Iran’s UN ambassador underlines need to establish independent Palestinian state

Iran’s Ambassador to the UN Saeed Iravani has said lasting peace in the West Asia region can only be achieved through the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state.

Iran’s non-oil trade hits $34.2bn in 1st 4 months of 2025

According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the country's non-oil trade in the first four months of 2025 reached 61.02 million tons valued at $34.175 billion.

Iran UK envoy says Tehran open to honest talks, rejects use of diplomacy as a tool for deception

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Seyed Ali Mousavi, said Tehran remains committed to diplomacy as the best means of resolving disputes, but warned that talks must be genuine and not a cover for coercive or deceitful agendas.

Iranian president to visit Pakistan on Saturday amid efforts to boost bilateral ties

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is set to visit Pakistan on Saturday, following an official invitation from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Authorized Afghan nationals permitted to join Arbaeen pilgrimage, says Iranian official

Iran’s Deputy Interior Minister for Security and Law Enforcement, Majid Pourjamshidian, announced that authorized Afghan nationals will be allowed to participate in the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage, marking the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam, in Iraq under the same conditions as Iranian pilgrims.

Iran FM meets President of Tajikistan, calls for boost in ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, emphasized the Islamic Republic of Iran’s determination to expand relations with Tajikistan across all areas of mutual interest.

Iran’s cabinet withdraws controversial internet regulation bill

The Iranian government has officially approved the withdrawal of a controversial bill on regulating online content, following public criticism and a directive from President Massoud Pezeshkian.

Ayatollah Khamenei attends commemoration for martyrs of Israel’s recent war

A solemn and powerful ceremony marking the 40th day since the martyrdom of those fallen in the Zionist regime of Israel’s imposed war was held at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah in Tehran, with the presence of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iranian wushu fighter bags silver at Asian Championships in China

Amir Mehdi Shirdel, a promising young wushu athlete from Iran’s Ardabil Province, secured a silver medal in the 75kg weight class at the ongoing Asian Junior Wushu Championships in China.

Iran’s president orders broad consultation on controversial internet regulation bill

Iran’s government spokesperson announced on Tuesday that President Massoud Pezeshkian has issued a firm directive to ensure that public and expert opinions are heard regarding the recently proposed internet regulation bill.

The Leader: Iran displayed strength during war with Israel, US

Marking the 40th day since the martyrdom of Iranians in the 12-day war with Israel last month, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, declared that the conflict revealed the full power, resolve, and unity of the Islamic Republic.

Iranian delegation to Chengdu games pays military salute in tribute to war martyrs

The Iranian delegation heading to the Chengdu international sports event in China performed a military salute during their send-off ceremony on Tuesday, coinciding with the national commemoration of the martyrs of the war with the Israeli regime in June.

Iranian documentary filmmaker Mehran Zinatbakhsh passes away

Acclaimed Iranian documentary filmmaker, director, and cinematographer Mehran Zinatbakhsh passed away on Monday after a period of illness.

Top military chief: Iran fully prepared to counter any new US or Israeli aggression

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, declared that Iran is fully prepared to respond decisively to any renewed aggression by the US or Israel, emphasizing a deep distrust in their promises or commitments.

Iran urges UN to condemn terror attack in Zahedan, calls for firm stance against all forms of terrorism

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations has called on the UN Security Council and Secretary General to strongly condemn a deadly terrorist attack in southeastern Iran and to adopt a firm, principled position against all forms of terrorism, regardless of perpetrators' identity or affiliation.

Senior Iranian delegation meets Masoud Barzani in Erbil to discuss bilateral cooperation

Leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iraq Masoud Barzani has met with an Iranian delegation headed by Governor of Iran's West Azarbaijan Province Reza Rahmani.

Education Dept. official: 26 Tehrani students martyred in 12-day war

The director general of Tehran’s Education Department has confirmed the martyrdom of 26 students during the recent 12-day imposed war, along with 4 kindergarten children and five teachers.

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry: Multiple terrorist plots foiled in 12-day covert operation

The Iranian Intelligence Ministry has issued an official statement outlining a 12-day covert operation against various terrorist groups, during the recent Israeli and US aggression against Iran, detailing ten key actions taken to safeguard national security.

Iran’s Kordestan declares two days of public mourning after deaths of environmental volunteers

The governor of Iran’s western Kordestan province, Arash Zereh Tan Lahouni, has declared two days of public mourning following the tragic deaths of three environmental activists who lost their lives while battling a wildfire on Mount Abidar, near Sanandaj.

Iranian lawmakers urge withdrawal of “false content” bill amid free speech concerns

Nineteen Iranian lawmakers have called on President Massoud Pezeshkian to immediately withdraw a controversial bill aimed at combatting the spread of “false content” online, warning it could severely restrict freedom of expression and independent journalism.

Pres. Pezeshkian: Completion of North–South corridor to be game changer

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has hailed the strategic significance of the North–South International Transport Corridor, asserting that its full operationalization would dramatically transform regional connectivity and render sanctions against Iran ineffective.

Leader rep. in IRGC: “We never surrender Islamic governance”

Hojjatoleslam Abdullah Hajji Sadeghi, Representative of the Supreme Leader in the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), emphasized Iran’s unwavering commitment to its Islamic system of governance.

Iranian MP criticizes draft bill targeting ‘false news’ on social media

Ali Azari, spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s Legal and Judicial Commission, has strongly criticized a new draft bill aimed at combating the spread of “false news content” on social media.

Iran’s health minister urges immediate global intervention to stop Gaza humanitarian catastrophe

Iran’s Minister of Health, Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi, has issued an urgent letter to international organizations calling for coordinated humanitarian intervention to halt a “deliberate annihilation of life” in the Gaza Strip.

Iran’s president reflects on Israeli bombing of National Security Council

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian spoke publicly about the Israeli bombing last month targeting a National Security Council meeting, calling the incident both a personal close call and a national risk of catastrophe.

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