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Senior Iranian official reacts to leaked wedding video of daughter

A wedding video featuring the daughter of a prominent Iranian security figure, Admiral Ali Shamkhani, has sparked a wave of reactions across the country.

Iran attends FATF plenary in Paris for first time in six years

For the first time in six years, an Iranian representative attended the main plenary meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Paris.

Deputy FM: IAEA seeks to inspect Iran’s undamaged nuclear sites

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Qaribabadi says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has requested visits to some of Iran’s undamaged nuclear facilities, adding that the matter has been referred to the country’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) for a final decision.

IRGC commander warns of crushing response to any attack on Iran

The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Mohammad Pakpour, warned that any aggression against Iran would be met with a response “stronger than the 12‑day Sacred Defense,” vowing to make the enemy “face hell.”

Iran govt. spokesperson: No special budget allocated for ‘hijab situation room’; enforcement must respect social realities

Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said no special budget has been allocated for any project such as the “Hijab Situation Room,” emphasizing that all actions must align with the Supreme National Security Council’s decisions, which are binding for all institutions.

Iran condemns France’s detention of citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari, calls it ‘hostage-taking’

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary, and Iranian Affairs, Vahid Jalalzadeh, criticized France over the detention of Iranian citizen Mahdieh Esfandiari, slamming the action as “hostage-taking” and inconsistent with Paris’s human rights claims.

Iran says conditions not yet right for talks with US

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Beqaei said on Monday that conditions are not currently suitable for direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington, stressing that any talks would require mutual respect and recognition of each side’s rights and concerns.

Spox: Iran-Russia to continue cooperation with determination

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry responded to remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who said there are no restrictions on military and defense cooperation with Iran, emphasizing that bilateral ties between Tehran and Moscow are expanding in all areas.

Iran, China, Russia cooperate to undermine “snapback” mechanism

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi presented a report to the cabinet on Sunday detailing recent diplomatic actions aimed at countering sanctions and strengthening trilateral cooperation between Iran, China, and Russia to challenge the legitimacy of the so-called “snapback” sanctions mechanism.

Iran executes convicted Israel spy

The Judiciary of Qom Province, southern Tehran, announced that the death sentence of an individual convicted of espionage for Israel has been carried out following approval by the Supreme Court and the rejection of his clemency request.

Two Russian banks agree to accept letters of credit from Iranian banks

Two Russian banks have agreed to accept letters of credit (LCs) issued by Iranian banks, according to Eshaq Bandani, Deputy Governor for Foreign Exchange Affairs at the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps unveils two enhanced missiles

The upgraded Emad and Qadr missiles of the IRGC Aerospace Force were unveiled during a programme showing Iran’s underground missile cities.

Iran formally approves conditional accession to anti-terror financing convention

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has officially notified President Massoud Pezeshkian of the law approving the country’s accession to the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), in accordance with the Iranian Constitution.

Iran, Russia, China send joint letter to UN on end of Resolution 2231

Iran, Russia, and China have jointly sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, emphasizing the termination of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 on Iran’s nuclear program, according to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi.

Afsaneh Hessamifard becomes 1st Iranian woman to summit all 8,000-meter peaks

Iranian mountaineer Afsaneh Hessamifard has made history by becoming the first Iranian woman to successfully climb all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters in the world, completing her quest with the ascent of Cho Oyu, the 6th-highest mountain on earth.

Iran FM: Any claim to restore or reactivate terminated UNSC resolutions null and void

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, declared that Resolution 2231 has definitively expired and terminated as of Saturday, and that any claim to “restore” or “reactivate” the terminated UN Security Council resolutions is fundamentally invalid, lacks any legal basis, and cannot create binding effects.

3 Iranian villages join UNWTO’s list of best tourism villages in the world

The Iranian villages of Soheili, Kandolus, and Shafiabad have been officially recognized and added to the UN World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Best Tourism Villages Network during a ceremony held in Hangzhou, China.

Iranian film “In the Embrace of the Tree” wins top award at Canadian Muslim Film Festival

Iranian feature film “In the Embrace of the Tree” has been named Best Feature Film at the 6th Muslim International Film Festival (MIFF), held in Toronto from October 10 to 13.

Zarif rejects Lavrov’s claims on ‘snapback’ mechanism

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif rejected Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s claims about the UN “snapback” sanctions mechanism, calling them inaccurate.

Iran calls for dialogue between Afghanistan, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions

Esmail Baqaei, Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, expressed satisfaction with the establishment of a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Widely acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai laid to rest in Tehran

The funeral of renowned Iranian filmmaker Nasser Taghvai was held on Thursday morning at the House of Cinema in Tehran.

Top Iranian lawmaker defends decision to skip Sharm el-Sheikh summit

The head of Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee says Iran made the right decision by not attending the recent Sharm el-Sheikh summit in Egypt, arguing that participation would have served no political or economic purpose.

AEOI chief: Iran’s ties with IAEA based on parliamentary law; agency has not condemned attacks on nuclear sites

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Wednesday that Tehran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is strictly governed by laws passed by the Iranian parliament.

Execution halted at last moment in case of murdered Tehran University student

The planned execution of a man convicted of murdering Tehran University student Amir Mohammad Khaleghi was halted at the last moment on Wednesday morning, according to the victim’s family lawyer.

Municipality spox: Over 300,000 housing units in Gaza completely destroyed

The spokesperson for Gaza City Municipality says during two years of the Zionist regime’s war on Gaza, more than 300,000 housing units have been completely destroyed and another 200,000 partially damaged, leaving hundreds of thousands of families displaced.

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