Iran FM raps deadly terrorist attack in Syria, offers condolences

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, in a Thursday phone call with his Syrian counterpart, Faisal Mekdad, strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Syria, which resulted in the killing and injury of dozens of Syrian military and civilian people.

Iranian FM invited to Saudi Arabia to jointly watch football match with Saudi peer

Iranian Foreign Minister has been invited to Saudi Arabia to jointly watch a football match between Iranian and Saudi clubs set to be held in the Arab country.

Ex-president Ahmadinejad makes it to Guatemala after briefly barred from leaving Iran

Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad boarded a flight on Thursday to Guatemala after he was briefly banned from leaving the country reportedly over ‘security concerns’.

Iran pursuing programs to develop satellite industry

Iran is on course to further developing its space industry and satellite technology.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 588

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

France trying to arm Armenia unacceptable: Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has called France's efforts to deliver weapons to Armenia unacceptable, saying it “carries security risks in the region.”

Iran FM: Sepahan, Al Itihhad to play rematch, sport events not political leverage

Following a spat between Saudi Arabia’s Al Itihhad football team and the Iranian rivals Sepahan over off-the-field controversies, Iran’s foreign minister says sports should not be used as a political leverage.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 587

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iran’s Leader: Normalization with Israel is ‘betting on wrong horse’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei lashed out at the countries seeking to normalize ties with the Israeli regime, warning they are betting on the losing side.

Iran Army unveils new drone in large-scale drill

Iran’s Army has unveiled its latest achievement in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology in a joint drone exercise on Tuesday with a wide range of pilotless military aircraft involved.

Raisi: Islamic Revolution’s view rejects western approach

The Iranian president says the West has always used the issue of women’s rights as a lever to pressure independent countries.

Tasnim: Iranian top judiciary official’s sons arrested on corruption charges

The First Deputy of the Iranian Judiciary Mohammed Mossadegh’s two sons have been arrested over links to a corruption case amounting to nearly five million dollars, Tasnim news agency reported.

Photographer captures striking image of Iranian leopard in Gilan’s forests, northern Iran

In a remarkable achievement, a skilled photographer has captured a mesmerizing image of a male Iranian leopard in the lofty forest heights of Gilan, northern Iran.

Iran condemns repeated desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden, urges practical measures

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has condemned the insulting, again, of the holy Quran in Sweden.

Iran says security pact with Iraq should be fully implemented

Iran says a security agreement with Iraq to tackle the anti-Iran terror groups in northern Iraq, should be implemented to the letter.

Iran says to organize Afghan migrants to allay public concerns

An Iranian parliamentarian says a program is underway to organize the presence of Afghan refugees in the country.

Iranian experts contain oil pollution off Ganaveh Port along Persian Gulf

The CEO of Iran Oil Terminals Company says thanks to efforts by domestic experts, the repairing of the oil pipeline from Ganaveh coast, along the Persian Gulf, that faced some problems due to an oil leak has been successfully completed.

Top Iranian general slams deadly bombing in Pakistan, says Tehran ready to fight terror with Islamabad

Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mohammad Bagheri says Iranian armed forces are ready for any cooperation with the Pakistani army in fighting terrorism.

Iranian parl. speaker hopeful ties with Egypt improve, invited to Cairo 

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says he is hopeful that Iran and Egypt will restore their diplomatic relations soon. 

Intelligence Minister: Iran thwarts extensive assassination plot against officials 

Iranian security forces have foiled a string of extensive assassination plots to target Sunni clerics, judges, and Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) members across the country, the intelligence minister has announced. 

Iran, Pakistan agree to streamline border operations at Mirjaveh crossing

Iran and Pakistan have struck a deal to facilitate road transportation and border operations to ensure timely clearance of goods in order to increase the daily traffic movements through the shared Mirjaveh-Taftan border crossing at least four-fold.

Iran indicts 73 Americans for assassinating General Qassem Soleimani 

The Iranian Judiciary has issued indictments for 73 Americans over their involvement in the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, the anti-terror icon.

Iran successfully launches Nour 3 satellite into orbit

Iran successfully launched the Nour 3 satellite into orbit on Wednesday morning in its latest show of force, the minister of information and communications technology made the announcement.

Iran, China weigh plans for construction of nuclear power plants

Iranian and Chinese top officials have discussed plans for construction of nuclear power plants and stressed the need to fight unilateralism in the world.

Iran, Russia urge direct talks for south Caucasus stability amid lingering tensions

In a telephone conversation, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, reviewed the latest regional developments and stressed the need for resolving issues in the South Caucasus region through direct dialogue between Iran and Russia.

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