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Convicted killer of Kurdish woman executed in Iran

The Justice Administration of Kurdistan Province in western Iran announced that the death sentence for Goran Ghaderi, convicted of the murder of a Kurdish woman Shalir Rasouli, was carried out in the central prison of the provincial capital of Sanandaj.

Tasnim: Report on cancellation of Iran nuclear talks attributed to Foreign Ministry ‘fabricated’

According to Tasnim on Tuesday, a quote attributed to Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei regarding the alleged cancellation of diplomatic talks is “not authentic.” The...

Suspect arrested in theft of priceless manuscripts, artifacts from Iranian shrine

Iranian police have arrested a suspect accused of stealing valuable historical items, including coins and Qur’anic manuscripts, from the Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine in the southeastern city of Mahan, Kerman Province.

Ayatollah Khamenei: US has no right to deny Iran uranium enrichment

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei strongly rebuked Western pressure over Iran’s nuclear program, asserting that the Islamic Republic does not need permission from any country to pursue uranium enrichment.

Iran says reviewing US proposal for next round of indirect nuclear talks

A senior Iranian diplomat has confirmed that Tehran has received a proposal regarding the next round of indirect negotiations with the United States and is currently reviewing it.

Iran ambassador warns UK of potential false flag operation amid detentions of Iranian nationals

Iran’s ambassador to the United Kingdom has warned British authorities against the possibility of a false flag operation aimed at undermining bilateral relations between Tehran and London.

President Pezeshkian: Iran does not seek nuclear weapons

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to peaceful nuclear activities and regional cooperation in a meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.

Security chief: Iran, Pakistan not to let regional peace be disrupted

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Aliakbar Ahmadian has told his Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Assem Malek that Tehran and Islamabad are committed to the security of common borders and also fighting terrorism.

Reverse brain drain expected in Iran’s medical sector, says health ministry official

Iran may soon witness a reverse brain drain in its medical sector, according to Hossein Hosseini, Deputy Minister of Education at the Ministry of Health.

Ancient human skeletons dating back 4,000 years unearthed in northern Iran

Archaeologists have discovered six human skeletons estimated to be over 4,000 years old during an initial excavation phase at the historical site of Qaleh Ben in Khorshroodpey, a district in Babol County, northern Iran.

Iran on the verge of falling into ‘demographic black hole’

Iran is experiencing a critical demographic transition, with over 10 million unmarried youth of marriageable age and a fertility rate below the replacement threshold of 2.1, experts warn.

Iran, Russia sign agreement on geospatial and mapping cooperation

Iran and Russia have signed a cooperation agreement to deepen bilateral ties in geospatial data and mapping technologies.

Tehran summons UK chargé d’affaires over ‘unlawful detention’ of Iranian nationals

Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the British charge d'affaires in Tehran over the arrest of Iranian nationals by London.

Iran to launch major oil, petrochemical projects monthly through year-end

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced that starting in June, a major oil or petrochemical project will be inaugurated each month in Iran until the end of the year.

Iran asserts enrichment rights as tensions with US persist over nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that the success of nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington hinges on the US accepting Iran’s right to uranium enrichment.

Iranian deputy FM: nuclear consortium idea may be discussed if Iran-U.S. talks advance

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, said that the idea of forming a joint nuclear consortium between Iran and Arab states has not been proposed by Tehran, but it exists and could become a subject of discussion if the ongoing Iran-U.S.talks gain momentum.

FM Araghchi: Iran has not received any written proposal from U.S.

Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, told reporters on the sidelines of the Tehran Dialogue Forum that the schedule for the next round of Iran-US negotiations has been finalized and will be publicly announced shortly.

Taliban FM promises cooperation with Iran in Helmand river, water dispute

Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has said that providing water to Iran’s drought-stricken population is a “religious duty” and stressed that Kabul bears no ill will toward its neighbor.

Kurdistan region president: No threat to emerge from our soil against Iran

President of the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, pledged that no threat will emerge from Kurdish soil against neighboring countries, particularly the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iranian President warns of enemies’ attempts to sow division among regional countries

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that recent claims by Donald Trump, the US president, about Iran are aimed at creating a negative perception of Iran and inciting conflicts among regional countries.

Fatal crash at Tehran’s Azadi racetrack sparks outcry over safety standards

A tragic accident at Tehran’s Azadi motorsport complex has raised serious concerns about racing safety standards in Iran.

Iranians mark national day honoring towering polymath Omar Khayyam

May 18 marks the birthday of Omar Khayyam, the renowned Persian polymath, and is observed in Iran as “Khayyam Day” in honor of his legacy.

Pakistani PM thanks Iran for mediation in India-Pakistan ceasefire

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for what he called Iran’s compassionate and brotherly efforts in helping reduce tension and pave the way for a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Sharif was speaking to Pezeshkian on the phone on Saturday.

Iran national team defeat China to claim third place and qualify for Women’s Futsal World Cup

In a decisive performance at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025, Iran’s women’s national futsal team secured a 3–1 victory over China in the third-place playoff match held on Saturday.

Iran’s nuclear chief: 25% of IAEA inspections in 2024 targeted Iran, despite just 3% of global capacity

Iran’s nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, has revealed that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conducted over 450 inspections worldwide in 2024, with roughly 25% of them carried out at Iranian facilities, despite Iran possessing just 3% of the world’s installed nuclear capacity.

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