Severe water shortage expected in Tehran within 40 days, lawmaker warns

The Iranian capital, Tehran, is facing a serious water crisis, with a severe shortage expected within the next 40 days, according to Zeynab Gheisari, a member of parliament.

12 arrested for illegal weapons possession in southern Iran

Authorities in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province have arrested 12 individuals for possessing illegal firearms and ammunition, as part of a three-day crackdown aimed at enhancing public safety.

Iran reformists call for national reconciliation, political freedoms in meeting with president

Members of the Iranian Reformist Front urged President Massoud Pezeshkian to take bold steps toward national reconciliation and political reform.

Editorial: Iran must rethink overreliance on China amid shifting geopolitics

Iran’s Ettelaat newspaper warns that Tehran must reassess its growing reliance on China, especially in light of Beijing’s cautious stance during the 12-day Israeli assault on Iran in June.

Deputy FM: IAEA technical team to visit Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says a technical team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is scheduled to visit Iran within the next two to three weeks to discuss the future framework of cooperation between the agency and Tehran.

Iran warns of environmental fallout from Israeli strikes in letter to intl. bodies

Head of Iran’s Environmental Protection Organization Shina Ansari has sent a letter to 10 international organizations, warning of the serious environmental risks posed by Israel’s recent military aggression against Iranian soil.

Iranian satellite to launch Friday aboard Russian Soyuz rocket      

Iran is set to launch one of its satellites this Friday aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket.

Iranian Navy helicopter issues stern warning to US destroyer in Gulf of Oman

Iranian naval forces have chased off a US navy destroyer in the Gulf of Oman.

Veteran Iranian political figure Ahmad Tavakoli dies at 74

Ahmad Tavakoli, a prominent Iranian principlist politician and member of the Expediency Council, has died at the age of 74, state media reported on Tuesday.

Iran’s president: Talk of ending nuclear program ‘illusion’

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian stated in an interview with Al Jazeera that any discussion about the end of Iran’s nuclear program is “an illusion,” emphasizing the country’s continued commitment to nuclear development for peaceful purposes within international law.

Two border police officers killed in militant attack near western Iranian border

Two Iranian border police officers were killed and another was wounded following an armed attack on a border outpost in Baneh County, western Iran, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

Massive fire forces closure of Iran’s Anzali free zone

A major fire broke out in the Venus Complex within the Anzali Free Zone in the northern Iranian province of Guilan, forcing authorities to shut down the entire area and restrict public access until further notice.

Pre. Pezeshkian meets reform front members, emphasizes steady path to reform

President Massoud Pezeshkian held a meeting with members of Iran’s Reform Front, reiterating the importance of national unity and the need to avoid divisive discourse.

Palestinian girl who lost her arms in Israeli strike dreams of becoming doctor

In the war-ravaged streets of Gaza, the heartbreaking story of a ten-year-old Palestinian girl named Sarah Al-Barsh has emerged as a symbol of resilience and stolen childhood.

Iran reports 1,062 deaths in Israeli invasion; even prison attack deemed war crime

Iran’s Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced on Tuesday that 1,062 Iranians were killed during the 12-day aggression by Israel last month, including 102 women and 38 children.

Judiciary spokesperson: Tehran Friday Prayers leader Seddiqi has no role in relatives’ legal case

Iran’s Judiciary spokesperson, Asghar Jahangir, clarified on Tuesday that Kazem Seddiqi, Tehran's Friday Prayers leader, holds no judicial or administrative authority within the judiciary and has no involvement in the legal proceedings related to his relatives.

Iran’s ICT minister warns against ‘blind confrontation’ with technology amid network challenges

Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, warned that confronting technological developments without a strategic approach is ineffective and potentially damaging.

Azerbaijan president accuses EU observers in Armenia of spying on Iran

The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has accused European Union observers stationed in Armenia of engaging in espionage activities against Iran, particularly during the conflict between Iran and Israel in June.

Iranian daily warns against underestimating sanctions snapback mechanism

The Iranian newspaper Jomhouri-e Eslami has cautioned officials about downplaying the risks of the snapback mechanism embedded in the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Tehran air quality reaches hazardous levels amid extreme heat

The Tehran Air Quality Control Company has announced that the capital’s air quality index (AQI) reached 192 on Monday evening, placing it in the “unhealthy for all groups” category and bordering on “hazardous'.

Iranian official urges sun protection as UV radiation levels rise

An Iranian official has warned the public about increasing levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation across Iran, especially during the summer months.

Iran’s Lake Urmia on brink of total desiccation

For the first time in recorded history, Lake Urmia, in northwestern Iran, may be facing complete desiccation by the end of this summer.

Iran prioritizes strengthening defense capabilities and post-war recovery

Head of Iran’s Plan and Budget Organization Hamid Pourmohammadi says enhancing the country’s defense capabilities and repairing the damage caused by the recent US and Israeli aggression against Iran are top priorities for the government.

Iran to host three-way talks with Russia and China amid efforts to prevent snapback sanctions

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has announced that a trilateral meeting with Russia and China will be held on Tuesday in Tehran with a focus on Iran's nuclear program.

Iran leader’s advisor: National unity requires tangible change and public satisfaction

Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to the leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, has underscored the importance of national unity in a post on the social platform X.

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