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Iran tells Arab League: Like Arab states, Tehran desires peace in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has denied the Arab League's allegations against Iran regarding Syria, naming several reasons why Tehran seeks stability and security in the Middle Eastern state

Iran FM in Beijing, says China visit focuses on regional issues, nuclear discussions

Upon his arrival in Beijing, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized the urgency of his visit, highlighting the need for strategic consultations with China in light of the current regional dynamics and Iran's forthcoming nuclear challenges in the New Year.

Ambassador: Iran, Russia to Sign Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement During President’s Moscow Visit

The Iranian Ambassador to Russia announced that during President Pezeshkian’s visit to Moscow on January 17, 2025, Iran and Russia will sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

FM Araghchi: Iran, China friends in hard times

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has highlighted the strong and enduring friendship between Iran and China, noting the two ancient Asian civilizations have weathered many challenges together.

Iran border  commander reports discovery of 3k weapons before entry into the country 

The commander of Iran's border forces announced that in the past nine months, Iranian border guards have discovered and seized 3,000 firearms before they could be smuggled into Iran.

Iran becomes observer member of Eurasian Economic Union 

The Eurasian Economic Union has officially selected the Islamic Republic of Iran as an observer member of this economic union. 

Iran raps Israel’s military aggression against Yemen 

The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, had strongly condemned the Israel’s military aggression against Yemen which saw the targeting of Sana’a International Airport, Al-Hudaydah Port facilities, and Yemen’s energy production infrastructure, resulting in extensive destruction. 

Israeli killing of Gaza journalists ‘war crime’: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has strongly condemned an Israeli air attack on Gaza refugee camp which led to the death of at least five Palestinian journalists, calling it a war crime.

IRGC says Yemeni strikes changed Israel’s calculations

A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated that the aerial attacks by Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement against Israel have changed the regime's calculations.

Form president Khatami: Iran in critical situation; some trying to worsen problems

Iran’s former president Seyyed Mohammad Khatami has warned that the country is in a dire economic and social situation and added “we feel” there are forces at work to make it worse, advising the government to take the issue seriously.

VPN sellers still thriving in Iran amid partial lifting of internet restrictions, daily regrets

After months of anticipation for the lifting of internet restrictions, people in Iran were met with the much-lower-than-expectation news that only WhatsApp and Google Play have been unblocked.

Tehran City Council: Bistoon Street won’t be named after Sinwar

The spokesperson for Tehran City Council, dismissed reports that Bistoon Street in the Iranian capital will be named after recently assassinated Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar.

Russia hopes for IAEA’s impartiality in monitoring Iranian nuclear sites

Moscow hopes that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopts an impartial approach to the monitoring of Iranian nuclear facilities, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated.

Too early to predict future of Syria: Iran FM

It is “too early” to make any predictions for Syria’s future as there are a multitude of developments in the making in the Arab country following the fall of Bashar Al-Assad’s government, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated.

President Pezeshkian calls for Support for Palestine in Message to Pope

In a message to the Pope on Christmas Day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged effective measures to help the innocent people of Palestine.

Lifting WhatsApp, Google Play filtering in Iran ‘a positive step, but more needed’

Lifting of the filtering on WhatsApp and Google Play on the internet in Iran on Tuesday received mixed reactions.

Iran lifts Ban on WhatsApp, Google Play in a landmark decision

In a significant move towards greater digital accessibility, the Supreme Council of Cyberspace, chaired by Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, approved the unblocking of WhatsApp and Google Play.

Advisor to Iran’s leader: Undermining President Pezeshkian is what enemies desire

Mohammad Mokhber, an advisor to Iran’s Leader says spreading rumors about President Masoud Pezeshkian’s plan to resign is in line with the conspiracies of enemies that seek to create mistrust among Iranians and the Islamic establishment.

Advisor to Iran leader: Tehran ready for talks, but won’t give in to pressure over nuclear issue

Kamal Kharrazi, the head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations and an advisor to Iran’s Leader, has said Tehran is ready for talks with the US but will not give in to pressure.

Iran, E3 set to resume talks in January: Spokesman

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has stated that a fresh round of talks between Iran and the European troika – Britain, France, and Germany -- regarding Tehran’s nuclear program and regional issues is likely to kick off in mid-January.

Iran says has not in direct contact with Syria’s new rulers

Iran has dismissed any direct contact with the rebel group that has taken power in Syria recently.

Deputy FM raps US for holding Iranians hostage

A deputy Iranian foreign minister has criticized Washington for taking Iranian nationals hostage under the pretext of violating "illegitimate sanctions," following the arrest of two Iranians in the US and Italy.

Iranian official touts  blanket removal of internet filtering, dismisses step-by-step plan as ‘ineffective’

A member of Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace has voiced his opposition to the government's step-by-step plan for lifting internet restrictions in the country.

Tehran Cyber Police shut down 40 Instagram accounts of harassers 

Tehran’s Cyber Police Chief, Brigadier General Davood Moazzami Goudarzi, announced a crackdown on individuals causing public distress through "hidden camera" and Instagram challenge videos. This initiative led to the identification and closure of 40 Instagram accounts. 

Iran Leader calls on Syrians to stand strong, predicts ‘better future’ for West Asia

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed optimism about the future of the West Asian region, predicting that the current events in Syria will lead to the emergence of a strong and honorable group similar to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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