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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.

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.

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