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Tehran hosts large-scale ‘Wayfarers of Quds’ military exercise

The 27th Muhammad Rasulullah Division of Greater Tehran held the "Raheyaan Quds", or Wayfarers of Quds, exercise on Friday as part of the Great Prophet 19 military drills conducted by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) in the country.

Spokesman: Iranian National, Child Exit Syria, to Return Home Soon

Ismail Baqaei, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, announced that Ali Akbar Abotaleb Isfahani, an Iranian national recently shown in images of mistreatment by Syrian extremists circulating on social media, has left Syria and will soon return to Iran.

IRGC aerospace cmdr. announces indigenous anti-ballistic defense system

Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Air Defense Unit, Brigadier General Davoud Shekhian, announced the successful testing and unveiling of Iran’s indigenous anti-ballistic defense system.

Iranian border guard killed in clash with drug traffickers in Sistan and Baluchestan

An Iranian border guard officer was killed during an armed confrontation with drug traffickers in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Iran President Pezeshkian warns about resurgence of terrorism in West Asia

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned about the reactivation of terrorist cells in the region and emphasized the necessity of vigilance and cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad to combat this issue.

Ayatollah Khamenei: US often miscalculates on Iran

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that that US have often miscalculated regarding Iran over the past few decades.

Iran atomic chief: Construction of units 2, 3 of Bushehr nuclear power plant continues

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on Tuesday that the construction of Units 2 and 3 of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is ongoing.

EU spokesperson on Geneva talks: Regular communication with Iran maintained

A European Union spokesperson, speaking ahead of the new round of talks between Iran and three European countries, has stated that the EU, as the coordinator of the JCPOA nuclear deal, has maintained regular communication with Iran.

Tehran rejects French president’s claims as baseless

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry categorically dismissed the recent remarks by the French President regarding Iran’s nuclear program, its regional policy as well as Tehran’s alleged military support for Russia in the Ukraine war as baseless, contradictory, and diversionary.

Iran holds commemoration ceremony for victims of Ukrainian flight 752

A memorial ceremony for the victims of the Ukrainian Flight 752 tragedy was held in the Iranian capital city of Tehran on Tuesday.

Iran begins military exercise at Natanz nuclear facility

The Iranian Air Defense Command Headquarters has launched the first phase of a joint exercise, code-named "Power Exercise," at the Natanz nuclear defense zone, in central Iran.

Advisor to top Iranian diplomat rejects rumors about FM’s family matters

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi recently visited the charity bazaar of the Diplomatic Women's Association of the Foreign Ministry, accompanied by his wife, Ms. Arezu Ahmadvand.

Envoy: Iran-Russia to sign comprehensive cooperation agreement during President Pezeshkian’s Moscow visit

Iran's ambassador to Russia believes that the upcoming visit by Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian to Moscow to sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement between the two countries and hold bilateral talks to enhance relations, will be historic.

Iran VP Zarif criticizes legal action against economist Renani, calls for intellectual freedom

Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has rebuked the legal action taken against prominent Iranian intellectual and economist, Mohsen Renani, to suspend his website and Telgram channel, which the judiciary deemed ‘criminal.’

IRGC says deploying ‘new weaponry’ during military drills

Brigadier General Mohammad-Nazar Azimi, commander of the Ground Forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC)’ Najaf Ashraf Headquarters, announced that his troops are deploying “new weaponry and equipment” during the underway military maneuvers in the country’s western areas.

Iran’s Jalili rapped for blaming Gen. Soleimani’s assassination on ex-pres. Rouhani

An advisor to former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has criticized member of Iran’s Expediency Council Saeed Jalili for blaming the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, the anti-terror icon, by the US in 2020.

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.

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.

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.

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