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Blast on gas pipeline in south Iran leaves no casualties

An explosion has occurred on a gas transmission pipeline in southern Iranian Fars Province.

Tehran International Exhibition of Tourism underway

The 17th Tehran International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Industries has opened, bringing together representatives from the tourism industry from 11 countries, namely Russia, Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Tajikistan, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Sri Lanka.

Iran’s trademark cuisine Ghormeh Sabzi first food in space

Iran’s internationally famous herb stew with rice, or in Persian Ghormeh Sabzi, is the first food that has found its way to space.

Iranian film ‘Coal’ takes home audience choice award at Clermont intl. short film festival

In a remarkable achievement for Iranian cinema, the film "Coal," directed by Saman Lotfian and produced by Seyyed Maziar Hashemi, clinched the prestigious Audience Choice Award at the 46th Clermont International Short Film Festival in France.

Iran praises Qatar’s mediatory role in Tehran-related issues

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday in Doha, conveying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s greetings to the Qatari Emir and appreciating Doha’s mediatory role in some issues regarding Tehran.

Release ceremony for 10 Iranian Yellow Deer in Dez natl. park

In a collaborative effort between the Khuzestan Department of Environment, local grassroots organizations, and community members, a ceremony was held in the Dez National Park to set free 10 Iranian Yellow Deer.

Iranian parliament’s news website down after cyberattack

The Iranian Consultative Assembly News Agency, affiliated with the country’s parliament, was hacked on Tuesday and is not accessible.

Biden calls Netanyahu ‘assh*le’ over Israeli intransigence on Gaza

US President Joe Biden has not modified his Israel policy despite mounting frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to compromise in the Gaza Strip, which has erupted into name-calling in private, NBC has reported, citing multiple sources.

Iran FM: Israel invasion of Rafah in Gaza to have “dire consequences” for Tel Aviv

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says any Israeli move to launch a ground invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza would have "dire consequences" for Tel Aviv.

Iranian authorities lift ban on Didar News website

Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on Tehran-based Didar News media outlet one month after it was blocked.

Man gets death penalty for murdering famous Iranian film director Mehrjouei and wife 

A court in Iran has sentenced a young man to death for murdering famous Iranian film director Dariush Mehrjouei and his wife.

Iran reformists: Boycotting elections would debilitate society

Over a hundred reformist activists, intellectuals and media personalities in Iran have released a statement, warning that banning the upcoming parliamentary elections will make the society weaker.

Iran’s Amirabdollahian affirms solidarity with Damascus, says Iranian military advisors to stay in Syria

Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, declared unwavering support for Syria, stating that no action of the Zionist regime in the region has gone unanswered.

Palestinians have plans for post-war era in Gaza and West Bank: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Sunday as part of the second leg of a regional tour after visiting Lebanon, saying Palestinians have developed initiatives for post-war stage in the besieged Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.

Millions mark 45th anniv. of Islamic Revolution victory in Iran

Millions of people across Iran participated in rallies on Friday to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution that toppled the former pro-US regime.

Iranians hold nationwide rallies to mark 45th anniv. of Islamic Revolution victory 

Millions of people are holding nationwide rallies across Iran on Friday to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979 that toppled the former pro-US regime of the Shah.

94th battle group of the Iranian Navy back home

The 94th battle group of the Iranian Navy under the command of the Alborz Destroyer docks in southern Iran after a 91-day mission during which the warships sailed more than 12 thousand kilometers.

IRGC officer killed during training mission in Iran’s southeast 

An IRGC senior officer has been killed during a training mission in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Palestinians should determine Gaza post-war fate: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told Najib Mikati, the prime minister of the Lebanese caretaker government, in Beirut on Saturday that the people of Gaza have the right to make decisions about the future of the besieged strip.

Palestinian leaders say time is in favor of resistance front

The leaders of the resistance groups have expressed their gratitude to Iran for supporting the people of Palestine, saying the situation is in favor of resistance and certain signs of victory for the Palestinian nation have emerged.

Hezbollah chief says Resistance will emerge victorious against Israel

The secretary general of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement, in a meeting with Iran's foreign minister, stated he is confident that the Palestinian nation and resistance factions will eventually emerge victorious and that Israel will suffer a humiliating defeat in the Gaza Strip.

Fajr Film Festival draws to close, screens more movies

More movies were screened on Friday, the ninth day of the 42nd Fajr International Film Festival, the largest cinematic event in Iran. 

Official: Iran repatriates 20,000 illegal Afghan migrants

About 20,000 undocumented Afghan migrants in Iran have been detained and sent back to their home country by Iranian security forces during the past two weeks, the border guards commander of the Khorasan Razavi Province, neighboring Afghanistan, says.

3 killed in shooting incident near Tehran

A soldier in the Iranian city of Savojbolagh, near the capital Tehran, opened fire at a patrol guard in his military unit in the early hours of Saturday, killing him on the spot for unknown reasons, the police headquarters in Alborz Province reported. 

Armature Iranian-British photographer wins prestigious award

The picture of a polar bear sleeping on a tiny iceberg drifting in the Arctic sea, taken by an amateur Iranian-British photographer, wins wildlife photography award.

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