Pictures: Tehran hosts 2nd Music Industry Exhibition

The 2nd Music Industry Exhibition opened in Tehran on Tuesday at the landmark Milad Tower’s Exhibition Center in the Iranian capital Tehran and closed on Friday.

Iran must convince Europe it does not intend to disrupt balance in favor of Russia: Ex-diplomat

A retired Iranian diplomat has underscored the importance of convincing European countries that Iran does not intend to disturb the balance within Europe in favor of Russia in order to reduce the tensions caused by the perception.

Iran says ready for both cooperation and confrontation

The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has said while Iran is prepared to confront threats, it prefers engagement over confrontation.

China-Iran relations strengthen amid global changes: Chinese ambassador

Chinese Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, has reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to strengthening friendly cooperation with Iran, especially during a time of significant global shifts.

Leader’s aide says US must accept Iran’s nuclear conditions

Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran’s Leader, says if the US wants to impose its restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program, it has to agree to Tehran’s conditions as a compensation.

Dozens of terrorists killed, arrested in Iran’s southeast

The spokesperson for an anti-terrorist operation staged by the IRGC Ground Forces in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan said on Saturday that scores of militants have been killed, arrested, or surrendered since the initiative was launched.

Iranian Consulate in Kazan protests violent arrest of Iranian students by Russian police

The Iranian Consulate in the Russia city of Kazan has announced the release of two Iranian students who were violently arrested by local police, saying it has written a letter of protest to the Russian Foreign Ministry to denounce the move.

“Iran Hamdel” campaign sends aid to Gaza amid war 

Aid items donated by millions of Iranians within a national campaign, have reached the beseiged Gaza Strip. 

Official: Iran responds to IAEA resolution with increased nuclear enrichment capacity

Behrouz Kamalvandi, the spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), says the organization has increased enrichment capacity following the adoption of the anti-Tehran resolution by the IAEA.

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.

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