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Iran offers online education to Afghan students who returned home

Iran’s Ministry of Interior announced its readiness to provide online education for Afghan students who have left the country under the government’s repatriation program for undocumented migrants. However, officials said that no Afghan families have yet requested or shown interest in the plan.

Iranian forces eliminate Jaish al-Adl terrorist cell behind attack in southeast

Security forces in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan Province have dismantled a terrorist cell affiliated with the militant group Jaish al-Adl, responsible for the killing of ten police officers in the Goharkuh area of Taftan County in November last year.

Persepolis sinking by 30 centimeters annually amid 5,000 illegal wells

Recent radar surveys and artificial intelligence analyses by Shiraz University reveal that parts of the Marvdasht Plain in southern Iran are sinking by more than 30 centimeters each year, a growing threat to the ancient site of Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage landmark.

Iran-Pakistan relations can evolve into strategic partnership: Security chief

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has stressed that relations between Tehran and Islamabad have the potential to move beyond current cooperation and be elevated to the level of a lasting strategic partnership.

Fatemeh Rastegar makes history with Iran’s first-ever women’s boxing medal

Iranian boxer Fatemeh Rastegar made history by winning the bronze medal in the women’s +80 kg category at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain—marking the first medal ever achieved by a female Iranian boxer in an international competition.

Iran’s Judiciary: Actor Pejman Jamshidi’s case still under preliminary investigation

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesman Asghar Jahangir has announced that the case involving actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi accused of sexual assault remains in the preliminary investigation phase, emphasizing that legal restrictions prevent the release of further details at this stage.

Iranian newspapers criticize parliament speaker remarks targeting former officials

Iranian newspapers have strongly criticized recent remarks in the parliament that targeted former president Hassan Rouhani and former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran’s Alireza Faghani nominated for World’s Best Football Referee Award

Iranian-born referee Alireza Faghani has been nominated for the title of World’s Best Referee of 2025 by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS).

Former reformist president Khatami criticizes Iran’s development policies, citing tourism gap with Turkey

Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has criticized Iran’s development trajectory, saying the country has pursued unrealistic goals and fallen behind regional peers.

Iran approves national plan to confront climate change

Iran is facing widespread drought and severe climate impacts, prompting the government to adopt a comprehensive National Climate Change Management Plan.

Araghchi: Iran ready for engagement If US abandons hegemonic attitude

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran is open to interaction with the US if Washington abandons its hegemonic and domineering behavior toward Iran.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Israel’s “ongoing impunity must end” after ICJ advisory opinion

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said the recent advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Palestine underscores the need to end the “ongoing impunity” enjoyed by Israel for crimes perpetrated in Gaza.

Defense Ministry spokesman: Israel grows increasingly susceptible to Iran’s offensive capabilities

The spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Defense said the country’s military capabilities have significantly improved following the 12-day conflict earlier this year, asserting that Israel is now more vulnerable to Iran’s offensive power.

“Eysh-e Hara” Festival celebrates southern Iranian heritage on Qeshm Island

The vibrant “Eysh-e Hara” Festival, a celebration of southern Iran’s traditional culture and desert life, was held on Thursday evening  in Gevarzin Village on Qeshm Island off the Persian Gulf.

Zargar: Iran’s enigmatic village with a European face

Nestled in the plains of Qazvin Province, Zargar Village stands apart from its surroundings with its mysterious history, distinct language, and residents whose fair features and light eyes have long intrigued visitors.

Iran UN Envoy: US Real Source of Instability in Region

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations says the United States, as the true source of regional instability, and its unconditional support for Israel as its proxy force, have enabled the continuation of the regime’s aggression, crimes, and occupation.

Over 1.4 million undocumented foreign nationals leave Iran in 6 months

Iran’s Ministry of Interior announced that the departure of undocumented foreign nationals from the country has reached nearly 1.45 million people in the first half of the current Iranian year, as part of an ongoing repatriation program primarily affecting Afghan nationals.

Iran’s foreign minister warns against “failed repetition” after IAEA chief’s remarks

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has responded sharply to recent comments by the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, saying that those who issue threats against Iran “must realize that repeating a failed experience will lead only to another failure.”

Iran’s Central Bank transfers Ayandeh Bank deposits to Bank Melli

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) announced that all deposits and customers of Ayandeh Bank will be transferred to Bank Melli Iran starting Saturday, marking the end of Ayandeh Bank’s operations after years of financial imbalance and regulatory noncompliance.

Iranian citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari granted conditional release from French prison

The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian citizen detained in France since early 2025, has been granted conditional release by a French court.

Iran says US must abandon its excessive demands, maximum pressure policy

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has stated that as long as the United States maintains its excessive demands and maximum pressure policy and continues to make unreasonable requests from Iran, Tehran will not return to the negotiating table.

Tehran police arrest 70 suspects, recover 350 stolen phones

The head of Tehran’s Criminal Investigation Department, Brigadier General Ali Valipour Goudarzi, announced the arrest of 70 suspects involved in several theft rings across the capital. The coordinated police operation, conducted over recent days, led to the dismantling of multiple criminal networks.

Iran officially approves joining CFT

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has officially communicated a law on Tehran’s accession to the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT).

Iran Volleyball Federation working to transfer unconscious player Saber Kazemi from Qatar

Iranian volleyball player Saber Kazemi remains in a coma in a Qatari hospital, with officials from the Iran Volleyball Federation confirming ongoing efforts to transfer him to Iran for further treatment.

Iran, Iraq reaffirm commitment to security pact

Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi has called for the full implementation of the Tehran-Baghdad security agreement during a meeting with Iraq’s National Security Adviser Qassem al-Araji in Tehran.

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