Helicopter carrying pres. Raisi involved in accident

A helicopter transporting President Ebrahim Raisi encountered an accident earlier on Sunday in the East Azerbaijan province.

At least five dead in floods in northeastern Iran

Heavy rainfalls triggered flash floods in the northeastern Iranian province of Khorasan Razavi on Wednesday, leaving casualties and causing material damage.

Iran ex-foreign minister: Indirect Tehran-Washington talks going on for years

An aide to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution and former foreign minister says the conduit for indirect talks between Iran and the US has always been open.

Iran announces final list of elected lawmakers

Iran’s Elections Headquarters announced on Saturday the final list of the candidates who won the ticket in the runoff stage of the parliamentary elections for the remaining seats up for grabs in the 290-seat assembly.

Iran Leader: High election turnout can form stronger parliament 

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called on the nation to take part in the legislative polls runoff being held across the country.

Iran FM calls on US to pressure Israel into accepting ceasefire in Gaza

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, has called on the US to put pressure on Israel to accept a proposed ceasefire deal in Gaza

Iran slaps sanctions on British, US individuals, institutions for supporting Israeli genocide

Iran has announced new sanctions on British and US individuals and entities for complicity in the Israeli regime’s months-long genocidal campaign against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

President Raisi: Iran, Africa determined to expand ties

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran and African countries are set to boost their relationship in several areas, adding both sides need a timeframe to achieve their objectives.

Interior minister: Iran set to hold runoff parliamentary elections

Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says preparations have been made to hold the runoff parliamentary elections in two weeks.

Iranian president hails achievements in two-nation South Asia trip

The Iranian president, fresh from a trip to Pakistan and Sri Lanka, said on Thursday that the agreements and projects in both countries were a success.

The Leader: Iran’s defense sector example of turning sanctions into opportunity

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stressed the Islamic republic of Iran’s remarkable achievements in military equipment production attest to the fact that a “lively nation can turn sanctions into opportunities."

Iranian FM says EU sanctions ‘regrettable’

The Iranian foreign minister says the European Union’s measures against Tehran after Iran’s retaliatory operation against Israel were ‘regrettable’, arguing the Islamic republic's reaction was in self-defense.

Report: Iran to receive first batch of Russian Su-35s

The Iranian air force will receive a number of Russian Su-35 fighter jets next week amid the confrontation between Tehran and the Israeli regime, Iran’s Students News Agency (ISNA) reported on Saturday.

Residents: Iranian cities of Tabriz, Isfahan completely calm following blasts sound

Locals and eye witnesses have reported that the Iranian cities of Tabriz and Isfahan are ‘completely calm’ after several explosions were heard earlier on Friday.

Iran rejects Argentina’s court ruling on AMIA case as politically-motivated

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has rejected an anti-Tehran ruling by Argentina’s federal court over the AMIA case, the deadly attack against a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires in 1994, stressing that the ruling was aimed at political purposes.

Iranian FM talks to regional counterparts, discusses Palestine, multilateral ties

Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers have called for an immediate end to ongoing Israel’s crimes against Palestinians particularly in the Gaza Strip.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Israel must and will be punished for attack on Iran diplomatic mission in Syria

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the Israeli regime “must and will be punished” for its aggression on the Iranian Embassy’s consular section in the Syrian capital Damascus earlier this month.

Large crowd in Isfahan pay homage to top Iranian commander killed in Syria

A funeral procession was held in the central Iranian city of Isfahan for a top military advisor who was killed in an Israeli missile attack in the Syrian capital Damascus.

Commander: 18 terrorists, several Iranian security forces killed in armed conflict in Sistan and Baluchestan

Terrorists have staged three separate attacks in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province which led to the death of ten security forces and over a dozen militants, a high-ranking Iranian military commander has confirmed.

UN chief condemns fatal attack on Iran consulate in Damascus

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the Monday missile strike on Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital, Damascus, offering condolences over the death of Iranian military advisors in the incident.

Iran says reserves right to respond to Israel attack on Damascus mission, warns of “consequences” 

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has warned the Israeli regime of "consequences", following the regime's deadly air strike on Iran's consulate in Damascus, that saw the killing of several people including a high-ranking military "commander of the resistance front."

IRGC commander killed in Israel attack on Iran’s consular section in Damascus, Syria 

The Israeli regime has fired 6 missiles from the occupied Golan Heights at Iran’s Consulate General in Damascus, killing General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior commander of the axis of resistance in the region.

Iranians mark Nature Day, the last day of Nowruz holidays

The 13-day holidays of the Persian New Year, Nowruz, have come to an end in Iran with people staying outdoors and going out to nature.

Iranian pres. Raisi urges stronger ties with Turkey amid Gaza crisis

In a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi underscored the imperative of bolstering political, economic, and cultural bonds between Tehran and Ankara.

Iranians mark Laylat al-Qadr with prayers, night vigil 

Muslims across the world and Iran have held night vigils at mosques and religious centers with prayers to mark Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, when the Muslim holy book Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over 14 centuries ago. 

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