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Mass gathering in Tehran marks first anniversary of President Raisi’s Death 

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Tehran witnessed a massive public turnout on Thursday afternoon, as thousands gathered to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions, known as the "Martyrs of Service." 
Middle East

Iran reiterates support for Palestinian right to self-determinatio,  accountability for Zionist war crimes

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On the anniversary of the establishment of the Zionist regime, called Nakba Day, the Iranian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the inalienable right of the Palestinian nation to self-determination, underscoring the legal and moral responsibility of the international community to halt the genocide in Gaza and prosecute and punish the Zionist war criminals. 
Foreign Policy

President Pezeshkian: Iran to negotiate with dignity, not under threat 

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Tehran remains open to negotiations and peace, but strictly rejects any talks held under duress or threats. 
Middle East

Trump’s announcement about Syria surprised US officials: Reuters

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When US President Donald Trump announced in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that he would lift all sanctions on Syria, the decision, which will boost a country devastated by 13 years of war, took many in the region by surprise. It also caught some in his own administration off guard.
Incidents

Environmental fallout from Shahid Rajaee port blast: 36,000 cubic meters of contaminated soil

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The recent explosion at Bandar Shahid Rajaee in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas has caused significant environmental damage, with over 36,000 cubic meters of soil contaminated.
Literature

Iran marks Ferdowsi Day in honor of Persian literary giant

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Iranians across the country commemorate Ferdowsi Day on Thursday, honoring the legendary Persian poet Abolqasem Ferdowsi, the author of the Shahnameh – Iran’s national epic and a cornerstone of Persian literature.
Nuclear

Iran atomic chief: Nuclear technology nation’s inherited right

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Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has declared nuclear technology a national heritage, emphasizing its domestic origin and peaceful development under international oversight.
Nature and Wildlife

Video: Spring migration of horses begins in Gilan’s Deylaman Highlands

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With the arrival of spring, herds of horses have begun their seasonal migration from the foothills to the highlands of Deylaman in Iran’s northern Gilan Province.
Environment

Iran environment chief: Crisis in Fars wetlands “tragic and unbearable”

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Head of Iran’s Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, has described the worsening condition of wetlands in Fars Province in south of the country as “tragic, alarming, and unbearable,” blaming four decades of neglect and failure to allocate environmental water rights.
Int'l Relations

Iran rejects US accusations at UN Security Council meeting on Yemen

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The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has strongly rejected recent accusations made by the United States during a UN Security Council session on Yemen, calling them “baseless and cynical.”
Sport

Iran’s Ayat Sharifi crowned strongest man of Asia at 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships

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Iranian super-heavyweight lifter Ayat Sharifi claimed the title of “Strongest Man in Asia” after winning two gold medals and one silver at the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships in Jiangshan, China.
Foreign Policy

Iran reaffirms commitment to talks despite US contradictions

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said Tehran will continue indirect negotiations with the US as long as it sees a path to secure national interests, despite “a difficult and inconsistent process.”
Foreign Policy

Iran condemns Trump’s “divisive, offensive” remarks aimed at sowing discord

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned recent remarks by the U.S. President regarding Iran, calling them false, divisive, and misleading. It stated that the Islamic Republic, along with other regional countries, will continue to strengthen and consolidate their amicable relations.
Americas

Robert De Niro slams Trump as ‘philistine president’ and enemy of arts at Cannes Film Festival

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Robert De Niro has taken a fiery stand against US President Donald Trump at Cannes Film Festival‘s opening ceremony, calling him a “philistine president” and declaring him an enemy of the arts.
Finance

Iran’s Expediency Council approves Palermo Convention accession with conditions

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Iran's Expediency Council has announced its conditional approval of the country's accession to the Palermo Convention.
Security

Governor: Nearly half of Iran’s undocumented Afghan migrants reside in Tehran Province

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Tehran Governor Alireza Fakhari has announced that approximately 50% of Iran’s undocumented foreign nationals are currently residing in Tehran Province, underlining the urgency of addressing the issue as a top provincial priority.
Cinema

Iranian filmmaker Mehrjui’s daughter rejects retribution for parents’ killers

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Mona Mehrjui, daughter of slain Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui and his wife Vahideh Mohammadifar, has announced that her family does not seek the death penalty for the perpetrators of the couple’s murder.
Middle East

Trump meets Syrian president, calls on him to establish ties with Israel

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U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria's president Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and urged him to normalise ties with longtime foe Israel, after a surprise Washington's announcement that it would lift all sanctions on Damascus.
Foreign Policy

Iran says ready for negotiations with U.S. and Europe, rejects ‘deceptive’ rhetoric

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has announced that Tehran remains open to continuing negotiations with the US and Europe, stressing that diplomacy remains the country's preferred path forward.
Agriculture

Iranian MP responds to Russian claims on watermelon safety: “A promotional stunt for Dagestan produce”

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An Iranian parliamentarian has sharply criticized recent remarks made by a member of Russia’s State Duma regarding the nitrate levels in Iranian-exported watermelons, labeling the move as a “deliberate smear campaign” aimed at promoting Russian watermelons, particularly those from Dagestan.
Finance

11 Russian banks now support Iranian bank cards in cross-border payment integration

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Iran’s Central Bank has announced that 11 Russian banks are now supporting transactions made with Iranian bank cards in Russia, marking a significant development in financial cooperation between the two countries.
Middle East

US spent $1bn bombing Yemen’s Hothis but failed to gain air superiority: NYT

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US President Donald Trump’s administration declared a ceasefire in Yemen last week due to burning through expensive munitions while failing to establish air superiority over the Houthis, according to the New York Times.
Environment

Dust storm triggers orange alert across 13 Iranian provinces; schools and offices shut down

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Iran has issued an orange weather alert for 13 provinces as a thick dust storm sweeping in from Iraq caused dangerously poor air quality and severely reduced visibility in western and northwestern regions.
Middle East

Rights groups urge UK to end all arms sales to Israel as court case begins

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Rights groups and charities gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice to support a legal challenge against the UK government's continuing export of F-35 jet parts for use by Tel Aviv.
Middle East

Trump secures $600 billion Saudi investment pledge on Persian Gulf tour

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President Donald Trump secured a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to invest in the United States after Riyadh accorded him a gala welcome at the start of a tour of Persian Gulf states.
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