Hague court upholds ruling, orders Bahrain to pay €214mn to Iran

The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague has upheld its verdict requiring Bahrain to pay 214 million euros in compensation to two Iranian banks over siezure of their assets.

Iranian president recites Azeri poem, wins applause in Baku

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian captivated attendees at an Iran-Azerbaijan business forum in Baku on Monday by reciting an Azeri-language poem by renowned Iranian poet Shahriar.

Number of deaths rises to 70 in Shahid Rajaee Port incident

The number of people killed in the recent blasts and fires at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port has risen to 70, says the governor of Iran's Hormozgan Province.

Return of famed Iranian filmmaker Farhadi with movie on Daesh attacks in Paris 

Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi intends to address a sensitive subject that has inspired many of his peers over the past decade: the November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris.

Iran’s president underlines Expansion of security cooperation with Azerbaijan Republic

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasized the expansion of security cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan Republic, stating that the two countries can work together to establish peace and security in the region and resolve issues through mutual collaboration.

Iranian interior minister: Those accused of negligence in Bandar Abbas incident being questioned

Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni says it can now be definitively announced that the fire at Shahid Rajaee Port has been brought under control and put out, and firefighters are currently engaged in mopping-up operations.

Iranian parliamentary investigation finds ‘negligence’ in deadly port explosion, undermines ‘sabotage’ as unlikely

A parliamentary investigation has determined that “systemic negligence” caused Saturday’s deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaei Port, in southern Iran, according to a member of the delegation sent by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to the site of the massive blast that killed dozens and wounded hundreds.

Music festival cut short in solidarity with Bandar Abbas port tragedy

The "Koocheh" music festival in the southern Iranian city of Bushehr has been canceled following a deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaei Port in Bandar Abbas that killed dozens and injured hundreds.

Iran insists on domestic uranium enrichment, sanctions relief as nuclear talks continue

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei reaffirmed on Monday the country's non-negotiable demands in ongoing nuclear negotiations with the US, emphasizing that domestic uranium enrichment and the effective lifting of sanctions remain fundamental requirements for any agreement.

Worldwide military spending hit record $2.7 trillion last year, sharpest rise since Cold War

Global military expenditure saw its steepest rise in 2024 since the end of the Cold War, reaching $2.7 trillion as wars and rising tensions drove up spending, researchers announced Monday.

North Korea confirms soldiers sent to fight in Ukraine war

Pyongyang has confirmed for the first time that it sent troops to Russia to support Moscow’s war against Ukraine, and that its forces had contributed to taking back Russian territory held by Ukraine’s military in the Kursk region.

Official: Large-scale cyber Attack on Iran’s infrastructure foiled

The CEO of Iran's Communications Infrastructure Company announced that one of the most extensive cyber attacks against the country's critical infrastructure was detected and intercepted. 

Tehran holds prayer ceremony in memory of Pope Francis I

A prayer and memorial service honoring the late Pope Francis I, the leader of the world’s Catholics, was held on this Saturday evening at St. Joseph’s Church in Tehran.

Iran president underlines stronger Azerbaijan ties with focus on economy, energy

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has emphasized deepening bilateral relations with the neighboring Republic of Azerbaijan, citing shared cultural bonds and economic potential.

Iran’s Leader calls for full probe into deadly port incident

Following the devastating fire and explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, which resulted in significant casualties and widespread sorrow, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, issued a message of condolence and called for thorough accountability.

Death toll from Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port explosion rises to 40

The tragic explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, has claimed the lives of at least 40 people so far, according to the Governor of Hormozgan Province.

Severe thunderstorm hits Tehran, 2 killed, 41 injured

A powerful thunderstorm swept across Tehran Province on Sunday, killing 2 people and injuring 41 more, according to the spokesperson for the Tehran Emergency Medical Services.

Judiciary: Iran ready to execute perpetrator of Azerbaijani embassy attack

The spokesman for Iran's Judiciary, announced that all preparations have been completed for the execution of the qisas (retributive-in-kind for murder) sentence against the individual convicted of attacking the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Tehran.

Iranian canoeing champion dies in tragic port explosion

Arman Nozarzadeh, a prominent champion in Iran’s sprint canoeing team from Hormozgan province, tragically passed away following a devastating explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas.

Russia deploys emergency teams to Iran after major port explosion

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the immediate dispatch of emergency specialists to Iran following a massive explosion at a port in southern Hormozgan province.

DeepMind UK staff seeking to challenge deals with Israel links: FT

Google DeepMind staff in Britain plan to unionise to challenge the company's decision to sell its artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to defence groups with ties to Tel Aviv, the Financial Times has reported.

Death toll in Iran port explosion rises to 25

The death toll from Saturday’s explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran has reached 25, with 10 victims identified so far, according to Hormozgan Province’s chief justice.

UN expresses condolences over deadly port explosion in Iran

The United Nations has extended its condolences to the people and government of Iran following a massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.

Number of fatalities, injuries rise in Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port explosions, fires

Iran’s interior minister says the number of fatalities from Saturday’s explosions in the southern port of Shahid Rajaee has reached 8.

Iran FM: Tehran only negotiates with US on nuclear issues, sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, said that the third round of indirect talks between Iran and the US was much more serious than before, adding that Iran does not negotiate on any issue other than the nuclear matter and sanctions. 

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