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Former Iran top diplomt, nuclear chief: War between Washington, Tehran to have unknown consequences

The former director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has warned against any war between the US and Iran, adding that the likelihood of war between the two countries is very low.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran will not give in to demands of bullies

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has said repeated calls for talks with Iran from some bullying governments is not for resolving issues, but rather for domination and imposing their will.

Winter rain unveils the soul of Iran’s Persepolis

In the final days of the Iranian year, as winter’s last whispers lingered in the air, the heavens opened above Persepolis, bathing the ancient stones in a gentle, life-giving rain.

Iran denies Macron’s claim of Ukraine war involvement

Iran's Foreign Ministry has dismissed remarks by the French President Emmanuel Macron who accused Tehran of involvement in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Iran summons UK ambassador over anti-Tehran positions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the British envoy to Tehran, Hugo Shorter, over the anti-Iran positions recently adopted by senior British officials.

Iran’s Kiani becomes world’s best taolu athlete in 2024

Zahra Kiani, an Iranian wushu practitioner, has been selected as the top taolu athlete of 2024.

Iranian Parliament commissoin rejects IAEA chief claims, calls for technical conduct

The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament rejected the recent claims made by Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), regarding Iran's nuclear program, urging him to focus solely on technical matters and avoid political remarks.

Iran sets recordbeaking non-oil trade milestone

The Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade announced that, according to customs statistics, Iran's non-oil trade reached over $117 billion in the first eleven months of the current Iranian year (March 20 to February 18), marking the highest level of non-oil exports in the past two years.

Iran warns against undermining cooperation with IAEA

Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Vienna has emphasized that its constructive cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should not be weakened by short-sighted political interests. 

34 foreign airlines operate flights to Iran with no restrictions: IKIA CEO

34 foreign airlines and 14 domestic airlines currently operate flights in Iran, with no restrictions on international routes, says the CEO of Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA).

VP: Iran’s president refuses to enforce hijab law amid rising tensions

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stated that he will not enforce the country’s controversial hijab law that imposes penalties on women who fail to observe Islamic attire, despite pressure from the principlist factions.

Oil minister: Turkmen gas starts flowing to Turkey via Iran

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad says Turkmenistan's gas export to Turkey via Iran has started.

Sea buckthorn saplings planted in Tehran’s Pardisan Park to mark Arbor Day

On the occasion of National Tree Planting Day, a ceremony for planting Sea buckthorn saplings was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Pardisan Park in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Advisor to Iran’s Leader deplores Turkey’s diplomatic conduct, warns of Syria’s fragmentation, predicts EU collapse

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Iran’s Leader, has criticized Turkey’s diplomatic conduct, warning that provocative statements regarding Iran, could harm bilateral relations.

Iranian gov’t congratulates “In the Shadow of the Cypress” animation team for Oscar win

The spokesperson for the Iranian government, Fatemeh Mohajerani, has congratulated the creators of the animated short film “In the Shadow of the Cypress” for winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.

Iranian court convicts 44 people in massive fraud case

A court in Iran has found dozens of people including two former ministers guilty in a fraud and embezzlement case known as Debsh Tea.

Iran slams IAEA chief’s ‘speculative’ nuclear bomb claims, vows to continue diplomacy with Europe

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has dismissed recent claims by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi that Iran is close to developing a nuclear bomb.

Iran Strategic Vice President Zarif resigns amid political pressure

Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, announced his resignation on Sunday following a meeting with the head of the judiciary, who advised him to return to academia to alleviate additional pressure on the government.

Iranian animation wins Oscar at 97th Academy Awards

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony celebrated cinematic excellence, with the Iranian animated short film In the Shadow of the Cypress making history by winning the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.

Satellite images show Taliban’s diversion of Helmand river away from Iran

Satellite images confirm that the Taliban has once again diverted the flow of the Helmand River towards the Godzareh depression instead of allowing water to reach Iran as previously agreed.

Iran’s parliament ousts economy minister, first in President Pezeshkian’s cabinet

Iran’s Parliament voted to impeach Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati on Sunday, marking the first red card in President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration less than seven months into its term.

Cristiano Ronaldo to miss match against Iran’s Esteghlal due to injury, says Saudi league

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Al-Nassr’s crucial AFC Champions League match against Iran’s Esteghlal due to injury, according to the Saudi Pro League.

Former Iran MP criticizes Russia’s role in JCPOA collapse, voices skepticism about Lavrov visit

A former Iranian lawmaker has criticized Russia’s foreign policy and its role in the collapse of Iran’s nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, with the West.

Bodies of four more missing Iranian climbers recovered after avalanche in Kordestan, rising death toll to six

The bodies of four more climbers who went missing following a series of avalanches in Iran’s western Kordestan province have been recovered, officials confirmed on Saturday, updating the death toll to six.

Iran to teach AI at schools from next academic year

Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy, Hossein Afshin, says one million students will be taught AI across Iran from the next school year.

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