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Shirin Su lagoon in western Iran filled with water after recent downpours

The recent rainfalls in Iran have increased the level of water in the drying Shirin Su lagoon, in the western province of Hamedan, the head of the Environmental Protection Department of Hamedan's Kaboudar Ahang city said on Wednesday.

EU sanctions on Iran “regrettable, unlawful”: Top diplomat

European Union sanction announced following Iran's missile and drone attack against Israel is "unfortunate and illegal" because Tehran was acting in self-defence, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said.

Visiting Iranian president pays homage to Allama Iqbal in Pakistan’s Lahore

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, on the second day of his official visit to Pakistan on Tuesday, visited Lahore, home to the mausoleum of prominent Pakistani poet and philosopher, Iqbal Lahori.

Iranian FM says EU sanctions ‘regrettable’

The Iranian foreign minister says the European Union’s measures against Tehran after Iran’s retaliatory operation against Israel were ‘regrettable’, arguing the Islamic republic's reaction was in self-defense.

Iranian daily censures ‘disregard for widespread corruption’ in Iran

Establishment of justice has remained elusive in Iran over four decades after the Islamic Revolution due to the authorities’ failure, or reluctance, to deal with major corruption cases, an Iranian daily argues.

First batch of Iranian hajj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia after decade of hiatus

A group of hajj pilgrims departed on Monday from the Iranian capital Tehran for the Saudi city of Mecca for Umrah (lesser) hajj pilgrimage after a ten-year interval.

Olfati wins 2024 Olympics spot, makes history in Iran’s gymnastics

The World Gymnastics Federation announced on Monday that Iranian athlete Mehdi Olfati has secured a berth for the 2024 Paris Olympic.

Iran, Pakistan set to promote ties during Raisi’s visit to Islamabad

The Iranian president says Tehran and Islamabad need to implement their capacities in various political, economic, and cultural areas in order to fulfill the interests of both sides.

Tehran, Islamabad open new chapter in relations with $10bn trade exchange deal goal

Iran and Pakistan are set to deepen their strategic ties by setting a 10-billion-dollar objective in their trade exchange and investment, IRNA news agency reported.

Israel’s organized crimes against Palestinians in Gaza clear examples of genocide, war crimes: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the massacre and mass burial of civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip by Israeli soldiers as blatant examples of genocide and war crimes.

IRNA: No direct talks ongoing between Iran and US

Iran’s IRNA news agency has said there are currently no direct talks between the US and Iran on the lifting of sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Leader lauds armed forces for displaying might following operation against Israel

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised the Iranian armed forces for showing their might to the world.

Iran displays home-made drone at Iraq defense expo

Iran has showcased its Mohajer 6 drone at a defense expo in the Iraqi capital Baghdad with military representatives of 22 countries taking part in the event.

Tourist village in Iran’s Kurdistan hosts huge number of people for historical festival

The Hezar (1,000) daf ceremony was held on Friday evening in the presence of a large number of people and officials as well as daf players from all over Iran in the tourist and historical village of Palangan, in the western Iranian province of Kurdistan.

Iranian MP calls situation in flood-hit areas of Iran’s southeast as “catastrophic”

An Iranian MP has warned of what he has called the catastrophic situation in the south of the country's Sistan and Baluchestan province following heavy flooding there.

Report: Iran to receive first batch of Russian Su-35s

The Iranian air force will receive a number of Russian Su-35 fighter jets next week amid the confrontation between Tehran and the Israeli regime, Iran’s Students News Agency (ISNA) reported on Saturday.

Iran refutes claim air defense system in Isfahan partially damaged in face of flying objects

An informed source has played down reports that a part of the air defense system in the Iranian city of Isfahan was damaged after an explosion on Friday involving a few micro drones, Nour News agency reported Saturday.

Iranian political scientist, Zibakalam urges direct Tehran-Washington talks

A renowned Iranian political scientist says considering current situation in the region and the spiraling tensions between Iran and Israel, Tehran needs to sit down and hold direct talks with Washington in order to iron out the differences.

Ex-Iranian FM Zarif: Time to stop Israeli aggressions

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the UN Security Council to stop Israel’s aggressions, particularly the war on Gaza.

IAEA: Iran’s nuclear sites safe following explosions

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Friday that the nuclear installations in Isfahan were not damaged following explosions in the central Iranian city earlier in the day.

Residents: Iranian cities of Tabriz, Isfahan completely calm following blasts sound

Locals and eye witnesses have reported that the Iranian cities of Tabriz and Isfahan are ‘completely calm’ after several explosions were heard earlier on Friday.

Iranian FM says UN inaction prompted Tehran retaliatory measure against Israel

The Iranian foreign minister says, the inaction by the UN Security Council to condemn Israel’s attack on the Iranian consulate in the Syrian capital, prompted the Islamic Republic to launch retaliatory attack against Israel.

Senior commander: Iran may review nuclear doctrine amid Israeli threats 

A senior commander with Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in charge of the country’s nuclear security said on Thursday that the threats by the Israeli regime increase the likelihood for Iran to review its nuclear doctrine. 

President Raisi: Iran has a lot to say in advanced military industries

President Ebrahim Raisi said  that Iran displayed its military capabilities in a recent operation against the Israeli regime.

Former Iranian vice president Davoudi passes away at 72

Iranian economist and former first vice president Parviz Davoodi died earlier on Thursday at the age of 72.

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