Iranian border guards seize nearly 12 tons of narcotics in six months

Iranian border forces have seized around 11 tons and 860 kilograms of narcotics and detained over 250 suspects during the first half of the current year, according to the commander of the Border Guard Command.

Funeral held in Mashhad for Iranian firefighter killed in line of duty

Thousands of residents and local officials gathered at the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, northeastern Iran, on Sunday to attend the funeral of firefighter Reza Fakhrian, who died while battling a blaze earlier this week.

Iran’s police chief meets Iraqi interior minister in Baghdad

Iran’s Police Commander, Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan, met with Iraq’s Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari in Baghdad on Sunday to discuss strengthening bilateral security cooperation.

European NATO member states displeased with US reaction to ‘Russian drone incursion’: Reuters

The lack of a strong US reaction to what Poland claims was a ‘Russian attack’ on its territory has led to “dismay” and “confusion” among Washington’s NATO allies in Europe, Reuters has reported.

Iran says G7 statement an attempt to divert attention from crime of century

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the allegations contained in the statement of the G7 and their partners against Tehran, stressing that the sponsors of this statement must correct their wrongful and criminal policies toward the Islamic Republic and the region.

Snapback move will cost you everything: Iran FM warns E3

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United Kingdom, France, and Germany that if they keep up their ongoing intense efforts to reactivate the UN Security Council’s sanctions against Iran, they will risk incurring irreparable damage.

Security body warns against hostile actions against Iran, including UN sanctions

The Secretariat of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, referring to the recent agreement between Iran’s foreign minister and the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), announced that in the event of any hostile action against Iran and its nuclear facilities—including the reimposition of previously terminated UN Security Council resolutions—the implementation of the agreed arrangements will be suspended.

Trump issues Ukraine war ultimatum to all NATO members

US President Donald Trump has demanded that NATO members stop purchasing Russian oil and back steep tariffs on China, which he claims could bring an end to the Ukraine conflict.

Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi shines in Olympiacos debut

Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi made a stunning debut for Greek club Olympiacos on Saturday  night.

Iranian president to travel to Qatar, New York Monday        

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to travel to Qatar to participate in an emergency summit of Islamic countries’ leaders and, afterward, will go to New York to attend the UN General Assembly meeting.

Baghlegh Wooden Cemetery in northeastern Iran                     

The cemetery of Baghlegh village in Raz and Jargalan County, North Khorasan Province, northeastern Iran, is one of the most distinctive graveyards in the country.

Iranian pop singer Omid Jahan dies at 44 after onstage heart attack

Iranian pop singer Omid Jahan passed away at the age of 44 after suffering a heart attack during a live performance in Bam, southeastern Iran.

Iran’s security chief urges Islamic states to form “joint operations HQ” against Israeli aggression

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council called on Islamic countries to establish a “Joint Operations Headquarters” to counter the “madness” of Israel, saying routine conferences and speeches without action only enable further aggression.

US to press G7 on confiscating frozen Russian assets: Bloomberg

The United States will press its G7 allies to establish a legal framework for seizing frozen Russian state assets and channeling them to Ukraine, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources.

Israeli army orders mass displacement in Gaza City as bombing campaign intensifies

The Israeli military on Saturday called on hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to leave Gaza City immediately, urging them to move south toward Al-Mawasi and central refugee camps as attacks intensify.

Patience with Putin ‘running out fast’ over Ukraine war: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday stated that his patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin was running out, but stopped short of threatening new sanctions over the Ukraine war.

US pledges to defend ‘every inch’ of NATO territory after Russian drone incursion into Poland

The United States has told the United Nations Security Council that it would defend "every inch of NATO territory" following a Russian drone incursion into Poland—marking the first known instance of a NATO country shooting down Moscow's drones during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Iran and Iraq Sign MoU on Fighting Narcotics 

Representative of Iran’s Anti-Narcotics Secretary-General Hossein Zolfaghari and Iraq’s health minister, who also chairs the National Commission on Drug Control, signed a memorandum of understanding in Baghdad to strengthen cooperation in combating drug trafficking and abuse. 

Veteran Iranian daf player Alaeddin Yassini dies at 58

Alaeddin Yassini, a veteran Iranian Kurdish musician and master of the daf, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 58, Iran’s Music Association announced.

Iran’s President to Attend Emergency Doha Summit Following Israel Qatar Raid

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will take part in an emergency summit of Islamic and Arab leaders in Doha, to be convened in response to Israel’s recent attack on Qatar.

UN Chief Welcomes Iran–IAEA Understanding

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed his support for the new framework of engagement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iran warns snapback activation would void agreement with IAEA

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned that any move to activate the so-called “snapback” mechanism by European powers would nullify the country’s latest cooperation framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

10 Iranian films shortlisted for Oscar 2026 submission

The Farabi Cinema Foundation has announced the first shortlist of ten films under consideration to represent Iran at the 2026 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.

Iran warns IAEA: Any illegal move will endanger new deal

Iran’s ambassador to international organizations in Vienna warned that Tehran will halt the implementation of its practical steps under the Cairo agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if any further “illegal actions” are taken against the country, including renewed military attacks or the reinstatement of previously rescinded resolutions.

US says sees no reason to economically isolate Russia outside war in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump does not believe Russia should be cut off from the global economy beyond the context of its war against Ukraine, Vice President JD Vance has stated in an interview with One America News Network.

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