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Iranian president wishes Pope Francis speedy recovery

In a heartfelt message, Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian expressed his wishes for the swift recovery and good health of Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church.

Police reconstruct crime scene in murder case of Tehran University student

The crime scene for the murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, a 19-year-old student at the University of Tehran, was reconstructed on Thursday at the location of the incident in the central part of the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Azini Wetland: A unique ecological gem in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran

The Azini Wetland, also known as Khor Azini and Khor Sirik, is a remarkable ecological site located in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran.

Iran, Europe willing to advance negotiations, says Iranian official

Iran and European countries are engaged in ongoing negotiations, with both sides expressing a strong desire to move forward, according to Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi.

Tehran University student’s murderers arrested, confess to crime

Tehran police have arrested the suspects involved in the recent robbery and murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, a Tehran University student.

Iran starts Helium extraction from natural gas

Iran has launched a pilot project for extracting and purifying helium from natural gas for the first time.

Iranian officials urged to monitor Russia-US negotiations closely

A Tehran-based newspaper has urged Iranian diplomats and officials to closely monitor the fast-evolving and sensitive geopolitical developments in the region, stressing the importance of remaining vigilant to prevent Iran from falling behind political dynamics in West Asia.

Ayatollah Khamenei rejects US plan for Gaza as ‘foolish, futile’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has refuted the US plan to displace the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip as "foolish and futile".

IRGC Ground Force conducts largest-ever operational readiness exercise

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has staged its largest-ever operational readiness exercise in the southwestern flank of the country, in order to raise its combat preparedness.

FM: Policy of excluding Iran from regional arrangements failed

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, has stressed that the policy of excluding Iran from regional arrangements and sowing discord between Tehran and its neighbors in the Persian Gulf has failed.

Iran judiciary says two detained British nationals engaged in espionage 

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesperson announced that two British nationals recently arrested in Kerman face espionage charges. 

Saudi Arabia reopens consulate general in Mashhad, northeastern Iran

Saudi Arabia has reopened its consulate general in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.

Iran dismisses G7 ‘unfounded’ claims

The Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baqaei, categorically dismissed the recent claims raised by the foreign ministers of the G7 against Tehran, describing them as baseless and irresponsible.

Iran’s Makran coast should become future economic hub in West Asia: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has highlighted the significance of the Makran coast along the Sea of Oman, stating the “lost paradise” must be transformed into the economic hub of Iran and West Asia.

University of Tehran student named BRICS, SCO Young Researcher of the Year

Hosna Salimi, an Iranian PhD student in Indian Studies at the University of Tehran’s Faculty of World Studies, has been awarded the prestigious title of “Young Researcher of the Year” at the 2025 BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Young Leaders Award.

40th Fajr International Music Festival; Day 5 Highlights

The fifth day of the 40th Fajr International Music Festival took place on Saturday evening featuring captivating performances across multiple venues in Tehran.

Oil minister: Russian companies collaborate on oil field development in Iran

Iranian Minister of Petroleum, Mohsen Paknejad, says Russian companies are collaborating with Iran to develop its oil fields.

Russia, Iran expand aviation cooperation through new agreements

Russia and Iran are deepening their collaboration in the aviation sector, with recent agreements paving the way for enhanced partnerships.

Iraqi Kurdistan president: We will not allow Iran’s security to be threatened

The president of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region says security measures and border monitoring should be stepped up to prevent any activities that might disrupt the stability of the borders between Iran and the Kurdistan Region.

Iran condemns Israeli threat against passenger plane, calls on Lebanon to remove restrictions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baqaei, condemned Israel’s threats against an Iranian passenger plane carrying Lebanese citizens, calling it a clear violation of international law and Lebanon’s sovereignty.

Iran says received messages from Damascus amid Moscow talks

Iran’s Special Representative for Syrian Affairs has revealed that Tehran has received indirect messages from Damascus regarding the ongoing situation in Syria.

University of Tehran students rally over stabbing to death of fellow student by muggers

A number of University of Tehran students have held a protest over the tragic death of a student by two muggers.

Iranian official denies report on Leader’s order to ‘increase missile range’ as ‘utterly false’

A member of the Office for the Preservation and Publication of the Works of the Iranian Leader has refuted claims by a newspaper about Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's directive to extend missile ranges.

Winter in Iran’s Golestan: Symphony of birds

In the lush nature of Iran’s northern Golestan Province, as autumn arrives and temperatures drop, thousands of migratory birds fly from the north to warmer regions.

Sahand ski resort: A premier winter sports destination in Iran

Located on the slopes of Mount Sahand, in the northwestern Iranian Province of East Azerbaijan, Sahand Ski Resort is a 1,200-meter-long facility equipped with ski lifts, a ski school, and a hotel, attracting winter sports enthusiasts each year.

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