Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad

The Iranian Judiciary has carried out the death sentence of a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence service, after the verdict was upheld by the Supreme Court and all legal procedures were completed.

Israeli FM visits Somaliland

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar arrived in Somaliland for the first high-level diplomatic visit after Tel Aviv recognised the breakaway region’s independence, triggering condemnation and concerns that Palestinians may be forcibly expelled by Israel there.

Field reports on Tuesday gatherings in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar

According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, Tehran’s Grand Bazaar and several central commercial districts witnessed scattered gatherings on Tuesday, some of which prompted police intervention.

Father of slain Tehran university student pardons killer

The father of Amir Mohammad Khaleqi, a talented student of the University of Tehran, has pardoned his son’s killer.

Iranian Armenian community welcomes 2026 with festivities, traditions

During the days of the Christmas season and celebrations for the birth of Jesus Christ, the Armenian community in Iran is preparing to welcome the year 2026 with a blend of religious, cultural, and social traditions.

US military operation in Venezuela undermined international law: UN

The United Nations has voiced deep concern over the dramatic US operation in Venezuela, warning that it clearly "undermined a fundamental principle of international law".

US attack on Greenland would be end of NATO: Danish PM

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that any bid by the United States to take over Greenland will result in the end of the NATO military alliance, as reverberations from Washington’s military attack on Venezuela and the abduction of its leader Nicholas Maduro are felt across the globe.

Iranian parliament speaker criticizes Trump over remarks on Venezuela’s oil

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump over his comments regarding Venezuela’s oil and mineral resources, accusing him of openly pursuing plunder without shame.

Iran sends special delegation to probe attack on Hospital in Ilam

Iran’s Interior Minister has ordered the deployment of a special investigative delegation to Ilam province to examine recent unrest, including an attack on a hospital, following a directive from President Massoud Pezeshkian.

Iranian daily criticizes FM Araghchi over ‘snapback’ sanctions, calls diplomacy ineffective

The Iranian daily Ettela’at has sharply criticized the country’s foreign minister and diplomatic team, accusing them of failing to deliver tangible results amid mounting international and domestic pressures.

Ukraine’s European, US allies meet on security guarantees: AFP

Key Ukrainian allies were to huddle with top US envoys in Paris to discuss security guarantees, as they press ahead on Washington-brokered plans to end the war with Russia.

Veteran Iranian actor Saeed Pirdoust dies at 85

Saeed Pirdoust, a veteran Iranian film and television actor, has died at the age of 85, Iranian media reported.

US ‘peace through strength’ means ‘law of jungle’: Iran FM

The Iranian foreign minister has censured the administration of US President Donald Trump for pursuing what it calls "peace through strength", stating that the policy in practice amounts to the “law of the jungle".

Fire breaks out at Kaleh Dairy Factory in Amol, northern Iran

A fire broke out on Monday at parts of the Kaleh Dairy Company’s factory in the city of Amol in northern Iran.

UN chief “deeply concerned” by impact of US military action in Venezuela

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stated that he is “deeply concerned that rules of international law have not been respected” during US military action in Venezuela.

Iran sets new daily gas production record in Asalouyeh

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad says daily gas production from the Asalouyeh gas field, in the Persian Gulf, has reached a record of 725 million cubic meters.

Iran dismisses NYT report on “survival mode” as misinformation

The deputy spokesman of Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed claims by the New York Times regarding the holding of a special meeting between Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and media executives.

Iran’s Judiciary chief: No leniency will be shown to rioters

Iran’s Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said there would be no tolerance or leniency for those involved in recent protests, stressing that neither rioters nor their supporters could claim they were misled.

US threatens India with higher tariffs over Russian oil

US President Donald Trump has threatened India with a tariff hike if New Delhi continues to buy oil from Moscow.

Trump: Cuba is ‘ready to fall’

President Donald Trump has predicted Cuba was "ready to fall" after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, warning that Havana can no longer rely on Caracas for security and oil.

Iranian Leader’s office responds to Elon Musk over Trump remarks

A member of the office responsible for preserving and publishing the works of Iran’s Leader has issued a pointed response to a recent tweet by American billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, following comments linked to what Iranian officials slammed as interventionist and war-mongering remarks by former US President Donald Trump.

Iran says US signals readiness for talks but pairs diplomacy with threats

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, says the US has sent messages indicating a willingness to negotiate, while stressing that any talks must be meaningful and based on fair conditions rather than pressure.

World “undergoing a period of turbulence and change”: Chinese president

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stated that the world “is undergoing a period of turbulence and change” while noting that “unilateral and bullying actions are seriously impacting the international order,” according to state broadcaster CCTV.

Iranian Parliament approves general framework of next year’s budget bill

Iran’s Parliament on Monday approved the general outlines of the government’s proposed budget bill for the Iranian year 1405 (March 2026-March 2027), following revisions made after earlier objections by lawmakers.

Iran calls for release of Maduro

Tehran has called for the release of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro who has been kidnapped by Washington, warning that silence in the face of such actions would embolden more violations of international law.

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