Iran’s judiciary: Inmates begin returning to even prison after Israeli strike

Iran’s judiciary announced on Friday that the first group of inmates has returned to Evin Prison, nearly 45 days after the facility was damaged in an Israeli missile strike.

Iran marks National Journalist Day

Iran observes 17th of Mordad in the Persian calendar, which falls on Friday August 8 this year, as National Journalist Day in tribute to journalists' role in society and to honor the memory of Mahmoud Saremi, an Iranian reporter killed in Afghanistan.

Passenger train derails in Iran, no injuries reported

A passenger train traveling from the Iranian capital Tehran to southeastern city of Kerman derailed early Friday near the city of Siriz, local officials said.

Arbaeen pilgrims march toward Karbala, Iraq

Pilgrims and devotees of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam, journeying from southern Iraqi cities such as Basra toward Karbala pass through the province of Diwaniyah.

Iran holds Arbaeen ceremony honoring fallen defenders

The Arbaeen ceremony commemorating Iran’s “Martyrs of Power” was held on Thursday morning at the Grand Musalla of Imam Khomeini in Tehran, bringing together a wide array of mourners including members of the public, families of the martyrs, and senior civil and military officials.

Iraqi popular mobilization forces on high alert to secure Arbaeen pilgrimage

Units of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), known as al-Hashd al-Shaabi, have been placed on high alert across several provinces, including Karbala, Najaf, Basra, and Diyala, to conduct comprehensive field security inspections along the pilgrimage routes in preparation for Arbaeen.

Iran’s top military commander warns US, allies against provoking conflict

Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, has issued a sharp warning to the US and its allies, questioning whether they are willing to jeopardize their future for the sake of supporting the Israeli regime’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Iran denies rumors of talks with U.S.

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has firmly dismissed reports regarding potential negotiations between Iran and the United States.

Iran’s Leader appoints Ali Larijani as his representative to top security body

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed veteran politician Ali Larijani as his representative to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).

Iran’s health minister: 5,700 injured in conflict with Israel, international complaint planned

Iran’s Minister of Health, Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi, announced that approximately 5,700 people were injured during the recent 12-day conflict with the US-Israeli alliance, and called for international legal action against violations of humanitarian principles by Israel.

Renowned Iranian artist Mahmoud Farshchian in critical condition, reportedly in coma

Master Iranian painter Mahmoud Farshchian has reportedly fallen into a coma and is currently hospitalized in the US, according to media.

Iranian daily warns against underestimating snapback mechanism threat

An Iranian newspaper has urged policymakers to take the threat of the UN “snapback” mechanism seriously, warning that dismissing it as symbolic, similar to rhetoric used during former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s era, could have grave consequences for the country.

Iran’s foreign minister warns Europe against snapback mechanism

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that activation of the UN "snapback" mechanism by European countries could lead to political and diplomatic setbacks, though its economic impact on Iran would be limited.

Iranian president pays tribute to children killed in Israeli attacks

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian attended a memorial ceremony on Wednesday honoring children killed during the 12-day conflict involving Israeli military.

Iran confiscates large US-made arms smuggled by groups linked to Mossad

Iran’s Intelligence Department in Sistan and Balouchestan province announced the seizure of the largest shipment of US-made weapons discovered in southeastern Iran to date smuggled by groups linked to Israel's Mossad.

Over 7,000 air pollution-related deaths in Tehran in 2024

According to a study by the Air Quality and Climate Change Research Center at Tehran's Shahid Beheshti University, long-term exposure to airborne particulate matter (PM) in Tehran led to 7,342 deaths in 2024.

Political Party chief: Larijani’s moderate approach a positive shift for policy-making

Deputy Secretary General of Iran's Moderation and Development Party Mahmoud Vaezi has hailed the appointment of former parliament speaker Ali Larijani to a key decision-making position within the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations.

Detained British couple in Iran make first phone call to family after seven months

A British couple detained in Iran on suspicion of espionage have spoken with their families for the first time since their arrest in January.

Nursing shortage forces hospital ward closures in Iran, officials warn

Iran’s Nursing Organization has warned of severe staff shortages leading to the closure of hospital wards across the country, with some facilities at risk of full shutdown.

Iran executes two men for ties to Daesh, Mossad espionage

Iran’s Judiciary announced the execution of two individuals on Wednesday, for involvement in terrorism and espionage.

Iran demands security guarantees before resuming U.S. talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said Tehran will not return to negotiations with the United States unless it receives firm guarantees that military attacks will not disrupt diplomacy again.

Larijani appointed Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council

Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has appointed Ali Larijani as the new Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), a pivotal position in Iran’s national security architecture.

Rare footage captures Asiatic Cheetah, Persian Onager in same frame

A rare video showing an Asiatic cheetah and a Persian onager, also known as Iranian zebra, moving in the same habitat has captured widespread public and expert attention.

Tehran officials raise alarm over crimes by undocumented migrants

Theft is the most common crime committed by illegal migrants in Tehran, according to the province's Judiciary Deputy for Social Affairs and Crime Prevention.

Ex-diplomat outlines why a military nuclear program would endanger Iran

A former Iranian diplomat has emphasized that Iran’s continued insistence on the peaceful nature of its nuclear program reflects a strategic understanding of the country’s national interests.

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