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Iran: Germany covering up human rights violations in Palestine

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has dismissed anti-Tehran remarks by the German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at a meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council as "a futile attempt to cover up" Berlin’s support for "occupation and indifference to flagrant violation of human and humanitarian rights in Palestine".

Egypt FM: Restoring ties with Iran among priorities

The Egyptian foreign minister, in a meeting with the top Iranian diplomat, said restoring ties with Iran, based on the interests of the two nations, is among Cairo’s priorities.

Iranian daily slams Russia for ‘mass killing’ in Ukraine

An Iranian newspaper has come down hard on Russia on the anniversary of the Ukraine war for perpetrating a ‘mass killing’ of hundreds of thousands of civilians and making nuclear threats against other countries.

Iran FM to UN chief: US escalating tensions in West Asia

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, in a meeting with the UN Secretary General Antoni Guterres, strongly condemned the US’ attempts to escalate tensions in the Red Sea and Yemen, warning that Washington's actions will ruin joint efforts by Tehran and the United Nations to bring calm to the region.

Snowfall blankets Iranian cities, including Tehran in winter splendor, sparking joy amidst challenges

In the wake of a prolonged dry spell and a concerning drop in water reservoir levels nationwide, Tehran experienced a transformative event as thick layers of snow draped the city on Sunday.

Beach Soccer World Cup: Iran 6-1 Belarus, comes third

Iran's national beach soccer team showcased their prowess in the UAE World Cup 2024 ranking match against Belarus, securing a decisive 6-1 victory, coming third in the world.

Lake Urmia witnesses significant water surge, but challenges persist

In a positive turn of events, the water input to Lake Urmia, in northwestern Iran, has tripled, with the lake's level reaching 1270.2 meters and its volume surpassing 1.4 billion cubic meters.

US-UK joint strikes on Yemen to intensify regional insecurity and instability: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned the fresh round of air attacks by the US and the UK against Yemen. He stressed that the joint move will only escalate insecurity and instability in the region without any achievement for Washington and London.

Iranians celebrate Imam Mahdi’s birthday anniversary

Iranians around the country have marked the anniversary of the birthday of Imam Mahdi, the twelfth Shiite Imam.

Iran Leader blasts Western hypocrisy on Israeli war against Gaza

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hit out at Western hypocrisy on the Israeli war against Gaza, saying it has now become evident that the West’s claims on human rights are lies.

Muslim turned South Korean singer in Tehran

Popular South Korean singer and rapper Kim Jay, who also has fans among Iranians, has recently converted to Islam and changed his name to Davoud Jay.

Iranian movie “My Favorite Cake” wins FIPRESCI Prize at Berlin Film Festival

The movie “My Favorite Cake” made by Iranian directors Behtash Sana’eeha and Maryam Moqaddam has received the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) award at the Berlin Film Festival.

German lawyers sue senior politicians, including Chancellor and FM, over complicity in Gaza ‘genocide’

A group of lawyers filed a criminal complaint with the German federal prosecutor against senior German politicians, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, accusing them of “aiding and abetting” the genocide they say is being committed by Israel in the Gaza Strip.

Warm winter in Iran raises concerns over continued drought

2023 was the hottest year on the record on the earth, a major source of concern that drought will pose serious threats in water stressed countries like Iran.

Iran completes first phase of new nuclear power plant 

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the first phase of constructing a new power plant in the southern province of Khuzestan has been completed. 

Renowned Iranian actress Pardis Afkari dies, aged 60

Iranian actress Pardis Afkari, born in 1963, bid farewell to the world on Thursday, succumbing to a battle with a rapidly progressing case of liver cancer.

Zero-gravity style: Iranian NASA astronaut’s hairdressing debut

In an unprecedented cosmic rendezvous, Iranian-born NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli showcased her hairdressing skills aboard the International Space Station.

Iran’s Gheymeh Nesar, Baghlava win gold medals in world culinary competition

Iran’s representative in the international cooking completion held in Pakistan has bagged the top awards for 2024.

Former Iran President Rouhani asks Guardian Council again to clarify disqualification reasons

Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani, in a letter for the third time, has asked Iran’s electoral vetting body to publicly announce the reasons for disqualifying him as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary and Assembly of Experts polls.

Iran FM: US veto of UNSC Gaza resolution “diplomatic catastrophe of century”

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the US move to veto a United Nations Security Council draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza must be called “the diplomatic catastrophe of the century”.

IAEA chief likely to visit Iran: Top official

The head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi is likely to visit Iran.

Iran tourism: Naneh Massoumeh Alley in Iran’s Bushehr shows off appealing paintings

Naneh Massoumeh, Persian for Grandma Massoumeh, is the name of an alley in the southern Iranian city of Bushehr, along Persian Gulf, which stands out because of its colorful paintings on the walls.

Iran FM urges the UN chief to force Israel to stop Gaza genocide

The Iranian foreign minister has sent a letter to United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, once again reminding the organization of its onerous task in the face of the Israeli regime’s "genocide" in the Gaza Strip.

Iran’s beach soccer team beat Tahiti at FIFA world cup, move to quarterfinal

Iran’s national beach soccer team made a thrilling comeback and defeated Tahiti on Monday to stand atop Group B of the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

26 EU members warn against Israel’s military action in Rafah, Gaza

Nearly all member states of the European Union have warned Israel against going ahead with its planned ground offensive in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, which is packed with Palestinian refugees.

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