Iran FM urges regional security mechanism in Persian Gulf

The Iranian foreign minister, in a meeting with with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hama, has called for a collective regional mechanism to enhance security of the Persian Gulf.

Four Israeli settlers killed in West Bank shooting

At least four Israeli settlers have been killed and four others wounded in a shooting near an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank.

Iranian Pres.: West Asia resistance front is now stronger than ever

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has told a Hamas delegation in Tehran headed by the movement’s leader Ismail Haniyah that the victories of the Palestinian resistance shows the Israeli regime’s claim about its deterrence power is false.

Flooding in 10 Iranian provinces claims 19 lives, leaves 3 missing

An Iranian official says the number of people who lost their lives in the floods that have wreaked havoc on 10 provinces in the country, mainly Ardebil, have reached 19, while three others remain missing.

Moscow: Washington plotting to interfere in Russian elections

The United States has openly embraced the goal of destabilizing Russia, with an eye on the 2024 presidential election, Russia's  Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated. The remarks came after US President Joe Biden publicly declared that President Vladimir Putin of Russia “cannot remain in power."

Nikbakht becomes Iran’s new agriculture minister

Mohammad Ali Nikbakht becomes Iran’s new agriculture minister after winning a vote of confidence from a majority of lawmakers at the Parliament.

World Bank says Iran has become world’s 3rd largest energy subsidizer

Iran is the third-largest worldwide provider of subsidies for energy consumption, a new report by the World Bank shows.

Explosive device discovered in Iran’ s Hashtgerd, 4 foreigners arrested

Iran’s intelligence agents have discovered and defused an explosive device in the city of Hashtgerd، 70 kilometers west of Tehran.

Iran nuclear chief says Tehran managed to expand all radioactive generating systems despite bans

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has said the country’s scientists have managed to expand all radioactive generating systems during a process of design and production.

Iran tourism: Gorgeous natural scenery of Asalem-Khalkhal Road

The Asalem-Khalkhal road is one of the most beautiful mountainous routes of Iran that links Gilan and Ardabil Provinces in northern Iran to each other.

Report: Iranian FM to visit Oman and Qatar

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian is reportedly going to visit Oman and Qatar.

Xi tells Blinken: World needs stable China-U.S. relations

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday ended a high-stakes visit to Beijing with an unexpected meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. During the meeting, the china's leader stressed the world needs steady relations between Beijing and Washington after a period of simmering tensions.

Egypt blames EU for canceling meeting with Arab League over Syria’s readmission

Cairo has lashed out at the latest move by the European Union (EU) to cancel next week’s ministerial meeting with the Arab League over Syria’s readmission to the pan-Arab body. Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has denounced the decision as regrettable.

Iranian Navy chief in Pakistan, seeking enhanced maritime cooperation

Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on a three-day visit.

Hamas delegation headed by Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on official visit

A delegation of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas headed by the chief of its political bureau Ismail Haniyeh, has arrived in Tehran.

Russia says Iran, regional bloc likely to sign free trade pact by year-end

Moscow expects that an agreement on a free trade zone (FTA) between Tehran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will be inked before the end of the year, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexey Overchuk has said.

Beijing-Washington relations hit all-time lowest: China’s FM

Beijing-Washington relations have hit the lowest level since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said at a meeting with visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran and Uzbekistan should employ commonalities to bolster ties

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said Tehran and Tashkent must employ all commonalities to expand bilateral relations in various fields. He made the remarks in a meeting with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tehran on Sunday.

Iranian parliamentary delegation to visit Afghanistan to pursue water share

An Iranian MP says a parliamentary delegation of the Islamic Republic is going to visit Afghanistan to pursue Iran’s right to the water of Helmand River.

Iran and Uzbekistan sign 11 cooperation agreements 

Iran and Uzbekistan have signed 11 cooperation documents during the visit of the central Asian nation's president to Tehran.

Biden’s senior ME adviser visits S. Arabia to discuss possible normalization with Israel

Brett McGurk, US President Joe Biden’s senior Middle East adviser, has reportedly traveled to Saudi Arabia for talks with Saudi officials that will focus on the administration's efforts to reach a normalization agreement between the kingdom and Tel Aviv, two US officials told Axios.

Raisi: Success in nuclear industry under bans must be model for other sectors in Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi praises the country’s great progress in the nuclear field despite the harsh economic sanctions in place, saying the success achieved in such tough conditions should inspire other sectors as well.

Official: Number of people poisoned by fake alcohol tops 140; 12 dead

A medical official says the number of people poisoned by counterfeit alcohol in the Iranian province of Karaj has surpassed 140, while 12 have lost their lives.

7 dead, 2 missing as flooding hits 12 Iranian provinces

The Iranian Red Crescent Society says seven people have been killed and two remain missing as torrential downpours and flooding sweep through 12 provinces countrywide.

Blinken meets Chinese FM on high-stakes mission to cool China-US tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and top diplomat Wang Yi on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to cool Washington-Beijing tensions.

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