Iran military chief hails Navy’s ‘historic’ round-the-world mission

Iran’s military chief praises the historic round-the-world mission of the country’s 86th Naval Fleet, saying the “unprecedented achievement” marks the “starting point of a new era in the history” of the Iranian military.

Five border guards killed in terror attack in southeast Iran

Five Iranian border guards are killed and several others injured in a terror attack on a checkpoint in the southeastern city of Saravan, near the Pakistani border, officials say.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 452

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:

Enemies seeking to muddle Iran’s relations with friendly states: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned of the enemies’ efforts to stoke tensions between Iran and its neighbors. He was addressing a group of Iranian Foreign Ministry officials and ambassadors to other countries in Tehran on Saturday.

Iranian commander: Attacks against terrorists in Iraq will continue if Baghdad doesn’t expel them

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces says Iran will continue to hit the positions of anti-Iran terrorists in Iraq if Baghdad doesn’t adhere to a commitment to expel them from Iraqi territory.

Top Iran official warns Taliban not to ‘misunderstand Tehran’s good-neighborliness policy’

An Iranian vice president says Tehran will pursue its rights from the Helmand River under a “special” agenda in the wake of President Ebrahim Raisi’s warning to the interim Taliban rulers in Afghanistan.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 451: Ukraine President Zelensky lands in Japan for G7 summit

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 rejects Taliban claims over Helmand Water Rights

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly rejected a claim by the Afghan ruling Taliban government over the group’s failure to provide Iran access to its water share from Helmand River.

Two Iranian dips classified among world’s 50 best: Taste Atlas

Taste Atlas, a well-known encyclopedia of local food, traditional restaurants, and authentic recipes across the world has named Iranian ‘Kashke Bademjan’ and ‘Mast-o-Khiar’ on its list of the world’s 50 best dips.

Raisi holds friendly meeting with tribal chiefs in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi holds a friendly meeting with tribal chiefs in the country’s Sunni Muslim-majority province of Sistan and Baluchestan during a visit aimed at pursuing the development projects in the region.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 450: Zelensky to make surprise appearance at G7 summit in Japan

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 rejects Azerbaijan claims over “Tehran involvement in coup plot”

The spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry has rejected a "chain of allegations" leveled by security services and the prosecutor’s office of the Republic of Azerbaijan against Iran including Tehran's involvement in "a coup plot" in Azerbaijan.

Defense minister urges nonstop development of Iran’s missile, space programs

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammadreza Ashtiani says missile and space programs at the Iranian Defense Ministry must proceed nonstop.

Iran tourism: Saqalaksar in Iran’s littoral spells visitors

Saqalaksar Village, 15 kilometers to the south of the Iranian city of Rasht, in Gilan Province, has a particular feature. An embankment dam in the village in northern Iran, has provided an exquisite tourist attraction, looking almost like a natural lake.

Iranian foreign minister stresses Helmand water rights in conversation with Afghan counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has emphasized that Iran’s water rights from Helmand River are a serious matter and would affect ties with the Taliban government.

Iran nuclear chief: IAEA head Grossi in no position to comment on JCPOA revival talks

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran criticizes the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for making comments on the political process of negotiations on a revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Major Russian bank opens branch in Iran for first time

Russia’s VTB Bank, the country’s second largest, opens a branch in Iran, as the two countries step up their financial cooperation in the face of Western sanctions.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 448

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 intelligence forces bust Daesh network behind deadly shooting at Shia shrine

Iranian intelligence forces have dismantled an operational and propaganda network of the Daesh Takfiri terror group, which had a hand in a deadly terror attack at a holy shrine in Shiraz in October last year.

Iran congratulates Turkey over presidential, parliamentary votes

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the high voter turn-out in Turkey’s Sunday elections is a sign of “victory for democracy” in Turkey.

Iran tourism: World’s largest fresh water spring in Marivan

Marivan, a city in Iran’s western province of Kordestan, is home to the world’s largest fresh water spring.

MP: Iran, Egypt will soon re-open embassies, plan Raisi-Sisi meeting

An Iranian lawmaker says the Embassies of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Arab Republic of Egypt will resume activities in both countries in the near future, following a historic reconciliation deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Tehran summons Iraqi envoy over anti-Iran terror activities in Kurdish region

Tehran has summoned the Iraqi ambassador to criticize Baghdad for inviting elements of separatist anti-Iran terror groups to an official meeting in the Arab country’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.

IRGC vessels equipped with cruise missiles with range of 2,000 km: Commander

Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, says vessels in the force have received cruise missiles with a range of 2,000 kilometers.

Daesh terrorist arrested by Iran security forces in SE border province

Iranian security forces arrest a member of the Daesh Takfiri terror group in the southeastern border province of Sistan and Baluchestan thanks to a meticulous intelligence operation.

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