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Iran denies meeting between UN envoy, Elon Musk

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed claims of a meeting between Elon Musk, a close aide to US president-elect Donald Trump, and Iran's permanent representative to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani.

Senior aide says conveyed Ayatollah Khamenei’s message of support for resistance to Syria, Lebanon

Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, has stated he conveyed Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's message to the Syrian president and Lebanon's parliament speaker regarding support for resistance as well as the nations of both countries.

Iran and the US: Hope for de-escalation through new diplomacy?

In a surprising turn of events, unofficial reports have surfaced about a meeting between Elon Musk, a prominent figure close to US President-elect Donald Trump, and Iran's permanent representative to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani.

IAEA head tours two key Iranian nuclear sites

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has toured Iran’s key nuclear facilities of Fordow and Natanz.

Leader advisor dismisses claims Iran has abandoned resistance as a “joke” 

Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Iran's leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on Friday flew from Damascus to Beirut to hold talks with Lebanese officials over the Israeli aggression on Lebanon and other regional issues. 

Spokesman: Around two dozen Terrorists killed, scores arrested in southeastern Iran

A local spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that 23 members of terror groups were killed and 46 more were arrested during the ongoing anti-terror exercises, "Security Martyrs," in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province.

Four terrorists killed, six arrested in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan

The spokesman for the military exercise "Security Martyrs," being carried out in the Southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan, stated that four more terrorists were killed as the anti-terror military campaign continues in the region.

Senior aide to Iran Leader meets Syrian President Assad

Senior advisor to Iran's Leader and a member of the Expediency Council, Ali Larijani, met on Thursday with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. 

Senior advisor to Iran FM: No immediate plans to adjust military advisors in Syria

Ali Asghar Khaji, a Senior Advisor to Iran’s Foreign Minister, stated in an interview with RIA Novosti that Iran has not made any decision regarding a change in the number of its advisory forces in Syria.

Iran to give ‘immediate response’ to any anti-Tehran resolution by IAEA: Nuclear chief

Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has warned of an "immediate response" to any resolution by the United Nations nuclear agency, IAEA, against Tehran.

Army commander: Iran to deliver crushing response to Israel

The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, has vowed a decisive response to Israel over its aggression on Iran’s territorial integrity.

Iran says will not negotiate under pressure and intimidation

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Tehran is willing to hold nuclear talks with the EU troika based on its interest and rights but not under pressure and intimidation.

IRGC deputy commander vows strong response to Israel

The Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, declared that Iran will deliver a firm response to Israel's aggressive actions.

Iran minister slightly injured in road accident

A car carrying Iran’s minister of industry, mine and trade was involved in an accident on Thursday morning near Karaj, leading to the cancellation of his trip.

UK, France, Germany pushing for anti-Iran resolution at IAEA: Report

As the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, visits Tehran on an official trip, Reuters, citing diplomatic sources, reported that European powers are pushing for a new anti-Iran resolution at the agency’s Board of Governors meeting next week to pile up pressure on the Islamic Republic.

Iran strongly condemns Israeli official West Bank annexation comment 

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has strongly condemned an Israeli cabinet minister’s statement regarding the annexation of the West Bank by the regime, calling it part of the regime's genocidal act.

Iran says 4 Israeli-backed terrorists killed, 7 injured in anti-terror operation

An Iranian official has announced that four mercenary terrorists affiliated with the Zionist regime were killed and seven others were injured during an anti-terror operation conducted by the regional base of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) in Southeastern part of the country.

Iran hopes to outline cooperation framework with IAEA during Grossi visit

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has expressed hope that the upcoming visit by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, to Tehran would lead to agreements on existing differences and future cooperation.

Iranian president orders review of internet filtering, warns public dissatisfaction will backfire

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has instructed the country’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace to form a working group to review the lifting of internet filtering, citing public dissatisfaction as a key factor in the decision.

Iran cautions US against resumption of ‘maximum pressure’ campaign

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has cautioned the United States against the resumption of its so-called "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, stressing Washington’s previous bids to oppress Tehran have only failed.

President Pezeshkian emphasizes need for improved foreign relations

In a consultative meeting on foreign policy, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that to achieve national development and resolve domestic issues, Iran must also strengthen its international relations.

Iran does not rule out direct talks with US, advises Trump to avoid past mistakes

The Iranian government spokeswoman has not ruled out direct Iran-US talks under the new US administration, saying the Islamic Republic will pursue any path that serves the country's interests and expediencies.

Iran VP praises OIC-Arab League summit, calls for closer relations with Saudi Arabia

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stated that the joint summit meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab States in Riyadh led to alignment among Islamic and Arab states and was a great success for Tehran.

Holding referendum sole democratic solution to Palestinian issue: Iran

Holding a referendum involving all Palestinians is the sole lasting democratic solution to the Palestinian issue, Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stated at the Extraordinary Joint Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Iran calls on Trump admin. to fulfill campaign promises, cease Israeli crimes in West Asia

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Baghaei has urged the incoming US administration to live up to the promises made during the election campaign regarding the cessation of ongoing genocide and crimes against Palestine and Lebanon by Israel.

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