Air pollution remains severe across Iran as Tehran records seventh consecutive ‘red’ day

Air quality in the Iranian capital, Tehran, remained in the “unhealthy” range for the seventh consecutive day on Saturday, according to the Tehran Air Quality Control Company. 

Iran Army Chief: Active defense, smart deterrence form core of military strategy

The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army stressed that the Islamic Republic’s defense strategy is built on active defense and smart deterrence, meaning that Iran will not wait for an enemy attack and is fully prepared to deliver a decisive and crushing response wherever national interests require.

US pauses visas for Afghan travelers after National Guard shooting

The U.S. State Department has suspended visa processing for Afghan nationals after two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House.

Iran says parliament prepared proposals for possible NPT withdrawal

The chairman of Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, said the Iranian parliament has drafted proposals related to a possible withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), noting that these plans will proceed through legislative channels if national circumstances require it.

Greek media hails Iran striker Taremi as “a luxury option” in Olympiacos attack

Greek sports outlet Gavros has praised Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi for his impressive early impact at Olympiacos, describing him as “a luxury option” in the team’s attacking lineup.

Iran director Majidi receives special honor at First Eurasia International Film Festival

Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi received the Special Award of the inaugural Eurasia International Film Festival for his “significant contribution to world cinema.”

Russia says any military cooperation with Iran follows framework of strategic partnership treaty

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said that any form of military cooperation with Iran would take place strictly within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between the two countries earlier this year.

Iran strongly blasts Zionist regime’s crimes in West Bank

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baqaei, strongly condemned the Zionist regime’s ongoing crimes in the West Bank, including the killing and torture of the residents.

Israel still committing genocide in Gaza: Amnesty International

Amnesty International has announced that Israel is “still committing genocide” against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, despite the ceasefire agreed last month.

Iranian MP criticizes UN forum for giving platform to separatist groups

A member of Iran’s parliament strongly criticized the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues for allowing armed separatist groups to speak under the banner of minority representation. 

Ayatollah Khamenei rejects claims of back-channel messages to U.S.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei dismissed reports that Tehran had sent indirect messages to the United States, calling such claims “a total lie” during a televised address on Thursday night.

Israel hits Lebanon with nearly 700 air raids since ceasefire: Report

Israel carried out 669 airstrikes on Lebanon since a ceasefire took effect in November 2024, at a rate of two attacks per day, an Israeli security institute announced Thursday.

Iran condemns Australia’s designation of IRGC as “unlawful, politicized” move influenced by Israel

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the Australian Government’s “political decision” to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization sets a dangerous and unlawful precedent, driven by Israeli influence to divert global attention from the genocide in Gaza.

Security chief: Israel’s recent war against Iran planned years in advance

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said the recent 12-day conflict with Israel was planned years in advance by Washington and Tel Aviv, but ultimately showcased Iran’s “unwavering national will” in the face of foreign pressure.

Europe warns against ‘carving up’ of Ukraine amid crunch US-led negotiations

The European Commission president has warned against “the unilateral carving up of a sovereign European nation” as Europe scrambles to assert influence over the US’s push to end the war in Ukraine.

Wildfire destroys nearly 10 hectares of forest in northern Iran

A senior official from Iran’s Natural Resources Protection Unit says a major wildfire in the Elit forests of Chalous, in Mazandaran Province, has destroyed close to 10 hectares of woodland this month.

Tehran hosts “Basij Power” drill with senior IRGC commanders in attendance

The “Basij Power” military drill was held in Tehran on Thursday morning with the participation of senior commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

US representatives call for Trump envoy to be fired after leaked Kremlin call

A handful of US representatives have reacted furiously to a leaked recording in which the special envoy to Ukraine reportedly coached Moscow on how to handle President Donald Trump, but most have so far remained mute on the revelation that American officials were advising a US adversary.

Americans sympathy for Israel hits historic low: Survey

Sympathy for Israel over Palestine among US voters has plummeted to a record low, according to a recent poll by Big Data Poll (BDP).

Iranian firm ready to mass-produce advanced dressings for EB patients, awaits institutional support

A knowledge-based Iranian medical-technology company says it has achieved the technical capability to manufacture advanced dressings for patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare genetic condition that causes extremely fragile skin.

Trump urges Japan’s PM to avoid further escalations in dispute with China: Reuters

US President Donald Trump has asked the Japanese prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, to avoid further escalation in a dispute with China during a call this week, according to two Japanese government sources who spoke to the Reuters news agency.

Iran says contained another wildfire in Hyrcanian forests

Iran has announced it has fully contained a new fire that broke out in parts of the Hyrcanian forests, a UNESCO World Heritage site that had suffered a major blaze earlier this month.

Iran says US should stop excessive and coercive attitudes

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi condemned US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and its aerial attack against Tehran's nuclear installations, and stressed that Washington should cease its excessive and coercive approaches and be held accountable for its actions.

Tehran ranked most polluted city in world

Tehran on Wednesday recorded the worst air quality among major global cities, according to real-time monitoring by the international platform IQAir. 

Iranian FM: Recent attacks on nuclear and chemical sites pose cross-border contamination risks

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that recent attacks on Iran’s nuclear and chemical facilities during the latest conflict carry the risk of spreading radioactive and chemical materials beyond Iran’s borders.

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