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Iran building two new nuclear plants in Bushehr: Official

Provincial Governor for Bushehr says two new nuclear power plants are being built in the provincial capital along the Persian Gulf, south of Iran.

Iran says its Navy detected, warned off advanced US submarine in Persian Gulf

Admiral Shahram Irani, the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, says Iranian naval forces detected and warned off the USS Florida submarine as it was attempting to cross the Hurmuz Strait in the Persian Gulf in stealth mode.

New drones handed over to Iranian Army

Over 200 new drones, designed and equipped for different missions, have been handed over to the Islamic Republic of Iran Army.

Iran’s Raisi says mere condemnations of Israel not enough

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says it is not enough for Islamic countries to merely condemn Israel and its atrocities against the Palestinian people.

Israeli general says Tel Aviv wary as Tehran’s military might has grown ‘hundred-fold’

A high-ranking former Israeli military commander has acknowledged that Tel Aviv is unable to carry out acts of military adventurism against Tehran's nuclear program. Major General Yitzhak Brick has stated that Iran’s military might has grown "hundred-fold".

US imposes more Iran sanctions over military programs

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on an Iranian individual as well as several companies over their alleged links to Tehran’s drone and defense programs.

Iran condemns G7 statement, reaffirms cooperation with IAEA, voices opposition to Ukraine war

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned the accusations made in a statement of the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven against the Islamic Republic of Iran as baseless and meddlesome.

Iranian president urges unity among Muslim nations to deter Zionist regime’s aggressions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has held a telephone conversation with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said over different issues including the Zionist regime’s aggression and its heinous crimes against Palestinians.

Rouhani’s website denies claim that ex-president opposed pushing for reparations from US

The website of former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has denied a claim that it was his administration that opposed pushing for reparations from the US over Washington’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Iranian minister: Officials examining if women can be allowed to watch Tehran Derby at stadium

Iran’s minister of sports and youth says authorities are examining if it’s possible to let women into Tehran’s Azadi Stadium to watch the Tehran Derby between Esteghlal FC and Persepolis FC on Sunday.

Talks proceeding between Iran, IAEA: Iranian nuclear chief

The director general of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says negotiations are proceeding between Iran and the United Nations (UN)’s atomic organization.

Raisi: Govt. determined to solve domestic issues with planning

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says his administration is determined to handle the problems grappling the country through a proper “planning,” regardless of all the commotion over its economic performance.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Student demands must be realistic and coupled with scientific solutions  

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has cautioned against any move by university students that would cause division in the country.

IRGC commander: Israel martyred 2 Iranians but lost 7 Zionists

The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the Zionist regime is in a dire situation as it’s surrounded from all sides by the axis of resistance.

Policeman in Iranian city rescues man after respiratory assault

A video has made the rounds on social media in Iran that shows a policeman rescuing a person in the Iranian city of Khorramdarreh after the man collapsed due to a sudden respiratory distress.

Iranian daily: A mere cabinet shake-up can’t end woes; people want de-escalation with West

An Iranian daily says the approach adopted by the administration of President Raisi to the country’s economic, political and social issues is “basically faulty,” and that a mere cabinet reshuffle can’t do enough to address the woes.

Footage of Russian Su-35 jet flying in Tehran fake: Iranian media

Iranian media say footage circulating of what’s said to be an advanced Russian-made Sukhoi-35 fighter jet flying in the skies of Tehran is “fake and fabricated.”

Iran marks National Army Day with nationwide military parades

The Iranian Army stages large-scale military parades countrywide and showcases a variety of defense achievements, as the country marks the National Army Day.

Iranian president calls for Muslim unity against Israel

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has said it is necessary for Muslim countries to act in concert to support the Palestinian cause and condemn the acts of aggression by the Zionist regime, especially its brutal crackdown on fasting Palestinians in al-Aqsa.

Iranian MP calls on minister of industries to step down 

A member of the Iranian parliament’s industries commission has urged the country’s minister of industries to resign.

President Raisi felicitates Syrian National Day

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi congratulated his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad and the people of the country on the National Day of the Syrian Arab Republic.

Foreign ministry spokesman: Iran, Saudi Arabia working to re-open diplomatic missions by May 9

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says Iran and Saudi Arabia are pushing to implement their agreements on re-opening of embassies and that the missions will begin operation no later than May 9.

Iran foreign ministry: Tehran, Riyadh to reopen embassies by May 9

Iran’s foreign ministry says Tehran and Riyadh will re-open their embassies by May 9.

Iranian president urges all Muslim countries to defend Palestinian people against Israel’s crimes

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said all Muslim countries share the view that the oppressed people of Palestine must be supported.

Iran Leader urges Armed Forces to build power in face of ‘never-ending’ enemy threats

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Iranian Armed Forces to keep up strengthening their preparedness in the face of “never-ending” enemy threats.

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