NATO member states should spend 5% of GDP on defence: Trump

US President-elect Donald Trump has stated that NATO members should spend 5% of their gross domestic product on defence, a significant increase from the current 2% target.

Iran atomic chief: Construction of units 2, 3 of Bushehr nuclear power plant continues

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on Tuesday that the construction of Units 2 and 3 of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is ongoing.

EU spokesperson on Geneva talks: Regular communication with Iran maintained

A European Union spokesperson, speaking ahead of the new round of talks between Iran and three European countries, has stated that the EU, as the coordinator of the JCPOA nuclear deal, has maintained regular communication with Iran.

Tehran rejects French president’s claims as baseless

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry categorically dismissed the recent remarks by the French President regarding Iran’s nuclear program, its regional policy as well as Tehran’s alleged military support for Russia in the Ukraine war as baseless, contradictory, and diversionary.

US shifting military funds from Egypt to Lebanon: Reuters

The United States plans to divert to Lebanon $95 million in military assistance that was originally allocated to Egypt, according to a report by Reuters news agency.

Ireland joins genocide case against Israel at ICJ over Gaza war

Ireland has joined South Africa’s genocide case against Israel over the Gaza war, the International Court of Justice has announced.

Iranian filmmaker wins top honors at NYIFA for short film Soratgar

Iranian filmmaker Ramin Hosseinpour, writer, director, and producer of the short film Soratgar (The Portrait Maker), won the Best Director and Best Short Screenplay awards at the New York International Film Awards in December 2024 and January 2025.

Iran holds commemoration ceremony for victims of Ukrainian flight 752

A memorial ceremony for the victims of the Ukrainian Flight 752 tragedy was held in the Iranian capital city of Tehran on Tuesday.

Lalejin: The enchanting ceramics capital of Iran

In the heart of Hamadan Province, in western Iran, lies the ancient city of Lalejin, a place where earth and imagination meld into timeless art.

Iran’s export confederation chief emphasizes need for FATF compliance

The head of Iran's Export Confederation, has stressed the critical importance of Iran joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the development and strengthening of foreign trade.

Severe air pollution shuts Tehran primary schools

Primary schools in the Iranian capital Tehran are closed on Tuesday for the second straight day due to the worsening air pollution crisis.

Iran begins military exercise at Natanz nuclear facility

The Iranian Air Defense Command Headquarters has launched the first phase of a joint exercise, code-named "Power Exercise," at the Natanz nuclear defense zone, in central Iran.

Advisor to top Iranian diplomat rejects rumors about FM’s family matters

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi recently visited the charity bazaar of the Diplomatic Women's Association of the Foreign Ministry, accompanied by his wife, Ms. Arezu Ahmadvand.

3 Israeli settlers killed, 6 injured in West Bank shooting

Three Israeli settlers were killed and six others injured in a shooting attack in the occupied West Bank on Monday, Israeli medics have confirmed.

Zelensky says ‘too bad’ Ukraine has no nuclear bombs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his regret that Kiev does not possess nuclear weapons to effectively deter Moscow.

Envoy: Iran-Russia to sign comprehensive cooperation agreement during President Pezeshkian’s Moscow visit

Iran's ambassador to Russia believes that the upcoming visit by Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian to Moscow to sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement between the two countries and hold bilateral talks to enhance relations, will be historic.

Iran VP Zarif criticizes legal action against economist Renani, calls for intellectual freedom

Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has rebuked the legal action taken against prominent Iranian intellectual and economist, Mohsen Renani, to suspend his website and Telgram channel, which the judiciary deemed ‘criminal.’

New details emerge from 29-month hostage ordeal in Iran’s Rasht

A bizarre hostage situation in Rasht, northern Iran, has come to light, revealing the harrowing ordeal of nine family members held captive for 29 months, whose details have been confirmed by the Iranian Judiciary.

Iran’s Shamsaei nominated for best futsal coach in 2024

Vahid Shamsaei, the head coach of Iran's national futsal team, is among the top ten nominees for the Best Coach in the World in 2024.

Iraqi prime minister due in Tehran on Wednesday

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani will visit Tehran on Wednesday; the premier’s office has announced.

IRGC says deploying ‘new weaponry’ during military drills

Brigadier General Mohammad-Nazar Azimi, commander of the Ground Forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC)’ Najaf Ashraf Headquarters, announced that his troops are deploying “new weaponry and equipment” during the underway military maneuvers in the country’s western areas.

Families of Israeli captives call for immediate swap deal

The families of Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip called on their government to immediately finalize an agreement after Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, released a video showing one of the hostages alive.

Zahedan prosecutor: Eulogist who undermined Shia-Sunni unity arrested in Qom

A eulogist who insulted a Sunni cleric and mosque in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, has been arrested in the city of Qom, the prosecutor general of southeastern Iranian provincial capital Zahedan announced.

Iran’s Jalili rapped for blaming Gen. Soleimani’s assassination on ex-pres. Rouhani

An advisor to former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has criticized member of Iran’s Expediency Council Saeed Jalili for blaming the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, the anti-terror icon, by the US in 2020.

Iranian Nano kit makes rapid detection of colon cancer easy

An Iranian knowledge-based company has made a significant advancement in disease diagnosis by introducing a nano kit for the rapid detection of colon cancer.

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