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Iran condemns Canada’s blacklisting of IRGC as “unwise and unconventional step”

Spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nasser Kanaani strongly deplored the political, unconventional and unwise act of the Canadian government in declaring the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a "terror entity".

Iran and Russia hold security consultations in Tehran

Iranian and Russian officials have held a meeting in Tehran at which they explored ways of fighting terrorism, organized crime, and narco-trafficking as well as regional and international strategic issues.

Iran’s national volleyball team climbs up 2 spots in world ranking

Iran's national volleyball team climbed up two spots in the world ranking after defeating the United States at the beginning of the third week of the Men’s Nations League.

Iran approves plan to establish AI organization

The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution in Iran has given the go-ahead to a national document for establishing an artificial intelligence organization.

Top commander: Advanced drones to join Iran’s Army soon

A senior commander with the Iranian Army’s naval forces says Iran has gained access to advanced drones which will join the naval fleet along with several other achievements in the near future.

Iran minister says oil production surged by 1.4mn barrels in current administration

Iran’s crude production increased by 1.4 million barrels per day during the late President Ebrahim Raisi’s administration despite over 600 new sanctions imposed by the West on exports, the country’s oil minister says.

Relatively strong quake jolts Iran’s southeast

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale shook Sistan and Baluchistan province in southeastern Iran early on Wednesday, according to the country's seismological center.

Iranian actress Fatemeh Motamed-Arya appointed head of jury in Italy’s Amicorti festival

Renowned Iranian actress and director Fatemeh Motamed-Arya has been named the head of the jury at Italy's Amicorti Festival. Joining her on the jury panel is Hossein Soleimani, a celebrated Iranian actor.

Four dead in earthquake in northeast Iran

An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck the area between Khalilabad and Kashmar in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi Province at approximately 1:24 PM local time, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuring at least 120 others.

Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia meets with crown prince

Alireza Enayati, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Saudi Arabia, met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Mina region.

Mild weather lures more tourists to northern, northwestern Iran

As the weather gets milder in the final days of the spring, more tourists flock to the beautiful nature of Gilan and Ardabil, two adjacent provinces in northern and northwestern Iran.

11 Iranian Hajj pilgrims pass away in Saudi Arabia

11 Iranian pilgrims who were in Saudi Arabia to embark on Hajj pilgrimage have so far lost their lives and 26 others have been hospitalized to receive treatment, the head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society says.

Wide coverage of first presidential debate in Iran

The first presidential election debate between the six contenders who are running for office was broadcast live from the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Broadcasting (IRIB) on Monday.

Fire engulfs hospital in northern Iran, at least 9 dead

At least nine people have lost their lives in a fire incident that ravaged an educational hospital in the northern Iranian city of Rasht, the provincial capital of Gilan, in the early hours of Tuesday.

Three people die of dengue fever in Iran

Iran has recorded 92 dengue fever cases including three deaths. That’s according to the country’s deputy health minister.

Iran Environmental protection officers rescue trapped bear

The environmental protection officers of the central Iranian province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari rescued a bear whose hand was stuck under a rock in the river.

French magazine claims Russia recruiting Afghans to fight in Ukraine 

The French magazine L’Obs claims in a report that the Russian embassy in Tehran is recruiting and organizing Afghans to fight in Ukraine.

Iranian motorcyclist wins Russian Superbike Championship  

An Iranian motorcyclist has for the first time become the champion of the Russian Superbike Championship.

Iranians perform Eid al-Adha prayers

Millions of Iranians across the country performed on Monday Eid al-Adha prayers, commemorating the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage and servitude to God.

Muslims in Iran, other countries mark Eid al-Adha

Muslims across the world and Iran are celebrating Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, which commemorates the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Iran rejects E3 statement on its nuclear program as invalid

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has refuted the joint statement by the UK, France and Germany on Tehran’s nuclear program, calling it unfounded and invalid, which contains false claims.

Body of second missing person found after mine collapse in Iran’s Shazand

The dead body of a second driver was pulled from the debris on Monday after a mine collapse in the central Iranian city of Shazand a day earlier.

Iran, Russia reaffirm opposition to foreign meddling in Caucasus

Ali Bagheri, the Iranian Acting Foreign Minister, has stressed Tehran’s steadfast opposition to the presence of trans-regional countries in the Caucasus region, calling for strategic coordination and consultations between Tehran and Moscow in the face of foreign interference in the regional affairs.

Zarif’s office refutes claims on JCPOA secrecy ahead of presidential vote

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's office has responded to allegations made by presidential candidate Alireza Zakani during a recent political roundtable.

Fmr. Iranian ambassador to London raps missed opportunities in European ties

Seyyed Jalal Sadatian, former Iranian ambassador to London, has expressed concerns over Iran's foreign policy, particularly regarding missed opportunities to deepen relations with Europe.

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