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15 terrorists arrested in Iran’s southeast

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Force (IRGC) announced the arrest of 15 terrorists during an anti-terror operation in the country's southeast.

Iran welcomes Gaza ceasefire, urges trial of Israeli officials

Iran on Thursday welcomed a ceasefire between Hamas and Tel Aviv after 15 months of war in the besieged Strip, and called for the prosecution of Israeli authorities over their crimes in the Palestinian territory.

Top military commander: No enemy dares to challenge Iran

Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, says no enemy dares to challenge Iran’s might.

Iran Leader praises Gaza ceasefire as ‘victory for Palestinian patience, resistance’

Following the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, the official social media accounts of KHAMENEI.IR shared a message from the Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in multiple languages on Thursday.

Iran says newly-unveiled Zagros from new generation of AI-powered vessels

The Iranian Navy's head of shipbuilding, Captain Dariush Eskandari, has announced that the advanced data-processing Zagros warship, which has joined the naval fleet, is from a new generation of vessels equipped with integrated management systems and artificial intelligence, marking a significant milestone in the country's naval capabilities.

IRGC hails Gaza ceasefire as victory for Palestinian resistance

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire in Gaza, following 16 months of intense conflict.

Iran-Russia comprehensive agreement: ‘A roadmap for economic cooperation’

Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the State Duma's International Affairs Committee, described the comprehensive cooperation agreement between Iran and Russia as a roadmap for developing bilateral relations.

Prominent Iranian satirist Ebrahim Nabavi commits suicide in Maryland at 64

Ebrahim Nabavi, a well-known Iranian satirist, ended his life on Tuesday night in Silver Spring, Maryland, his daughters announced.

Three killed in training aircraft crash in northern Iran 

Three people have died in an air accident near the northern Iranian city of Rasht.

Iran’s first intelligence-signal destroyer Zagros joins the naval fleet

The intelligence-signal destroyer Zagros has been officially inducted into the Naval Combat Fleet in a significant boost to Iran's naval capabilities.

Iran faces challenges in managing undocumented migrants, says MP

A member of the Iranian Parliament's Councils and Internal Affairs Committee has admitted that Iran faces challenges in managing illegal migrants, stating that the actual number of foreign nationals in Iran is much higher than the reported figures.

Iranian FM reaffirms non-military objectives in strategic partnership with Russia, emphasizes FATF review to remain technical

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of allowing the Expediency Discernment Council to calmly and expertly review Iran’s accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issue, which is viewed by the incumbent administration as a major trade for the country’s international relations.

Iran ready for talks with second Trump administration, says President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran is fundamentally ready to engage in dialogue with the second administration of incoming US president Donald Trump.

Lavrov: Iran-Russia comprehensive agreement not directed against any country

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that the Comprehensive Strategic Agreement between Russia and Iran, scheduled for signing on January 17, by Presidents Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian, is not targeted at any third country.

Iran to launch first national AI platform demo

Iran will unveil the first demo of its National AI Platform next week, the assistant to the Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy announced on Tuesday.

NBC to air Iran president’s ‘important message’ on ‘honorable, equal negotiation’

The deputy head of Communications and Information of the Iranian President's Office announced on Tuesday that an important message from President Massoud Pezeshkian will be broadcast on Wednesday on NBC, emphasizing Iran's readiness for honorable and equal negotiations.

Winter delights in Iran’s Sorkhrud: Whooper swans bring joy

The Sorkhrud Wetland in Iran’s northern Mazandaran Province is buzzing with life as it hosts the magnificent whooper swans this winter.

Official: Iran reconsidering FATF accession to smooth international relations

The head of the Iranian government's Information Council has announced that joining to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is once again on the agenda to facilitate smoother international relations.

Iran celebrates Father’s Day and Men’s Day with reverence, joy

Iranians across the nation are celebrating Father's Day and Men's Day on Tuesday with tributes and joyous gatherings, honoring the birth anniversary of Imam Ali, the first Shia Imam.

Iranian deputy FM describes Geneva talks with E3 as “constructive, frank” 

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says talks between Iranian and European diplomats in Geneva were serious, frank and constructive.

Iranian flights to Europe to resume after hiatus 

Iran's Civil Aviation Organization has announced the resumption of European flights starting from January 31, 2025.

Iranian Foreign Ministry says removing sanctions, high priority in talks with E3

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei says the priority of Iran during Monday talks with the European troika is to get the anti-Tehran sanctions lifted.

“Water’s End” in southern Iran a haven for migratory birds 

Located 30 kilometers from Minab in the Kalahi and Sirik region in Iran' southern province of Hormozgan, the village of Tiab stretches approximately 9 kilometers from its main branch to its opening into the sea. 

Top Iranian official advocates for direct talks with the US

Ali Abdolalizadeh, the head of Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian's election campaign and the president's representative in maritime economy, has called for direct talks with the United States.

Iranian citizen detained in Italy, released 

The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the release of Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, an Iranian citizen who had been detained in Italy, and his return to the homeland. 

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