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Ancient human habitations in Iran added to UNESCO World Heritage List

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has inscribed Iran’s ancient human settlements in the Zagros Mountains as the country's 29th World Heritage Site.

Govt. spox: “Iran’s voice beyond borders;” presidential interview marks shift in public diplomacy

Fatemeh Mohajerani, spokesperson for the Iranian government, described President Massoud Pezeshkian’s recent interview with American broadcaster Tucker Carlson as a “bold and strategic move” to convey Iran’s narrative directly to the international community.

Man convicted of raping, murdering young girl publicly executed in Iran’s West Azarbaijan

Iranian judicial authorities have confirmed the public execution of a man convicted of raping and murdering a young girl named Niyan in the city of Bukan, West Azarbaijan Province.

Official: Over 770k undocumented Afghans  return home from Iran 

An Iranian Interior Ministry official announced that more than 772,000 undocumented Afghan migrants have returned to their homeland since the start of the current Iranian year about four months ago. 

Iran parl’t speaker: Over 500 Israelis killed in recent war with Iran 

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf revealed new details about the recent war between the Israeli regime and Iran, stating that Israel suffered over 500 fatalities during the conflict. 

Iranian envoy: Afghan repatriation plan is long-term, not abrupt

Iran’s chargé d'affaires in Kabul says the repatriation of undocumented Afghan migrants is not a sudden policy but part of a long-standing strategy.

Iran inaugurates nation’s largest solar power plant amid water, energy challenges

Iran’s largest solar power plant was officially inaugurated in Kuhpayeh, Isfahan, during an online ceremony attended by President Massoud Pezeshkian and senior officials on Thursday.

Tehran environmental authority denies presence of arsenic, cyanide in dust

Tehran’s Department of Environment has rejected recent claims about the presence of arsenic and cyanide in air pollutants and dust around the Band-e Ali Khan wetland, south of the capital.

Israel targeted civilian airports during 12-day conflict, Iranian official says

Four civilian airport facilities in Iran were targeted during US-backed Israeli strikes in June, according to Hamidreza Sane’i, deputy head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization.

Iranian FM calls for collective regional action against Israeli aggression

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, called for a united regional stance in the face of the Israeli aggressive and expansionist policy.

Iran reports heavy medical infrastructure damage during 12-day war with Israel

Iran’s Red Crescent Society announced that around 1,500 hospital beds were damaged during the recent 12-day war with Israel last month, but emergency services managed to operate without leaving any patients untreated, according to its president, Pir Hossein Kolivand.

Iranian Armed Forces chief, Qatari defense official discuss regional security, bilateral ties

Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, spoke on Tuesday on the phone with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, on regional tensions and military cooperation.

Senior journalist slams Iranian president for interview with Tucker Carlson

Hossein Shariatmadari, editor-in-chief of Iran’s Kayhan newspaper, strongly criticized President Massoud Pezeshkian for remarks made during a recent interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson, claiming they diverged significantly from the Islamic Republic’s official positions.

Salehiyeh wetland identified as main source of Tehran’s dust pollution crisis

As the Iranian capital, Tehran, remains engulfed in dust for several consecutive days, the deputy head of Iran’s Geological Survey and Mineral Exploration Organization has identified the dried-up Salehiyeh Wetland in nearby Alborz Province as the city’s most critical source of dust pollution.

Iranian president confirms assassination attempt by Zionist regime

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the Israeli regime attempted to assassinate him during its recent war against Iran.

Iran FM: BRICS role crucial in countering unilateral sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, called for the establishment of a legal mechanism within BRICS to monitor and counter unilateral coercive measures such as sanctions, which are used as tools of pressure against independent governments.

Iranian political activists: Internet filtering pure harm, security threat

Three well-known political activists in Iran, in a joint op-ed published in the Etemad newspaper in Tehran titled "The Pure Harm of Filtering", offered a proposal to President Pezeshkian regarding internet policy. They argued that one of the main motivations behind internet filtering is the lucrative business of selling VPNs (filter circumvention tools).

Iran FM: US, Europe support and impunity emboldening Israel

Iran's foreign minister says the main reason for the continuation and escalation of the Zionist regime’s warmongering is its impunity, along with the full support it receives from the US and certain European countries.

BRICS summit condemns U.S.-Israeli regime military attacks against Iran

The Heads of State of BRICS countries have condemned the military attacks by the Zionist regime and the United States against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Swiss Embassy reopens in Tehran after temporary closure

The Swiss Embassy in Tehran officially resumed operations on Sunday, following a temporary closure after Israel’s recent military attacks on Iran last month.

Aide to Iranian parliament chief: IAEA chief Grossi not welcome in Iran

A senior political advisor to the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament has strongly rejected the prospect of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi visiting the country, accusing him of betraying his mandate.

Iran Leader attends Ashura eve mourning ceremony in Tehran

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony held on the eve of Ashura at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya in Tehran, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

Nearly half a million undocumented Afghan nationals leave Iran

The deputy governor of Iran's Khorasan Razavi Province, bordering Afghanistan, has said approximately 490,000 undocumented Afghan nationals have left Iran voluntarily through the Dogharoun border crossing over the past 100 days.

Tabriz Airport resumes operations with first post-war flight

Iran’s northwestern Tabriz International Airport resumed operations on Saturday with its first flight after the country’s 12-day conflict with Israel that left both of its runways damaged and suspended operations for 23 days.

Iran lashes out at Israel for strike on Evin prison hospital, urges accountability

Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike on the hospital facility inside Evin Prison in Tehran on June 25, calling it a war crime and demanding international accountability.

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