Report: 15,220 qualified to run for Iran’s March elections

Iran's Tasnim news agency says the final number of candidates running for the upcoming elections in the country reaches 15,220.

Omid, migratory Siberian crane, hasn’t returned to Iran

The only survivor of a flock of Siberian cranes, named Omid or hope in Persian, has not returned to Iran this year to its winter refuge, the head of Iran's Environment Protection Organization says.

Top commander: Iran considers even minor threats serious

The chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says the country’s deterrence has created a ‘stable shield for the national security and national defense’, asserting that the Iranian armed forces seriously deal even with smallest threats.

Iran Leader says path of reform passes through elections

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for massive turnout in the upcoming elections across the country. He stressed that the path of reform passes through elections.

Iran beach soccer team defeat Argentina, move up to knockout stage

Iran secured their second win in their second match in Group B of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - UAE 2024 against Argentina on Saturday which propelled them to the knockout phase.

Millions of protesters show solidarity with Gaza in demonstrations across globe

Millions of demonstrators have poured into the streets in over 120 cities around the world in response to a call out of London for a second International Day of Solidarity with Gaza.

Former Iranian FM Zarif defends Rouhani’s administration efforts to clinch nuclear deal 

Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has once again defended the 2015 nuclear deal, known as JCPOA, under which Iran accepted some restrictions on its atomic program in exchange for sanctions removal.

Iran unveils two homegrown air defense systems

Iran has unveiled two domestically manufactured air defense systems as part of a national drive to boost the country’s defense.

Satellite images show Egypt building mysterious wall near Gaza: Report

The Egyptian government has reportedly started work on a wall near the country’s border with the Gaza Strip amid fears that a planned ground offensive by the Israeli military in Rafah will push war refugees out of the Palestinian enclave.

Iranian and Saudi FMs call for OIC emergency ministerial meeting over Gaza

The Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers have called for an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's council of ministers aimed at stopping Israel's war on Gaza.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan raise concerns over Western inference in region 

The secretaries of the national security councils of Iran and Kyrgyzstan have raised their objection to the Western interfering policies ‘to impose their own will’ on the region. 

Iran beach footballer scores impressive kick goal against Spain

The Iranian beach soccer team’s Reza Amiri celebrates after he scored a stunning bicycle kick goal against the European champions Spain at the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Iran says ready for security talks with Saudi Arabia

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has expressed Tehran’s readiness for negotiations with Saudi Arabia about defense cooperation.

Iranian referee, Alireza Faghani, on initial list for FIFA World Cup 2026

Iranian football referee Alireza Faghani is among 16 Asian refereeing candidates chosen to for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Iranian Judiciary: 35 arrested so far over Kerman deadly bombings 

Iran’s Judiciary Spokesman Masoud Setayeshi says authorities have so far arrested 35 people in connected with the January twin bombings that killed dozens in the southern Iranian city of Kerman.

Iran’s trademark cuisine Ghormeh Sabzi first food in space

Iran’s internationally famous herb stew with rice, or in Persian Ghormeh Sabzi, is the first food that has found its way to space.

Release ceremony for 10 Iranian Yellow Deer in Dez natl. park

In a collaborative effort between the Khuzestan Department of Environment, local grassroots organizations, and community members, a ceremony was held in the Dez National Park to set free 10 Iranian Yellow Deer.

Cyber attacks disrupt Iranian parliament’s websites

In a morning announcement, the Iranian Parliament revealed that both the official website of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and its affiliated news agency, House of Nation, have been rendered inaccessible due to cyberattacks and hacking.

Iran reformists: Boycotting elections would debilitate society

Over a hundred reformist activists, intellectuals and media personalities in Iran have released a statement, warning that banning the upcoming parliamentary elections will make the society weaker.

Iran president wishes for further development of bilateral relations in New Year message to China

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has wished for further expansion of ties between Tehran and Beijing in a message issued on the occasion of the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival.

Iran president urges Israel’s expulsion from UN

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called for the  expulsion of Israel from the United Nations, citing its crimes against Palestinians, including the ongoing war on Gaza that has killed more than 28,000 Palestinians since early October last year.

Millions mark 45th anniv. of Islamic Revolution victory in Iran

Millions of people across Iran participated in rallies on Friday to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution that toppled the former pro-US regime.

99-year-old Iranian diver crowned at World Aquatics games

Taghi Asgari, an Iranian professional diver of the 1950s and 60s, has made headlines after returning to the world games for a ceremonial dive, and was crowned a special ambassador of the global swimming body World Aquatics after he performed a 1-meter dive in Qatar's Doha on Saturday.

Hezbollah chief says Resistance will emerge victorious against Israel

The secretary general of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement, in a meeting with Iran's foreign minister, stated he is confident that the Palestinian nation and resistance factions will eventually emerge victorious and that Israel will suffer a humiliating defeat in the Gaza Strip.

Saudi King congratulates Iranian president on 45th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the country's crown prince have congratulated the Iranian president on the 45th anniversary of Iran's Islamic Revolution.

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