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Iranian says Argentine judges demand over Iranian nationals illegal, based on fabrications

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned an "illegal demand" by some Argentine judges regarding the Iranian nationals in the Amia bombing case, saying his demand is based on lies and fabrications.

The Leader: Iran’s defense sector example of turning sanctions into opportunity

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stressed the Islamic republic of Iran’s remarkable achievements in military equipment production attest to the fact that a “lively nation can turn sanctions into opportunities."

President Raisi: Iran to implement major electricity, water projects in 20 countries

President Ebrahim Raisi, who is on a trip to Sri Lanka to launch a hydropower complex, says Iran has plants to implement major electricity and water projects in 20 countries.

Iranian president inaugurates major hydropower project in Sri Lanka

President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran opened a hydropower and irrigation project on Wednesday in Sri Lanka during a brief visit to the South Asian country to foster bilateral ties.

EU sanctions on Iran “regrettable, unlawful”: Top diplomat

European Union sanction announced following Iran's missile and drone attack against Israel is "unfortunate and illegal" because Tehran was acting in self-defence, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said.

Visiting Iranian president pays homage to Allama Iqbal in Pakistan’s Lahore

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, on the second day of his official visit to Pakistan on Tuesday, visited Lahore, home to the mausoleum of prominent Pakistani poet and philosopher, Iqbal Lahori.

Iranian FM says EU sanctions ‘regrettable’

The Iranian foreign minister says the European Union’s measures against Tehran after Iran’s retaliatory operation against Israel were ‘regrettable’, arguing the Islamic republic's reaction was in self-defense.

Iranian daily censures ‘disregard for widespread corruption’ in Iran

Establishment of justice has remained elusive in Iran over four decades after the Islamic Revolution due to the authorities’ failure, or reluctance, to deal with major corruption cases, an Iranian daily argues.

Iran warns of ‘stronger response’ to another Israeli act of aggression

Iran has vowed to give a “stronger response” to any further Israeli act of aggression against the country or its interests.

Iran, Pakistan set to promote ties during Raisi’s visit to Islamabad

The Iranian president says Tehran and Islamabad need to implement their capacities in various political, economic, and cultural areas in order to fulfill the interests of both sides.

Tehran, Islamabad open new chapter in relations with $10bn trade exchange deal goal

Iran and Pakistan are set to deepen their strategic ties by setting a 10-billion-dollar objective in their trade exchange and investment, IRNA news agency reported.

Israel’s organized crimes against Palestinians in Gaza clear examples of genocide, war crimes: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the massacre and mass burial of civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip by Israeli soldiers as blatant examples of genocide and war crimes.

IRNA: No direct talks ongoing between Iran and US

Iran’s IRNA news agency has said there are currently no direct talks between the US and Iran on the lifting of sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Leader lauds armed forces for displaying might following operation against Israel

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised the Iranian armed forces for showing their might to the world.

Iran displays home-made drone at Iraq defense expo

Iran has showcased its Mohajer 6 drone at a defense expo in the Iraqi capital Baghdad with military representatives of 22 countries taking part in the event.

Iran says targeted with ‘children’s toys’

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has downplayed the significance of Friday’s aerial attack on the country, stressing that it was minor in scale and involved primitive hardware.

Iranian MP calls situation in flood-hit areas of Iran’s southeast as “catastrophic”

An Iranian MP has warned of what he has called the catastrophic situation in the south of the country's Sistan and Baluchestan province following heavy flooding there.

Report: Iran to receive first batch of Russian Su-35s

The Iranian air force will receive a number of Russian Su-35 fighter jets next week amid the confrontation between Tehran and the Israeli regime, Iran’s Students News Agency (ISNA) reported on Saturday.

Aerial attack caused no damage: Iran foreign minister

Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollaian has stated the shooting down of micro aerial vehicles by the Iranian air defense over the central city of Isfahan has not resulted in any damage or casualties. He also derided the Israeli regime’s desperate attempt to misrepresent its new failure.

Iran says its military reaction to Israel will be ‘immediate, widespread’

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned in case the Israeli regime commits folly again and decides to take a measure against Tehran, the Islamic Republic’s reaction would be “immediate and at a maximum level”.

Iran refutes claim air defense system in Isfahan partially damaged in face of flying objects

An informed source has played down reports that a part of the air defense system in the Iranian city of Isfahan was damaged after an explosion on Friday involving a few micro drones, Nour News agency reported Saturday.

Ex-Iranian FM Zarif: Time to stop Israeli aggressions

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the UN Security Council to stop Israel’s aggressions, particularly the war on Gaza.

Iran calls on UNSC to stop any further Israeli aggression

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has urged the United Nations Security Council to force the Zionist regime to stop any further military action against Iran or face the Islamic Republic's harsh response to any assault.

IAEA: Iran’s nuclear sites safe following explosions

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Friday that the nuclear installations in Isfahan were not damaged following explosions in the central Iranian city earlier in the day.

Residents: Iranian cities of Tabriz, Isfahan completely calm following blasts sound

Locals and eye witnesses have reported that the Iranian cities of Tabriz and Isfahan are ‘completely calm’ after several explosions were heard earlier on Friday.

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