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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators interrupt Microsoft’s anniversary event

A pro-Palestinian protest by Microsoft employees interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration, the latest backlash over the tech industry’s work to supply artificial intelligence technology to Israel amid the war in the Gaza Strip.

Iranian civil society sends letter to UN chief, warns against US potential attack

Over 300 Iranian civil society activists, including academics, lawyers, journalists, and human rights defenders, have sent a letter to UN Secretary General António Guterres, condemning recent US threats to wage a war against Iran.

Trump posts footage of US military operation in Yemen

US President Donald Trump has shared footage of what he stated was a strike on Houthi personnel in Yemen.

FM: Turkey wants no conflict with Israel in Syria

Turkey's foreign minister has stated that Ankara has no desire to enter into conflict with Israel in Syria as tensions grow.

Iranian newspapers clash over talks with US: “Suicidal Surrender” vs. “A Step Forward”

Iran’s political divide over negotiations with the US has spilled into its media, with leading newspapers presenting starkly opposing views.

Iranian president dismisses deputy over controversial Antarctic vacation

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has removed Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Shahram Dabiri from office following public outrage over his luxury family vacation to Antarctica.

US says ‘testing’ if Russia is serious about peace in Ukraine

Washington will know within weeks whether Moscow is serious about pursuing peace with Ukraine, the secretary of state has stated, warning that US President Donald Trump was not “going to fall into the trap of endless negotiations” with Russia.

UN says Israel turned two-thirds of Gaza into no-go zones

Israel has now restricted Palestinians’ access to roughly two-thirds of the Gaza Strip, either by declaring large areas as no-go zones or issuing forced displacement orders, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Trump’s team advises against calling Russian leader for now: NBC

Donald Trump's inner circle has advised the U.S. President not to hold a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin until the Kremlin agrees to a ceasefire in Ukraine, NBC News has reported, citing two unnamed officials.

Police: 838 die in road accidents in Iran during Nowruz holidays

At least 838 people have been killed in road accidents across Iran from the beginning of the Nowruz holidays on March 15 until April 3.

Iranian MP: Iran will negotiating with US on an equal footing

The head of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran's Parliament says Tehran will negotiate with the US only on an equal footing and if Washington avoids its bullying behavior.

Iran spox deplores instrumental use of rights mechanisms by Germany, UK Against Tehran

Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baqaei, expressed regret over the continued exploitation of human rights mechanisms by the UK, Germany, and certain other Western countries to exert political pressure on developing nations.

Rabat Qoli Caravanserai in northeastern Iran: A timeless crossroads of culture, commerce

The Rabat Qoli Caravanserai, a centuries-old waystation in North Khorasan’s Jajrom County in Iran, stands as a testament to Iran’s Silk Road legacy.

Iran raps UN human rights resolution, warns about Israel’s crimes against humanity

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahraini, denounced the adoption of an anti-Iranian resolution at the UN Human Rights Council, calling it a discriminatory move that undermines the credibility of the Council.

Twin earthquakes rattle southern Iran, no major damage reported

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Shiraz, southern Iran, early Friday morning, according to the University of Tehran's Seismological Center.

President Pezeshkian: Iran does not seek war, is at highest level of defensive readiness

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized that Tehran has never sought war or conflict, adding, however, that the Islamic Republic has no hesitation in defending itself and maintains the highest level of readiness and capability in this regard.

Iran Urges Shanghai Cooperation Organization to Condemn Trump’s Threats

Majid Takht-Ravanchi, the Political Deputy of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to condemn the recent threatening rhetoric by the US president against Iran.

Iran’s Nowruz holiday sees 796 road deaths, 17% fuel consumption spike

Iranian authorities reported 796 fatalities and over 18,000 injuries during Nowruz holiday road accidents, while fuel consumption surged 16.6% compared to last year's celebrations.

IRGC: American, Zionist Plots Cannot Stop the Israel Demise

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran emphasized that the Zionist and American seditions in the region will not be able to halt the rapid decline and collapse of the Zionist regime.

Russia warns against military action on Iran’s nuclear program

Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a formal statement on Wednesday opposing any military solution to concerns over Iran's nuclear program, warning such actions would have dangerous consequences for the region and the world.

Kuwaiti Emir assures Iran: No aggression from our soil

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian engaged in a phone conversation on Wednesday with Kuwaiti Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to extend Eid al-Fitr greetings to the Emir and the Kuwaiti people.

Former Iranian diplomat urges strategic dialogue with Europe amid rising sanctions

Jalal Sadatian, Iran's former ambassador to the UK, has called on Iranian officials for immediate diplomatic engagement with European powers to mitigate the impact of escalating sanctions and geopolitical pressures.

Bahraini king appreciates Pezeshkian’s positive remarks on bilateral ties 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Issa Ale Khalifeh that Tehran considers expanding ties with neighbors and Muslim nations as very important. 

Iran Police: 747 Killed in Nowruz Holiday Road Accidents, Highways Overflow with Vehicles

The head of Iran's Traffic Police announced that 747 people died in road accidents during the Nowruz holidays across Iran, with intercity highways packed with vehicles.

Iran says UN Security Council Inaction Emboldens Israel’s Violations

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized that the continued inaction of the United Nations Security Council in the face of Israel’s persistent and countless violations of law has been a major factor emboldening this regime to keep flagrantly breaching fundamental principles of international law, human rights, and humanitarian norms.