UK Appeals Court refers Crescent case to Supreme Court, delaying seizure of Iranian Oil Pension Fund building

An informed source in London has told Iran's IRNA New Agency that the UK Court of Appeal has agreed to refer the Crescent case to the country's Supreme Court, effectively delaying the confiscation of a historic building owned by Iran’s Oil Industry Pension Fund.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Israel’s “ongoing impunity must end” after ICJ advisory opinion

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said the recent advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Palestine underscores the need to end the “ongoing impunity” enjoyed by Israel for crimes perpetrated in Gaza.

Trump says he believes in Russia’s resolve to end Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump believes that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin wants to settle the conflict in Ukraine.

EU leaders fail to agree to use frozen Russian funds for Ukraine

EU leaders have swerved a decision on using Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s defence, despite a plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky to take swift action to make Moscow pay for its war.

Defense Ministry spokesman: Israel grows increasingly susceptible to Iran’s offensive capabilities

The spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Defense said the country’s military capabilities have significantly improved following the 12-day conflict earlier this year, asserting that Israel is now more vulnerable to Iran’s offensive power.

Top Indian oil buyer to comply with Western sanctions against Russia

India’s top importer of Russian oil, the conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd, has announced that it will abide by Western sanctions, ending several days of speculation about how the company will manage new measures targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies.

Gaza security force to include countries Israel ‘comfortable with’: US

An international security troops to be put in place in the Gaza Strip under a ceasefire accord will have to be made up of countries that Tel Aviv is "comfortable with", U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Friday during a visit to Israel.

Kim, Trump have chance to meet next week: South Korea

South Korea's unification minister has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to meet the leader of North Korea during his forthcoming visit to Asia, urging the two men to seize a rare chance for peace, Yonhap news agency reported.

Zahhak Castle in Iran’s Hashtrood lit up using solar energy

The ancient Zahhak Castle in Hashtrood, East Azarbaijan Province, has been illuminated for the first time using solar power, marking a step toward eco-friendly heritage preservation in Iran.

Iran: Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon ‘terrorist crime’ fueled by US backing

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqai, has condemned the recent deadly airstrikes carried out by the Zionist regime against Lebanon, calling them a “terrorist crime” made possible by Washington’s unconditional support for Israel.

“Eysh-e Hara” Festival celebrates southern Iranian heritage on Qeshm Island

The vibrant “Eysh-e Hara” Festival, a celebration of southern Iran’s traditional culture and desert life, was held on Thursday evening  in Gevarzin Village on Qeshm Island off the Persian Gulf.

Zargar: Iran’s enigmatic village with a European face

Nestled in the plains of Qazvin Province, Zargar Village stands apart from its surroundings with its mysterious history, distinct language, and residents whose fair features and light eyes have long intrigued visitors.

Iran UN Envoy: US Real Source of Instability in Region

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations says the United States, as the true source of regional instability, and its unconditional support for Israel as its proxy force, have enabled the continuation of the regime’s aggression, crimes, and occupation.

Iran warns against continued colonial expansionism of Zionist regime 

The spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baqaei, has decried and strongly condemned a resolution by the Zionist regime’s parliament, Knesset, regarding the annexation of the West Bank as a clear violation of the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter. 

Iran’s men’s Kabaddi team wins silver at Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

Iran’s men’s kabaddi team finished runner-up at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain after a narrow 35–32 loss to India in Thursday’s final.

Zarif refuses to publish statement after Lavrov claims over snapback mechanism

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responded publicly to comments made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who claimed that Iran was responsible for re-activating U.N. sanctions via the “snap-back” mechanism under Resolution 2231.

Over 1.4 million undocumented foreign nationals leave Iran in 6 months

Iran’s Ministry of Interior announced that the departure of undocumented foreign nationals from the country has reached nearly 1.45 million people in the first half of the current Iranian year, as part of an ongoing repatriation program primarily affecting Afghan nationals.

Russia says immune to US oil sanctions

Russia has announced that new US sanctions on its oil industry risked hurting diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war, and that it had developed a "strong immunity" to them.

South Korean ambassador performs with Iranian vocalist at joint art exhibition

South Korea’s ambassador to Iran, Kim Junpyo, joined renowned Iranian vocalist and music instructor Fazel Jamshidi in a live performance during a joint Korean-Iranian calligraphy exhibition held on Wednesday in Tehran.

Iran’s foreign minister warns against “failed repetition” after IAEA chief’s remarks

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has responded sharply to recent comments by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, saying that those who issue threats against Iran “must realize that repeating a failed experience will lead only to another failure.”

Iran’s Central Bank transfers Ayandeh Bank deposits to Bank Melli

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) announced that all deposits and customers of Ayandeh Bank will be transferred to Bank Melli Iran starting Saturday, marking the end of Ayandeh Bank’s operations after years of financial imbalance and regulatory noncompliance.

Trump says meeting with Putin ‘canceled’

US President Donald Trump has called off his planned summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Budapest, saying he does not believe the talks would yield the desired results at this stage of the dialogue. Moscow has yet to comment.

Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions over Ukraine war

United States President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Russia for the first time since returning to the White House, citing a lack of progress in ceasefire negotiations to end Moscow’s war on Ukraine.

Iranian citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari granted conditional release from French prison

The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian citizen detained in France since early 2025, has been granted conditional release by a French court.

Iranian Muay Thai champion Saba Chenari passes away at 25

Iranian Muay Thai fighter and referee Saba Chenari passed away on Wednesday night after suffering a cardiac arrest during training in Tehran. She was 25 years old.

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