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Spox: Iran, Europe contacts to continue in coming days

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei, referring to Tuesday’s meeting between Iranian and European officials in Geneva, said that it was agreed the contacts between the two sides would continue in the coming days, expressing hope that this process would safeguard Iran’s rights and national interests.

Prosecutor files charges against Iranian comedian over remarks on epic poet Ferdowsi

Tehran’s prosecutor has filed criminal charges against Iranian comedian and online content creator Zeinab Mousavi after a controversial video surfaced in which she used explicit and derogatory language to describe Ferdowsi, the revered 10th century poet and author of the Shahnameh.

World-famous singer Sami Yusuf donates part of Istanbul concert proceeds to Gaza

British singer and composer Sami Yusuf dedicated part of the proceeds from his latest concert in Istanbul to support humanitarian aid for people in Gaza.

Iran’s Quds Force official: Disarming Hezbollah ‘to never happen’

A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force said on Monday that disarming Lebanon’s Hezbollah is an “American-Zionist plan” that “will never be realized.”

Iranian wrestling champion Reza Soukhteh Saraei dies at 76

Reza Soukhteh Saraei, a former Iranian wrestling champion and one of the few athletes in the country’s history to win medals in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, has passed away at the age of 76.

Tasnim News Agency: Iran, European countries to resume nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday

Iran and the European trio, Germany, France, and the UK, are set to hold a new round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday, according to Iranian media reports.

Renowned Iranian actor, Mehrdad Falahatgar, passes away

Mehrdad Falahatgar, veteran actor of Iranian cinema and television, passed away at the age of 66 after a long struggle with cancer.

Iran’s Leader rejects US pressure, calls for unity amid regional tensions

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the US seeks to make Iran “obedient,” stressing that the Iranian nation will never bow to such demands.

Iran FM urges Islamic nations to unite against “Greater Israel” threat

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that Israel’s expansionist agenda poses an “existential threat” to the Islamic world and international peace, urging collective action from Muslim countries.

Iranian wrestling legend Emam-Ali Habibi passes away at 94

Emam-Ali Habibi, Iran’s first Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling and a three-time world champion, passed away on Sunday at the age of 94 after a long battle with illness, Iranian media reported.

Iran observes martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza with massive pilgrimage

Millions across Iran have come together to honor the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza, the eighth Imam of Shia Islam.

Iranian MP warns of possible NPT exit if “snapback” mechanism is triggered

A senior Iranian lawmaker has warned that Iran will seriously consider withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if European powers attempt to activate the so-called “snapback” mechanism aimed at reinstating UN sanctions against Iran.

Iran criticizes Afghanistan over failure to meet Hirmand water treaty obligations

Iran has accused Afghanistan of failing to comply with the Hirmand River water-sharing treaty, which obligates Kabul to deliver 820 million cubic meters of water to Iran annually.

Iranian, Russian FM: E3 lacks authority to invoke JCPOA snapback

The Iranian and Russian foreign ministers have pointed out that the European trio lacks the legal and moral authority to invoke the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism with the aim of reinstating previously annulled UN Security Council resolutions.

Iran warns future nuclear talks will be ‘armed negotiations’ amid rising tensions

A senior Iranian diplomat has warned that any future negotiations with Western powers will take place under heightened caution and mistrust, following US-Israeli recent military strikes on Iranian facilities.

Rare manuscript on Prophet Muhammad displayed by Iran’s National Library

On the occasion of the anniversary of the passing of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (AS), the second Shia Imam, on Friday, Iran’s National Library has introduced a rare and valuable manuscript titled Ma’arij al-Nubuwwah fi Madarij al-Futuwah.

Flights resume over western Iran after temporary airspace closure

Flights have resumed over western Iran after a temporary closure of the country’s airspace in the region overnight, aviation authorities confirmed on Friday.

Iran says to deliver crushing response to any act of adventurism

Iranian Ministry of Defense has announced that the country's armed forces will give a crushing blow to the enemy in case of any new act of adventurism in West Asia.

Iran denies security incident at Tabriz Air Base

The Iranian Army has denied reports of a security incident at Shahid Fakouri Air Base in Tabriz, clarifying that a fire in the northwestern city had no connection to the military facility.

China reiterates opposition to Snapback trigger against Iran

The Chinese mission at the UN has renewed Beijing's firm opposition to the European troika's threats to trigger the “snapback” mechanism against Iran.

Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami undergoes heart procedure

Former Iranian president Seyyed Mohammad Khatami has undergone an angioplasty procedure after suffering a cardiac episode, his brother confirmed on Wednesday.

Iranian president boosts ties in Belarus, raises border concerns in Armenia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Wednesday hosted his Iranian counterpart Massoud Pezeshkian in Minsk, where the two leaders pledged closer cooperation across political, economic, and cultural fields.

Iran, Armenia agree on new transport projects, including Nordooz Bridge, Persian Gulf-Black Sea link

Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, announced fresh agreements with Armenia aimed at strengthening transport and transit cooperation, including the construction of a second bridge at Nordooz and advancing plans to connect the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea by rail.

Report: Safe house linked to Mossad uncovered in Tehran

Police in the Iranian capital Tehran have uncovered a safe house linked to the Israeli spy agency Mossad. That's according to a report by Mehr News Agency citing an informed source.

Iran reaffirms opposition to any geopolitical change in Caucasus

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has underlined Tehran’s firm opposition to any geopolitical changes in the South Caucasus, stressing that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of regional states must remain intact.

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