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US kidnapping of Venezuela’s president ‘clear instance of state terrorism’: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sharply condemned the United States’ military aggression against Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, describing the move as a “clear instance of state terrorism” and a blatant violation of the Venezuelan sovereignty.

Iranian president slams Trump’s threats, says Iran will stand firm

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly criticized a recent social media post by US President Donald Trump in which he threatened to intervene in Iran if security forces "shoot protesters and kill them".

IRGC says Trump’s threats against Tehran stem from desperation

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement, emphasizing that recent threats by US President Donald Trump against Tehran reflect desperation.

Iran’s Leader: Protests legitimate, rioting not; officials must address public grievances

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that public protests over economic hardships are legitimate and should be addressed through dialogue, but stressed that unrest and violence are unacceptable, drawing a firm line between protesters and “rioters.”

Iran Condemns US attack on Venezuela as violation of UN Charter and international law

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a statement, strongly condemnd the US military attack on Venezuela and the blatant violation of the country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iran vows ‘decisive, comprehensive’ response to any assault

Iran has warned the United States against any interference in its internal affairs, vowing a “swift, decisive, and comprehensive” response to any act of aggression following threatening remarks by American President Donald Trump.

FM warns Iran’s armed forces ready to respond, following Trump’s threat

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned US President Donald Trump against meddling in Iran’s internal affairs, slamming his latest remarks as “reckless and dangerous”, and stressing that the country’s armed forces are fully prepared to defend the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty.

Iranian parliament speaker warns US against interference amid protests

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has responded to remarks by US President Donald Trump that Washington will interference in Iran if protests are repressed.

Defense minister: Iran’s missile capability is neither negotiable nor destructible

The Iranian defense minister says the missile capability of the Islamic Republic of Iran is not subject to negotiation.

Iran’s cyber police caution against rise in AI-made fake Images, videos targeting security figures

The head of Iran’s Police for Cyberspace Production and Exchange of Information (FATA) warned against a rise in the production and dissemination of artificial intelligence–generated fake images and videos on social media that are falsely attributed to the country’s military and law enforcement commanders, officials, and personnel.

Security chief cautions against US meddling in Iran’s domestic affairs

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has warned that any interference by the United States in Iran’s internal affairs would destabilize the entire region and undermine U.S. interests.

Iranian embassy expresses condolences over deadly Switzerland fire

Iran’s embassy in Switzerland has expressed condolences to the Swiss people and the families of victims following a deadly fire that broke out in the early hours of the 2026 New Year.

President Pezeshkian: Real terrorists label others as terrorists

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that world powers label respected figures as “terrorists” while they themselves are the real criminals.

Several killed, dozens arrested amid protests in Iran

Violent clashes erupted in Iran’s Lordegan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, where groups of protesters gathered in different parts of the city and attacked public buildings.

Iran says repelled ‘one of world’s most complex’ cyberattacks on national infrastructure

Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology said the country faced “one of the most complex cyberattacks” globally in recent days, targeting critical infrastructure linked to a domestic telecom operator.

Iran says foreign intelligence services sabotaged nuclear equipment in transit

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said foreign intelligence agencies sabotaged sensitive equipment purchased by Iran in previous years, describing the actions as part of long-standing efforts to hinder the country’s technological progress.

Former FM Zarif urges Iran to shift focus from confrontation to peace, cooperation

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for a strategic shift in Iran’s domestic and foreign outlook, urging the country to prioritize peace, cooperation, and opportunity over perpetual confrontation and enemy-centered thinking.

Iranian president accepts responsibility for public discontent, urges focus on domestic solutions

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian acknowledged public dissatisfaction and said the government bears responsibility for current challenges, urging officials not to blame external actors such as the US.

Iran warns US threats against its nuclear program endanger IAEA credibility, NPT

Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva has warned that normalizing US threats against its nuclear facilities will jeopardize the credibility of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Basij member killed during unrest in western Iran as protests continue for fourth day

A member of Iran’s Basij volunteer force was killed and 13 others were injured during unrest in the city of Kouhdasht, in Lorestan province, according to a statement released by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in the province.

Intelligence forces detain 7 linked to anti-Iran groups: Informed source

An informed source at Iran’s Intelligence Ministry announced the identification and arrest of seven individuals linked to hostile groups in an operation that also led to the seizure of a large cache of smuggled arms.

Iran denies fatality in attack on southern governor’s office 

The Judiciary of Fasa County in Iran's Fars Province has denied reports claiming that one person was killed during an attack on the Fasa Governor’s Office, confirming that four of the attackers have been arrested.

Iran’s communications minister says over 80% of population use VPNs, warns of security risks

Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Sattar Hashemi says more than 80 percent of the country’s population uses VPNs and circumvention tools.

Iran’s parliament speaker warns enemies about scope of future defensive measures

Iran’s top parliamentarian has warned Tehran’s adversaries that the scope of the country’s future defensive measures could come as a surprise.

Offices, schools in many Iranian provinces shut down on Wednesday due to severe cold

Authorities in Iran have announced widespread closures of government offices and educational institutions in many provinces on Wednesday, following heavy snowfall, rainfall, and a sharp drop in temperatures across large parts of the country.

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