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Renowned Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzai dies on his birthday

Prominent Iranian filmmaker, playwright, and theater director Bahram Beyzai has passed away on the anniversary of his birth, media sources reported on Saturday.

Iran condemns Zionist regime’s moves undermining Somalia’s territorial integrity

Iran has condemned the Zionist regime for violating Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei decrying efforts aimed at disintegrating the Muslim nation.

Christmas Eve atmosphere brings festive mood to Tehran

Although Armenian Christians in Iran celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on January 6 according to their religious calendar, parts of Tehran take on a festive Christmas atmosphere each year around December 25, in line with global celebrations.

Iranian daily warns against Taliban influence after killing of former Afghan police commander

An Iranian newspaper has warned that “leniency toward the Taliban” is undermining Iran’s internal security, following the killing of a former Afghan police commander in Tehran.

Minor earthquake shakes northeastern Tehran, renewing warnings over seismic risks

A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck northeastern Tehran province on Saturday morning, briefly shaking parts of the capital and nearby areas, according to Iran’s Seismological Center.

Iran’s Leader: Core dispute with west is opposition to global dominance, not nuclear issue

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the country’s confrontation with Western powers is rooted in resistance to an “unjust global order,” rather than disputes over Iran’s nuclear program.

Minister: Iran’s oil sales remain strong despite sanctions, lower global prices

Iran’s oil minister said the country continues to sell a strong volume of crude oil, with sales levels remaining stable despite a decline in international oil prices and US-led Western sanctions.

Iranian president visits family of Christian martyr on Christmas eve

On the evening marking the birth of Jesus Christ, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the home of the family of Razmik Khachatourian, a Christian martyr of Iran.

Christmas celebrations held at churches in Iran

A ceremony marking the birth of Jesus Christ was held at the Armenian Saint Gregory Church and the Chaldean Catholic Church of Saint Joseph in Iran.

Iran police confirm ex-Afghan police chief killed in Tehran

Iranian police have confirmed the killing of Ekramuddin Sari, a former police commander from Afghanistan’s Takhar province, in a shooting attack in Tehran, according to reports citing informed police sources.

Iranian president extends Christmas wishes in message to Pope, all Christians

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a message to Pope Leo XIV, leader of the Catholic Church, extending his best wishes on the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ and the arrival of the New Year.

Paya (Tolou-3) satellite marks Iran’s leap into a new generation of Earth imaging

Iran has unveiled the Paya (Tolou-3) satellite, a domestically built Earth observation satellite that represents a significant advancement in the country’s space imaging capabilities.

Pres. Pezeshkian submits draft annual budget bill to Parliament

President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted Iran’s draft budget bill for the next fiscal year to Parliament.

Iran focuses on nuclear cooperation with Russia, aims to build domestic power plants

The spokesperson and deputy of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said the country is currently focusing its nuclear cooperation on Russia, while relations with China in this field have paused.

School closures, traffic restrictions announced across Iranian provinces amid pollution, health concerns

Authorities in several Iranian provinces have announced school closures and emergency measures for Tuesday as air pollution, influenza risks and cold weather raise public health concerns.

Russian diplomat says Iran has ‘inalienable right’ to maintain peaceful nuclear program

Russia’s Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, has stressed that Iran has the right under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to continue its peaceful nuclear program.

Report: Dengue fever cases surge in southern Iran, raising public health alarm

A sharp rise in dengue fever cases in Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan has raised serious concerns among health authorities, with infections increasing more than twelvefold compared to last year, Sharq reported.

Iran Army Chief: Armed forces closely monitor enemy moves, will respond decisively to any aggression

The Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army says the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran closely monitor all enemy movements and will respond decisively to any act of aggression.

Rooftop football skills of two Iranian village teenagers go viral

A video showing the football skills of two teenage boys from a rural area in Iran has gone viral on social media.

Two Iranian photographers among UNICEF photo award honorees

Two Iranian photographers have been recognized among the honorees of the 2025 UNICEF Photo of the Year awards, with their works focusing on the lives and experiences of children.

Iran FM: Talks with US depend on readiness for a fair agreement, not dictation

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that negotiations with the US will only resume if Washington demonstrates readiness for a fair and balanced agreement rather than imposing terms.

Ashraf Boroujerdi, prominent Iranian reformist and cultural figure, passes away

Ashraf Boroujerdi, a well-known reformist political activist, advocate for women’s and civil rights, and sister of MP Alaeddin Boroujerdi, has passed away.

Iran executes man convicted of espionage for Israel

Aqil Keshavarz, an operative of the Zionist regime’s intelligence service, the Mossad, and the regime's army, was executed in Iran.

Red Crescent: 24 Iranian provinces affected by weather-related disasters

The Iranian Red Crescent Society announced on Friday that 18,000 people affected by snowstorms, blizzards, and flooding, particularly in the southern regions of the country, have benefited from the Red Crescent’s relief operations.

Former Iranian nuclear chief proposes reframing Iran-US talks to break deadlock

Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran’s former foreign minister and ex-head of the Atomic Energy Organization, has proposed a key diplomatic approach to revive negotiations between Iran and the US by changing the framing of talks rather than their substance.

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