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IRGC commemorates 1st anniv. of Haniyeh’s martyrdom

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement commemorating the first anniversary of the assassination of late head of Hamas’s political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran after the inauguration ceremony of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Iran’s president departs for Pakistan, emphasizes trade and regional unity amid tensions

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian departed for Islamabad on Saturday at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and address regional challenges.

Iranian journalism professors urge President Pezeshkian to end internet filtering

A group of prominent journalism and communications professors in Iran has sent an open letter to President Masoud Pezeshkian, calling for the immediate removal of internet filtering in the country.

Iran slams as ridiculous accusations by US, other Western countries

The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministery, Esmail Baqaei, slammed as baseless and ridiculous security-related accusations by the US, France, and several other Western countries against Iran, describing the move as a strategy to divert public attention from Israeli genocide in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Iran says concerned over internal crisis in Sudan, parallel government

The Spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baqaei, expressed concern over developments in Sudan, describing the announcement of the formation of a parallel government in Sudan as contrary to the principle of national sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the country.

Head of Basij Organization: Enemies’ Attempts to Divide Iran Failed

The head of Iran’s Basij Organization said that the enemies’ efforts during the recent 12-day war to activate separatists inside Iran and involve the US ended in failure.

Iran President’s envoy holds meeting with Mir-Hossein Mousavi amid hopes for ending house arrest

A senior member of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration has met with opposition figure Mir-Hossein Mousavi in a 90-minute session, signaling a potential shift in the government’s approach toward resolving his prolonged house arrest.

Iran’s president faces backlash & praise over withdrawal of online content bill

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is facing mixed reactions after withdrawing a controversial bill aimed at regulating misinformation on social media, which could lead to up to 15 years of imprisonment for culprits.

US should compensate losses to Tehran’s nuclear program: Iran’s FM

Washington must compensate the losses to Tehran’s nuclear program incurred by US strikes before Iran agrees to resume the negotiation process, Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi told the Financial Times.

President Pezeshkian welcomes Venezuela’s initiatives for promoting peace in West Asia

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the constructive initiatives of his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, aimed at fostering peace in the West Asia region.

Lack of accountability emboldens Israel to intensify its crimes: Iranian speaker

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that the international community's failure to hold Israel accountable has emboldened the Zionist regime to intensify its crimes, posing a serious threat to world peace.

Drop in Afghan repatriations from Iran raises questions amid tighter controls

The once-crowded Afghan repatriation camp in eastern Tehran now sits noticeably empty, signaling a slowdown in the return of undocumented Afghan migrants from Iran.

Iran UK envoy says Tehran open to honest talks, rejects use of diplomacy as a tool for deception

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Seyed Ali Mousavi, said Tehran remains committed to diplomacy as the best means of resolving disputes, but warned that talks must be genuine and not a cover for coercive or deceitful agendas.

Iranian president to visit Pakistan on Saturday amid efforts to boost bilateral ties

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is set to visit Pakistan on Saturday, following an official invitation from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Iran FM meets President of Tajikistan, calls for boost in ties

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, emphasized the Islamic Republic of Iran’s determination to expand relations with Tajikistan across all areas of mutual interest.

Iran’s cabinet withdraws controversial internet regulation bill

The Iranian government has officially approved the withdrawal of a controversial bill on regulating online content, following public criticism and a directive from President Massoud Pezeshkian.

Ayatollah Khamenei attends commemoration for martyrs of Israel’s recent war

A solemn and powerful ceremony marking the 40th day since the martyrdom of those fallen in the Zionist regime of Israel’s imposed war was held at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah in Tehran, with the presence of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

MP says Iran rejected European proposal to delay snapback mechanism

Alaeddin Boroujerdi, senior member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, revealed that during recent negotiations in Istanbul, European countries sought a six-month extension on the snapback mechanism under the JCPOA framework — a request firmly rejected by Iran.

Iran’s Parliament chief: Israel’s actions in Gaza reminiscent of Nazi crimes

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has described Israel’s actions in Gaza as reminder of Nazi crimes, warning that every moment of delay in confronting Israel is tantamount to complicity in the crimes of the “Nazis of the 21st century.”

Iran’s president orders broad consultation on controversial internet regulation bill

Iran’s government spokesperson announced on Tuesday that President Massoud Pezeshkian has issued a firm directive to ensure that public and expert opinions are heard regarding the recently proposed internet regulation bill.

The Leader: Iran displayed strength during war with Israel, US

Marking the 40th day since the martyrdom of Iranians in the 12-day war with Israel last month, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, declared that the conflict revealed the full power, resolve, and unity of the Islamic Republic.

Iran rejects Trump’s allegation of interference in Gaza ceasefire talks

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry refuted the accusation made by the US president that Tehran has been intervening in the latest round of negotiations aimed at ending Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip.

Top military chief: Iran fully prepared to counter any new US or Israeli aggression

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, declared that Iran is fully prepared to respond decisively to any renewed aggression by the US or Israel, emphasizing a deep distrust in their promises or commitments.

Iran’s FM warns of Tehran’s tough response to fresh assault

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has cautioned that any new act of aggression against Tehran will draw its decisive reaction, the extent of whose impacts would be impossible to hide.

Iran’s president criticizes inaction of human rights advocates in addressing Israeli crimes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned the inaction and even complicity of those who falsely claim to advocate for human rights in the face of atrocities committed by the Zionist regime.

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