Large funeral ceremonies held in Iran’s Ilam, Zahedan for martyred security personnel

Large crowds gathered on Thursday in the western Iranian city of Ilam to attend the funeral procession of Lieutenant Ehsan Aghajani, a security officer who was killed during an armed clash with rioters in Malekshahi County earlier this week.

Deputy: Iran’s president orders no crackdown on protesters unless national security threatened

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed security forces to refrain from taking security measures against protesters as long as national security is not compromised, according to the president’s executive deputy.

Iranian parliament speaker criticizes Trump over remarks on Venezuela’s oil

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump over his comments regarding Venezuela’s oil and mineral resources, accusing him of openly pursuing plunder without shame.

Security chief cautions against US meddling in Iran’s domestic affairs

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has warned that any interference by the United States in Iran’s internal affairs would destabilize the entire region and undermine U.S. interests.

Iranian embassy expresses condolences over deadly Switzerland fire

Iran’s embassy in Switzerland has expressed condolences to the Swiss people and the families of victims following a deadly fire that broke out in the early hours of the 2026 New Year.

President Pezeshkian: Real terrorists label others as terrorists

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that world powers label respected figures as “terrorists” while they themselves are the real criminals.

President Pezeshkian meets market leaders, announces one-year relief measures for businesses

Iranian President, Massoud Pezeshkian, met with representatives of trade unions, guilds, chambers of commerce, and market trustees to review the concerns and demands of market activists.

Iran confirms successful signal reception from 3 newly launched satellites

Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology announced that the first signals from all three domestically built satellites launched earlier on Sunday have been successfully received, confirming their technical health and proper performance in orbit.

Three Iranian satellites successfully deployed to low earth orbit from Russia’s Vostochny spaceport

Three satellites developed by Iran have been successfully sent into low Earth orbit (LEO) from Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome.

Cooperation with IAEA under new framework serves Iran’s interests, analyst says

An Iranian nuclear analyst says continued cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under new arrangements would benefit Tehran by reducing tensions and limiting pretexts for further pressure from Western countries.

Atomic chief says western powers aim to halt Iran’s scientific progress

Iran’s Vice President and head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said on Thursday that Western opposition to Iran is fundamentally aimed at stopping the country’s scientific and technological progress, not concerns over nuclear weapons.

IAEA’s Grossi playing on enemy’s ground: Iran’s nuclear head

Reacting to recent remarks by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tehran’s nuclear program, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said the statements show that Rafael Grossi is “playing on the enemy’s ground.”

Foreign Ministry Spokesnan: Iran missile program developed for national defense, not negotiation

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that the country’s missile program has been developed to defend Iran’s sovereignty and is not subject to negotiation, emphasizing that Iran’s defensive capabilities are in no way open for discussion.

Iranians mark Yalda Night with ancient traditions

Iranians and Persian-speaking communities across the region celebrated Yalda Night on Sunday, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, with time-honored traditions centered on togetherness, poetry and hope.

Iran welcomes Yalda Night with crowded streets, warm spirits, and rising costs

Iranians across the country are preparing to mark Yalda Night on Sunday with lively gatherings, bustling markets, and a strong sense of tradition, as families and friends came together to celebrate the longest night of the year despite ongoing economic pressures.

Iranian Red Crescent rescuer dies while saving flood victims in Jahrom

An Iranian Red Crescent rescuer lost his life during rescue operations amid severe flooding in the southern city of Jahrom, officials said on Friday.

Iran, Russia agree on three-year roadmap to expand cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the Islamic Republic and Russia have agreed on a three-year roadmap to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Iran calls on IAEA to clarify inspection protocols for facilities damaged by military attacks

Iran’s Vice President and head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must clarify whether it has any established guidelines for inspecting nuclear facilities that have been damaged by military attacks.

Iran president meets Putin, says Tehran determined to implement strategic agreement with Russia

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s determination to implement its comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Russia during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Iranian president in meeting with Turkmen leader: World needs trust, peace more than ever

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian said the modern world is in urgent need of greater trust, peace and convergence among nations during a meeting with Turkmenistan’s National Leader and Chairman of the People’s Council, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on Thursday evening.

Tehran slams Washington over rising restrictions on Iranian UN diplomats

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran condemned the intensification of restrictions imposed upon the diplomatic Mission of Iran to the United Nations in New York, and calls for more robust intervention by the Secretary-General of the United Nations in order to prevent the infringement of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s lawful rights.

Iran reissues arrest orders for seven fugitives in $3.5bn Debsh tea corruption case

Iran’s judiciary has reissued arrest orders for seven fugitives convicted in the high-profile Debsh Tea embezzlement case, according to a statement released on Wednesday.

Three Shahid Beheshti University scholars ranked among top one percent most-cited worldwide

Three researchers from Shahid Beheshti University have been named among the world’s top one percent most-cited scientists in 2024, according to a new report by the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC).

Iran’s president marks Students Day, calls for dialogue and national unity

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian attended a ceremony on Sunday at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran to mark Students Day, using the occasion to urge respectful dialogue, tolerance of differing views and collective efforts toward addressing the country’s challenges.

Iran says US must be held accountable for “crimes against humanity” over unilateral sanctions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says the United States must be held accountable for committing crimes against humanity by imposing illegal and inhumane unilateral coercive measures on the peoples of developing countries, including Iran.

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