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‘Complaint against journalists, media banned’, Iran issues new directive to streamline gov’t communications

The Iranian government has issued a new directive to standardize and enhance the effectiveness of communication activities within executive bodies.

Lawyer: Iran’s Supreme Court overturns death sentence for female labor activist

The Supreme Court of Iran has annulled the death sentence previously issued against labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, Shargh online website reported.

Iran’s former MP slams proposal to change nuclear doctrine, questions Russia, China support

Amid regional tensions, the news of a letter from a group of Iranian Parliamentarians to the country’s Supreme National Security Council has sparked significant domestic and international reactions.

Iranian Red Crescent says to set up another Hospital on Syria-Lebanon border after Israel attack

The Iranian Red Crescent Society announced that following the recent attack by Israel on the Red Crescent's field hospital on the Syria-Lebanon border, which resulted in its destruction, the organization will establish a new hospital on the border to continue providing services to the war-affected people of Lebanon.

Iran’s president meets Russian leader, calls ties strategic

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the expansion of joint cooperation between Iran and Russia, saying, "Our relationship with Russia is sincere and strategic."

Iran parliament chief: Israel cannot compensate for strategic defeats through assassinations

The Iranian parliament speaker emphasized that the Israeli regime must understand that it cannot compensate for its strategic defeats through airstrikes and assassination operations, stating that this regime is powerless against the peoples of Palestine and Lebanon.

Israel bombs Iranian Red Crescent field hospital in Syria, draws condemnation

An Iranian Red Crescent field hospital on the Syria-Lebanon border was targeted by Israeli fighter jets, receiving condemnation from Iranian authorities.

Iran spokesman condemns Israel for frequent attacks on medical centers

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says that Israel’s repeated assaults on hospitals and other medical centers in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria showed the regime’s blatant disregard for international laws and conventions.

Iran FM urges collective efforts to halt Israel in letters to peers

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has called for collective diplomatic action to halt the Israeli regime’s atrocities against the innocent people of Gaza and Lebanon, secure a ceasefire, and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Nuclear chief: Iran produces world’s highest-quality heavy water

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) announced that the country is producing the world’s highest-quality heavy water and its derivatives, highlighting the significant advancements in Iran’s nuclear technology.

Iran: Israel’s chemical weapons a serious threat to intl. peace, security

Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations in The Hague has condemned the Zionist regime’s use of chemical weapons against Gaza and Lebanon, stating that such weapons represent a grave threat to both international and regional peace and security.

Calls grow on Iranian gov’t for transparency in internet filtering policies

The ongoing wait in Iran for high-quality internet access without restrictions continues, despite being a key promise made by President Massoud Pezeshkian during the election campaign.

FM Araghchi: Iran, Saudi Arabia can bring security, stability to region

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who took a trip to Riyadh, has emphasized that Iran and Saudi Arabia can bring security and stability to the region, but it requires a higher level of political will.

Report: Dozens of Iranian MPs call for revision of nuclear weapons doctrine

39 members of the Iranian Parliament have called for a revision of the country's defense doctrine to allow for the production of nuclear weapons which Iran has so far asserted does not seek, according to a Wednesday report by Dideban Iran news website.

Iran refutes British intelligence claims as “enemy-making” policy

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has firmly rejected recent allegations leveled by the British intelligence agency chief against Tehran, criticizing the repetition of such accusations over the past two years.

Iran mission says no Iranian among dead, injured in Israeli missile attack on Damascus

The Iranian Embassy in Damascus says no Iranian citizens were among the dead or injured in the Israeli missile attack on the Syrian capital.

President Pezeshkian slams US, Europe for staying silent on Israeli genocide

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has lashed out at the United States and European states for supporting the “savage” regime of Israel which is committing massacres in West Asia.

Iranian analyst rebukes IAEA for silence on Israel’s threat to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities

A prominent Iranian journalist and political analyst has expressed strong criticism of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for its silence regarding former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett’s recent comments about attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities.

AFC strips Iran of hosting rights for World Cup Qualifier against Qatar

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Iran and Qatar will be held in a neutral country.

Iran’s FM to visit Saudi Arabia for talks on regional tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said he will visit Saudi Arabia and other regional countries to discuss ways to halt Israel’s atrocities in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Senior IRGC commander: Quds Force chief fine, healthy

Iran’s top Quds Force commander, Esmail Qaani, is in “good health” and continues his duties, according to the remarks made by the force’s deputy commander, Iraj Masjedi, on Monday. It comes after Reuters quoted what it called unnamed Iranian security sources as saying that Qaani had been out of contact since Israeli attacks on the Lebanese capital Beirut last week.

Iran reformist daily hails appointment of first Sunni governor in Iran’s Kordestan

In a historic move, the first Sunni governor in 44 years has taken office in Iran’s border province of Kordestan.

Iran president says Tehran not favoring war

Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian expressed Tehran’s opposition to war and tensions, saying it would be impossible to move in the course of development under the specter of sanctions and conflicts.

Iran’s army chief commander warns Israel against committing further crimes

Iranian Army Chief Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has warned Israel regarding committing crimes against Tehran, and emphasized that if the Zionists commit a crime in response to the Islamic Republic’s recent military operation, they will undoubtedly receive a firmer and more devastating response.

Iran raps Zionists’ deadly raids on Gaza mosque, Lebanon

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, vehemently condemned Israel's deadly attack on a mosque in Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip, which had sheltered Palestinian refugees, as well as the aerial bombardments of residential buildings in  southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut

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