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Iranian lawmakers to Trump: “Persian Gulf Is Our Homeland”

Members of Iran’s Parliament have issued a strong statement addressed to US President Donald Trump, reaffirming the historical and geopolitical identity of the Persian Gulf amid reports of plans to rename the waterway.

Iran refutes ‘totally absurd’ claims of sending missile launchers to Russia

Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations has categorically rejected claims that Tehran is preparing to supply launchers for short-range ballistic missiles to Moscow for the war in Ukraine.

FM Araghchi reaffirms Iran’s nuclear rights, calls for regional unity

Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, reiterated that Iran would not back down from its nuclear rights, stating that any negotiations attempting to limit them are unacceptable.

Fire erupts at Tehran hotel, 130 evacuated safely

A fire broke out early Sunday morning at a hotel on Mofatteh Street in central Tehran, prompting the evacuation of approximately 130 people, according to the Tehran Fire Department.

Iranian female mountaineer conquers 8,167-meter peak in Himalayas

Afsaneh Hesamifard, an Iranian mountaineer and doctor, has successfully summited Dhaulagiri in the Himalayas.

Iran reports ‘slight rise’ in COVID-19 cases, urges continued vigilance

Iran’s Ministry of Health has reported a slight increase in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks but confirmed that no new variant has been detected.

Tehran’s Intl. Film Festival hosts many artworks from Gaza

The secretary of the 14th International "100 Film Festival", which concluded on Friday in the Iranian capital Tehran, announced that 22 cinematic works from inside the Gaza Strip were submitted to this edition of the festival.

FM Araghchi: Iran, US set to resume indirect talks on Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that the fourth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States is expected to take place on Sunday.

Iran implements new work hours, Thursday closures to conserve energy 

Several Iranian provinces, including Tehran, have announced changes to government office hours and weekly work schedules as part of a nationwide energy conservation initiative, effective through September 22. 

IRGC Navy unveils underground drone hangar 

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has revealed its new underground drone hangar in a ceremony attended by IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami.  

Iran eliminated from beach soccer world cup after 4–3 defeat to Belarus

Iran’s national beach soccer team has been knocked out of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after a narrow 4–3 loss to Belarus in the quarterfinals.

Iran’s oil minister unveils major reforms to boost private sector participation and investment in energy projects

Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has announced a series of reforms aimed at facilitating private sector involvement and accelerating investment in the country’s oil and gas industry, as part of the administration’s broader energy development strategy.

Iranian-American Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari condemns attempt to rename Persian Gulf

US Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari, of Iranian descent, has strongly criticized reported efforts to alter the historical name of the Persian Gulf, calling such attempts “doomed to fail.”

Iran denies ‘rumors’ of Pezeshkian-Trump meeting

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has dismissed recent rumors suggesting an "upcoming meeting" between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump.

Source: Iran talks with US will be indirect

An informed source in Iran has said the delegations of the Iranian and US governments will continue their negotiations in an indirect manner, rejecting claims by an Israeli regime media outlet that Tehran and Washington will engage in face-to-face negotiations this time around.

Iran denounces reported US plan to rename Persian Gulf as ‘hostile political move’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned reported plans by US President Donald Trump’s team to use the term “Arabian Gulf” instead of the historically established Persian Gulf, calling the move politically motivated and deeply offensive to Iranians worldwide.

Tehran launches 36th International Book Fair with over 2,300 publishers

The 36th Tehran International Book Fair officially opened on Wednesday, under the slogan “Let’s Read for Iran.”

Taremi makes history as first Iranian to register goal contribution in UCL semi-final

Mehdi Taremi made history on Tuesday night by becoming the first Iranian footballer to directly contribute to a goal in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

Trump may meet Iranian counterpart during Riyadh trip, analyst claims

As US President Donald Trump prepares for his upcoming Middle East tour, speculation is mounting about a potential and unexpected meeting between him and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian in Riyadh.

Kamalvandi raps U.S. remarks as “misinformed,” reaffirms Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy

Behrouz Kamalvandi, Deputy Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, pushed back against comments made by the U.S. Secretary of State, labeling them “misinformed.”

Iran, Russia reaffirm commitment to strategic partnership

In a phone conversation, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their mutual determination to deepen strategic relations and fully implement the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement between the two countries.

Direct flights between Iran, Saudi Arabia resume after a decade

Direct flights between Iran and Saudi Arabia have officially resumed, marking a significant development in bilateral aviation ties after nearly a decade.

Iranian firm develops coronary NC balloon catheter, cuts import costs by 50%

An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully developed a high-pressure coronary NC balloon catheter, significantly reducing the country's reliance on imports and offering a 50% saving in foreign currency outflow.

Iranian MP warns: Water crisis hits 44 national dams, power supply at risk

The head of Iran’s parliamentary Environment Caucus has warned that 44 dams across the country are in critical condition due to severely reduced water inflows, raising concerns over both drinking water supply and hydroelectric power generation.

Iranian table tennis prodigy rises to world No. 3 in U-17 rankings

Iran's rising table tennis star Benyamin Faraji has climbed to third place in the world rankings for players under 17, following an impressive performance at the WTT Youth Star Contender event in Thailand.

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