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Iran’s top security official Larijani to sign security agreement in Iraq, to head to Lebanon

Iran’s newly-appointed Supreme National Security Council secretary, Ali Larijani, will sign a bilateral security agreement during a visit to Iraq before continuing on to Lebanon as second leg of his maiden tour in his new post.

Israel kills prominent Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza

Israel assassinated two of Gaza’s leading journalists and their entire crew on Sunday night, signalling the likely start of a major onslaught on Gaza City.

Iran FM: IAEA talks to define cooperation framework; no inspections planned until deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced that negotiations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be held on Sunday to determine a framework for cooperation.

Iran welcomes regional peace, warns against external involvement in Caucasus

The Political Advisor to the Iran's President says Tehran welcomes the signing of a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan Republics, but it remains sensitive to any plans that bring extra-regional powers and organizations into the security and geopolitical framework of the historic Caucasus region.

Iranian daily sees regional ‘conspiracy’ in Gaza, Hezbollah and Zangezur moves

Iran’s Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has described three recent political and security developments in the Middle East and South Caucasus as a coordinated “plot” serving US and Israeli interests.

Iran’s Sardar Azmoun wins UAE Pro League Golden Ball in first season

Iranian international forward Sardar Azmoun has been named the UAE Pro League’s Best Player of the Season, winning the prestigious Golden Ball award in a ceremony held at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.

Three terrorists killed in armed clashes in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan

In an exchange of fire between Iranian security forces and armed assailants in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan, three armed terrorists were killed.

Tehran governor announces return of 450,000 illegal migrants to Afghanistan

Over the past 100 days, more than one million illegal migrants have been returned from Iran to Afghanistan, including 450,000 from Tehran Province.

Iranian master painter Mahmoud Farshchian dies at 96

Mahmoud Farshchian, one of Iran’s most celebrated and influential painters, died Saturday morning at the age of 96, the Academy of Arts and his family confirmed. According to his nephew, Farshchian passed away at 8 a.m.

Iranian basketball skyscrapers defeat Japan to top Group B in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup

In the ongoing 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, Iran’s national basketball team has claimed a crucial victory over Japan in their second group-stage match. The match happened on  Friday.

Iran urges prosecution of perpetrators of Mazar-i-Sharif consulate attack

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized the need to identify and prosecute those who carried out and ordered the attack on Iran’s consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, which resulted in the martyrdom of eight Iranian diplomats and one journalist.

Iran’s health minister: 5,700 injured in conflict with Israel, international complaint planned

Iran’s Minister of Health, Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi, announced that approximately 5,700 people were injured during the recent 12-day conflict with the US-Israeli alliance, and called for international legal action against violations of humanitarian principles by Israel.

Iranian daily warns against underestimating snapback mechanism threat

An Iranian newspaper has urged policymakers to take the threat of the UN “snapback” mechanism seriously, warning that dismissing it as symbolic, similar to rhetoric used during former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s era, could have grave consequences for the country.

Iran’s foreign minister warns Europe against snapback mechanism

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that activation of the UN "snapback" mechanism by European countries could lead to political and diplomatic setbacks, though its economic impact on Iran would be limited.

Iranian president pays tribute to children killed in Israeli attacks

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian attended a memorial ceremony on Wednesday honoring children killed during the 12-day conflict involving Israeli military.

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.

Detained British couple in Iran make first phone call to family after seven months

A British couple detained in Iran on suspicion of espionage have spoken with their families for the first time since their arrest in January.

Iran’s fiber optic production plant launched in Venezuela

Iran has extended its export of advanced technology to the heart of Latin America with the establishment of a fiber optic plant in Venezuela.

Iran demands security guarantees before resuming U.S. talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has said Tehran will not return to negotiations with the United States unless it receives firm guarantees that military attacks will not disrupt diplomacy again.

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.

Rare footage captures Asiatic Cheetah, Persian Onager in same frame

A rare video showing an Asiatic cheetah and a Persian onager, also known as Iranian zebra, moving in the same habitat has captured widespread public and expert attention.

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.

Ex-diplomat outlines why a military nuclear program would endanger Iran

A former Iranian diplomat has emphasized that Iran’s continued insistence on the peaceful nature of its nuclear program reflects a strategic understanding of the country’s national interests.

Multiple Iranian provinces announce shutdowns amid unprecedented heatwave

In response to an ongoing, unprecedented heatwave and rising electricity consumption, several Iranian provinces have declared public holidays on Tuesday and Wednesday to reduce pressure on the national power grid.

Iranian MP: No physical access to nuclear sites to be granted to IAEA officials

The head of the Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has firmly announced that no physical access will be granted to the country’s nuclear facilities during the upcoming visit of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) representatives.

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