NASA images show Iran’s Lake Urmia has completely dried up after thousands of years

Lake Urmia, once the largest saltwater lake in the Middle East and a vital ecological landmark in northwestern Iran, has completely dried up, according to the latest satellite imagery released by NASA.

Iran finishes runner-up at Asian Karate Championships with 22 medals

Iran secured second place at the Asian Karate Championships for youth and under-21 categories, collecting seven gold, nine silver, and six bronze.

Senior Iranian Army commander: Enemies seek to undermine national unity but people stand firm

The Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army, Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, said that Iran’s enemies are constantly seeking to weaken the country’s unity and solidarity but stressed that the Iranian people have consistently stood firm in the face of pressure.

‘Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse to light up skies Sunday night, fully observable in Iran

One of the year’s most striking astronomical events will take place on Sunday night as a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a “Blood Moon,” becomes visible across large parts of the world, including fully in Iran.

Israeli weapons manufacturer closes UK facility targeted by Palestine Action group: Report

The Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems' facility in Bristol, UK, repeatedly targeted by group Palestine Action, has unexpectedly closed, according to a report.

British police arrest around 425 at protest for Palestine Action

UK police detained around 425 people on Saturday at a demonstration in support of Palestine Action, in the latest round of detentions of its supporters since the pro-Palestinian group was banned by the government as a terrorist organisation.

Armenian philharmonic marks centennial with historic performance at Iran’s Persepolis

The ancient site of Persepolis in southern Iran hosted a landmark cultural event, as the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra performed to mark its 100th anniversary.

Iran says close to new cooperation framework with IAEA, talks with US taking ‘new shape’

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is close to reaching a new framework of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following US attacks on the country’s nuclear facilities.

Iranian media spar over possible withdrawal from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

A new parliamentary initiative calling for Iran’s withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and its Additional Protocol has sparked debate among political observers and media outlets.

Beyzaie’s Bashu, the Little Stranger wins Best Restored Film at Venice Festival

The 82nd Venice International Film Festival concluded with the announcement of its award winners, where Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzaie’s classic Bashu, the Little Stranger received the prize for Best Restored Film in the festival’s Venice Classics section.

2nd Iran aid shipment reaches quake-hit Afghans

Iran sends a second shipment of humanitarian aid to Kabul where it's supposed to be distributed among people affected by the recent earthquake in Afghanistan.

Former Iranian MP Ali Motahari urges President Pezeshkian to consider conditional talks with US

A former member of Iran’s parliament has called on President Masoud Pezeshkian to take the initiative in navigating the country through its current challenges.

Iran executes man convicted over deadly attack in Semirom

Iranian judicial authorities announced on Saturday that the death sentence of Mehran Bahramian, convicted in connection with a deadly 2022 attack on security forces in Semirom, Isfahan province, has been carried out.

Former Iranian president Rouhani donates 25,000 books to National Library

Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has donated his personal library of 25,000 volumes to the National Library and Archives of Iran.

US military officials involved in European plan to send 10,000 forces to Ukraine: WSJ

Top US military officials have been involved in drawing up a plan for “security guarantees” for Kiev advocated by Britain and France that includes a massive troop deployment to Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing a European diplomat.

Iranian Reform Front leader files complaint against state TV

The head of Iran’s Reform Front, Azar Mansouri, has formally filed a complaint against the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), accusing the state broadcaster of misrepresentation and unfair coverage of a recent statement issued by the political coalition.

US Navy killed North Korean civilians during botched mission: NYT

United States Navy Seals shot and killed several North Korean civilians during a botched mission in 2019 to plant a listening device in the Asian country, reportedly approved by US President Donald Trump, The New York Times reported on Friday.

Iran’s Abadan declared hottest city worldwide with 46°C  Temperature             

Abadan in southern Iran has been named the hottest city in the world, recording a temperature of 46°C.

Iran FM: Misunderstanding with Qatar over Al-Udeid base attack resolved

Iranian Foreign Minister described his talks with Qatari officials as highly productive, serious, and useful, stressing that “fortunately, there are no disputes between the two countries, and the misunderstanding regarding Iran’s attack on the US Al-Udeid base in Qatar has been fully resolved with this visit.”

Iran secures two golds, one silver at Asian Youth Karate Championships in China

Iranian athletes claimed two gold medals and one silver on the opening day of the Asian Youth Karate Championships, marking a strong start for the national team in Shaoguan, southern China.

Eight killed in family dispute in Iran’s Sarab County

A violent family dispute in Sarab County, East Azarbaijan Province, left eight people dead late Thursday, local police confirmed.

Iranian deputy FM warns of high risk of war with Israel

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has warned that the likelihood of a new conflict between Iran and Israel is “very high,” despite Tehran’s efforts to prevent further escalation in the region.

Iran FM: E3 Snapback Move Illegal, Unjustifiable

Iranian foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, emphasized the illegality and lack of justification behind the actions of the European troika in triggering the snapback mechanism to restore UN sanctions against Iran.

Iran’s FM: Supporting Palestine Resistance Principled Stance of Islamic Republic

Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, reaffirmed the principled stance of the Islamic Republic of Iran in supporting the legitimate and lawful resistance of the Palestinian nation against occupation until their full rights are realized.

Gen. Abdollahi appointed as new cmdr. of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters

Major General Ali Abdollahi has been officially appointed as the commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the highest operational military command in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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