Official: There’re 23k victims of terrorism in Iran

The Deputy for Legal and International Affairs at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that there are 23,000 victims of terrorism in the country. Kazem Qaribabadi has emphasized that Iran is the largest victim of terrorism in the world.

2025 New Year’s celebration kicks off in Tehran

The 2025 New Year's celebration commenced early Wednesday morning in Iranian capital Tehran, with a gathering of Christians who participated in the event.

Pres. Pezeshkian stresses collaboration with private sector, FATF review to address economic challenges

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that resolving the country’s economic challenges is impossible without the active involvement of the private sector.

Iran Judiciary rejects reports actress Taraneh Alidoosti under ‘travel ban’

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesperson Asghar Jahangir has denied reports that renowned Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti is subject to a travel ban.

Revival of global identity in Iranian cinema with Int’l Fajr Film Festival

Thirteen years ago, the Fajr Film Festival, which marks the celebration over the victory of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, began including international productions alongside domestic films, leading to the creation of the International Festival segment, Shargh Newspaper reported.

Ukraine can help restore stability, security in Syria after years of ‘Russian interference’: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Kiev has a chance to contribute to restoring stability and security in Syria after years of Russian interference, emphasizing that this endeavour will also bolster Ukraine’s own pursuit of peace.

Ministry: Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala remains in custody in Iran amid ongoing investigations

The Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has issued a statement on the arrest of Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, saying she was detained on December 29, 2024, for violating Iranian laws.

President Pezeshkian: Iran favors boosting ties with regional, Muslim nations to promote peace, security

The Iranian president has emphasized the Islamic Republic’s commitment to expanding peace and security in the region and among all Islamic countries.

FM Araghchi: Iran, Oman welcome peace, stability, inclusive government in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, in a joint press conference with his Omani counterpart, emphasized the need for peace, stability, and the formation of an inclusive government in Syria.

Former Iranian minister: Occupation of US embassy, turned the world against us

Isa Kalantari, a former Iranian minister of agriculture, has made a scathing statement criticizing Iran's foreign policy since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Iranian MP warns Israel against attacking nuclear facilities: “We’ll make atomic bomb”

A member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has issued a stern warning to Israel regarding potential military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Assad’s wife barred from Britain for cancer treatment

Asma Assad, the British-born wife of ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad, has been effectively barred from returning to the United Kingdom after her British passport expired, according to local media.

Iran becomes third country to develop rapid gas detection kits for oil, mining industries

Iranian scientists have developed the technical know-how to produce rapid gas detection kits, making Iran the third country to achieve this feat.

Iran says a suspect in terrorist attack in Hormozgan province captured

The Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province in Iran has stated that a suspect in the terrorist attack on Saturday night in Bandar Lengeh, southern Iran, during which a police commander was killed, has been captured.

Iran’s Farzan Ahmadi crowned best junior boxer in Asia

Farzan Ahmadi, a promising and talented boxer from Iran and an Asian gold medalist, has been named the best junior boxer in Asia.

Suicide bombing targets police officers in Iran’s south, leaving one dead, another injured

A suicide bombing occurred in Bandar-e Lengeh, in southern Iranian province of Hormozgan on Saturday evening, resulting in the death of a police officer and injuries to another.

Leopard, cub spotted in Gilan’s Hyrcanian forests

A leopard and its cub have been sighted in the Ashkourat Rudsar no-hunting area, in northern Iran, the director general of Environmental Protection Unit for Gilan Province announced.

Iran, China FMs underline preserving Syria’s territorial integrity

The foreign ministers of Iran and China emphasized the necessity of preserving Syria's national unity and territorial integrity and ensuring a peaceful and secure transition to governance that meets the aspirations of all segments of Syrian society.

UNICEF says nearly 20 percent of children live in conflict zones

Almost one in five of the world’s children live in areas affected by conflicts, with more than 473 million children suffering from the worst levels of violence since the second world war, according to figures published by the UN humanitarian aid organisation for children, UNICEF on Saturday.

IRGC chief: Yemeni people defend Palestine, will ultimately succeed

The Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, praised the resilience of the Yemeni people, stating that they defend Palestine with great merit and will ultimately emerge victorious.

Iran’s crude steel production reaches 28mn tons, maintains 10th global position

Iranian steel producers have achieved a production milestone of 28 million tons of crude steel in the past 11 months, marking a 0.5% increase compared to the same period last year.

Iran condemns Israel’s burning last health facility in north Gaza as war crime

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, has strongly slammed the brutal attack by Israeli military on Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza and setting it ablaze, labeling it as the latest instance of war crime, crime against humanity, and a gross violation of international law and norms.

Suez Canal revenues down by 60 percent as Egypt faces economic and political turmoil

Egypt’s Suez Canal has seen its revenues plunge by more than 60 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, amounting to a staggering $7 billion loss, according to a report.

China puts sanctions on several US defense firms over Taiwan military sales

Beijing has imposed sanctions on seven American defense companies and their executives in response to Washington’s sale of arms and military equipment to Taiwan in violation of the One-China principle, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced.

Iran inaugurates Incheh Borun free zone customs

The Incheh Borun Free Zone Customs in northern Iran was inaugurated on Friday with the presence of several officials, including Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free Trade, Industrial, and Special Economic Zones, Reza Masroor.

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