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.

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.

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