Renowned Iranian musician Fereydoun Shahbazian passes away at 82

Fereydoun Shahbazian, a distinguished Iranian musician, composer, and conductor, passed away on Saturday due to respiratory issues.

IRGC unveils new missile city

The Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled one of its advanced missile cities.

Embassy: Iranian president to sign strategic cooperation treaty during Russia visit

The Iranian Embassy in Moscow has announced that President Massoud Pezeshkian will sign a comprehensive strategic cooperation treaty with Russia during his visit to Moscow on January 17.

Former minister suggests Iranian gov’t express sympathy for Los Angeles fire victims

Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, the former minister of communications, has proposed that the Iranian government extend its sympathies to those affected by the Los Angeles fire in the US.

IRGC intelligence forces dismantle spy network in Iran’s Khuzestan

The Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has successfully dismantled a spy network in Khuzestan province, southern Iran, according to a statement.

Iran’s trade with Eurasian Union reaches $2.7bn in past 9 months

The value of Iran's foreign trade with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries reached $2.7bn billion from the start of the Persian year (beginning on March 20, 2024), according to Foroud Asgari, the head of Iran's Customs Administration.

Iranian FM congratulates Aoun on his election as Lebanese President

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has in a message congratulated Joseph Aoun on his election as Lebanon’s new President. Araghchi posted the message on his Arabic X account. He also congratulated the Lebanese people on having a new president.

IRGC chief: Iran does not need regional proxies to respond to enemies

Major General Hossein Salami, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), has reiterated that Iran does not require regional proxies to respond to its enemies.

‘Damaged foreign policy’ one of Iran’s oldest wounds, political analyst says

An Iranian professor of international relations has highlighted the profound impact of Iran's ‘damaged foreign policy’ during a national dialogue on consensus.

Tehran hosts large-scale ‘Wayfarers of Quds’ military exercise

The 27th Muhammad Rasulullah Division of Greater Tehran held the "Raheyaan Quds", or Wayfarers of Quds, exercise on Friday as part of the Great Prophet 19 military drills conducted by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) in the country.

Iranian knowledge-based company produces nano diagnostic kit for rapid heart attack detection

The Iranian knowledge-based company, Zist Tashkhis Sanjeh, has developed nano-based diagnostic kits capable of quickly detecting troponin levels in blood, significantly aiding physicians in the rapid diagnosis of heart attacks.

IRGC aerospace cmdr. announces indigenous anti-ballistic defense system

Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Air Defense Unit, Brigadier General Davoud Shekhian, announced the successful testing and unveiling of Iran’s indigenous anti-ballistic defense system.

Official: Swiss national accused of espionage commits suicide in Iran’s Semnan prison

The head of the Semnan Judiciary announced that a Swiss national detained on espionage charges committed suicide this Thursday morning in Semnan Prison, in eastern Tehran.

Siberian gulls bring winter charm to Shiraz, southern Iran

With the arrival of winter, Siberian seagulls of the kakayi species have migrated to Iran’s beautiful city of Shiraz, gracing the Nahr-e Azam water reservoir with their presence.

Iranian border guard killed in clash with drug traffickers in Sistan and Baluchestan

An Iranian border guard officer was killed during an armed confrontation with drug traffickers in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

‘Mother of Siberian Cranes’ passes away in Iran’s Mazandaran

Ellen Vuosalo, a Finnish researcher affectionately known as the "Mother of Siberian Cranes," has passed away at 95 in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran.

Concerns grow over environmental impact of relocating Iran’s capital to Makran

The Tehran-based Etemad newspaper has raised concerns about the potential environmental impact of establishing Iran's future capital on the Makran coast, in southeast of the country.

Leopard spotted roaming with cubs in Iran’s Savadkuh

Stunning images have been captured of a mother leopard along with her two cubs in the heights of the Savadkuh non-hunting area, in northern Iran.

Newspaper criticizes media boycott of former Iranian president Hashemi on his death anniv.

An Iranian newspaper has condemned the removal of former president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's name from streets in major cities and the boycott of his name and image in state media on his passing anniversary.

Iranian para taekwondo athlete buys father trailer truck, using medals

Iranian para taekwondo athlete Zahra Rahimi who gained recognition for representing Iran at the 2024 Summer Paralympics has hit the headlines in Iran for buying her father a trailer truck, using her medals.

Iran’s Sunni Muslim cleric withdraws complaint against eulogist for insult

A Sunni Muslim cleric in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province, has withdrawn his complaint after he sued a eulogist for insulting him. Molavi Abdolhamid, the top Sunni authority in Iran, said he decided to withdraw the complaint against the eulogist after he admitted to his mistake.

PM office: Detained Italian journalist in Iran released, on way back home

The office of the Italian prime minister announced Italian journalist Ms. Cecilia Sala detained for several days in Iran has been released an is en route to Italy.

Ayatollah Khamenei: US often miscalculates on Iran

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that that US have often miscalculated regarding Iran over the past few decades.

Iran atomic chief: Construction of units 2, 3 of Bushehr nuclear power plant continues

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on Tuesday that the construction of Units 2 and 3 of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is ongoing.

EU spokesperson on Geneva talks: Regular communication with Iran maintained

A European Union spokesperson, speaking ahead of the new round of talks between Iran and three European countries, has stated that the EU, as the coordinator of the JCPOA nuclear deal, has maintained regular communication with Iran.

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