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Ayatollah Khamenei pardons over 3,000 Iranian prisoners

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has authorized the full or partial pardoning of more than 3,000 convicts on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran FM: No rush to resume ties with Syria under current ruler

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says there is no urgency for Tehran to resume political and diplomatic relations with the current administration in Syria.

Iranian first vice president on Trump-Pezeshkian meet: Not currently on Iran’s agenda

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated that a meeting between Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian and his US counterpart Donald Trump is not currently on the agenda for Iran.

Atomic chief: Iran has no nuclear weapons program

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), in response to US President Donald Trump's recent remarks on Iran’s nuclear activities, has reiterating that Iran has no plans to develop nuclear weapons.

FM Araghchi in response to Trump: Assurance on Iran’s non-pursuit of nuclear weapons is achievable

After US President Donald Trump imposed maximum pressure on Iran on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized that the policy against Iran is a failed experience and its repetition will yield no results other than failure.

Iran gov’t spokesperson does not rule out talks with US

The Iranian government spokesperson emphasized on Wednesday that ‘dignity, wisdom, and expediency’ are three fixed principles in any talks regarding Iran’s foreign affairs.

Sheikh Naim Qassem appointed as Iran Leader’s representative in Lebanon

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has appointed the Secretary General of Hezbollah resistance movement, Sheikh Naim Qassem, as his official representative in Lebanon.

Senior commander: Iran must embrace cutting-edge AI, laser technologies

The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Baqeri, has underscored the importance of advancing in laser, quantum, and particularly artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Iranian security official denies New York Times’ nuclear weapon claims

An Iranian security official has dismissed the latest New York Times report alleging that Iran is secretly working on a faster method to develop nuclear weapons, calling it baseless and a fabrication.

Controversial citizenship law sparks debate in Iranian parliament

A controversial citizenship law has drawn significant attention in Iran’s Parliament, following a letter written by senior political figure Seyyed Kamal Kharazi to the Leader.

President Pezeshkian urges formation of inclusive Syrian government

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for the formation of an inclusive government in Syria and endeavours to prevent partitioning of the Arab country.

Iran launches second phase of air defense exercise in southwest

The second phase of Iran's large-scale air defense exercise commenced on Tuesday in the southwestern region of the country, aimed at bolstering the country’s defensive capabilities and combat readiness.

Iranian VP says Tehran needs new strategy in ‘war of narratives’ with Israel

Iran’s Vice-President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has stressed that the world is currently embroiled in a “war of narratives”, where international diplomacy often overlooks factual realities. This war, he warned, has been perfected by Israel, especially in its ongoing conflict with Tehran.

President Pezeshkian: Iran’s policy is to defend territorial integrity of regional countries 

Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has told the Azerbaijani president's aide for foreign policy Hikmat Hajiyev that a fundamental principle of Iran's foreign policy is to support the regional countries’ territorial integrity.

Iran says to support any gov’t backed by Syrian people

Tehran would respect any Syrian government backed by the people of Syria, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said, expressing hope that the next government in the Arab country would represent all segments of society.

No evidence Iran vice president Zarif connected with SAVAK, says Islamic Revolution Documents Center

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Documents Center has announced that there is no evidence of current vice president and former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's claimed collaboration or connection with the SAVAK, the Iranian intelligence agency before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

IRGC chief says Iran’s missiles can strike any enemy target

The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has praised the capabilities of the force’s missiles and their deterrence, and stated that the country's missiles can hit any hostile target across the region.

Iran says its nuclear program completely transparent

The chief of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has stated that the country’s nuclear program is completely transparent.

Data: Starlink users in Iran surge by 50% in two months

The number of Iranian users accessing Starlink’s satellite internet service has grown significantly, with a 50% increase reported in less than two months, according to recent data.

Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran has progressed in every aspect over past 40 years

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised Iran’s progress in various domains, stressing the country has grown in all directions over the past four decades.

Interior minister: Iran hosts 6 million foreign nationals, 2 million unlicensed

Iran’s Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, has revealed that the country currently hosts approximately 6 million foreign nationals, vast majority of them from Afghanistan, with at least 2 million residing illegally.

Iran’s president visits latest defense, space achievements

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian visited the latest defense and space achievements of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics on Sunday, coinciding with the National Space Technology Day.

IRGC Navy unveils new subterranean base

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has showcased an underground base in the coastal areas of southern Iran, housing cruise missiles at the ready to target hostile destroyers in the strategic waters.

Iranian commander says air force planes equipped with advanced systems

Commander of the Iranian Air Force Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi has stated his forces have furnished the military planes and drones with state-of-the-art systems.

Attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities will lead to ‘widespread regional war’: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has strongly cautioned about the dire consequences of a potential act of aggression, involving Israel and the United States, against Iran’s nuclear sites.

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