Terrorist ringleader killed in security operation in southeastern Iran

Iranian security forces killed the operational commander of the so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group during a large-scale counterterrorism operation in southeastern Iran, state media reported.

Iran’s president praises Army as “nation’s strong fortress”

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian hailed the country’s Army as an indispensable pillar of national security during a ceremony commemorating Army Day on Friday.

Saudi Defense Minister: Cooperation with Iran cornerstone of regional security

The Defense Minister of Saudi Arabia, Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, emphasized that engagement with Iran is the foundation of security cooperation in the region, which will lead to further prosperity for the regional countries.

Iran’s women’s basketball team crowned at West Asia Championship

The Iranian women’s national basketball team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating the host country Jordan to claim the West Asia Championship title for the first time.

Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran ready to share its advancements with Saudi Arabia

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has touched on “some of Iran’s advancements”, telling Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman that Tehran is ready to share them with Riyadh.

Report: Iran’s internet filtering costs double communications ministry budget

A new report reveals Iran spends approximately $1 billion annually on internet filtering systems, an amount twice the annual budget of its communications ministry.

President Pezeshkian: Iran, Saudi Arabia can be model for regional cooperation

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshikian says the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to expand relations with Saudi Arabia in all fields, including defense sector, and extend bilateral cooperation to other Islamic countries.

IAEA Chief engaged in active shuttle diplomacy between Iran, U.S. amid nuclear talks

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), described his recent visit to Tehran as part of an ongoing diplomatic effort to support progress in the indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States.

IAEA chief visits Iran’s nuclear achievements exhibition following high-level talks

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, visited the Nuclear Industry Achievements exhibition in Tehran on Thursday after several hours of discussions with Iran's Vice President and head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami.

Mehdi Taremi named Iran’s Athlete of the Year at National Sports Awards

Inter Milan and Iran national team striker Mehdi Taremi was crowned Iran's top athlete for 2023-24 at Wednesday night's "Iran's Champion" awards ceremony, attended by President Massoud Pezeshkian, Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali and officials from the national Olympic and Paralympic committees.

Iran, Iraq sign agreement for NGL 3100 feedstock supply to border province petrochemical plant

Iran and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply NGL 3100 feedstock to Dehloran Petrochemical Plant, in western Iranian border province of Ilam.

Iran FM says talks with IAEA chief “constructive”; urges agency to maintain neutral role in nuclear talks

Iran's foreign minister says that constructive talks with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) could help resolve outstanding nuclear issues, while urging the agency to remain impartial.

Taremi’s strike against Milan in Serie A voted as best goal of year

Iranian international footballer Mehdi Tarem’s strike against Milan has been voted as the best goal of the Persian year of 1403 in a competition entitled “Iran’s Champion: held by the national Iranian Radio and Television station, IRIB.

Trump tariffs will mean world uses less oil in 2025: IEA

The world will use less crude oil than expected this year due the “substantial risks” posed by US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs to the global economy, according to the global energy watchdog.

Trump admin. seeking to cancel ‘almost all’ funding for NATO, UN: NYT

The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering a budget proposal that would eliminate “almost all funding for international organizations like the United Nations and NATO”, the New York Times has reported, citing officials and an internal memo.

Sanctions-hit aging fleet, equipment blamed for Tehran metro incident

A train operating in the Iranian capital Tehran experienced a breakdown on Wednesday morning that forced passengers to walk approximately three kilometers along the rail tracks to reach the nearest station.

Judiciary: Death sentence for controversial Iranian singer Tataloo undergoing final appeal

Iran’s judiciary confirmed that the Iranian pop singer Amirhossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, faces a potential death sentence currently under review by the Supreme Court, but dismissed his recent claim of imminent execution as premature.

Witkoff overstepped his authority when discussing Ukraine’s territory: Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply reacted to a statement from US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who said a Ukraine peace deal will include settling the issue of Crimea, the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics and the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions.

Argentina Envoy Summoned to Iran Foreign Ministry over AMIA Allegations

In reaction to the "unlawful and internationally inappropriate" actions of the Argentine Prosecutor’s Office in accusing high-ranking Iranian officials, Issa Kameli, Director General for the Americas at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, summoned Argentina’s Chargé d’Affaires in Tehran. 

Iranian chess players make history, secure three spots in FIDE World Cup

Iranian chess players delivered an outstanding performance at the West Asian Zonal Championships, earning three coveted spots in the upcoming FIDE World Cup.

Israel has killed over 70 civilians in Lebanon since ceasefire: UN

The United Nations has announced at least 71 civilians have been killed by Israel in Lebanon since a ceasefire was struck at the end of last year.

Iranian president expresses gratitude to outgoing strategic deputy Zarif, appoints Esmaeili as successor

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has expressed his appreciation for the contributions of Mohammad Javad Zarif during his tenure as Strategic Deputy to the President who stepped down, largely due to the far-right Perseverance Front's pressure, over his children’s American citizenship.

Gaza death toll surges past 51,000 as Israel continues onslaught

Israeli air attacks on the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 more Palestinians in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll from the war since October 2023 to 51,000, the Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Iran warns Israel seeks eradication of Palestine, urges UN Security Council intervention

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmail Baqaei, has warned about Israel's plans to annihilate the Palestinian nation, calling on international bodies, particularly the UN Security Council, to stop the Zionist regime's crimes and its genocide of Palestinians.

Iran Leader says national issues must not be tied to Oman talks, highlights distrust of US

The Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, referring to the recent Iran-U.S. talks in Oman, emphasized that the country's affairs must not be tied to negotiations, and neither excessive optimism nor pessimism should be adopted toward the talks.

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