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Iranian deputy FM: Cooperation with Saudis serves as a successful model for fostering peace and security

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi has said Iran and Saudi Arabia are committed to establishing lasting peace and stability in the region through continued bilateral and regional cooperation. 

Official: Iran responds to IAEA resolution with increased nuclear enrichment capacity

Behrouz Kamalvandi, the spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), says the organization has increased enrichment capacity following the adoption of the anti-Tehran resolution by the IAEA.

Pictures: Demonstrators in Tehran support people of Gaza, Lebanon 

Hundreds of people gathered in Tehran on Friday morning in front of the United Nations office to condemn the ongoing genocide and atrocities committed by the Israeli regime in Gaza and Lebanon.  

Int’l lawyer: US plans to sanction countries cooperating with ICC on Netanyahu arrest 

An international law expert and analyst has revealed the U.S. plans to impose punitive measures on countries that cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in arresting Israeli leaders, including the regime’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for crimes against humanity in Gaza. 

Minister of science: 25% of Iranian university professors emigrated due to economic challenges 

Iran’s Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hossein Simayee Saraf, addressed on Thursday academic migration and economic challenges in the country, expressing grave concern over the emigration of 25 percent of university professors in recent years. 

IRGC commander: ICC ruling against Netanyahu signifies political demise of Israel 

The Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, says that a recent decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute Israeli leaders as war criminals marks the political end for the Zionist regime. 

IRGC: US Iran’s main enemy, Israel can’t survive without its support 

The spokesperson and deputy head of public relations for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says that the US is Iran's principal adversary, adding the Israeli regime cannot survive even for a moment without Washington’s support. 

Iran says increased number of its centrifuges in response to the IAEA resolution 

The Atomic Energy Organization and the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that, in response to the anti-Iranian and politically motivated resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), necessary orders have been issued to increase the number of advanced centrifuges at Iran's nuclear facilities.

Iranian, Belarusian tourism ministers meet on facilitating tourist movement 

Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri, met on Thursday with Belarusian Minister of Sports and Tourism Sergey Kovalchuk on the sidelines of the COP 29 Tourism Ministers' Summit in the Republic of Azerbaijan focused on climate actions. 

Unscheduled visit by Qatari prime minister to Tehran sparks speculation

Reports emerged by Iranian daily Donya-e Eqtesad suggest that the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs made an unannounced visit to Tehran Wednesday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is said to have met with Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi.

ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Gallant for ‘war crimes’ in Gaza

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and a Hamas military commander for alleged war crimes.

Iran to respond to Europe’s “non-technical” move: Foreign Minister

As France, Germany, and the United Kingdom submit an anti-Iran draft resolution to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors for a decision, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi warned that the Islamic Republic would respond appropriately to any “non-technical” steps by Europe.

President Pezeshkian criticizes western hypocrisy on human rights

During his visit to Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered sharp criticism of Western nations for their double standards on human rights.

Nearly 90 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

Israel has unleashed a series of air attacks on the Gaza Strip that killed nearly 90 people, including several children in their sleep.

Anti-Iran human rights resolution at UNGA politically-motivated: Spokesman

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has censured as politically-motivated and unjustified the adoption of a resolution against Iran in the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly over alleged human rights violations.

US Senate denies resolutions to block arms Sales to Israel amid Gaza war

The United States Senate has not supported the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD) aimed at blocking the sale of over $20 billion in offensive US weaponry to Israel.

US moves to forgive $4.7 billion of loans to Ukraine

The administration of President Joe Biden has moved to forgive about $4.7 billion in US loans to Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated, as outgoing officials seek to do what they can before leaving office to bolster Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Iranian sports commentator criticizes FIFA for not expelling Israel from the World Cup

Iranian football commentator has expressed disgust at FIFA for not expelling Israel from the World Cup despite having committed genocide in Gaza.

Iran treats 500 victims of Lebanon pager explosions

Iran's Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi says Iranian medical teams have performed 1,500 surgeries to treat 500 victims of the pager explosions in Lebanon perpetrated by Israel.

Iran tourism minister meets with Azerbaijan’s PM to discuss bilateral cooperation, tourism exchange

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov, met with Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri, on Wednesday in Baku.

Iran urges IAEA BoG to oppose E3’s resolution

Iran has called on the members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors to oppose the bids by three European countries to adopt a possible resolution against Tehran.

Iran tourism minister emphasizes strong ties with UNWTO

Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri met with the Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili in the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan and underscored Iran's commitment to close collaboration with and support for the international tourism organization.

Iran faces demographic challenge as births drop below one million for first time

Iranian Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi announced that the number of births in Iran is projected to fall below one million for the first time in 2024.

Iran condemns US veto on Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denounced the United States for vetoing a United Nations Security Council resolution that demanded a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has killed nearly 44,000 Palestinians during the past 13 months.

Carving artists breathe new life into withered trees in Iran’s Zanjan

The Cityscape, Landscape, and Urban Green Spaces Organization of the city of Zanjan, in central Iran, has embarked on a project to give the city's withered trees a new lease of life through the art of carving.