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935 killed, over 5,600 injured in 12-day US-Israeli conflict, Iranian gov’t says

Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced that 935 people were killed and 5,646 injured during a recent 12-day conflict, according to figures released by the Ministry of Health. Among the fatalities were 140 women and children.

Iranian FM: US must assure no military action before new nuclear talks resume

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran will only consider re-entering nuclear negotiations if the US guarantees it will not resort to military action during the talks.

Iranian Armed Forces spokesman: Ceasefire was never an option

Spokesman for the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi has said the Islamic Republic of Iran has never considered the notion of a ceasefire with Israel as an option.

Iranian musician Bamdad Bayat dies at 40

Bamdad Bayat, famous Iranian composer, arranger, and pianist, and the son of legendary musician Babak Bayat, has passed away at the age of 40.

Iran demands end to aggression as precondition for nuclear talks with US

Iran has said that the United States must clearly renounce any further military aggression if it seeks to resume nuclear negotiations.

Over 1,500 explosion-induced earthquakes recorded amid 12-day US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Over 1,500 explosion-triggered earthquakes were recorded in Iran during a 12-day period of intense military strikes by Israel and the US, according to Mehdi Zare, a senior seismologist at the International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology.

Iran condemns Trump’s rhetoric, insulting remarks

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemned the offensive and inappropriate remarks and conduct of the President of the United States regarding the Supreme Leader and the people of Iran.

Iran writes to UN on Israeli attacks against medical sector

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has submitted an official communication to the UN Security Council detailing the impact of Israeli regime's military attacks on Iran’s healthcare sector, citing grave violations of international law.

Iran: No scheduled talks with U.S., American claims false

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi has firmly denied reports suggesting that negotiations between Iran and the United States are scheduled.

Kayhan newspaper criticizes Western-leaning factions over war, negotiations

Iran’s Kayhan newspaper has sharply criticized Western-leaning factions, accusing them of misleading the public and mismanaging the country’s affairs in the lead-up to the recent conflict.

Iran says doubts ceasefire durability, warns of response to any further attacks

Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, said on Sunday that Iran remains skeptical about the durability of the current ceasefire with the US and Israel, and is fully prepared to respond to any further aggression.

Iran begins gas exports from third train of South Pars Phase 14 refinery

Iran has officially begun exporting natural gas from the third sweetening train of the South Pars Phase 14 refinery, marking a new milestone in the country's energy development.

Funeral held for senior IRGC commanders

The funeral and burial ceremony for Major General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the martyed commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, and Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, was held on Sunday morning in Tehran.

At least 71 killed in Israeli attack on Iran’s Evin prison, judiciary spokesman says

At least 71 people were killed in a recent Israeli strike on Evin Prison in northern Tehran on June 23, according to Iranian Judiciary Spokesman Asghar Jahangir.

Iran’s prosecutor general: Illegal migrants must all leave 

Iran’s Prosecutor General Mohammad Movahedi Azad has said undocumented foreign nationals, particularly Afghans, must leave the country immediately.

Iran holds massive funeral for martyrs of Israeli-US strikes

Iran held a large funeral procession in Tehran on Saturday to honor 60 martyrs killed during the 12-day Israeli-US aggression.

“Daddy” can’t save Israel: Iran warns US against disrespect, vows stronger response

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi delivered a sharp message to US President Donald Trump, urging him to show respect toward Iran’s Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, if he truly seeks a deal with Tehran.  

People of Tehran to hold funeral for 60 martyrs of Zionist regime’s aggression

People in the Iranian capital Tehran will hold a funeral procession for 60 martyrs of the Zionist regime's aggression on Saturday.

Funeral held in Mashhad, for martyrs of Zionist aggression

People in the holy city of Mashhad, northeastern Iran, held a funeral for the military commanders, scientists and civilians who were martyred in the recent aggression by the Zionist regime against Iran. The funeral happened on Friday. More in pictures...

Iranian president warns against unchecked Israeli aggression at Eurasian economic summit 

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian warned that failure to respond to recent Israeli attacks on Iran could have triggered a full-scale and uncontrollable regional war. 

Another Iranian nuclear scientist martyred in Israeli attack 

Another Iranian nuclear scientist affiliated with Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) has been martyred in an Israeli airstrike. 

Iran Calls on France to Release Pro-Palestinian Citizen from Prison 

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva has protested France's arbitrary detention of Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian university professor and human rights activist supporting Palestine,  callung for her immediate release. 

FM: No agreement made for resumption of Iran-US negotiations

Iranian foreign minister says that no agreement has been made for negotiations with the United States, and added: "We have informed the Zionist regime that Iran is not Lebanon, and any violation of the ceasefire will be met with a swift and precise response."

Iran: US leaders “pleaded through regional states” amid escalation with Israel

Iran’s top military commander said US officials were forced to seek mediation through regional countries and ultimately yielded to Iran’s will during the recent military confrontation with Israel.

Tehran Symphony Orchestra performs solidarity concert at Azadi Tower

The Tehran Symphony Orchestra held a special outdoor performance at Azadi Tower on Wednesday, under the baton of conductor Nasir Heydarian.

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