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Legendary Iranian actress, voice performer Zhaleh Olov passes away

Zhaleh Olov, a celebrated actress of Iranian cinema, theater, television, and a renowned radio voice artist, passed away on Monday in a hospital in Tehran at the age of 97 after a period of illness.

Iranian official touts  blanket removal of internet filtering, dismisses step-by-step plan as ‘ineffective’

A member of Iran’s Supreme Council of Cyberspace has voiced his opposition to the government's step-by-step plan for lifting internet restrictions in the country.

Sacked Persepolis coach Garrido bids emotional farewell

Juan Carlos Garrido, the former head coach of Persepolis, shared an emotional farewell message on his Instagram page following his departure from the Iranian football team.

Tehran Cyber Police shut down 40 Instagram accounts of harassers 

Tehran’s Cyber Police Chief, Brigadier General Davood Moazzami Goudarzi, announced a crackdown on individuals causing public distress through "hidden camera" and Instagram challenge videos. This initiative led to the identification and closure of 40 Instagram accounts. 

Iran Leader calls on Syrians to stand strong, predicts ‘better future’ for West Asia

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed optimism about the future of the West Asian region, predicting that the current events in Syria will lead to the emergence of a strong and honorable group similar to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Iranians celebrating Mother’s Day

Iranians are celebrating Mother's Day and Women's Day together on Sunday, honoring the invaluable role of women in society and family.

Kayhan: After Syria, it’s Iraq’s turn; Israel aims to reach Euphrates

Tehran-based Kayhan newspaper reported in its Saturday edition that within 48 hours of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government in Syria earlier this month, Israel carried out around 300 attacks on the ountry.

Tehran experienced 18 days of unhealthy air in past 30 days

The air quality in the Iranian capital Tehran during the past 30 days included 12 days of acceptable conditions, 9 days of unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups, and 9 days of unhealthy conditions for everyone, according to the Tehran Air Quality Control Company.

Iranian cheetah sighted in Miandasht: Last ray of hope to reverse extinction

The sighting of an Iranian cheetah in Miandasht Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Iran after nearly seven years has brought renewed hope for the survival of the critically endangered species.

Iranian Taremi wins over Inter head coach Inzaghi’s heart

Iranian national team star, Mehdi Taremi, has impressed Inter Milan's head coach, Simone Inzaghi, with his performance in the Coppa Italia.

Iran president emphasizes preservation of Syria’s territorial integrity in meeting with Turkish counterpart

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, stressed that any developments in Syria must be accompanied by the preservation of its territorial integrity, adding that any slight infringement on Syria's territorial integrity is absolutely unacceptable.

Iran, Egypt presidents meet in Cairo, call for continued interactions

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian, says all Islamic countries should strive to expand interaction and dialogue within the Islamic world and overcome existing differences, as these differences pave the way for foreign interventions in the affairs of these countries.

Confirmed: 2 Iranians gunned down in France

The Iranian Embassy in France has provided details regarding the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of two Iranian citizens in Dunkirk, northwestern France.

Iranian president calls for Muslim unity against Israeli aggressions

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, in remarks at the summit of the eight developing Islamic countries, called for the unity of the Islamic world to confront the aggressive actions of Israel against the people of Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon.

Iran, Egypt likely to reopen embassies soon, says Iranian presidential aide

Iran and Egypt are poised to reopen their embassies in the near future in a significant diplomatic development in the bilateral ties between the two countries whose relations have been severed since 1980, a political advisor to Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian says.

Iran should withdraw from NPT, says Kayhan newspaper’s editor-in-chief

Hossein Shariatmadari, in an article for Kayhan newspaper, has argued that Iran's membership in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has brought nothing but harm to the country and suggested that Iran should withdraw from it.

Iran’s president: Aid routes to Gaza must not be blocked

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Massoud Pezeshkian, stated that the Zionist regime, with the support of the United States, is committing widespread oppression and crimes against the people of Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, including blocking aid to ordinary people, which should not occur from a humanitarian and human rights perspective in any war.

Iran defends nuclear enrichment program against IAEA criticism

The Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has reiterated that Iran’s nuclear program is aligned with the country’s technical needs and fully under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, emphasizing it has no military objectives.

Iran issues stern warning against E3 on snapback mechanism use

Iran has strongly warned that any use of the snapback mechanism to impose all anti-Iran sanctions by the three European members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal will be met with a firm response.

Analyst: NPT withdrawal would turn Iran into North Korea

Morteza Makki, a Tehran-based European affairs expert, has warned that withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) would have severe consequences for Iran, likening it to North Korea. Given the country's current economic challenges, he stressed the need for realistic strategies and national consensus to avoid reaching such a critical juncture.

Official: Iranian govt. halts implementation of Hijab law amendment

The Iranian government is said to have decided to temporarily suspend the implementation of the proposed amendment to the hijab law until further deliberations take place in the Supreme National Security Council or a meeting of senior officials.

President Pezeshkian to visit Egypt for D-8 summit

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has stated that President Masoud Pezeshkian will take part in the forthcoming summit of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation in Cairo, Egypt.

Tehran police chief: Deportation of illegal immigrants diminishes crime rates

The Tehran Police Chief has highlighted the positive impact of deporting illegal immigrants mainly from neighboring Afghanistan on reducing crime in the Iranian capital, stating that approximately 160,000 illegal immigrants have been deported from Tehran to their countries.

AEOI chief says nuclear technology in Iran not to be limited

Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, has emphasized that with the endeavours and diligence of Iranian specialized youth, the country's nuclear technology will never be stopped.

Iran says airspace remains open with no flight restrictions

The spokesperson for the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization, countering rumors, has confirmed that Iran's airspace is open and that there are no flight restrictions in place.

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