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Iran test-fires new anti-ship missile

Iran has test-fried a new surface to sea missile. Footage released by Iran’s IRNA news agency showed Abu Mahdi anti-ship missile being fired at a hypothetical target.

Iranian daily warns officials against rejoicing over waning protests

An Iranian newspaper has cautioned officials against looking at the dying protests in Iran through the prism of optimism, warning the smoldering fire can turn into raging flames next time and cause a bigger chaos.

Iran says to keep cooperating with IAEA

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says it will continue to work closely with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to resolve all issues between the two sides.

Iranian police killed in riots laid to rest in Khorramabad

Iranians join a funeral procession in the western city of Khorramabad for a member of the country’s law enforcement force who lost his life during recent violent riots near the capital, Tehran.

Iran reaffirms sovereignty over Persian Gulf islands

Iran's mission to the UN deplored the recent claims raised by the UAE about the three islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb and the Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf, and reiterated that the trio are inseparable parts of the Iranian territory.

Former Iranian TV host arrested over ‘ties to unrest’

A former Iranian television host has been arrested by security agents on charges of ‘inciting riots and sympathizing with the enemy’ following the deadly protests in several Iranian cities after the death of a woman in police custody, according to Mehr News Agency.

IRGC: 73 ballistic missiles, tens of drones hit terror bases in north Iraq

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Ground Force says 73 ballistic missiles and scores of drones have so far been fired at terrorist bases in Iraqi Kurdistan with pin-point accuracy and successfully razed them to the ground in full.

Iran president: Mahsa Amini’s death tragic but chaos should be avoided

President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran says the death of a young Iranian woman in police custody two weeks ago was a tragic incident that saddened the nation, but warned against opportunistic behaviors to cause upheaval in the country.

Family of Mahsa Amini files lawsuit against police who arrested Iranian girl

A lawyer for the family of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Iranian girl who died in morality police custody in Iran, says her family has filed a lawsuit against those who arrested her, that's according to national Iranian TV.

President Raisi: Enemies’ attempt to sow sedition stems from fear for establishment’s clout

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said during his meeting with foreign officials, they admitted Iran’s progress in various fields and said their countries need to enjoy the Islamic Republic’s achievements.

IRGC vows to continue attacks on terror bases in northern Iraq

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has said it will continue pounding targets in northern Iraq until all bases of terror groups are effectively dismantled there.

Iran’s IRGC strikes terror bases in northern Iraq with missiles, drones

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launches a wave of missile and drone attacks on bases of anti-Iran terrorists in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.

Sociologist: Protests in Iran won’t die down unless ruling methods change

Iran is impregnated with emotional reactions due to the ‘wrong ways of ruling’ by the government, and if the feeling of 'rejection and discrimination among people' does not disappear, protest movements will continue in various ways, a renowned sociologist and politician has warned.

Iranian activist Faezeh Hashemi arrested over ‘ties to deadly protests’

Political activist Faezeh Hashemi has been arrested by Iranian security forces for alleged involvement in the protests triggered after the death of a young woman in police custody two weeks ago, according to Tasnim News Agency.

Iran FM to UN chief: Nuclear deal within reach

Iran’s foreign minister has told United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, that Iran and the world major powers can reach a nuclear agreement if the US acts realistically.

Iran air force unveils new drone

The Iranian air force has showcased its domestically-produced Shahab unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the first time in the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF)’s air show, considered a major milestone in its arsenal.

Iran’s chief diplomat meets counterparts in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian keeps up diplomatic contacts on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, meeting a number of his counterparts from Africa, Asia and Europe as well as UN officials.

Grossi: Talks with Iran on remaining safeguards issues resumed

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi says the agency has started talks with Iran to iron out differences over the outstanding safeguards issues.

Iran says ready to return to full compliance with JCPOA, rejects undeclared activity

Director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami has strongly denied allegations that undeclared nuclear activities or material existed in the country.

Iran Foreign Ministry: West went overboard to support rioters

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the West left no stone unturned to create upheaval in Iran amid the recent unrest, adding the rally in the Iranian capital Tehran in support of the government proved that their plot failed.

IRGC conducts new attacks against terrorists’ bases in Iraq’s Kurdistan region

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched a new round of artillery and drone attacks on the positions of terrorist groupings in Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region.

Iranian FM meets counterparts in New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian had a flurry of diplomatic meetings on the fringes of the 77th annual session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York mainly to bolster and expand the Islamic Republic’s ties with other countries and discuss the regional and international developments.

Iran police: 142 hunting, military guns seized in West Azarbaijan Province

The police in the northwestern Iranian province of West Azarbaijan say they have discovered and seized 142 unlicensed military and hunting guns, which officers say was meant to be used to create insecurity by such social crimes as murder and intimidation.

Advisor says no deal before US guarantees

An adviser to the Iranian nuclear negotiating team has stated that Washington must assure Tehran that it will not repeat its past mistakes regarding the 2015 nuclear deal before it goes ahead with signing any agreement.

Tehran summons UK, Norwegian envoys over deadly protests

Tehran has summoned the British and Norwegian ambassadors in connection with the recent protests in Iran.

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