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Iran’s atomic chief: Tehran has no hidden nuclear program
The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says the Islamic Republic has no hidden nuclear program.
Iranian ambassador to Armenia urges Russia against pushing for Zangezur “corridor”
Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia, Mahdi Sobhani, says the dreams about the Zangezur corridor will not come true.
Iran rejects claims of interference in US elections as baseless
The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected the US Attorney General's claim regarding Iran's alleged efforts to influence the US election process and results as baseless, meant for domestic US consumption.
Iran says serious about expelling illegal immigrants
Iran’s interior minister says a plan will soon get underway to organize immigrants by sending millions of undocumented migrants out of the country, mainly from neighboring Afghanistan, as the first step.
US seizure of Maduro’s plane encouraging skyjacking: Iran
Iran deplored the US move to seize a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and stressed that the move will further encourage skyjacking and pose a threat to aviation peace.
Iran parliament to probe death in custody of suspects
Iranian lawmakers will launch an investigation into the circumstances of the death of suspects in police custody in Iran, a member of the parliament says.
Senior military official says Israel shouldn’t doubt Iran’s resolve to retaliate over assassination of Haniyeh
A ranking Iranian military official has stressed that Israel should not doubt Tehran’s resolve to retaliate over the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in late July.
Sources: Iranian envoy chides Moscow over shift on strategic corridor in Caucasus
Iran’s ambassador to Russia has reportedly expressed Tehran's disapproval over Russia’s tilt towards the Republic of Azerbaijan regarding the strategic Zangezur corridor in Caucasus at the cost of Iran, according to informed sources.
UK charge d’affaires summoned to Iranian foreign ministry over sanction
The British chargé d'affaires in Tehran was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry to protest the recent sanctions imposed by London against Tehran.
Iran summons Australia’s envoy over homosexual content
Canberra's Ambassador to Tehran Ian McConville was summoned to Iran's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, following the posting of an insulting content on social media by Australia's embassy, promoting homosexuality.
Iranian president breaks protocols again, engages warmly with the public in Mashhad
Today in Mashhad, the Iranian President made headlines for his continuously unexpected and warm interactions with the public.
Iran marks National Day Against British Colonialism
Iran has designated September 2 as the National Day Against British Colonialism to commemorate the anniversary of the martyrdom of the national hero of the struggle against British colonialism, Rais-Ali Delvari.
Iranian dissident criticizes officials for his implication in new case
Iranian dissident and reformist activist Mosfata Tajzadeh who is serving his jail term in Tehran's Evin prison has issued a statement in which he criticized top officials for a new case in which he is implicated that could increase his sentence.
Israel’s aggression in Gaza, West Bank causing dangerous crisis in region: Iran FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned that the continuation of Israel’s assault against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank is causing a “dangerous crisis” in West Asia.
IAEA chief says he received a response from Iran President Pezeshkian
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has expressed hope that the Iran 2015 nuclear deal will be revived. He added that he had received a response from Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, signaling a potential for renewed dialogue aimed at ensuring the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear activities.
Iran dismisses reports ex-president Khatami’s son arrested over espionage accusations
Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency has rejected reports that the son of former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has been arrested over accusations of spying for Israel.
Final report says late President Raisi’s helicopter crashed due to bad weather, sabotage ruled out
The helicopter crash in which Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi was killed was primarily caused by weather conditions that included thick fog, according to the final investigation report on the incident, rejecting alleged sabotage in the incident.
Iranian daily renews warning on new Afghan migrants ‘trained by Taliban’
An Iranian newspaper has issued a new warning on the torrent of Afghan migrants in Iran, saying some of them have received military training under the Taliban rulers in the neighboring country and are rep.eat offenders in Iran.
Atomic chief: Iran exports radiopharmaceuticals to five continents
Iran’s nuclear establishment for peaceful purposes has come a long way during the administration of late President Ebrahim Raisi, and is planning on more achievements in the new administration of President Massoud Pezeshkian, according to the country’s atomic chief.
IRGC says detained member of Jaish al-Adl terror group in SE Iran
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it has arrested a member of the so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group in Sistan and Baluchestan Province in the country’s extreme southeast.
Iran spokesman: Zionists delusion of ending Palestine resistance will never materialize
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says despite the widespread death toll among Palestinians during Israel's genocide in Gaza, and the nearly total destruction of the enclave, the Zionists' dream of ending Palestinian resistance will never come true.
Iran calls for OIC’s decisive action against Israeli war crimes in Palestine
Iran's representative at a foreign ministerial meeting of the Islamic countries stressed the need for decisive actions to halt the Israeli crimes against the Palestinian people, urging immediate and firm measures by the international community and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to stop the Israeli atrocities, particularly in the Gaza Strip.
Iran denies allegations of IRGC officer training Russian soldiers
The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied Ukraine's claims that an Iranian officer was training Russian soldiers in Moscow's war on Kiev.
Top commander warns Israel on Iran’s radar
Iran is constantly upgrading its defense and military capabilities ahead of the threats, a senior Iranian commander said and added Israel is under careful scrutiny of Iranian forces.
PGCC chief says members favor cooperation with Iran to deal with security challenges
The Secretary General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassim Mohammad al-Budaiwi, in a phone conversation with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said the PGCC member states seek further cooperation with Iran to tackle regional challenges.