Tehran records 130 days of polluted air in nearly 11 months

Tehran has experienced 130 days of polluted air since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year, on March 21, according to a report by the social Tasnim News Agency.

FM Araghchi in response to Trump: Assurance on Iran’s non-pursuit of nuclear weapons is achievable

After US President Donald Trump imposed maximum pressure on Iran on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized that the policy against Iran is a failed experience and its repetition will yield no results other than failure.

Saudi Arabia rejects Trump’s claim, says no normalization with Israel without Palestinian state

Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its stance that it will not normalize relations with Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, refuting a claim by US President Donald Trump that Riyadh had dropped the demand.

Iran gov’t spokesperson does not rule out talks with US

The Iranian government spokesperson emphasized on Wednesday that ‘dignity, wisdom, and expediency’ are three fixed principles in any talks regarding Iran’s foreign affairs.

Trump claims US will ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza

United States President Donald Trump has stated that Washington will “take over” and “own” the Gaza Strip after resettling Palestinians elsewhere under an extraordinary redevelopment plan that he claimed could turn the enclave into “the Riviera of the Middle East”.

Sheikh Naim Qassem appointed as Iran Leader’s representative in Lebanon

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has appointed the Secretary General of Hezbollah resistance movement, Sheikh Naim Qassem, as his official representative in Lebanon.

Senior commander: Iran must embrace cutting-edge AI, laser technologies

The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Baqeri, has underscored the importance of advancing in laser, quantum, and particularly artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Trump says he would love to make an agreement with Iran

US President Donald Trump has stressed that he would love to make a deal with Tehran to improve bilateral relations, but added that Iran should not develop a nuclear weapon.

Iranian researchers develop rapid detection for Parkinson’s disease using colorimetric nano-biosensor

Researchers at Tarbiat Modares University in Iran have successfully designed a colorimetric nano-biosensor to rapidly diagnose Parkinson's disease.

Iranian security official denies New York Times’ nuclear weapon claims

An Iranian security official has dismissed the latest New York Times report alleging that Iran is secretly working on a faster method to develop nuclear weapons, calling it baseless and a fabrication.

PHOTO: Fajr film festival – highlights

The fifth day of the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival continued on Tuesday with the screening of Ashk-e Hour (Tears of Hor), directed by Mehdi Jafari. The event is taking place at the festival’s main venue, Milad Tower in Tehran.

Legal case filed against two Iranian actors for ‘violation of norms, religious principles’

The Judiciary of Iran has announced that a legal case has been opened against actors Reza Babak and Marzieh Boroumand following what was deemed an “act contrary to social and religious norms” during the opening ceremony of the 43rd Fajr Film Festival.

Biden Administration failed to track arms sent to Ukraine: Reuters

The U.S. weapons and military equipment deliveries to Ukraine, worth tens of billions of dollars, were plagued by a chaotic tracking system, with officials unsure whether certain weapons had been delivered or not, Reuters has reported, citing sources.

Controversial citizenship law sparks debate in Iranian parliament

A controversial citizenship law has drawn significant attention in Iran’s Parliament, following a letter written by senior political figure Seyyed Kamal Kharazi to the Leader.

Gov’t spokesperson on FATF: Iran needs to prove non-association with terrorist groups

The Iranian government spokesperson addressed the issue of Iran's adherence to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regulations, stressing the need for Iran to demonstrate that it does not engage with global terrorist groups and pave the way to improve the economic situation.

Trump floats new $1 billion weapons sale to Israel: WSJ

US President Donald Trump’s administration has asked congressional leaders to approve new transfers of roughly $1bn worth of bombs and other military hardware to Israel, the Wall Street Journal has reported. The planned weapons sales include 4,700 1,000-pound bombs, and armored bulldozers built by Caterpillar CAT.N, the report added, citing sources.

Trump wants rare earth elements from Ukraine in exchange for military assistance

US President Donald Trump has indicated that he wants a deal for rare earth elements and other items from Ukraine in exchange for continued military aid in the nation’s war against Russia.

Iran launches second phase of air defense exercise in southwest

The second phase of Iran's large-scale air defense exercise commenced on Tuesday in the southwestern region of the country, aimed at bolstering the country’s defensive capabilities and combat readiness.

Trump plans to target UN Human Rights Council, UNRWA

US President Donald Trump is expected to stop Washington’s engagement with the United Nations Human Rights Council and continue a halt to funding for the UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA, a White House official has stated.

President Pezeshkian: Iran’s policy is to defend territorial integrity of regional countries 

Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has told the Azerbaijani president's aide for foreign policy Hikmat Hajiyev that a fundamental principle of Iran's foreign policy is to support the regional countries’ territorial integrity.

Iran musical group of artists with disabilities to hold concert in Tehran 

An Iranian musical group consisting of individuals with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy will hold a concert in Tehran soon.

Iran’s president orders budget for National Olympic Committee’s participation in Intl. games 

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed authorities to allocate a budget for the National Olympic Committee’s participation in international and regional events.

Iran says to support any gov’t backed by Syrian people

Tehran would respect any Syrian government backed by the people of Syria, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said, expressing hope that the next government in the Arab country would represent all segments of society.

No evidence Iran vice president Zarif connected with SAVAK, says Islamic Revolution Documents Center

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Documents Center has announced that there is no evidence of current vice president and former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's claimed collaboration or connection with the SAVAK, the Iranian intelligence agency before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Talks with Ukraine, Russia ‘going pretty well’: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that discussions involving Ukraine and Russia are making progress, though he provided few details.

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