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Iran’s last ambassador to USSR: Tehran needs to change strategy vis-à-vis Russia

Iran’s last ambassador to the former Soviet Union says the Islamic Republic has to change its strategy in the face of Russia.

Chinese envoy blames Western sanctions for trade hurdles with Iran

China’s Ambassador to Tehran Cong Peiwu says the persisting problems for transactions between the Chinese and Iranian businesspeople are rooted in the Western, and specifically US, sanctions.

Head of Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran steps down amid loan row, red market

The Chairman of the Board of the Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran Majid Eshghi confirmed on Saturday he resigned from the post after a long period that the markets have been in the red, and days into a reported row over low-rate bank loans he received.

Iran’s UN mission refutes allegations of delivering ballistic missiles to Russia

The mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has rejected the accusation of Iran supplying ballistic missiles to Russia as baseless and misleading.

Iranian daily to President Pezeshkian: Do not put too much confidence in Russia

Russia’s recent and past deviations from what ‘strategic allies’ would normally do for each other, have shaken Iranians’ confidence, with calls growing on the new administration of President Massoud Pezeshkian to revise the country’s policies vis-à-vis Moscow.

Iran sitting volleyball team crowned at 2024 Paralympics

Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team have won their eighth gold medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1.

Analyst: Reaching agreement with Pakistan over gas pipeline best option 

As the ultimatum set by Iran for Pakistan on the implementation of the so-called Peace Pipeline, looms, some experts have called on the new Iranian Administration of President Massoud Pezeshkian to seize the opportunity and revive the long-delayed deal.

Inter rejoices its Iranian striker Taremi ‘bags winner’ against Kyrgyzstan

Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi scored the sole goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying for Iran against Kyrgyzstan on Thursday evening, which was celebrated by his Italian club Inter Milan, that has recently hired the Iranian forward.

Analysit on Zangezur corridor: Putin’s preemptive strike to prevent potential Iran-US diplomatic channels

Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, a former Chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament, has voiced concerns over Russia's push to establish the Zangezur Corridor in the Caucuses, saying this initiative represents a preemptive strike by Russian President Vladimir Putin to block any possible communication channels between Iran's new administration and the United States.

Iran’s movie ‘The Old Bachelor’ to be screened in Italy film festival

Iranian star- studded movie The Old Bachelor will be screened in the Lucca Film Festival 2024 in Italy later this month.

US seizure of Maduro’s plane encouraging skyjacking: Iran

Iran deplored the US move to seize a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and stressed that the move will further encourage skyjacking and pose a threat to aviation peace.

Iran parliament to probe death in custody of suspects

Iranian lawmakers will launch an investigation into the circumstances of the death of suspects in police custody in Iran, a member of the parliament says.

Iran’s U20 Greco-Roman wrestlers become world champions

Iran’s national Greco-Roman wrestling team has been crowned champion at the 2024 World Junior Wrestling Championships (U20) in Spain.

Senior military official says Israel shouldn’t doubt Iran’s resolve to retaliate over assassination of Haniyeh

A ranking Iranian military official has stressed that Israel should not doubt Tehran’s resolve to retaliate over the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in late July.

Iranian javelin thrower grabs gold, sets Paralympic, world record

Iranian athlete Saeid Afrooz has grabbed gold in men's javelin throw F34 event at Paris Paralympics 2024, securing 13th medal and 3rd gold for Iran.

Severe traffic congestion in roads to tourist resorts of northern Iran

Millions of people in Iran have traveled to northern tourist resorts as well as the holy northeastern city of Mashhad during the holidays which are nearing their end.

Iranian striker Taremi on Inter’s Champions League squad list

Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi is part of Inter Milan‘s Champions League team, while Tomas Palacios and Joaquin Correa have been left out.

Sources: Iranian envoy chides Moscow over shift on strategic corridor in Caucasus

Iran’s ambassador to Russia has reportedly expressed Tehran's disapproval over Russia’s tilt towards the Republic of Azerbaijan regarding the strategic Zangezur corridor in Caucasus at the cost of Iran, according to informed sources.

Majestic fortress of Khoda Rahm Khan: a testament to Iran’s architectural grandeur

The Khoda Rahm Khan Fortress, also known as the Chaleshtar Fortress, stands as one of the most magnificent and historically significant architectural landmarks in Iran.

Iran summons Australia’s envoy over homosexual content

Canberra's Ambassador to Tehran Ian McConville was summoned to Iran's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, following the posting of an insulting content on social media by Australia's embassy, promoting homosexuality.

Iranian president breaks protocols again, engages warmly with the public in Mashhad

Today in Mashhad, the Iranian President made headlines for his continuously unexpected and warm interactions with the public.

Poll: 92% of Iranians want high-quality foreign cars, even at cost of binning 3mn jobs at home

Over 92 percent of Iranians prefer lifting a years-old ban on importing foreign cars over keeping the restriction in place in favor employment in the domestic auto-industry sector, a survey has revealed.  

Iran marks National Day Against British Colonialism

Iran has designated September 2 as the National Day Against British Colonialism to commemorate the anniversary of the martyrdom of the national hero of the struggle against British colonialism, Rais-Ali Delvari.

Israel’s aggression in Gaza, West Bank causing dangerous crisis in region: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned that the continuation of Israel’s assault against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank is causing a “dangerous crisis” in West Asia.

Senior Iranian producer says feels betrayed by BBC Persian after over 3 decades

An award-winning Iranian-born editor and producer of BBC Persian says he has quit the network after 33 years when he found out that his name was allegedly deleted from the archives of a top-rated program.

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