Iran’s oil minister elected as OPEC president for 2025

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has been elected as the president of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for 2025.

Iran advocates for Syrian-led dialogue, stability

The spokesperson for Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Ebrahim Rezaei, emphasized Tehran’s support for a Syrian-led resolution to the ongoing crisis in Syria.

Schools, universities, offices in Tehran province closed due to air pollution

Due to persistent air pollution, schools, universities, and government offices in Tehran Province, except for Damavand and Firouzkouh counties, will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

Iran pursuing national interests in Syria after overthrow of Assad: Gov’t spokesperson

The spokeswoman for Iran’s government, Fatemeh Mohajerani, stressed the need to restore minimal security in Syria for Iran to establish contacts with the groups currently governing the country.

Iran’s Int’l Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition opens with defense minister’s attendance

The 12th International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition of Iran has commenced on Kish Island, southern Iran, inaugurated by Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, alongside other military and industrial officials.

Iran condemns continued Israeli attacks on Syrian infrastructure, Golan Heights

The spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, has strongly condemned Israel’s repeated attacks on Syrian infrastructure over the past days and the occupation of more areas in the Golan Heights.

Iran warns of strong reaction to snapback mechanism threats

Iran's ambassador and permanent envoy to the UN has warned that any threat by the West to invoke the snapback mechanism to restore previous sanctions would be met with a firm response from Tehran.

Germany, France set condition for interaction with Syria’s new government

Germany and France have expressed readiness to work with Syria's new government while emphasizing that respect for fundamental human rights and the protection of minorities would be essential for interaction.

Iran Health Minister: 50k Iranians die of air pollution each year

Iran's Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafargandi has raised alarming concerns about air pollution, stating that approximately 50,000 lives are lost annually in Iran due to its effects.

Britain considering removing HTS from terror list

The United Kingdom is considering removing Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of designated terrorist organisations following the rebel group's victory in Syria.

Int’l artistic event in Iran condemns Israel’s ‘savagery’ against children in Gaza, Lebanon

The Iranian capital Tehran has hosted an international artistic event held in support of children in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, who have been hit by more than a year of Israeli attacks, denouncing the Zionist regime’s “sheer savagery” towards minors.

Soaring over Iran’s Maharloo Lake

Maharloo Lake, a seasonal wonder nestled in the south of Iran, dries up towards the end of summer, only to be revived by the autumn and winter rains.

Trump says he will consider leaving NATO

US President-elect Donald Trump has stated in an interview he would "absolutely" consider leaving NATO if allies don't "pay their bills".

US says launched airstrikes against Daesh camps in Syria following Assad fall

The United States has conducted air attacks against Daesh camps in Syria, US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced in a statement.

Mehdi Alirezaei, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reporter, passes away

Mehdi Alirezaei, a well-reputed urban affairs reporter for Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, has passed away at the age of 46 due to a heart attack.

Biden calls Assad fall ‘fundamental act of justice’

US President Joe Biden has called the recent collapse of the government in Syria “a fundamental act of justice” in remarks at the White House.

Pres. Pezeshkian: Syrians must decide their country’s fate

Iran's President emphasized that the future of Syria, including its political and governance systems, must be determined solely by its people.

Syria’s Assad is in Russia with family: Kremlin sources

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been granted asylum in Russia and is currently in Moscow with his family, RIA Novosti and TASS reported on Sunday, citing Kremlin sources. The development comes as militants seized control of Damascus, effectively ending Assad’s 24-year rule.

UAE official stresses need for dialogue with Iran amid Syria’s uncertainty

Anwar Gargash, International Affairs Advisor to the President of the UAE, has called for dialogue with Iran to address the evolving situation in Syria.

Only Syrians responsible for determining future without foreign meddling: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement following the fall of the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad, stressing that determining Syria’s future and making decisions about its destiny are solely the responsibility of the Syrian people, without any destructive interference or external imposition.

US says to remain in eastern Syria despite regime change

Washington will maintain its presence in eastern Syria and will take measures necessary to prevent a resurgence of the ISIS terror group, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Daniel Shapiro said on Sunday.

172 historical artifacts to be returned to Iran from four countries

The countdown has begun for the repatriation of 172 historical artifacts from Turkey, Denmark, Australia, and the United Kingdom to Iran.

Report: Armed group attacks Iranian embassy in Damascus

A group of armed militants has entered the Iranian Embassy in Damascus following the fall of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government on Sunday and damaged the building, according to reports and images published by various media outlets.

Schools in multiple Iranian provinces remain closed due to air pollution

Due to ongoing air pollution, schools in several Iranian provinces including Tehran have remained closed, and various preventive measures have been implemented to ensure the health and safety of residents.

Opposition fighters seize Syrian capital, President Assad flees country

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is said to have fled Damascus to an unknown destination as opposition fighters entered Damascus and people poured out onto the streets and public squares in celebration.

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