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New evidence discloses ‘routine’ oil shipments from Turkey to Israel

New analysis has revealed a “systematised trade” in crude oil between Turkey and Israel, with eight journeys tracked since Ankara’s imposition of a trade embargo in May over Tel Aviv’s actions in the Gaza Strip, campaigners say.

Yalda Night: Ancient Persian celebration of Winter Solstice

Yalda Night, also known as Shab-e Yalda or Shab-e Chelleh, is one of Iranians’ oldest and most cherished celebrations, akin to Nowruz and Chaharshanbe Suri, deeply rooted in ancient history of the land of Persia, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the enduring bonds of family and tradition.

Iran rejects UK, Australia’s claims, highlights double standards

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baqaei, had rejected claims made in a joint statement by the foreign and defense ministers of Australia and the UK regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran as baseless, unrealistic, and irrelevant.

Iran FM: US, Zionists Seek Disintegration of Islamic States

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, said the US and the Zionist regime has been seeking the long-term plot to weaken and disintegrate major Islamic countries so the occupying regime would dominate the region.

Iranian cheetah sighted in Miandasht: Last ray of hope to reverse extinction

The sighting of an Iranian cheetah in Miandasht Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Iran after nearly seven years has brought renewed hope for the survival of the critically endangered species.

Iranian parl’t investigates daily ‘disappearance’ of 20 million liters of fuel

Iran’s Parliament has launched an investigation into the daily ‘disappearance’ and smuggling of 20 million liters of fuel, following recent statements by the Iranian president and parliament speaker.

Iranian Taremi wins over Inter head coach Inzaghi’s heart

Iranian national team star, Mehdi Taremi, has impressed Inter Milan's head coach, Simone Inzaghi, with his performance in the Coppa Italia.

Shopping frenzy for Yalda Night in Iran’s Ardabil

As Yalda Night, the longest night of the year, approaches, the people of Ardabil in northwestern Iran are busy preparing for the ancient celebration.

Iran’s Lake Urmia faces unprecedented water crisis

Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran and one of the largest saltwater lakes in the world, continues to struggle with a severe decline in water levels, reaching its lowest recorded point in history.

Festive spirit takes over Iran as Yalda Night approaches

Yalda is already in the air across Iran with people enjoying the shopping frenzy for Yalda, the first night of the winter and the longest night of the year celebrated on Friday evening primarily in Iran and by the Persian-communities.

Iran president emphasizes preservation of Syria’s territorial integrity in meeting with Turkish counterpart

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, stressed that any developments in Syria must be accompanied by the preservation of its territorial integrity, adding that any slight infringement on Syria's territorial integrity is absolutely unacceptable.

Iran, Egypt presidents meet in Cairo, call for continued interactions

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian, says all Islamic countries should strive to expand interaction and dialogue within the Islamic world and overcome existing differences, as these differences pave the way for foreign interventions in the affairs of these countries.

US admits efforts to change regime in Iran

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has publicly admitted that over the past two decades Washington had conducted experiments seeking regime change in Iran. The endeavours to topple the government in Tehran, however, have resulted in failure, he confirmed.

Israel seeking to destroy Palestinians through deliberately cutting off water: HRW

A new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report has warned that Israel is pursuing extermination and genocide in its war on the Gaza Strip, specifically zeroing in on the critical issue of access to water, which Tel Aviv has worked to deliberately deny.

Putin claims Russia evacuated 4,000 “Iranian fighters” from Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Moscow has helped evacuate 4,000 "Iranian fighters" from Syria, where the government of Bashar al-Assad ended after rebel groups took control of the capital Damascus earlier this month.

Confirmed: 2 Iranians gunned down in France

The Iranian Embassy in France has provided details regarding the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of two Iranian citizens in Dunkirk, northwestern France.

Iran proposes development fund for D-8 members

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the necessity of establishing financial mechanisms to enhance trade among D-8 member states to advance the organization’s goals.

South Korea claims at least 100 North Korean soldiers killed, 1,000 wounded in Russia-Ukraine war

At least 100 North Korean troops have been killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker has claimed after an intelligence briefing.

Iranian president calls for Muslim unity against Israeli aggressions

The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, in remarks at the summit of the eight developing Islamic countries, called for the unity of the Islamic world to confront the aggressive actions of Israel against the people of Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon.

Iranian president in Cairo to attend D-8 Summit

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian arrived at the venue for the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, or D-8, summit in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, earlier on Thursday and the event just got underway.

Zelensky says Ukraine won’t ‘rush’ to end war with Russia

Ukraine will not “rush” into any agreements with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed. In an interview with French news outlet Le Parisien published on Wednesday, Zelensky declared his reluctance to make concessions, either territorial or in relation to Kiev's NATO and EU ambitions, to achieve peace.

Iran raps intl. community’s failure to stop Israel amid US support

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has deplored the international community’s failure to cease the Israeli regime’s violations amid unconditional support provided for Tel Aviv by Washington.

Iran, Egypt likely to reopen embassies soon, says Iranian presidential aide

Iran and Egypt are poised to reopen their embassies in the near future in a significant diplomatic development in the bilateral ties between the two countries whose relations have been severed since 1980, a political advisor to Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian says.

Iran should withdraw from NPT, says Kayhan newspaper’s editor-in-chief

Hossein Shariatmadari, in an article for Kayhan newspaper, has argued that Iran's membership in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) has brought nothing but harm to the country and suggested that Iran should withdraw from it.

UN urges ‘free and fair’ elections in Syria

The United Nations has called for "free and fair" elections in Syria after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad, voicing hope for a political solution for Kurdish-held areas.