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Iran’s crude steel production reaches 28mn tons, maintains 10th global position

Iranian steel producers have achieved a production milestone of 28 million tons of crude steel in the past 11 months, marking a 0.5% increase compared to the same period last year.

Babies in Gaza ‘freezing to death’ amid Israeli siege: UN

The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, has warned that babies are freezing to death in the Gaza Strip due to cold weather and lack of shelter.

Iran condemns Israel’s burning last health facility in north Gaza as war crime

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, has strongly slammed the brutal attack by Israeli military on Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza and setting it ablaze, labeling it as the latest instance of war crime, crime against humanity, and a gross violation of international law and norms.

Iran’s Armed Forces say ready to respond firmly to threats

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has stressed that the country's armed forces are prepared to respond decisively to any threats and act of aggression.

Suez Canal revenues down by 60 percent as Egypt faces economic and political turmoil

Egypt’s Suez Canal has seen its revenues plunge by more than 60 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, amounting to a staggering $7 billion loss, according to a report.

Iran tells Arab League: Like Arab states, Tehran desires peace in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has denied the Arab League's allegations against Iran regarding Syria, naming several reasons why Tehran seeks stability and security in the Middle Eastern state

China puts sanctions on several US defense firms over Taiwan military sales

Beijing has imposed sanctions on seven American defense companies and their executives in response to Washington’s sale of arms and military equipment to Taiwan in violation of the One-China principle, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced.

Hamas says Israel’s attack on last hospital in northern Gaza ‘war crime’

Palestinian movement Hamas has condemned as a “war crime” the Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan hospital, the last remaining medical facility in the northern Gaza Strip, and the massacres committed in its vicinity.

Israeli authorities open investigation into Netanyahu’s wife

Israeli prosecutors have ordered a probe into Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over allegations that she tried to influence a witness involved in her husband’s ongoing corruption trial.

Iran inaugurates Incheh Borun free zone customs

The Incheh Borun Free Zone Customs in northern Iran was inaugurated on Friday with the presence of several officials, including Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free Trade, Industrial, and Special Economic Zones, Reza Masroor.

Iran FM in Beijing, says China visit focuses on regional issues, nuclear discussions

Upon his arrival in Beijing, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized the urgency of his visit, highlighting the need for strategic consultations with China in light of the current regional dynamics and Iran's forthcoming nuclear challenges in the New Year.

Ambassador: Iran, Russia to Sign Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement During President’s Moscow Visit

The Iranian Ambassador to Russia announced that during President Pezeshkian’s visit to Moscow on January 17, 2025, Iran and Russia will sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

FM Araghchi: Iran, China friends in hard times

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has highlighted the strong and enduring friendship between Iran and China, noting the two ancient Asian civilizations have weathered many challenges together.

Iran border  commander reports discovery of 3k weapons before entry into the country 

The commander of Iran's border forces announced that in the past nine months, Iranian border guards have discovered and seized 3,000 firearms before they could be smuggled into Iran.

Iran becomes observer member of Eurasian Economic Union 

The Eurasian Economic Union has officially selected the Islamic Republic of Iran as an observer member of this economic union. 

Iran raps Israel’s military aggression against Yemen 

The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, had strongly condemned the Israel’s military aggression against Yemen which saw the targeting of Sana’a International Airport, Al-Hudaydah Port facilities, and Yemen’s energy production infrastructure, resulting in extensive destruction. 

Three infants freeze to death in Gaza amid Israeli blockade

Three Palestinian babies have died from hypothermia in the Gaza Strip over the recent days, as a suffocating Israeli siege makes harsh winter conditions uninhabitable.

Israeli killing of Gaza journalists ‘war crime’: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has strongly condemned an Israeli air attack on Gaza refugee camp which led to the death of at least five Palestinian journalists, calling it a war crime.

Syria’s new rulers say 14 policemen killed in ambush by forces loyal to ex-gov’t

Members of the Syrian police have been killed in an “ambush” by forces loyal to ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Tartous governorate. It's the latest security challenge for the new administration that came to power about two weeks ago.

IRGC says Yemeni strikes changed Israel’s calculations

A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated that the aerial attacks by Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement against Israel have changed the regime's calculations.

EU members skeptical about sending peacekeepers to Ukraine: RFE/RL

It is not likely that EU member states will send peacekeepers to Ukraine, especially without US participation, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Biden directs Pentagon to ‘continue its surge’ of arms deliveries to Ukraine

US President Joe Biden has directed the Pentagon to "continue its surge" of weapons and military equipment deliveries to Ukraine in response to Russia's mass attack on the country on Christmas Day.

Form president Khatami: Iran in critical situation; some trying to worsen problems

Iran’s former president Seyyed Mohammad Khatami has warned that the country is in a dire economic and social situation and added “we feel” there are forces at work to make it worse, advising the government to take the issue seriously.

VPN sellers still thriving in Iran amid partial lifting of internet restrictions, daily regrets

After months of anticipation for the lifting of internet restrictions, people in Iran were met with the much-lower-than-expectation news that only WhatsApp and Google Play have been unblocked.

Turkey threatens to ‘bury’ Kurds in Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to “bury” Kurdish rebels in Syria if they refuse to lay down their arms.
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