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Iranian president, FM say Israel to pay heavy price for assassinating IRGC military advisor

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian have vowed that the Israeli regime will definitely pay the price for killing a senior military advisor with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in Syria.

Iran vows ‘smart’, ‘decisive’ response to Israeli assassination of IRGC general in Syria

The spokesman for the Iranian defense ministry has warned the Israeli regime should await a ‘smart’ and ‘decisive’ response after killing a top Iranian commander and military advisor in Syria on Monday.

Iranian military advisor killed in Israeli raid in Syria 

An Iranian military advisor has been killed by an Israeli air attack in Syria.

Iran rejects US accusation of role in Indian Ocean tanker attack

Tehran has dismissed the US allegation of Iran's involvement in a recent drone strike on a chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani stressed the Islamic Republic plays a pivotal role in maritime security.

Ex-FM Zarif: All political factions in Iran furious about Russian stance on trio Iranian islands

Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says all political groups and officials in the country are outraged with Russia for taking sides with the United Arab Emirates in its territorial claim over the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Iran vehemently rejects involvement in targeting Israeli interests in West Asia

Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani has dismissed claims of Tehran's involvement in targeting the Israeli interests in the region.

Iran’s president sends message to Pope, hopes Gaza massacre would end in New Year

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has, in a message to the Pope, hoped for an end to the Israeli aggression against the besieged Gaza Strip in the New Year.

Afghanistan seeks economic revival to facilitate return of Afghan immigrants

Amir Khan Mottaghi, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, expressed the nation's commitment to creating an environment conducive to the repatriation of Afghan immigrants.

Iran’s Navy unveils new modern equipment, including drones, missiles

The Naval Force of the Iranian Army has unveiled its latest achievements only to add more state-of-the-art equipment to its repertoire of domestically developed devices.

Iran summons Russia charge d’affairs over Moscow stance on trio PG islands row

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Russian charge d'affairs to protest the contents of a joint statement issued by some Arab states and Moscow at the 6th Arab-Russia Cooperation Forum over the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian MP slams Russia on three Persian Gulf islands 

A member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran’s parliament has criticized Russia for its recent stance on the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, saying history shows that Russia only care about their own interest.

Official: Up to 10k best nurses of Iran have migrated

The head of the nursing council organization of Iran says "wrong policies" toward the profession has disillusioned nurses in Iran and called for those responsible for those policies to be held accountable.

Iran’s president: Hamas is an elected govt., represents people of Gaza 

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has called for a referendum in Palestine so that the Palestinians decide their fate.

Iran, Egypt presidents call for mutual efforts to end Gaza war

In their first phone call, the presidents of Iran and Egypt have urged closer mutual attempts and employment of all capacities to put an end to the Israeli bombardments of the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iran says UNSC resolution on Gaza positive step, but insufficient

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has lauded as positive the United Nations Security Council resolution that demands immediate delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip but stressed it is not enough for Palestinians in the besieged territory.

Veteran Iranian journalist urges Russia to apologize for stance on three Iranian islands

The managing editor of Iranian principalist daily Kayhan has decried Russia’s support for Arab countries stance on the three Iranian islands of the Lesser Tunb, the Greater Tunb and Abu Musa, demanding the Kremlin apologize to the Iranian government.

Iran Leader: U.S. shamelessly vetoed UN resolution on ceasefire in Gaza

The leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution has lashed out at the United States for blocking a UN Security Council resolution on the establishment of a ceasefire in Gaza.

Iranian MP reacts strongly to Russia’s support for Arab states’ stance on three Iranian islands

An Iranian lawmaker has shown a strong reaction to Russia’s alignment with Arab countries regarding the three Iranian islands of the Lesser Tunb, the Greater Tunb and Abu Musa in the Persian Gulf.

Iran FM to Lavrov: Three Persian Gulf islands inseparable parts of Iran 

The Iranian foreign minister has told his Russian counterpart that the three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, the Greater and Lesser Tunbs are inseperatable parts of Iran. 

President Raisi in Iran border town, meets Turkmens 

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meets with people of Moraveh Tappeh on the second day of his visit to Golestan province in northern Iran.

Iran UN envoy warns Israel’s ‘provocative moves’ destabilizing region

The Iranian envoy to the United Nations has warned Israel’s provocative measures pose a serious threat to regional peace and security. 

MP: Iran’s petrol stations hacking unveils alarming security breach, calls for govt. accountability

Parviz Mohammadnejad, a member of the Iranian Parliament's Energy Commission, expressed grave concern over the recent petrol station hacking incident, emphasizing the need for accountability within government bodies.

Iran president says Caucasus must not turn into battleground for outsiders

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has warned of plots by trans-regional countries to gain foothold in the Caucasus, stressing the region must not turn into a battleground for other states.

Iran deplores Arab-Russian statement on Persian Gulf islands

Tehran has refuted the contents of a joint statement from several Arab countries and Moscow over the Iranian islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb and the Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf, describing the trio as inseparable and eternal parts of Iran’s territory.

Iran president holds phone call with Kuwait’s new emir

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held a telephone conversation with the new Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, expressing hope that relations between the two countries would expand further under his rule.

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