Efforts underway to extinguish huge fire on Iran-Iraq border

A huge fire which started in southern Iraq near Iran's border on Sunday has now spread to the Iranian side of the border.

Iranian president-elect and Saudi crown prince hold phone conversation

Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman have held a telephone conversation over bilateral issues and underlined the importance of expanding cooperation between Tehran and Riyadh.

Iran vice president optimistic about AI organization objectives

Iran’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Organization, which was launched last week, has opened up a new horizon whose effects on the country are expected to kick in before the year-end, the Iranian vice president for science, technology and knowledge-based economy says.

Atomic chief: Iran establishes three more irradiation centers

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says three more irradiation sites were inaugurated last month in Iran and three more are underway this month in line with the policy of establishing a link between the peaceful nuclear technology and people’s daily life.

Russia says concerned about regional conflict spillover, Israel invasion of Lebanon

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, whose country has taken over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council, voiced Moscow's concern about the potential expansion of the regional conflict including Israel's invasion of Lebanon.

Inter reposts Taremi’s introduction video after ‘Persian Gulf’ outcry

Italian football club Inter Milan removed newly-hired Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi's introduction video from its page which contained the phrase “the Persian Gulf” following protests from Arab fans.

Iran Denies CNN allegations about involvement in Trump Assassination Attempt

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman denied an allegation by CNN regarding Iran's involvement in the recent attempted assassination against former US President Donald Trump.

Groups blocking Gaza aid receive donations from US and Israel: Report

Several groups that have been blocking humanitarian aid deliveries to the besieged Gaza Strip have received financial support from donors in the US and Israel, the Associated Press has reported.

EU refutes attempts to label UNRWA as ‘terrorist organization’

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has reiterated the bloc's rejection of labeling the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) as a "terrorist organization".

Iranians commemorate Ashura with nationwide noon prayers

On the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram, Iranians gathered to commemorate the final prayer of Imam Hussein and his loyal companions in Karbala by performing the noon prayer of Ashura in congregation.

Several European countries mull reopening embassies in Afghanistan: Report

Several European states are considering reopening their embassies in Afghanistan in a move that would entail diplomatic recognition of the Taliban almost three years after the fall of Kabul, people familiar with the matter have claimed.

Everywhere in Gaza is ‘a potential killing zone’: UN head

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the ongoing situation in the Gaza Strip, warning that "nowhere is safe" in the besieged enclave.

Millions in Iran mark Ashura, mourn Imam Hussein’s martyrdom

Shia Muslims across Iran and worldwide are marking on Tuesday the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam and the Prophet’s grandson, Imam Hussein.

EU puts sanctions on far-right Israelis over rights abuses against Palestinians

The European Union has imposed sanctions against five extremist Israeli settlers and three entities for “serious and systematic human rights abuses” against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Iranian acting FM meets UNGA president, talks Palestine

Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri, in a meeting with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)’s President Dennis Francis, called for more efforts on the part of the world body to stop Israel's crimes in Gaza.

Iran’s Pezeshkian: My administration will continue supporting Palestinians

Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran’s support for Palestine will continue in the incoming Iranian administration.

Trump assassination attempt reflects ‘suicidal state’ of American democracy: Russia

The Russian government sought to blame the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump this weekend on the political environment under the Joe Biden administration and said it was an example of the failures of American democracy and “liberalism".

Qatar releases 8 Iranian sailors jailed for trespassing

The Iranian Judiciary's deputy for human rights and international affairs says 8 Iranian sailors who had been jailed in Qatar were freed by the country.

Saudi Arabia frees Iranian pilgrim 20 days after detention

Saudi authorities have released an Iranian Hajj pilgrim 20 days after arresting him in the city of Medina.

China, Russia launch joint military exercises

Chinese and Russian naval forces have started joint military drills in the Pacific, the Defense Ministry in Beijing has announced.

Russia claims US financed Ukraine’s plot to assassinate Putin

Kiev’s plot to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin was financed by the United States, Moscow's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has claimed.

Republic of Azerbaijan reopens embassy in Tehran

The Republic of Azerbaijan reopened its embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran on Monday after it shut the premises over a year ago.

Iran’s Pezeshkian lauds Yemen for ‘courageous’ support of Gaza

Iranian president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has hailed Yemeni leaders and people for their courageous support of the Palestinian nation at a time when several countries have refused to take any action to back the Gaza Strip in the face of the Israeli military onslaught.

Iranians mourning Imam Hussein’s martyrdom on Tasua

Millions of mourners in Iran are taking part in nationwide processions of Tasua, the ninth day of Muharram on the Islamic lunar calendar, one day before the third Shia Imam, Hussein ibn Ali, and 72 of his companions were martyred on the plains of Karbala, in today’s Iraq, over 13 centuries ago.

Traditional “sineh dour” mourning ceremony in Iran’s Shahroud

The "sineh dour" is a longstanding mourning ritual in the northeastern Iranian city of Shahrud, Semnan province, which also commemorates the warriors of the imposed war era known as the Sacred Defense.

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