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Iraqi prime minister due in Tehran on Wednesday

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani will visit Tehran on Wednesday; the premier’s office has announced.

Zahedan prosecutor: Eulogist who undermined Shia-Sunni unity arrested in Qom

A eulogist who insulted a Sunni cleric and mosque in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, has been arrested in the city of Qom, the prosecutor general of southeastern Iranian provincial capital Zahedan announced.

Iran’s Jalili rapped for blaming Gen. Soleimani’s assassination on ex-pres. Rouhani

An advisor to former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has criticized member of Iran’s Expediency Council Saeed Jalili for blaming the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, the anti-terror icon, by the US in 2020.

Iranian Nano kit makes rapid detection of colon cancer easy

An Iranian knowledge-based company has made a significant advancement in disease diagnosis by introducing a nano kit for the rapid detection of colon cancer.

Former Iranian minister calls for reconsidering decision regarding FATF

A member of the Motalefeh Party in Iran has said the country needs to reconsider its views regarding the acceptance of the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) regulations that are aimed at fighting money laundering at an international level.

First private oil dock in Iran’s South Pars commences operations

The first private oil dock in South Pars, located in Kangan, southern Iranian province of Bushehr, has commenced operations with the successful fueling of a Bangladeshi ship.

Iranian journalist castigates advocates of negotiations with US

Hossein Shariatmadari, the managing director of Tehran-based Kayhan newspaper, has strongly criticized Iranian officials advocating for negotiations with the US, saying they are either foolish or hand in glove with Americans.

Italy’s ambassador to Tehran summoned to Foreign Ministry over detention of Iranian citizen

In response to the continued detention of an Iranian citizen in Italy, Ms. Paola Amadei, the Italian ambassador to Tehran, was summoned on Friday by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Envoy: Iran wouldn’t have supported resistance for 45 years if it intended to withdraw 

The Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, has emphasized that Iran's continued support for the resistance over the past four decades is a clear indication of its unwavering stance. 

Four countries place orders for Iranian-made advanced polymer production equipment

Innovators from an Iranian knowledge-based company have successfully produced advanced polymer manufacturing devices, which have received purchase orders from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Turkey.

Pictures: 5th anniversary of General Soleimani martyrdom commemorated in Tehran

The 5th anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani was commemorated on Thursday evening at the Mosalla grand prayer hall of Tehran.

IRGC commander: Resistance will triumph

Major General Hossein Salami, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), expressed confidence in the ultimate victory of the resistance movement.

Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun among top international goal scorers

In a recent ranking by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), Sardar Azmoun from Iran has secured his place among the top 20 international goal scorers.

Aide to Iran Leader: Unlikely for Syria to establish democratic gov’t, Hezbollah rebuilt itself

An advisor to the Iranian Leader is pessimistic about the developments in Syria, expressing doubt about the establishment of a democratic government in the Arab country, citing the violent behavior in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Iranian minister: Push for lifting restrictions on social media will continue

Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Seyed Sattar Hashemi said the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian is working to lift restrictions on all social media platforms.

Iran and Ankara University to bolster cultural and scientific ties

Iranian Cultural Attaché in Turkey Seyed Ghasem Nazemi has discussed the expansion of cultural and scientific collaborations with the Ankara University's Faculty of Language, History, and Geography during a meeting with Erfan Albayrak, the dean of faculty.

Iranian culture minister congratulates Christians on Christmas, New Year

Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyed Abbas Salehi, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Christians in Iran on the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ and the New Year.

Hendurabi Island: A hidden gem in Persian Gulf

Hendurabi, a small island covering approximately 22.8 square kilometers, is part of the Kish district in Bandar-e Lengeh County, in southern Iran.

2025: Challenges and opportunities for West Asia

In an interview with Iran Newspaper, Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati highlighted the main foreign policy challenges for West Asia in the New Year.

Daily: Retaliation against Israel an ‘opportunity’ for Iran

The Tehran-based principalist newspaper Vatan-e Emrooz has published an editorial emphasizing that Israel's continued threats against Iran present both a danger and an opportunity.

Former Iranian president Rouhani renews call for ‘listening to people,’ ‘engaging with world’

The former president of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, has emphasized the importance of listening to the people's opinions and engaging constructively with the world to solve the country's problems.

2025 New Year’s celebration kicks off in Tehran

The 2025 New Year's celebration commenced early Wednesday morning in Iranian capital Tehran, with a gathering of Christians who participated in the event.

Former Iranian minister urges Expediency Council to re-evaluate FATF with updated information

A former Iranian minister has urged the Expediency Council to re-evaluate the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) with updated and realistic information, arguing accession to the organization is in the national interest.

Pres. Pezeshkian stresses collaboration with private sector, FATF review to address economic challenges

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that resolving the country’s economic challenges is impossible without the active involvement of the private sector.

Iran Judiciary rejects reports actress Taraneh Alidoosti under ‘travel ban’

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesperson Asghar Jahangir has denied reports that renowned Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti is subject to a travel ban.

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