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Funeral held for veteran Iranian sports photographer Hamidreza Darajati

The funeral ceremony for Hamidreza Darajati, a seasoned sports photographer and member of the Iranian Press Photographers Association, was held this Sunday noon in front of the House of Artists in Tehran.

Iranian deputy FM: nuclear consortium idea may be discussed if Iran-U.S. talks advance

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, said that the idea of forming a joint nuclear consortium between Iran and Arab states has not been proposed by Tehran, but it exists and could become a subject of discussion if the ongoing Iran-U.S.talks gain momentum.

FM Araghchi: Iran has not received any written proposal from U.S.

Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, told reporters on the sidelines of the Tehran Dialogue Forum that the schedule for the next round of Iran-US negotiations has been finalized and will be publicly announced shortly.

Damascus sets deadline for ‘small armed groups’ to join Syria’s Defence Ministry

Syria's Defence Ministry has urged small armed groups that have yet to merge with the security apparatus to do so within 10 days or face unspecified measures, in a bid to consolidate state authority six months after Bashar al-Assad was toppled.

Weapons, military equipment from Ukraine will flood Europe: Report

A massive influx of arms and military equipment from Ukraine will hit Europe’s black markets after the conflict with Russia is over, according to a new report by the Eurasia Observatory, which tracks the conflict’s long-term impact on organized crime.

Russia tells Ukraine: Don’t listen to NATO

Kiev would have a better chance of resolving the conflict with Moscow if it resists malignant NATO influence that impedes peace efforts, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated.

Taliban FM promises cooperation with Iran in Helmand river, water dispute

Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has said that providing water to Iran’s drought-stricken population is a “religious duty” and stressed that Kabul bears no ill will toward its neighbor.

IRGC, Azeri Army staging military drill in Karabakh

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Army of the Republic of Azerbaijan are engaged in a joint military exercise inside the Karabakh region.

Kurdistan region president: No threat to emerge from our soil against Iran

President of the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, pledged that no threat will emerge from Kurdish soil against neighboring countries, particularly the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Israel claims has found body of Yahya Sinwar’s brother in Gaza

Israel claimed Sunday to have found the body of Mohammed Sinwar, a Hamas commander and the brother of slain leader Yahya Sinwar, in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.

Iranian President warns of enemies’ attempts to sow division among regional countries

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that recent claims by Donald Trump, the US president, about Iran are aimed at creating a negative perception of Iran and inciting conflicts among regional countries.

Iran’s oil exports at $67bn in year to March: Central Bank

Iran’s oil exports reached a 10-year record in the calendar year to late March, according to figures released by the country’s central bank, despite draconian US sanctions.

Top scholars say Israel committing genocide in Gaza: Dutch investigation

A growing number of the world’s leading genocide scholars believe that Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip constitute genocide, according to an investigation by Dutch newspaper NRC.

Iran sentences 7 over Shah Cheragh terror attack; 3 face death penalty

Iranian judiciary officials announced that a court in Shiraz has issued verdicts for seven individuals convicted of supporting deadly terrorist attacks on the Shah Cheragh Shrine. Three of the defendants were sentenced to death.

Iran FM: Palestine most urgent issue in region; Israel chronic threat

The Iranian Foreign Minister described the Palestinian issue as the most important and urgent matter on the regional agenda, stating that the Israeli regime has become a chronic threat to peace and stability in the region—a threat that combines occupation, apartheid, genocide, and access to an arsenal of weapons of mass destruction.

Four Iranian men arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attack in UK freed

Four Iranian men who were detained on suspicion of preparing a terror attack in the UK have been released from custody.

Fatal crash at Tehran’s Azadi racetrack sparks outcry over safety standards

A tragic accident at Tehran’s Azadi motorsport complex has raised serious concerns about racing safety standards in Iran.

Arab Summit in Baghdad calls for urgent aid delivery to Gaza, condemns Israeli attacks on Syria

The 34th Arab League Summit called for the “urgent and unhindered” delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and condemned Israel's ongoing attacks in Syria.

At least three killed as Syrian forces raid Daesh hideouts in Aleppo

Syrian security forces have killed three Daesh fighters and arrested four others in Aleppo, authorities said, the first time the interim government has announced such an operation against the terror group in Syria’s second city.

Iranians mark national day honoring towering polymath Omar Khayyam

May 18 marks the birthday of Omar Khayyam, the renowned Persian polymath, and is observed in Iran as “Khayyam Day” in honor of his legacy.

Pakistani PM thanks Iran for mediation in India-Pakistan ceasefire

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for what he called Iran’s compassionate and brotherly efforts in helping reduce tension and pave the way for a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Sharif was speaking to Pezeshkian on the phone on Saturday.

Moscow to host first Russia-Arab summit in October

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited all leaders and the secretary general of the Arab League for the first Moscow-Arab summit on October 15, Russia's news agencies reported on Saturday, citing a statement from the Kremlin.

Iran national team defeat China to claim third place and qualify for Women’s Futsal World Cup

In a decisive performance at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025, Iran’s women’s national futsal team secured a 3–1 victory over China in the third-place playoff match held on Saturday.

Three Iranians in Britain charged after counter-terrorism investigation

Three men have been charged under the UK National Security Act on suspicion of assisting the Iranian foreign intelligence service.

US to reduce its military contingent in Syria to 900: Report

The United States is withdrawing its soldiers from Syria and plans to reduce its contingent there to 900, the Al Jazeera television channel reported, citing an unnamed American official.