Lebanon Talks to focus on Israel’s threats: Iran’s FM

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated on Thursday he would hold consultations with Lebanese officials over escalating threats posed by Israel, after arriving in Beirut for a two-day visit.

Report denies claims of Turkey evacuating citizens from Iran

A news agency has denied reports circulating on social media that Turkey is evacuating its citizens from Iran.

Former Iran FM Zarif says era of loyalty in global order over, citing Venezuela, Iran’s 12-day war

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the era in which countries could rely on the loyalty and sacrifice of global powers has passed, arguing that recent international developments show expectations of steadfast support are no longer realistic.

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.

Tehran says US interventionism aimed at inciting violence in Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned interventionist and deceptive remarks by American officials regarding Iran’s internal developments, stressing that the statements reflect Washington’s continued hostility towards the Iranian nation aimed at creating unrest and insecurity in the country.

Senator Graham says Trump ‘greenlit’ tough Russia sanctions bill

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has stated that President Donald Trump “greenlit” a long-delayed bipartisan Senate bill to impose tough sanctions on Russia amid rising tensions Wednesday in the North Atlantic, where Russia deployed a submarine to protect a fleeing oil tanker.

Iranian president orders administration officials to talk to protestors

Iran’s government spokesperson has stressed that protesters across Iran should be regarded as part of the nation, saying the government is deeply pained by any loss of life.

US confiscates Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela

The US has seized an oil tanker linked to Venezuela after tracking it across the Atlantic, according to the US European Command.

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.

Iran says conditions not ripe for negotiations with US

The current situation is not suitable for talks with the United States due to Washington’s policies, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi stated, stressing that Tehran’s internal affairs concern no one but its own people.

Iran condemns Israeli FM’s Somaliland visit as violation of Somalia’s sovereignty

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson strongly condemned the illegal entry of the Israeli regime’s foreign minister into the Somaliland region, describing it as a blatant violation of Somalia’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iran Judiciary chief warns of no leniency for rioters, their supporters

Iran’s Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said there would be no tolerance or leniency for those involved in recent protests, stressing that neither rioters nor their supporters could claim they were misled.

“No external agent” is running Venezuela: Acting president

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez has stressed that “no external agent” is running the country.

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad

The Iranian Judiciary has carried out the death sentence of a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence service, after the verdict was upheld by the Supreme Court and all legal procedures were completed.

Israeli FM visits Somaliland

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar arrived in Somaliland for the first high-level diplomatic visit after Tel Aviv recognised the breakaway region’s independence, triggering condemnation and concerns that Palestinians may be forcibly expelled by Israel there.

Field reports on Tuesday gatherings in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar

According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and several central commercial districts witnessed scattered gatherings on Tuesday, some of which prompted police intervention.

Father of slain Tehran university student pardons killer

The father of Amir Mohammad Khaleqi, a talented student of the University of Tehran, has pardoned his son’s killer.

Iranian Armenian community welcomes 2026 with festivities, traditions

During the days of the Christmas season and celebrations for the birth of Jesus Christ, the Armenian community in Iran is preparing to welcome the year 2026 with a blend of religious, cultural, and social traditions.

US military operation in Venezuela undermined international law: UN

The United Nations has voiced deep concern over the dramatic US operation in Venezuela, warning that it clearly "undermined a fundamental principle of international law".

US attack on Greenland would be end of NATO: Danish PM

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that any bid by the United States to take over Greenland will result in the end of the NATO military alliance, as reverberations from Washington’s military attack on Venezuela and the abduction of its leader Nicholas Maduro are felt across the globe.

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.

Iran sends special delegation to probe attack on Hospital in Ilam

Iran’s Interior Minister has ordered the deployment of a special investigative delegation to Ilam province to examine recent unrest, including an attack on a hospital, following a directive from President Massoud Pezeshkian.

Iranian daily criticizes FM Araghchi over ‘snapback’ sanctions, calls diplomacy ineffective

The Iranian daily Ettela’at has sharply criticized the country’s foreign minister and diplomatic team, accusing them of failing to deliver tangible results amid mounting international and domestic pressures.

Ukraine’s European, US allies meet on security guarantees: AFP

Key Ukrainian allies were to huddle with top US envoys in Paris to discuss security guarantees, as they press ahead on Washington-brokered plans to end the war with Russia.

Veteran Iranian actor Saeed Pirdoust dies at 85

Saeed Pirdoust, a veteran Iranian film and television actor, has died at the age of 85, Iranian media reported.

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