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Poll: Most Tehranis pursuing developments in Ukraine war

An opinion poll shows that 71.6% of people in the Iranian capital Tehran are pursuing developments in the Ukraine war.

Mixed reactions to Russian invasion of Ukraine in Iranian newspapers

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has drawn mixed reactions from newspapers in Iran with some criticizing Moscow while other blaming it on the US and NATO.

Iran vetting body okays project to transfer sea water to Sistan-Baluchestan

Iran’s Constitutional Council also known as the Guardian Council has given the go-ahead to a project to transfer water from the Sea of Oman to the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan-Baluchestan.

Iranian city’s governor sacked for ‘insulting’ journalist

Acting governor of the Iranian city of Rafsanjan has been sacked from his post for what officials call insulting a journalist.

IRGC rejects Radio Farda claims in audio recording

The spokesman for the IRGC, Ramadan Sharif, has reacted to recently-released audio recording by Radio Farda which is a conversation between two senior Iranian military officials about a corruption case.

Zarif rejects any tie to luxury construction project in N Iran

Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s former foreign minister, has dismissed a claim that he is involved in a luxury construction project in the country’s northern coastal region.

Raisi: Iran never pins hopes on US, Vienna talks

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi reaffirms that the administration under his watch pursues a “balanced” policy in foreign relations, and that it never pins any hopes on the US and the outcome of the Vienna talks in running state affairs.

Iranians hold mass rallies to mark anniv. of 1979 Revolution

Millions of Iranians are out on the streets across the country to mark the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the US-backed Pahlavi regime, the country’s last monarchy.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s physician: The Leader has a very modest lifestyle

Dr. Alireza Marandi, the head of the medical team of Iran’s leader says Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has a very modest lifestyle.

Iran’s leader appoints new advisor on army affairs

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a decree appointing former Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami as his advisor on army affairs.

In photos: Iran’s administration, led by President Ebrahim Raisi

renew their allegiance to the ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, while the country is marking the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Ten-day Dawn special programs begin in shrine of Imam Khomeini

The commemoration ceremony of the 12th of Bahman, February 1, which coincides with the 43rd anniversary of Imam Khomeini's arrival in Iran, was held in the holy shrine of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran in southern Tehran.

Iranians rally at Afghan border to slam blocking of Helmand water

A group of Iranians have gathered at a border-crossing with Afghanistan to protest the neighboring country’s blocking of the flow of the Helmand River’s water into the Iranian side of the frontier.

Raisi visits Kerman’s flooded areas, joins urgent meeting with officials

Visiting flood-hit areas of Iran’s southeastern Kerman Province, President Ebrahim Raisi has joined an emergency meeting with local officials and military commanders on ways to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to people.

Iran MPs back investigation into Rouhani admin performance

Iranian lawmakers have approved proposals by a parliamentary commission to launch an investigation into the performance of the presidential office of former President Hassan Rouhani.

Funeral function held nationwide for unknown soldiers martyred in Iraq-Iran war

A funeral procession has been held in Tehran and 24 other provinces for some 250 unknown soldiers who fell during the eight-year Iraqi-imposed war on Iran in the 1980s.

Iran Leader condoles with families of unknown soldiers killed in action

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader has issued a message commemorating the funeral procession held for some 250 Iranian unknown soldiers killed during the eight-year Iraqi imposed war in the 1980s.

Raisi: Trump must face retribution over gen. Soleimani assassination

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says former U.S. president Donald Trump must be brought to justice and face retribution for ordering the assassination of anti-terrorism icon General Qassem Soleimani.

Dey 9 Epic: Iran marks anniversary of 2009 pro-establishment rallies

Iranians have marked the anniversary of pro-establishment rallies that were held on December 30, 2009 and helped put an end to post-election unrest that year.

Funeral procession held for Iran Yemen envoy

People and officials gathered in Tehran to hold the funeral procession for Hassan Irlu, Iran’s ambassador to Yemen. He died of Covid-19. Iran’s foreign minister says Saudi Arabia hindered efforts to take the late ambassador out of Yemen for medical treatment.

Iran Yemen ambassador passes away due to Covid

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has announced that the ambassador of the Islamic Republic to Yemen’s National Salvation Government has passed away after being infected with the coronavirus disease.

Raisi lauds general Soleimani’s efforts in soft war, armed conflict

Iran’s President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi has praised assassinated Iranian general Qasem Soleimani's relentless efforts in soft war and armed conflict.

Iran to release list of sanctioned US individuals, entities

Iran says it will soon release a list of American individuals and institutions that the country will put on its sanctions list over serious breach of human rights.

Terminally ill teen granted last wish in Iran

The Islamic Republic of Iran Army Aviation, commonly known as Havānīrūz, has granted an Iranian kid suffering from cancer his last wish: Flying on a helicopter.

Iran judiciary chief: People have rightful demands about water

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Mohseni Ejei has said people have rightful demands and concerns over the issue of water.

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