Iranian newspaper downplays claims ‘Trump’s presidency no different from Harris’s’ for Tehran

An Iranian newspaper has criticized some officials suggesting that it would have made no difference for Iran either of the Republican or Democratic presidential contenders in the US would have gotten the ticket to the White House.

Ramtin Hotel in northern Tehran catches fire, 29 injured

A fire broke out early on Saturday morning at the Ramtin Hotel in northern Tehran, the capital of Iran, injuring 29 people.

Iran dismisses as “baseless” allegations of involvement in assassination plots against US officials

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Ismail Baghaei, has categorically dismissed US allegations that Tehran was involved in attempts to assassinate former and current US officials, saying the plots have been hatched by Israel.

Iranian shepherd soothes attacking bear

A video has gone viral in Iran showing a shepherd trying to calm down a bear that chases off the man’s cattle.

Iran’s Lake Urmia sees significant improvement amidst restoration efforts 

An Iranian official reports that the shrinking Lake Urmia is in better condition than last year, attributing the improvement to favorable autumn rains. 

Four terrorists killed during clash with IRGC forces in Iran’s southeast 

Iranian security forces have killed another four terrorists in the southeastern city of Rask in the border province of Sistan and Baluchestan. 

Iran signs key agreements during communications minister’s visit to Cuba, Venezuela 

Iran’s Minister of Communications Sattar Hashemi has recently concluded a "productive" six-day trip to Cuba and Venezuela, aimed at enhancing technological diplomacy. 

Iraq’s FM denies reports Iran planning attack on Israel from Iraqi territory

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has dismissed reports suggesting that Iran is planning a retaliatory operation on Israel from Iraqi soil. 

Iran’s Zarif hopes Trump to terminate conflicts as promised during campaign 

The strategic deputy to Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has reacted to Donald Trump’s return to the White House, hoping the US president-elect would remain committed to his pledge of staying away from war during his tenure as promised during the presidential campaign. 

Ex-Iranian MP: Trump’s election similar to Taliban return to power

A former Iranian Parliament member likened Donald Trump re-election as the US president to the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan.

Iranian analyst deplores failure to restore JCPOA following Trump re-election

A veteran Iranian journalist and political analyst says Iran had almost four years since US President Donald Trump left the White House in January 2021 to revive the moribund but vital nuclear deal with the West, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran police chief: All militants in Taftan terrorist attack killed or arrested

The head of Iran’s Law Enforcement Force says that all agents involved in the recent deadly terrorist attack in Iran’s southeastern town of Taftan  have been taken out or detained.

Iran shrugs off re-election of Trump

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, in his first official reaction after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election and returned to the White House, said on Thursday that the only thing that matters for Tehran is “the performance of the U.S. government.”

Iranian daily lays into President Pezeshkian’s Information Council head for “overreliance on U.S.”

The Iranian principlist newspaper Kayhan has launched a strong critique against Elias Hazrati, head of the Government's Information Council, over his stance on relations with the United States.

PSG soccer fans unfurl giant ‘Free Palestine’ banner

Days before a soccer match between France and the Israeli regime, Paris-Saint Germain fans unveiled a huge Free Palestine banner before their Champions League game against Atletico Madrid kicked off on Wednesday. 

Former Iranian envoy: Tehran needs to talk to Washington after Trump’s victory

Former Iranian ambassador to Germany says Iran can negotiate with US President-elect Donald Trump after he takes office through various channels.

Several sentenced to death in Iran for spying for Israel

Four people in Iran have been sentenced to death for spying for and collaborating with the Zionist regime of Israel.

IRGC chief commander reiterates Israeli aggressions won’t go unanswered

The Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, echoed the country’s previous stance that it is a miscalculation to think that the Israeli aggressions against Iran will not be responded.

Popular Iranian football commentator, Ferdowsipour returns after six years

Renowned Iranian football commentator and program producer Adel Ferdowsipour made a promising return to sports commentary on Tuesday nearly six years after being sacked for unknown reasons.

FM Araghchi: Iran, Pakistan believe close connection exists between Israel, regional terrorists

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says Iran and neighboring Pakistan firmly believe that close cooperation goes on between terrorist groups in the region, including the so-called Jaish al-Adl, and the Israeli regime.

Iran Judiciary chief orders review of pardon request for 2 detained journalists

The spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary announced that two detained Iranian journalists, convicted of collaborating with enemies in the case of the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman whose death sparked nation-wide unrest and deadly riots in Iran in 2022, have submitted a pardon request.

Judiciary: Jamshid Sharmahd dies before execution of death sentence

A spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary announced that Jamshid Sharmahd, leader of the “Tondar” terrorist group and member of the so-called “Kingdom Assembly of Iran,” passed away before his execution.

Iranians in Europe protest against EU sanctions on Iran Air

Iranians residing in Europe have launched an online petition to protest the European Union and UK government's sanctions on Iran Air over accusations of Iran's involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

Iran FM urges EU to ‘make up for mistakes’, reverse airline sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called on the European Union to go back on its decision to sanction Iranian airlines, describing the move as unethical and a clear mistake based on unfounded allegations.

IRGC: 10 terrorists eliminated, arrested in southeastern Iran

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday it has killed four terrorists and arrested six others in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

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