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Iran, Qatar, UAE FMs call for halt to Israeli Attacks on Syria 

The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Qatar have called for an immediate cessation of the Israeli attacks on Syria's infrastructure. 

Tehran ranks world’s most polluted city for 2nd consecutive day

For the second day in a row, the Iranian capital city of Tehran has been declared the most polluted city in the world, according to the global air quality index, IQAir.

Iran rejects additional monitoring amid sanctions, criticizes IAEA stance

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to its obligations under the nuclear Safeguards Agreement. Gharibabadi emphasized that Tehran will not accept any additional monitoring measures beyond those outlined in the agreement as long as the “unjust sanctions” against the country persist.

Iran judiciary files legal case against ‘unauthorized’ concert

Following the release of a video at a caravanserai in Iran on social media, featuring a group performing a piece of music with a female vocalist without adhering to legal and religious regulations, a legal case has been initiated against the group.

Iran’s Esmaeili, Saravi crowned among world’s top Greco-Roman wrestlers

The final ranking of the world's best Greco-Roman wrestlers for 2024 has been announced with two Iranians among the world's top.

General Salami: IRGC forces last personnel to leave Syria after Assad’s fall

The commander in chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, has disclosed that the last personnel to leave the resistance front in Syria after the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad’s government last week were IRGC forces.

Tehran’s air quality remains hazardous, residents advised to stay indoors

The air pollution levels in the Iranian capitql Tehran, continue to be a major concern, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching 160 on Thursday, marking it as unhealthy for the entire population.

Former Iranian MP Falahatpisheh: Assad’s downfall does not mean defeat for axis of resistance 

Former head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran’s Parliament Hoshmatollah Falahatpisheh says the downfall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria does not mean the defeat of the axis of resistance.

Iranian politician urges lifting of internet filtering 

Deputy of the Moderation and Development Party Mahmoud Vaezi has criticized the Supreme Council of Cyberspace for preventing the lifting of internet filtering.

Iran’s Zarif attributes Assad downfall to ‘arrogance, failure to achieve political agreement’

Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's fall was rooted in his ‘arrogance’ following military victories over armed groups and his failure to convert the victories into a comprehensive political agreement and inclusive government.

Iran’s Defense Ministry unveils Simorgh light aircraft

Iran unveiled the domestically-produced Simorgh light aircraft on Wednesday during the 12th International Aerospace Exhibition in Kish, southern Iran.

Iran Leader: US, Israel orchestrated events in Syria

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has asserted that the primary architects behind the recent developments in Syria that led to the toppling of Bashar al-Assad’s government are the US and Israel.

Iran vice president Zarif clarifies children’s US citizenship

Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has provided explanations regarding the citizenship status of his children amid outcry for him to leave office based on a law that bans officials who have family members with dual citizenship from office.

Iran’s oil minister elected as OPEC president for 2025

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has been elected as the president of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for 2025.

Iran advocates for Syrian-led dialogue, stability

The spokesperson for Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Ebrahim Rezaei, emphasized Tehran’s support for a Syrian-led resolution to the ongoing crisis in Syria.

Schools, universities, offices in Tehran province closed due to air pollution

Due to persistent air pollution, schools, universities, and government offices in Tehran Province, except for Damavand and Firouzkouh counties, will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

Iran pursuing national interests in Syria after overthrow of Assad: Gov’t spokesperson

The spokeswoman for Iran’s government, Fatemeh Mohajerani, stressed the need to restore minimal security in Syria for Iran to establish contacts with the groups currently governing the country.

Iran’s Int’l Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition opens with defense minister’s attendance

The 12th International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition of Iran has commenced on Kish Island, southern Iran, inaugurated by Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, alongside other military and industrial officials.

Al-Julani, Erdogan potential casualties of Syrian events, Iranian daily argues

The ongoing events in Syria could result in significant casualties, notably Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the leader of the militant Tahrir al-Sham group, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an Iranian newspaper has commented in its Tuesday edition.

Iran condemns continued Israeli attacks on Syrian infrastructure, Golan Heights

The spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, has strongly condemned Israel’s repeated attacks on Syrian infrastructure over the past days and the occupation of more areas in the Golan Heights.

Iran warns of strong reaction to snapback mechanism threats

Iran's ambassador and permanent envoy to the UN has warned that any threat by the West to invoke the snapback mechanism to restore previous sanctions would be met with a firm response from Tehran.

Iran Health Minister: 50k Iranians die of air pollution each year

Iran's Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafargandi has raised alarming concerns about air pollution, stating that approximately 50,000 lives are lost annually in Iran due to its effects.

Soaring over Iran’s Maharloo Lake

Maharloo Lake, a seasonal wonder nestled in the south of Iran, dries up towards the end of summer, only to be revived by the autumn and winter rains.

Stability in Syria unlikely in short term, Iranian analyst opines

A senior Iranian political analyst has attributed the swift and fluid developments in Syria to the “shift in the balance of power in the Middle East.”

Mehdi Alirezaei, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reporter, passes away

Mehdi Alirezaei, a well-reputed urban affairs reporter for Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, has passed away at the age of 46 due to a heart attack.

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