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Interior minister: Undocumented Afghan migrants taking jobs, burdening subsidy system

Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, upon arrival in southeastern Kerman Province on Friday morning, stated that the number of undocumented migrants from neighboring Afghanistan in the province exceeds the national average, adding that their presence has strained job opportunities and government subsidies.

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

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." 

Iran’s vice president: Gov’t committed to unblocking internet, empowering women and youth

Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref announced that the country’s decision-making system has reached consensus on lifting internet restrictions, signaling a major policy shift toward greater digital freedom.

Iran implements new work hours, Thursday closures to conserve energy 

Several Iranian provinces, including Tehran, have announced changes to government office hours and weekly work schedules as part of a nationwide energy conservation initiative, effective through September 22. 

Advisor to Iranian president: Hijab mandate has failed

The cultural advisor to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, has said the hijab mandate has failed and society will not accept its enforcement.

Iran President Pezeshkian’s office denies his involvement in warning text messages over Hijab

In response to widespread speculation over Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s alleged approval of hijab-related text messages sent to citizens, the Deputy for Communications at the Presidential Office, Seyyed Mehdi Tabatabaei, issued a firm denial.

Iranian gov’t spokesperson says ‘human error’ likely caused deadly port fire, rules out sabotage

Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated on Wednesday that initial investigations into the massive fire at Shahid Rajaei Port in southern Iran suggest human error was the likely cause, while ruling out sabotage.

Iranian state media’s controversial broadcast draws criticism amid diplomatic thaw with Saudi Arabia

The recent broadcast of inflammatory content by Iran's state broadcaster IRIB during Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman's visit to Tehran has sparked intense debate about media responsibility during sensitive diplomatic periods.

85% of child laborers in Tehran are Afghan nationals, deputy governor reports

Tehran's deputy governor for political and social affairs, revealed that approximately 85% of child laborers collected in the capital are Afghan nationals, adding that the children receive training at specialized centers before being returned to their families.

Wife: Iranian political detainee Tajzadeh makes phone call with incarcerated opposition leaders Mousavi, Rahnavard

Imprisoned Iranian reformist figure Mostafa Tajzadeh was reportedly allowed to speak by phone with opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and his wife, Zahra Rahnavard, who have been under house arrest for 14 years.

House arrest of Iran’s opposition leader formally ends after over 14 years

The son of Mehdi Karroubi announced that security forces officially ended their physical presence at his father’s residence, marking the formal conclusion of the opposition leader's house arrest after more than 14 years.

Interior minister: Iran returned 1.2 million illegal Afghans to their country last year

Iran’s interior minister says last year, the country returned 1.2 million illegal Afghan nationals to their country.

Report: Afghan student beaten at Kabul’s Embassy in Tehran, fears for safety

A PhD student at the University of Tehran was reportedly severely beaten by staff at the Afghan Embassy, where he had referred to renew his passport, leaving him hospitalized and fearing for his life.

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.

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.

Iran faces summer power crisis as drought worsens, daylight saving debate reignites

Iran's power grid is under severe strain as a prolonged drought reduces hydropower generation while summer electricity demand reaches record levels, raising fears of widespread blackouts in coming months.

Iranians rally for Gaza

Crowds of people held a rally on Tehran's Palestine Square in a show of support for the oppressed Palestinians in Gaza.

Police: Iran deported over 1.12 million undocumented Afghan nationals last year

Iran's Border Police Command announced the identification and deportation of more than 1.12 million undocumented foreign nationals, mainly from neighboring Afghanistan, during the Persian year 1403 (March 2024-March 2025), according to an official statement released on Sunday.

Iran’s Karroubi issues first statement following end of house arrest

Mehdi Karroubi, one of the leaders of Iran's 2009 election protests, who was recently released from house arrest, issued a statement expressing his views on Iran's political and social developments.

Iranian civil society sends letter to UN chief, warns against US potential attack

Over 300 Iranian civil society activists, including academics, lawyers, journalists, and human rights defenders, have sent a letter to UN Secretary General António Guterres, condemning recent US threats to wage a war against Iran.

Iranian president dismisses deputy over controversial Antarctic vacation

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has removed Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Shahram Dabiri from office following public outrage over his luxury family vacation to Antarctica.

Iran’s culture minister rejects Larijani’s remarks on nuclear fatwa 

Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, has publicly rejected recent remarks made by Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to the Supreme Leader, regarding the possibility of Iran reconsidering its position on nuclear weapons under certain conditions. 

Skydivers leap from Tehran’s Milad Tower to mark Islamic Republic Day

Skydivers performed a dramatic base jump and paramotor demonstration from the 435-meter Milad Tower to commemorate the anniversary of Iran's Islamic Republic Day.

April 1st: Marking the birth of the Islamic Republic of Iran

April 1st, 1979, remains a historic milestone in the modern history of Iran, commemorated as the day when the nation collectively chose the establishment of the Islamic Republic. 

Iran arrests 22 over ethnic tensions in West Azarbaijan Province

Iranian security forces have detained 22 individuals accused of inciting ethnic hatred in West Azarbaijan Province, according to a local police commander.

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