Qalibaf re-elected as Iran’s parliament speaker

Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf was elected on Tuesday as the Iranian parliament’s speaker for a one-year period.

Iranian Hajj pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia

Iranian Hajj pilgrims are heading to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj rituals with 30 thousand Iranians having already arrived in Saudi Arabia.

Iranian acting FM says Iran and Oman will continue supporting Gaza 

Iranian Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri says Iran and Oman will work together seriously to support the people of Gaza.

Veteran Iran politician Ali Larijani does not rule out running for president 

Iran’s former parliament speaker Ali Alrijani refuses to rule out running for president in the country’s upcoming election.

Inauguration of Iran’s new parliament

The inauguration ceremony of the twelfth term of the Iranian parliament was held on Monday morning (May 27, 2024) with the elected lawmakers and a group of government and military officials in attendance.

Iran says no change in Palestine support

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has stated it will make no changes in Iran's foreign policy regarding its unconditional support for Palestine and confronting Israel.

Iranian striker Taremi leaving Porto with shining record

Porto's Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi is leaving the Portuguese football club for Inter Milan with flying colors.

EU says bloc’s credibility at risk over Israeli disregard of ICJ orders

EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has stated that the bloc is endangered by the Israeli disregard for orders issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to stop military operations in Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

Leader calls on newly-elected MPs to fulfill Iran’s national interests

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a message on the occasion of the inauguration of the 12th round of Iran's parliament, stressed securing national interests is the main duty of the country's lawmakers.

Iran’s presidential election process initiated

Following the unexpected death of Iranian president, Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, the Iranian Minister of the Interior officially initiated the process for the 2024 presidential election, instructing governors nationwide to commence preparations.

IAEA chief condoles President Raisi’s demise

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, has expressed his heartfelt condolences following the tragic and untimely death of Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran Reformist camp says in talks to field candidates for presidential election

Reformists in Iran have started discussions with senior figures in the camp to pick candidates for the presidential election scheduled to be held next month, an official says.

Acting president: Iran will continue late president Raisi’s policy toward Iraq 

Iran's acting president says Tehran will continue late president Ebrahim Raisi’s policy on Iraq with full force. Mohammad Mokhber was speaking with visiting Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid who has arrived in Tehran at the top of a high-ranking political delegation.

Iran snatches Men’s Indoor Hockey Asia Cup for 9th time

Iran defeated Malaysia 7-1 in the 2024 Men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup on Saturday, wining the title for the ninth time.

Iranian translator dies aged 34

Iranian translator and journalist Niloufar Amraeii died on Saturday morning at the age of 34.

Iran’s acting FM: Iran-Russia cooperation on the rise 

Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri says cooperation between Iran and Russia at bilateral, regional and international levels is on the rise. 

Former officials, disqualified candidates among likely candidates in Iran’s presidential elections

Iran has about 50 days to hold a presidential election to fill the gap created after President Ebrahim Raisi’s demise in a helicopter crash.

Rights groups urge Biden to halt Israel arms transfers after ICJ ruling

Rights groups have renewed calls for US President Joe Biden to halt weapons transfers to Israel, after the United Nations’ top court ordered Tel Aviv to immediately halt its ground offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and allow aid into the area.

UN chief pays respects to late Iranian president, foreign minister

The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gutters visited Iran’s Permanent Mission in New York on Friday and paid tribute to the late Iranian president and foreign minister who lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash.

Saudi crown prince calls Iran interim president, urges ties improvement

Interim Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber, in a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, stressed that West Asia is in desperate need of improving relations between Tehran and Riyadh.

US preparing for ‘prominent’ role in post-war Gaza: Report

The United States wants a “prominent” role in the Gaza Strip after Israel’s military operation in the Palestinian enclave ends, Politico has reported. Washington expects a joint Palestinian-Arab force of several thousand troops to take charge of security in the blockaded territory after the current conflict.

Former President Ahmadinejad says mulling filing for candidacy in Iran’s presidential election

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who rose to prominence in the beginning of his tenure and then was pushed to the sidelines for his controversial moves, is back on the stage again after the vacancy left by President Ebrahim Raisi’s demise.

Rights organizations call on Biden to respect ICC independence

A total of 121 human rights and civil society groups have urged US President Joe Biden to respect and support the independence of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and to reject sanctions threatened against the court’s officials.

EU staff express concerns over union’s handling of Gaza war

More than 200 staff members of EU institutions and agencies have signed a letter expressing “growing concern” over the union’s response to the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. They have argued that it runs contrary to its core values and the aim of promoting peace.

Envoy: Iran receives over 300 million cubic meters of water share from Afghanistan’s Taliban

After months of bickering with the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, Iran has received over 300 million cubic meters of its share of water from the Hirmand River, the Iranian special envoy to the eastern neighboring country says.

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