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Iran signs Treaty on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge

Iran has officially joined the Treaty on Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge, becoming the 42nd signatory to the international agreement.

Official: Tehran Dialogue Forum aims to elevate Persian Gulf region’s role in global order

Behrouz Kamalvandi, Deputy for International, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), emphasized the importance of the Tehran Dialogue Forum in enhancing the Persian Gulf region’s position within the international system.

Iran’s club Tractor fans set Guinness World Record for longest applause

Fans of Iranian football club Tractor S.C. have officially set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous applause by spectators.

Iran judiciary confirms death sentence for singer Tataloo, says requests for pardon and retrial ‘under review’

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesperson Asghar Jahangir confirmed during a press briefing on Saturday that the death sentence issued against controversial Iranian singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudlou, known as Tataloo, has been finalized and is ready for enforcement.

Iran’s Leader slams Trump’s peace rhetoric as ‘shameful lie’

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about using power for peace, calling them “a disgrace” and “an outright lie.”

Iranian sports photographer dies of injuries after racing accident in Tehran

Famous Iranian sports photographer Hamidreza Darajati has died of severe injuries sustained during a crash at the Azadi racetrack in Tehran.

Iran’s cultural heritage protection guards clash with smugglers

A violent clash has occurred in Marvdasht, Fars Province, between antiquities traffickers and Iran’s cultural heritage protection guards within the protected zone of Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Deputy Head of Cultural Heritage in Fars, Afshin Ebrahimi said a group of smugglers attempted to steal and damage a Sassanid-era inscription.

Iran Deputy FM rejects pause in uranium enrichment

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi  says the country’s right to uranium enrichment remains an uncompromisable red line.

Gharibabadi: Iran, European powers reaffirm commitment to diplomacy in Istanbul meeting

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, announced that Iran and three key European countries – France, Germany, and the UK– remain committed to preserving and utilizing diplomacy effectively.

Palme d’Or winners support Iranian filmmaker’s documentary on Gaza journalist

British filmmakers Ken Loach and Paul Laverty – winners of two Palme d'Or awards at the Cannes Film Festival – have expressed strong support for Put your Soul on Your Hand and Walk, a documentary by Iranian director Sepideh Farsi, which premiered in the ACID section at Cannes.

Calligraphy exhibition ‘Khoshnegaran’ opens at Avicenna Cultural Center in Tehran

A group calligraphy exhibition titled Khoshnegaran was inaugurated on Thursday, at the Avicenna Cultural Center’s gallery in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Interior minister: Undocumented Afghan migrants taking jobs, burdening subsidy system

Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, upon arrival in southeastern Kerman Province on Friday morning, stated that the number of undocumented migrants from neighboring Afghanistan in the province exceeds the national average, adding that their presence has strained job opportunities and government subsidies.

Mass gathering in Tehran marks first anniversary of President Raisi’s Death 

Tehran witnessed a massive public turnout on Thursday afternoon, as thousands gathered to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions, known as the "Martyrs of Service." 

President Pezeshkian: Iran to negotiate with dignity, not under threat 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Tehran remains open to negotiations and peace, but strictly rejects any talks held under duress or threats. 

Environmental fallout from Shahid Rajaee port blast: 36,000 cubic meters of contaminated soil

The recent explosion at Bandar Shahid Rajaee in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas has caused significant environmental damage, with over 36,000 cubic meters of soil contaminated.

Iran marks Ferdowsi Day in honor of Persian literary giant

Iranians across the country commemorate Ferdowsi Day on Thursday, honoring the legendary Persian poet Abolqasem Ferdowsi, the author of the Shahnameh – Iran’s national epic and a cornerstone of Persian literature.

Iran atomic chief: Nuclear technology nation’s inherited right

Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has declared nuclear technology a national heritage, emphasizing its domestic origin and peaceful development under international oversight.

Video: Spring migration of horses begins in Gilan’s Deylaman Highlands

With the arrival of spring, herds of horses have begun their seasonal migration from the foothills to the highlands of Deylaman in Iran’s northern Gilan Province.

Iran environment chief: Crisis in Fars wetlands “tragic and unbearable”

Head of Iran’s Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, has described the worsening condition of wetlands in Fars Province in south of the country as “tragic, alarming, and unbearable,” blaming four decades of neglect and failure to allocate environmental water rights.

Iran rejects US accusations at UN Security Council meeting on Yemen

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has strongly rejected recent accusations made by the United States during a UN Security Council session on Yemen, calling them “baseless and cynical.”

Iran’s Ayat Sharifi crowned strongest man of Asia at 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships

Iranian super-heavyweight lifter Ayat Sharifi claimed the title of “Strongest Man in Asia” after winning two gold medals and one silver at the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jiangshan, China.

Iran reaffirms commitment to talks despite US contradictions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said Tehran will continue indirect negotiations with the US as long as it sees a path to secure national interests, despite “a difficult and inconsistent process.”

Iran condemns Trump’s “divisive, offensive” remarks aimed at sowing discord

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned recent remarks by the U.S. President regarding Iran, calling them false, divisive, and misleading. It stated that the Islamic Republic, along with other regional countries, will continue to strengthen and consolidate their amicable relations.

Iran’s Expediency Council approves Palermo Convention accession with conditions

Iran's Expediency Council has announced its conditional approval of the country's accession to the Palermo Convention.

Governor: Nearly half of Iran’s undocumented Afghan migrants reside in Tehran Province

Tehran Governor Alireza Fakhari has announced that approximately 50% of Iran’s undocumented foreign nationals are currently residing in Tehran Province, underlining the urgency of addressing the issue as a top provincial priority.

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