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Iranian politician: Reformists won’t ban elections, not to field candidates either

A senior member of the reformist movement in Iran says his camp has so far failed to pick efficient candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled to be held in March, but will not embargo them either, Khabronline news website reported. 

IRNA: Sources reject WSJ claim US tipped off Iran about Kerman terrorist attacks

An informed Iranian diplomatic source, who wished to remain anonymous, has dismissed a claim by the Wall Street Journal that the US intelligence had alerted Iran before the deadly twin bomb explosion in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman earlier this month.

President Raisi: Iran-Turkey ties bond of hearts, civilizations

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, fresh from a trip to the Turkish capital, has stressed on the strong ties between the two neighboring countries.

Iran, Turkey pledge to enhance bilateral trade following president Raisi’s visit

Tehran and Ankara have jointly declared their commitment to augmenting bilateral trade while also pledging collaborative efforts to achieve peace in West Asia.

UN unable to end Gaza war: Iran president

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has called for the reform of the United Nations and other global bodies, lamenting that they have failed to prevent the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip which has so far killed more than 25,000.

Iran’s former president Rouhani slams his disqualification from elections

Iran’s former president Hasan Rouhani has issued a statement after he was disqualified from running for the upcoming general elections, saying the move will lead to the disillusion of people.

Iran’s President Raisi in Turkey for talks with Erdogan

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation, arrived in Turkey's capital Ankara on Wednesday to meet his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Exploring ways to boost bilateral ties in various fields and regional developments will take center stage in President Raisi's visit.

Hassan Rouhani disqualified from running in Assembly of Experts election

An Iranian oversight body examining the credentials of electoral hopefuls have disqualified former president Hassan Rouhani from running in the Assembly of Experts election.

Iran slams US for preventing UN from pressing for an end to Israeli war on Gaza

Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has denounced the United States for preventing the UN from fulfilling its duty to press for an end to Israel's ongoing "war of genocide" against the Gaza Strip.

Hamas official hails South Africa for calling Israel to account “Gaza crimes”

The representative of Palestinian resistance movement Hamas in Tehran has hailed South Africa for dragging the Israeli regime before the International Court of Justice in the Hague over its "crimes in the Gaza war."

Iran’s Leader urges Muslim countries to cut off Israel’s vital arteries

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Islamic states to severe their political and economic ties with Israel, and cut off Tel Aviv's vital arteries.

Iran’s Army receives giant fleet of indigenous drones

The Iranian Army has taken delivery of a large number of strategic combat, reconnaissance, destruction and radar drones.

Iranian FM expresses hope Tehran, Moscow will sign strategic partnership treaty soon

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian voiced satisfaction with the level of Iran-Russia relations, expressing hope that the two countries will ink a long-term strategic cooperation agreement during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to Tehran.

Iranian FM to UN chief: Israel should bear consequences for assassination of IRGC military advisors

The Iranian Foreign Minister, in a letter addressed to the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, issued a stern warning to Israel following the assassination of a number of Iran's military advisors in Syria, stressing Tel Aviv must bear the consequences of such terrorist acts.

Iran’s president due in Turkey on Wednesday

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will travel to Turkey on Wednesday on an official visit to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations.

Iranians hold funeral for IRGC military advisors killed in Syria

People have held a funeral for three military advisors with Iran's Islamic Revolution Gaurds Corps (IRGC) who were assassinated during an airstrike by Israel in Syria on Saturday.

Iran says road map outlined on restoration of Tehran-Cairo diplomatic ties

Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani has described as “positive” the atmosphere of talks between Iran and Egypt on restoration of diplomatic relations, stressing that the two states have outlined a road map to resolve existing disputes.

Report: Iran FM to visit Egypt in coming days

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian plans to visit Egypt in the coming days amid Israel’s concern over the strengthening of diplomatic ties between Tehran and Cairo, according to a report.

Iran, Pakistan agree to reinstate envoys following tit-for-tat attacks

The Iranian and Pakistani Foreign Ministries announced in a joint statement on Monday that Tehran and Islamabad have agreed to send back their ambassadors to the capitals of the two countries within days.

Source: Loud noise in Iran’s Garmsar city heard after sound barrier breached

Some massive noise was heard in the central Iranian city of Garmsar on Monday after a fighter jet crossed the sound barrier, according to an informed source, quoted by IRNA.

Iran says supports South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel over Gaza war

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stated Tehran supports South Africa's "smart and historic" move to file a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over its crimes against the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iran vetting body approves over 1,000 candidates for parliamentary votes

The Guardian Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a body tasked with vetting election candidates and overseeing the votes, has finally qualified over 1,000 candidates who were initially deemed unqualified for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Iranian interior ministry: 10 terrorist groups eliminated

An Iranian official says in the aftermath of the recent deadly terrorist attack in the southeastern city of Kerman,  over ten terrorist teams have been identified and eliminated by intelligence agencies across the country.

Iran says to preserve military advisors in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Tehran will keep its military advisors in Syria to fight terrorism, one day after the assassination of five Iranian forces in Damascus in an Israeli attack.

Iran president vows response to Israel’s assassination of Iranian military advisors in Syria    

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has issued a message following the Saturday airstrike by the Israeli regime in the Syrian capital Damascus that killed five Iranian military advisors, vowing response.

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