schools, offices in Iran

Due to extreme cold weather and energy shortages, schools and  government offices across various provinces in Iran will remain closed on Monday.

Ambassador: Iranian Embassy in Syria to reopen soon

The Iranian ambassador to Syria has announced that Iran’s Embassy will resume its activities soon following the establishment of a new government in the Arab country.

Beauty of snow in Hyrcanian forests, northern Iran

The recent snowfall in the Libiyur area of the Keselian rural district, located in the Zirab region of Savadkuh, in northern Iran, has transformed the Hyrcanian forests into a breathtaking winter wonderland.

Lawyer: Female Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi released from detention

Parastoo Ahmadi, a female Iranian singer, who recently performed a virtual concert in Iran without wearing Hijab, was released from detention early Sunday morning, according to her lawyer Milad Panahipour.

Iran faces aging crisis: Elderly population to reach 33.4 million in 32 years

The head of Iran’s National Council on Aging Secretariat, has singled out lack of specific budget allocation as a major reason for the failure to achieve the goals of Iran's National Document on Aging, which seeks to reverse the speeding ageing trend.

Pictures: A serene dance of snow at Imam Reza’s shrine

On Saturday night, the autumn snowfall blanketed the northeastern Iranian shrine city of Mashhad in white.

Schools, universities, offices closed in several Iranian provinces due to cold spell, air pollution

All schools and university classes in Iran’s provincial capital Tehran and several other provinces are held online on Sunday, due to persistent cold weather reported by the Tehran Meteorological Department.

Top Iranian security body to assess controversial Hijab Law before implementation

The Iranian president has put the Hijab Law on the agenda of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), following the controversy over the issue, an aide to President Pezeshkian says.

Iran says to increase inspections as nuclear capacity expands

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) announced an increase in nuclear inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) due to the expansion of the country’s nuclear capacity.

Iranian officials join ‘Two Degrees Less’ campaign amid cold spell

Several Iranian officials, including the government spokesperson, ministers and deputy ministers, and the head of the Environmental Protection Organization, have joined the Two Degrees Less initiative, proposed by President Massoud Pezeshkian to prevent gas pressure drops, power outages, and air pollution during the winter.

Iranian MP claims Raisi assassinated by Israel

A member of the Iranian parliament known for his controversial statements, has claimed that the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was assassinated by Israel and its accomplices.

Iran pushes for FATF membership to boost global trade

As a growing number of Iranian economic leaders stress the importance of joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to enhance the country's global trade share, the head of the country’s Chamber of Commerce has stressed, adding that integrating with FATF would significantly benefit Iran's economy and improve international relations.

Tehran hosting 12th “Made in Iran” Exhibition

The 12th "Made in Iran"Exhibition of Equipment, Laboratory Materials, and Advanced Testing and Examination began on Friday morning in Tehran, with Iranian knowledge-based and technology companies showcasing their latest products.

Iranian president requests citizens to lower heating amid severe cold spell

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has urged citizens to reduce their indoor temperatures by two degrees Celsius due to an expected significant drop in temperatures. 

Iran vice president for science says cabinet drafting charter of National AI Organization 

The organization aims to plan and oversee AI activities rather than directly intervene, the vice president explained. Afshin also revealed plans for the country's most...

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