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Iran strongly condemns terror attack in US

Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in the US city of New Orleans, which claimed the lives of 15 people.

Italy’s ambassador to Tehran summoned to Foreign Ministry over detention of Iranian citizen

In response to the continued detention of an Iranian citizen in Italy, Ms. Paola Amadei, the Italian ambassador to Tehran, was summoned on Friday by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Pictures: 5th anniversary of General Soleimani martyrdom commemorated in Tehran

The 5th anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani was commemorated on Thursday evening at the Mosalla grand prayer hall of Tehran.

Iran deputy parliament speaker: President has no opposition to military operation against Israel

The Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament rejected claims by some that the government and the President oppose the implementation of Operation True Promise 3 against the Zionist regime, stating: "These claims are nothing but lies."

IRGC commander: Resistance will triumph

Major General Hossein Salami, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), expressed confidence in the ultimate victory of the resistance movement.

Iranians mark 5th anniversary of Lt. Gen. Soleimani martyrdom

Tens of thousands of Iranians flocked to the southeastern province of Kerman to pay homage to the top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani who was assassinated five years ago in a US drone attack in Iraq.

Iran says ready for talks with world powers, never left negotiating table

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has expressed Tehran’s readiness for talks in a fair manner with world powers on the removal of sanctions.

Aide to Iran Leader: Unlikely for Syria to establish democratic gov’t, Hezbollah rebuilt itself

An advisor to the Iranian Leader is pessimistic about the developments in Syria, expressing doubt about the establishment of a democratic government in the Arab country, citing the violent behavior in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Tehran summons Riyadh envoy to protest execution of 6 Iranian nationals

Iran has summoned Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Tehran to strongly protest the execution of six Iranian nationals convicted of drug trafficking in the Kingdom.

Iran says new round of talks with E3 to be held in mid-January

An Iranian official has announced that a new round of talks between Tehran and the European troika will be held on January 13.

Iranian minister: Push for lifting restrictions on social media will continue

Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Seyed Sattar Hashemi said the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian is working to lift restrictions on all social media platforms.

Ayatollah Khamenei honors Lieut. Gen. Soleimani ahead of martyrdom anniversary

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised as “unique” the sacrifices of Iran’s top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated alongside his companions in a 2020 US drone attack in Iraq.

Former Iranian president Rouhani renews call for ‘listening to people,’ ‘engaging with world’

The former president of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, has emphasized the importance of listening to the people's opinions and engaging constructively with the world to solve the country's problems.

President Pezeshkian hopes war, genocide would end in New Year

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a New Year’s congratulatory message, has expressed hope that violence, war, and genocide will cease in 2025.

President Pezeshkian: Iran favors boosting ties with regional, Muslim nations to promote peace, security

The Iranian president has emphasized the Islamic Republic’s commitment to expanding peace and security in the region and among all Islamic countries.

FM Araghchi: Iran, Oman welcome peace, stability, inclusive government in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, in a joint press conference with his Omani counterpart, emphasized the need for peace, stability, and the formation of an inclusive government in Syria.

Former Iranian minister: Occupation of US embassy, turned the world against us

Isa Kalantari, a former Iranian minister of agriculture, has made a scathing statement criticizing Iran's foreign policy since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Iranian MP warns Israel against attacking nuclear facilities: “We’ll make atomic bomb”

A member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has issued a stern warning to Israel regarding potential military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Iran says a suspect in terrorist attack in Hormozgan province captured

The Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province in Iran has stated that a suspect in the terrorist attack on Saturday night in Bandar Lengeh, southern Iran, during which a police commander was killed, has been captured.

Iran sympathizes with Thailand, South Korea over plane crash

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmael Baqaei, has extended condolences to the governments and people of South Korea and Thailand after a passenger plane crashed at the airport in Muan County, southwestern Korea, on Sunday.

Iran’s envoy says Oman’s FM to visit Tehran soon

Foreign Minister of Oman Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi is slated to visit Tehran soon, the Iranian ambassador to Muscat has confirmed.

Suicide bombing targets police officers in Iran’s south, leaving one dead, another injured

A suicide bombing occurred in Bandar-e Lengeh, in southern Iranian province of Hormozgan on Saturday evening, resulting in the death of a police officer and injuries to another.

IRGC chief: Yemeni people defend Palestine, will ultimately succeed

The Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, praised the resilience of the Yemeni people, stating that they defend Palestine with great merit and will ultimately emerge victorious.

Iran condemns Israel’s burning last health facility in north Gaza as war crime

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, has strongly slammed the brutal attack by Israeli military on Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza and setting it ablaze, labeling it as the latest instance of war crime, crime against humanity, and a gross violation of international law and norms.

Iran’s Armed Forces say ready to respond firmly to threats

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has stressed that the country's armed forces are prepared to respond decisively to any threats and act of aggression.

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