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Iran celebrates a year of milestones in space industry

Iran has marked a successful year in its space program, achieving significant milestones, including the launch of four satellites and the successful injection of a 300-gram payload into low Earth orbit.

Iran’s defense minister highlights progress in satellite technology

Iran’s Defense Minister, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, announced that the country has achieved significant advancements in satellite launch technology, marking a milestone in its space program.

TasteAtlas ranking names best, worst Iranian cuisine

In the latest TasteAtlas Ranking for January 2025, Iranian cuisine has been celebrated for its rich and diverse flavors, with Kateh, a simple Persian rice dish, emerging as the top-rated Iranian food.

Interior minister: Iran hosts 6 million foreign nationals, 2 million unlicensed

Iran’s Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, has revealed that the country currently hosts approximately 6 million foreign nationals, vast majority of them from Afghanistan, with at least 2 million residing illegally.

Iran’s president visits latest defense, space achievements

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian visited the latest defense and space achievements of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics on Sunday, coinciding with the National Space Technology Day.

Iran to unveil two new satellites on Sunday  

Iran is going to unveil Navak Satellite and Pars 2 Satellite on Sunday.

Iranian university professor: Any talks with US must be direct

A professor of International Relations in Iran says any talks between Iran and the US must be face-to-face.

Iranian newspaper advocates smart use of negotiation opportunities with US

In a Saturday editorial, the Tehran-based Jomhouri-e Eslami daily emphasized the need for Iran to adopt a pragmatic and strategic approach to negotiations with the US, particularly in light of the shifting dynamics under the new administration at the White House.

Iran commemorates 46th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Iran marked the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution and the return of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, with ceremonies across the nation, including at Behesht-e Zahra, south of the capital Tehran, attended by officials and citizens.

Fajr International Film Festival kicks off in Tehran

The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival, marking the victory anniversarry of Iran’s Islamic revolution, commenced on Thursday evening at the Vahdat Hall in Tehran, with a tribute to notable figures in the Iranian cinema industry, including Sirus Alvand, Reza Babak, and Manouchehr Valizadeh.

6th Tehran International Auto Show unveils over 20 new products

The 6th Tehran International Auto Show, one of the largest and most significant events in the automotive industry, is currently underway in the Iranian capitalT Tehran. The event kicked off on January 29 and will run through January 31.

Space Cheif: Iran to Launch Two Satellites into Space Soon

The head of the Iranian Space Agency announced that by the end of the current Iranian year in less than two months, two Iran-made satellites will be launched into space, which are significant.

Fatal multi-vehicle collision in western Iran leaves five dead

A chain-reaction traffic accident on the Ilam-Mehran highway, in western Iran, has resulted in multiple casualties, prompting an emergency response from rescue teams and medical services.

Ex-Iran minister: Supreme council of cyberspace’s filtering policies counterproductive to security

Seyyed Ahmad Motamedi, former Minister of Communications and Information Technology, has strongly criticized the internet filtering policies imposed by Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace, calling them counterproductive to national security.

France cancels Tehran-Paris flight without explanation

France has canceled a scheduled direct flight from Tehran to Paris, which was set to operate after months of halted flights to Europe.

Iran’s Leader pays tribute at Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum, martyrs’ cemetery

In the lead-up to the celebrations over the victory of Iran’s Islamic Revolution in 1979, or Ten-Day Dawn, and the anniversary of Imam Khomeini's return to his homeland from exile, Iranian Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Ayatollah Khamenei visited the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini on Wednesday in southern Tehran.

Makran, a winter paradise for tourists in southeastern Iran

The shores of Makran in southern Iranian port city of Chabahar are one of the unique tourist hubs on the Iran-Pakistan border.

Deputy Interior Minister: Illegal Afghan migrants most important security issue for Iran-Afghanistan

The Iranian Deputy Interior Minister for Security and Law Enforcement says the most significant security issue between Iran and Afghanistan is illegal Afghan migrants and their movement within Iran, putting legal and illegal Afghan migrants in Iran at 4.5 and 2 million respectively.

Iranian VP Zarif: Negotiation with US is not treason

Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif says those who accuse the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian of treason because of possible negotiation with the US are actually repeating the US-Israeli narrative regarding the issue.

Veteran journalist criticizes Iranian FM’s visit to Kabul

A prominent Tehran-based journalist has criticized the Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi's visit to Kabul on Sunday, stating that it yielded no significant results and only granted concessions to the self-proclaimed Taliban government without any reciprocation.

Renowned Iranian writer Ebrahim Nabavi laid to rest in Tehran

The body of renowned writer and journalist Ibrahim Nabavi was repatriated from the US to Iran and laid to rest in Behesht Zahra Cemetery in Tehran beside his parents. The burial took place today Tuesday.

Iranian deputy parl’t speaker: No hostility with the US, Iran ready for fair talks

Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Hamid Reza Haji Babaei, stated on Tuesday that Iran harbors no hostility or intention for war with the US and is open to negotiations with Washington. However, he emphasized that any talks must be conducted on fair and equal terms.

Iran Leader: Resistance movement awakened Muslim nations

Iran's Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has underscored the significance of the resistance movement, describing it as a continuation of Islam’s revered Prophet Muhammad's mission.

Iran warns US, Israel against attacking nuclear facilities

Iran has issued a strong warning to the US and Israel, asserting that any attack on its nuclear facilities would be a "crazy" move, leading to a "very bad disaster" for the region.

Dozens of Iranian MPs file complaint against VP Zarif over Davos comments

Sixty members of the Iranian Parliament have filed a complaint with the Attorney General against the country’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif, following his recent remarks at the World Economic Forum (WED) in Davos last week, Tehran MP Mohammad Seraj announced.

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