Tuesday, December 30, 2025

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Over 30,000 deaths in Iran attributed to air pollution in 2023

The head of Iran’s Air Health and Climate Change Department says that the cost of deaths in the country in 2023 due to particulate matter (PM 2.5) was estimated at $12 billion.

Former Iranian diplomat urges discreet contact with Trump’s team

A former Iranian diplomat has suggested that Iran should establish discreet communication channels with incoming US President Donald Trump's team to reach a suitable arrangement.

Syrian intelligence says thwarted Daesh attempt to blow up Shia shrine

Syrian authorities have foiled an attempt by Daesh terrorists to blow up a revered Shia shrine in a Damascus suburb, state news agency SANA has reported.

Ukraine claims to have captured of two North Korean soldiers in Kursk

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has claimed that Ukraine has captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region. This marks the first time Kyiv has announced the capture of soldiers from North Korea alive since their entry into the war last autumn.

Iranian Interests Section in US offers consular services to California fire victims

Following the devastating wildfire in Los Angeles, California, the Islamic Republic of Iran Interests Section in Washington, D.C., has extended its condolences to the affected Iranians and announced its readiness to provide special consular services.

Thousands of tons of unexploded ordnance remain in Gaza: Report

Thousands of unexploded munitions fired by the Israeli military have remained scattered across the Gaza Strip since the start of war in October 2023, according to Israeli media.

US says Ukraine, Russia not prepared for peace talks

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has stated that neither Russia nor Ukraine is currently prepared for negotiations to end the war.

Iranian officials discover pipeline used to steal aircraft fuel  

Authorities in Iran’s Hormozgan Province have uncovered a two-kilometer illegal branch of an aircraft fuel pipeline in the port city of Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.

Iranian Army Cmdr.: All US interests within our reach

Commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari has said that all the interests of the US are within Iran’s reach.

Iran’s Red Crescent Society declares readiness to help people affected by LA fires

The head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society has said the organization is ready to help those affected or displaced by the wildfires in the US city of Los Angeles.

Iranian deputy minister slams suspension of Google Analytics for Iranians

Iran’s Deputy Minister of Communications and CEO of the Iranian Communications Infrastructure Company Behzad Akbari has slammed as unfair Google's recent actions against Iranian users and the suspension of Google Analytics due to sanctions.

Iranian vice president expresses sympathy over California wildfire

Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, in a message on Saturday, expressed his sympathy to the victims of the raging wildfires in California.

Space agency chief says Iran plans to unveil local satellite within weeks

The Head of Iran’s Space Agency, Hassan Salariyeh, has stated that the local sensing satellite Pars 2, with color imaging accuracy of 4 meters, will be unveiled in early February, marking the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.

President demands full withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reaffirmed his country's insistence on Israel’s full withdrawal from all the occupied territories, according to a statement.

Renowned Iranian musician Fereydoun Shahbazian passes away at 82

Fereydoun Shahbazian, a distinguished Iranian musician, composer, and conductor, passed away on Saturday due to respiratory issues.

Israeli ministers discuss division of Syria: Report

Israeli ministers have met to discuss classified plans to promote the division of Syria into provincial regions, according to a report.

Referring Ukraine plane crash case to ICAO council hasty, unjustified: Iran

An Iranian official has stated that a move by Ukraine, Canada, the UK, and Switzerland to refer the case of the Ukrainian plane crash over Tehran's sky to the council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) lacks legal justification.

Thousands of amputations reported in Gaza amid Israeli war: Report

A health official in the Gaza Strip has announced that the Palestinian Health Ministry documented 4,500 amputations, including upper and lower limbs, since the beginning of the Israeli war against the blockaded enclave.

Hamas claims most of Israeli captives in Gaza ‘missing’ after bombardment

Hamas has claimed that most of the Israeli captives held in northern Gaza Strip have gone missing after the regime's heavy attacks, holding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his military responsible for their lives.

IRGC unveils new missile city

The Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled one of its advanced missile cities.

Embassy: Iranian president to sign strategic cooperation treaty during Russia visit

The Iranian Embassy in Moscow has announced that President Massoud Pezeshkian will sign a comprehensive strategic cooperation treaty with Russia during his visit to Moscow on January 17.

Israel launches air attacks against Yemen’s power station, ports

At least one person was killed and several others were wounded after Israeli jets carried out air strikes across Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, local media reported.

Italy FM calls for talks on relaxing Syria’s sanctions

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has held meeting with Syria’s new rulers in Damascus, and urged talks on easing European Union sanctions imposed on the previous government of Bashar al-Assad.

Former minister suggests Iranian gov’t express sympathy for Los Angeles fire victims

Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, the former minister of communications, has proposed that the Iranian government extend its sympathies to those affected by the Los Angeles fire in the US.

IRGC intelligence forces dismantle spy network in Iran’s Khuzestan

The Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has successfully dismantled a spy network in Khuzestan province, southern Iran, according to a statement.