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Iran renews warning against US presence in South Caucasus, criticizes Israeli expansionism

Iran’s foreign ministry has reiterated its opposition to the involvement of outside powers in the South Caucasus, stressing that any external presence could destabilize the region.

Iran says 1.2 million undocumented Afghan nationals have returned home

Iran’s interior minister has announced that more than 1.2 million undocumented Afghan nationals have left the country since the beginning of the Iranian year in March, with officials projecting that the figure could reach 2 million by year-end.

Top Iranian military adviser warns of possible renewed war

A senior Iranian military adviser has warned of the possibility of renewed conflict involving the US and Israel, while stressing that Iran must remain prepared for worst-case scenarios.

IRGC political office: US sought to assassinate Iran’s Leader to weaken pillars of establishment

A website affiliated with the political department of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has revealed that the US has sought to assassinate Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in an effort to weaken the country’s political structure.

Iran dismantles two terrorist cells in Sistan and Baluchestan

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday that two “terrorist safe houses” were destroyed in separate operations in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Iran wins Greco-Roman wrestling title at Serbia tournament with 8 medals

Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team claimed the championship at the international tournament in Serbia, securing three gold, one silver, and four bronze medals against strong competitors from several leading wrestling nations.

Iran says foreign intervention in the Caucasus its red line

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry stressed that the Islamic Republic does not in any way regard foreign intervention or the presence of extra-regional forces in the Caucasus as beneficial, and believes that such a presence only creates geopolitical complications.

Iran’s Ettelaat daily criticizes internet filtering, warns of greater risks

Tehran’s Ettelaat newspaper has strongly criticized the government’s ongoing internet filtering policies, warning that restrictions are creating greater dangers for Iranian society.

Iran’s armed forces warn the US and Israel against schemes and hostility

The General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has issued a stern warning to the US and the Zionist regime against any aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Envoy: Tehran-Riyadh committed to end regional polarization

Iran's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati has said that security talks between Tehran and Riyadh are ongoing, noting that the two nations are mutually determined to end regional polarization.

Iranian govt. spokesperson hails Armenia-Azerbaijan deal as “significant step in dialogue”

Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has said the recent agreement between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia shows after years of conflict and mistrust, both sides chose negotiation and understanding over confrontation.

Police officer killed by gunmen in southeast Iran

A police officer has been killed during a firefight with armed attackers in southeast Iran.

Iran FM: War with Zionists Not Imminent, Armed Forces Must Be Ready

The Iranian Foreign Minister says he does not believe a war between Iran and Israel is imminent; however, the armed forces and the government must maintain their readiness for any situation, as preparedness for war is the most important factor in preventing it.

Russia opposes European plan to trigger Iran sanctions snapback

Russia has formally rejected a plan by Germany, France, and the UK to activate the so-called “snapback” mechanism and reinstate UN Security Council sanctions against Iran.

Arbaeen pilgrimage walk for those unable to travel to Iraq held nationwide in Iran

The annual Arbaeen pilgrimage walk for those unable to travel to Iraq was held on Thursday, taking place simultaneously across Iran.

Israeli air attacks on Tehran killed inmates in ‘apparent war crime’: HRW

Israeli air attacks on Tehran’s Evin prison in June killed scores of detainees, visitors and staff in what Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called an “apparent war crime”.

Iran defeats Chinese Taipei 78-75 to reach FIBA Asian Cup Semifinals

Iran’s national basketball team staged a remarkable comeback to beat Chinese Taipei 78-75 in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Asia Cup, securing a place among the tournament’s top four teams.

Iran Leader advisor warns of appropriate response to agents of insecurity in Caucasus

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Iran's leader on international affairs warned that the Islamic Republic will give an appropriate response to any move that would compromise its national security as a result of the presence of extra-regional players in the Caucusus.

Iran embassy in Iraq condemns US interference in Tehran-Baghdad cooperation

The Embassy of Iran in Iraq has strongly condemned statements by the US State Department spokesperson opposing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and Iraq.

Iran says detained 21,000 ‘suspects’ during 12-day war with Israel

Iranian police arrested as many as 21,000 “suspects” during the country’s 12-day war with Israel in June, a law enforcement spokesperson confirmed.

Iran security chief: Resistance movements enjoy significant political maturity

The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council stated that Hezbollah and the resistance movements possess a very good level of political thinking, and they are not in need of guardians.

President Pezeshkian warns against covert ambitions by external actors under guise of Zangezur project   

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has firmly underscored Iran’s opposition to any military or security involvement under the guise of the Zangezur corridor project on Armenian soil.

Iran to accept temporary nuclear restrictions if US lifts sanctions, says official

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, stated that Tehran is willing to accept temporary limitations on its nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of US sanctions.

Iran reports over one million undocumented foreign nationals expelled this year

Iranian authorities have expelled more than 1.14 million undocumented foreign nationals so far this year, but around three million remain in the country, officials said.

Iran says talks with three European countries not halted, no agreement yet on time or place

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said on Monday that negotiations with three European countries have not stopped, although no agreement has been reached yet on when or where talks will take place.

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