Monday, December 22, 2025

Security

Iran confiscates large US-made arms smuggled by groups linked to Mossad

Iran’s Intelligence Department in Sistan and Balouchestan province announced the seizure of the largest shipment of US-made weapons discovered in southeastern Iran to date smuggled by groups linked to Israel's Mossad.

Political Party chief: Larijani’s moderate approach a positive shift for policy-making

Deputy Secretary General of Iran's Moderation and Development Party Mahmoud Vaezi has hailed the appointment of former parliament speaker Ali Larijani to a key decision-making position within the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations.

Larijani appointed Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council

Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has appointed Ali Larijani as the new Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), a pivotal position in Iran’s national security architecture.

Tehran officials raise alarm over crimes by undocumented migrants

Theft is the most common crime committed by illegal migrants in Tehran, according to the province's Judiciary Deputy for Social Affairs and Crime Prevention.

Former IRGC chief commander: Peace requires power and readiness to repel aggression

Former IRGC commander during the Iran-Iraq War and current member of Iran's Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaii has said there is an essential link between national security and military preparedness.

New details emerge about Israeli missile strike on Iranian Supreme National Security Council meeting

The executive deputy to the Iranian president has disclosed new details about an Israeli missile strike targeting a session of Iran's Supreme National Security Council during the 12-day conflict in June.

Iran’s top security body approves establishment of Defense Council

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has approved the formation of a Defense Council as part of major structural changes to the nation's strategic defense policies.

Army chief: Iran’s missile, drone capabilities fully operational amid ongoing threats

Iran's Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic does not consider external threats to be over, emphasizing that its missile and drone capabilities remain fully operational and ready for deployment.

Iran to form national defense council following recent Israeli aggression

Iran plans to establish a National Defense Council based on Article 176 of its Constitution, amid rising regional tensions and in the wake of recent military aggression by the Zionist regime and the US.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Intelligence Ministry: Multiple terrorist plots foiled in 12-day covert operation

The Iranian Intelligence Ministry has issued an official statement outlining a 12-day covert operation against various terrorist groups, during the recent Israeli and US aggression against Iran, detailing ten key actions taken to safeguard national security.

Iran’s president reflects on Israeli bombing of National Security Council

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian spoke publicly about the Israeli bombing last month targeting a National Security Council meeting, calling the incident both a personal close call and a national risk of catastrophe.

FM Araghchi rejects criticism, says Iran won the 12-day war with Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi addressed key developments during the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel in an interview with a documentary filmmaker.

Sunni Friday prayer leader in SE Iran condemns terrorist attack on Zahedan courthouse

Friday prayer leader of Makki Mosque in Zahedan, Molavi Abdolhamid Esmailzehi, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that occurred on Saturday morning at the Sistan and Baluchestan Provincial Courthouse in Zahedan, southeastern Iran.

Iran’s FM praises Tehran’s missile power for defeating Israel

Iran’s foreign minister has commended the firepower wielded by the Islamic Republic’s missile forces for its compelling Israel to request a ceasefire after launching an unprovoked war on the country last month.

Death toll in southeast Iran terrorist attack rises to six, 22 injured

Iranian authorities have released new details about the deadly terrorist attack near the Zahedan courthouse in southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province on Saturday morning, confirming six fatalities and 22 injuries, most of whom were civilians.

Deadly armed attack on courthouse in Iran’s Zahedan leaves at least five dead, 13 injured

At least five people were killed and 13 injured in a terrorist attack targeting the main courthouse in the southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan on Saturday, according to Iranian media reports.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran will grow stronger than ever

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has said that the nation will press ahead on its path despite the recent aggression by the Zionist regime and the US.

Military spokesman: Israel surrendered on ninth day of war

The spokesman for the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces stated that on the ninth day of the recent 12-day imposed war, Israel raised its hands in surrender and could no longer continue fighting. All of the enemy’s security and military centers, along with its advanced equipment, were destroyed.

12 arrested for illegal weapons possession in southern Iran

Authorities in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province have arrested 12 individuals for possessing illegal firearms and ammunition, as part of a three-day crackdown aimed at enhancing public safety.

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