Biden showing ‘double standard’ on human rights amid Gaza war: HRW

US President Joe Biden has demonstrated “a double standard” on human rights, providing “arms without restriction” to Israel despite its war crimes in the Gaza Strip while condemning Russia for “similar violations” in Ukraine, according to a new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report.

15 terrorists arrested in Iran’s southeast

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Force (IRGC) announced the arrest of 15 terrorists during an anti-terror operation in the country's southeast.

Israel’s PM says cabinet will not meet to approve Gaza ceasefire agreement

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated his cabinet will not meet as scheduled to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, blaming Hamas for causing a “last-minute crisis”.

Iran welcomes Gaza ceasefire, urges trial of Israeli officials

Iran on Thursday welcomed a ceasefire between Hamas and Tel Aviv after 15 months of war in the besieged Strip, and called for the prosecution of Israeli authorities over their crimes in the Palestinian territory.

EU announces €120 million humanitarian aid package for Gaza

The European Union has announced a new €120 million (approximately $123.4 million) humanitarian package for Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Top military commander: No enemy dares to challenge Iran

Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, says no enemy dares to challenge Iran’s might.

Iran Leader praises Gaza ceasefire as ‘victory for Palestinian patience, resistance’

Following the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, the official social media accounts of KHAMENEI.IR shared a message from the Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in multiple languages on Thursday.

Iran says newly-unveiled Zagros from new generation of AI-powered vessels

The Iranian Navy's head of shipbuilding, Captain Dariush Eskandari, has announced that the advanced data-processing Zagros warship, which has joined the naval fleet, is from a new generation of vessels equipped with integrated management systems and artificial intelligence, marking a significant milestone in the country's naval capabilities.

IRGC hails Gaza ceasefire as victory for Palestinian resistance

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire in Gaza, following 16 months of intense conflict.

Prominent Iranian satirist Ebrahim Nabavi commits suicide in Maryland at 64

Ebrahim Nabavi, a well-known Iranian satirist, ended his life on Tuesday night in Silver Spring, Maryland, his daughters announced.

Three killed in training aircraft crash in northern Iran 

Three people have died in an air accident near the northern Iranian city of Rasht.

Iran’s first intelligence-signal destroyer Zagros joins the naval fleet

The intelligence-signal destroyer Zagros has been officially inducted into the Naval Combat Fleet in a significant boost to Iran's naval capabilities.

Iran faces challenges in managing undocumented migrants, says MP

A member of the Iranian Parliament's Councils and Internal Affairs Committee has admitted that Iran faces challenges in managing illegal migrants, stating that the actual number of foreign nationals in Iran is much higher than the reported figures.

Iranian FM reaffirms non-military objectives in strategic partnership with Russia, emphasizes FATF review to remain technical

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of allowing the Expediency Discernment Council to calmly and expertly review Iran’s accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issue, which is viewed by the incumbent administration as a major trade for the country’s international relations.

Iran ready for talks with second Trump administration, says President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran is fundamentally ready to engage in dialogue with the second administration of incoming US president Donald Trump.

Israel faces ‘generational’ challenge with future American policymakers: Outgoing US envoy

Tel Aviv faces a “generational” problem as future US policymakers will be shaped by the destruction of the war in the Gaza Strip, the American outgoing ambassador to Israel has stated.

Lavrov: Iran-Russia comprehensive agreement not directed against any country

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that the Comprehensive Strategic Agreement between Russia and Iran, scheduled for signing on January 17, by Presidents Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian, is not targeted at any third country.

Approval of US leadership among NATO member states declines: Poll

Approval of US leadership across NATO member states was lower in 2024 than during the first three years of President Joe Biden’s term in office, according to a Gallup poll.

Iran to launch first national AI platform demo

Iran will unveil the first demo of its National AI Platform next week, the assistant to the Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy announced on Tuesday.

Trump says wants to meet Putin ‘very quickly’ after inauguration

US President-elect Donald Trump has stated that he plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "very quickly", adding that the Russian leader "wants to meet" as well.

NBC to air Iran president’s ‘important message’ on ‘honorable, equal negotiation’

The deputy head of Communications and Information of the Iranian President's Office announced on Tuesday that an important message from President Massoud Pezeshkian will be broadcast on Wednesday on NBC, emphasizing Iran's readiness for honorable and equal negotiations.

Putin failed to meet any of his strategic goals in Ukraine: Biden

Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed to meet any of his strategic objectives in the war in Ukraine, outgoing US President Joe Biden has stated.

Winter delights in Iran’s Sorkhrud: Whooper swans bring joy

The Sorkhrud Wetland in Iran’s northern Mazandaran Province is buzzing with life as it hosts the magnificent whooper swans this winter.

Official: Iran reconsidering FATF accession to smooth international relations

The head of the Iranian government's Information Council has announced that joining to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is once again on the agenda to facilitate smoother international relations.

Iran celebrates Father’s Day and Men’s Day with reverence, joy

Iranians across the nation are celebrating Father's Day and Men's Day on Tuesday with tributes and joyous gatherings, honoring the birth anniversary of Imam Ali, the first Shia Imam.

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