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Intelligence forces bust terrorist group in western Iran

Iranian intelligence forces identified and arrested members of a terrorist group in the western Iranian Kordestan Providence on Wednesday, Tasnim news agency reported Friday.

Informed sources: Mahsa Amini’s father not arrested

Informed sources have rejected news circulated by some media outlets, including Kurdish ones, that Mahsa Amini’s father has been arrested.

Anti-Iran groups in northern Iraq accept call for disarmament, relocation: Report

An informed source has confirmed that secessionist anti-Tehran groups in northern Iraq have agreed to lay down their arms and leave the areas along the common border between Iran and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

Tehran says capable of retaliating in kind against US over stealing Iranian oil cargo

Iran’s defense minister says the country is capable of acting in kind in response to the United States’ stealing of its crude oil.

Europe’s policy of ‘playing with time’ not to remain unanswered: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has censured the lack of commitment on the part of the three European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, (JCPOA), after the US withdrawal under then President Donald Trump in 2018.

Report: Saudi king, crown prince receive letters from Iran’s president

King Salman of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have received separate letters from Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on strengthening of relations between Tehran and Riyadh, the state-run Saudi news agency revealed. 

Iran seizes foreign tankers smuggling 1.5mn liters of fuel in Persian Gulf

Iran has seized two foreign oil tankers smuggling over 1.5 million liters of fuel in the Persian Gulf and detained the crew on board, a top commander with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced. 

Iran: Europe decision on JCPOA commitments illegal, retaliatory measure to come 

Iran says a decision by the European Union and three European countries of the UK, France and Germany, not to abide by their commitments under the nuclear deal, (JCPOA), is illegal and that Tehran will respond appropriately to the “provocative act.”

Iran, Saudi Arabia to resume flights, forge commercial ties after 7-year hiatus

Iran and Saudi Arabia have initiated talks to restart direct flights and rekindle commercial relations between the two nations.

IRGC chief ridicules Mossad threats, boasts all enemy plots failed in past 45 years

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami says Iran has defeated all destructive and hostile strategies and policies of the enemies since the 1979 victory of the Islamic Revolution, ridiculing Israel's threats to assassinate Iranian figures.

Iran FM to Armenia counterpart: Presence of foreigners in region complicates situation

The Iranian foreign minister says the presence of foreign forces in the South Caucasus region will further complicate the situation there.

Iran, Iraq pursing security roadmap to confine terrorists to camps

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says terrorists should not be given the chance ‘even for an hour’ to wreak havoc on Iran, Iraq and the region.

Iran “deploying military hardware to Iraq borders” as deadline to disarm terrorists in Kurdistan nears

Footage and reports received from citizens suggest Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is deploying military hardware to borders in the northwest of the country as a September 19 deadline for the disarmament of separatist terror groups in Iraq’s Kurdistan region approaches.

Iran says not to fully return to JCPOA as long as other parties fail to fulfill commitments

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country will NOT fully comply with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) as long as anti-Tehran sanctions remain in place.

Iran, Pakistan vow to help establish peace, stability in Afghanistan

Iran’s foreign minister has highlighted the need to support regional initiatives within the framework of neighboring countries to help resolve challenges facing Afghanistan.

Iran confirms release of Americans in exchange for Iranians held in US

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has confirmed the release of five Iranian nationals detained in the United States in exchange for the release of five Americans held in the Islamic Republic.

Iran expresses readiness to resume nuclear talks based on September document

Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, has announced that Tehran is fully prepared to engage in nuclear negotiations while maintaining its established red lines. These red lines are aimed at securing the rights of the Iranian nation and the lifting of sanctions, in accordance with the September document.

Iraqi FM says to visit Iran to discuss security pact

Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein says that he will exchange views with the Iranian authorities on the implementation of a major security agreement between Tehran and Baghdad during an imminent visit to Tehran.

Iran says is in contact with Armenia, Azerbaijan to ease tensions in Caucasus

Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Nasser Kanaani has stated that Tehran is closely monitoring the situation in the Caucasus and stays in contact with Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan to ensure peace and security.

Iranian envoy: Tehran views Riyadh as strategic partner

Iran considers Saudi Arabia as a strategic partner with a special significance and that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi seeks to push “neighborly ties” with the kingdom after years of frozen ties, the Islamic Republic’s newly-appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia says.

Iran’s Intelligence Minister: 400 bombs discovered, defused in country

Iran's Minister of Intelligence, Seyyed Ismail Khatib, has revealed the recent discovery and successful neutralization of 400 explosive devices in the country.

Iran FM condoles with Morocco over deadly quake

The Iranian foreign minister has extended his sympathy and condolences to the government and people of Morocco over the recent quake that has left hundreds of people dead and many others injured in the country.

Iranian and Saudi delegations travel to Riyadh and Tehran

Iran’s Embassy has announced on X social nedia (formerly known as Twitter) that after the normalization of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, a Saudi delegation has travelled to Tehran to participate in an international conference on fighting against dust which was held on Saturday, September 9, in the Iranian capital.

IRGC official: Iraq’s deadline to disarm terror groups in Kurdistan to end on Sep 19

An Iranian military official says a deadline Iran has set for Iraq to disarm terror groups in the Kurdistan region in northern Iraq will end on September 19.

Iran president reaffirms strong opposition to Azerbaijan construction of corridor in Armenian territory

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reaffirmed Iran’s strong opposition to any geopolitical change along its border regions.

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