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Int’l lawyer: US plans to sanction countries cooperating with ICC on Netanyahu arrest 

An international law expert and analyst has revealed the U.S. plans to impose punitive measures on countries that cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in arresting Israeli leaders, including the regime’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for crimes against humanity in Gaza. 

IRGC commander: ICC ruling against Netanyahu signifies political demise of Israel 

The Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, says that a recent decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute Israeli leaders as war criminals marks the political end for the Zionist regime. 

Iranian, Belarusian tourism ministers meet on facilitating tourist movement 

Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri, met on Thursday with Belarusian Minister of Sports and Tourism Sergey Kovalchuk on the sidelines of the COP 29 Tourism Ministers' Summit in the Republic of Azerbaijan focused on climate actions. 

Unscheduled visit by Qatari prime minister to Tehran sparks speculation

Reports emerged by Iranian daily Donya-e Eqtesad suggest that the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs made an unannounced visit to Tehran Wednesday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is said to have met with Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi.

Iran to respond to Europe’s “non-technical” move: Foreign Minister

As France, Germany, and the United Kingdom submit an anti-Iran draft resolution to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors for a decision, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi warned that the Islamic Republic would respond appropriately to any “non-technical” steps by Europe.

Iran treats 500 victims of Lebanon pager explosions

Iran's Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi says Iranian medical teams have performed 1,500 surgeries to treat 500 victims of the pager explosions in Lebanon perpetrated by Israel.

Iran faces demographic challenge as births drop below one million for first time

Iranian Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi announced that the number of births in Iran is projected to fall below one million for the first time in 2024.

Iran condemns US veto on Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denounced the United States for vetoing a United Nations Security Council resolution that demanded a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has killed nearly 44,000 Palestinians during the past 13 months.

Iran security official: No part of Israeli occupied territories beyond our reach

Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian has stressed that Israel launched a propaganda campaign over targeting a few minor locations in Iran, while there was no part of the occupied territories Tehran could not target at will.

Iran, Qatar call for end to Gaza war

Iran and Qatar has urged an end to the Israeli regime’s genocidal crimes in the besieged Gaza Strip which has so far claimed the lives of almost 44,000 people, mostly children and women.

Iran warns of proportionate response to IAEA’s anti-Tehran resolution

Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has warned the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that its potential targeting of Iran with “unconstructive measures” will be met with a “proportionate response” on the part of Tehran.

Iran summons UK chargé d’affaires over new anti-Tehran sanctions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the UK's chargé d'affaires in Tehran on Tuesday to protest new sanctions imposed by the British government on Iranian shipping lines and national airline Iran Air.

Iran says reserves right to respond to Israeli attack

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has asserted that Tehran retains its right to respond to Israeli acts of aggression, emphasizing that any reaction will be deliberate, calculated, and executed at the appropriate time.

Ayatollah Khamenei expresses deep solidarity with Lebanon amid Israel’s attacks

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has extended a heartfelt message of solidarity to the resilient and war-affected people of Lebanon.

Iran rejects claims of plotting to assassinate Canadian national

A senior Iranian diplomat has vehemently refuted the claims of Tehran’s involvement in a plot to assassinate former Canadian justice minister Irwin Cotler.

Cordial relations between Iran, Saudi Arabia to benefit region: Deputy FM

The Iranian deputy foreign minister for political affairs has stated that close ties between Tehran and Riyadh would benefit both Middle Eastern countries and the entire West Asia region.

Iranian engineer resigns from Google in protest against “complicity in Israeli crimes”

An Iranian software engineer has tendered his resignation from Google in response to the company's ‘collaboration with the Israeli regime’ on the largely-perceived anti-Palestinian Nimbus project.

Trump’s re-election will not affect Iran-China relations: Ayatollah Khamenei’s aid

A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that the election of Donald Trump as US president for a second term will have no impact on Iran’s foreign policy, particularly its ties with China.

Former VP hopeful President Pezeshkian will negotiate with Trump administration, tackle foreign policy issues

Iran’s former vice president for women and family affairs Masoumeh Ebtekar has expressed confidence in the Pezeshkian administration's ability to tackle a myriad of domestic and foreign policy challenges, including to negotiate with a Republican government in the US under Donald Trump.

Iran’s next steps in space: Launching Noor 4 satellite

The commander of the IRGC Aerospace Division's Space Unit, has announced the forthcoming launch of the Noor 4 satellite, an advancement on the recently deployed Noor 3's foundation, integrating improved imaging and communication functionalities.

Iran denies meeting between UN envoy, Elon Musk

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed claims of a meeting between Elon Musk, a close aide to US president-elect Donald Trump, and Iran's permanent representative to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani.

Iran says plasma technology entered industrial phase

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, has announced that plasma technology has transitioned from the research phase to the industrial stage in the country.

Iran and the US: Hope for de-escalation through new diplomacy?

In a surprising turn of events, unofficial reports have surfaced about a meeting between Elon Musk, a prominent figure close to US President-elect Donald Trump, and Iran's permanent representative to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani.

EX MP: Iran should not relinquish diplomacy with US

A former Iranian MP says US President-elect Donald Trump will try to create a diplomatic channel with Iran while resorting to the maximum pressure policy vis-à-vis Iran, and, for this reason, Tehran should not relinquish diplomacy with Washington.

Spokesman: Around two dozen Terrorists killed, scores arrested in southeastern Iran

A local spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that 23 members of terror groups were killed and 46 more were arrested during the ongoing anti-terror exercises, "Security Martyrs," in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province.

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