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Iranian MP slams internet filtering, slow managerial changes 

The secretary of the Social Committee of the Iranian Parliament says the administration of President Massoud Pezeshkian needs to urgently tackle several issues, including internet filtering, that could positively impact its social standing. 

Four terrorists killed, six arrested in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan

The spokesman for the military exercise "Security Martyrs," being carried out in the Southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan, stated that four more terrorists were killed as the anti-terror military campaign continues in the region.

Iran president says Tehran ready to cooperate with IAEA to remove misunderstandings 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a meeting with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said Tehran is ready to cooperate with the IAEA to resolve any ambiguity about its nuclear program. 

Iran’s Chabahar Free Zone, Armenia business sectors sign cooperation agreements

The Chabahar Free Zone Organization on the coast of Oman Sea in southeastern Iran, has signed four cooperation agreements with four Armenian economic actors, aimed at providing the necessary groundwork and conditions to facilitate, expedite, guide, and support investment in the region.

Senior aide to Iran Leader meets Syrian President Assad

Senior advisor to Iran's Leader and a member of the Expediency Council, Ali Larijani, met on Thursday with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. 

Senior advisor to Iran FM: No immediate plans to adjust military advisors in Syria

Ali Asghar Khaji, a Senior Advisor to Iran’s Foreign Minister, stated in an interview with RIA Novosti that Iran has not made any decision regarding a change in the number of its advisory forces in Syria.

Biden, Xi to discuss China’s support for Russia at APEC summit

US President Joe Biden will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Lima, Peru, the White House has announced.

Rights group accuses Israel of crimes against humanity over forced displacement of Gazans

Israel is using evacuation orders to pursue the “deliberate and massive forced displacement” of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, according to a report by Human Rights Watch, which announced the policy amounts to crimes against humanity.

Iran to give ‘immediate response’ to any anti-Tehran resolution by IAEA: Nuclear chief

Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has warned of an "immediate response" to any resolution by the United Nations nuclear agency, IAEA, against Tehran.

Trump seeking to bring Ukraine, Russia to negotiating table: US National security advisor nominee

Donald Trump wants to bring Moscow and Kyiv to the negotiating table to end the war, Mike Waltz, the US president-elect's pick for the national security advisor, has stated.

Army commander: Iran to deliver crushing response to Israel

The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, has vowed a decisive response to Israel over its aggression on Iran’s territorial integrity.

Iran says will not negotiate under pressure and intimidation

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Tehran is willing to hold nuclear talks with the EU troika based on its interest and rights but not under pressure and intimidation.

IRGC deputy commander vows strong response to Israel

The Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), Brigadier General Ali Fadavi, declared that Iran will deliver a firm response to Israel's aggressive actions.

UN Security Council condemns Israeli attacks on UNIFIL

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has condemned recent Israeli attacks on the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

Trump, Biden discuss Ukraine, Middle East in White House

US President-elect Donald Trump said he discussed the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East with President Joe Biden during a meeting at the White House, which he stated was “really good".

Iran’s oil output drops slightly in October: Report

Iran’s oil output fell slightly in October, according to figures by The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Lebanon bombing victims’ Iran judgment overturned by US appeals court

A US appeals court has thrown out a $1.68 billion judgment against Iran's central bank that had been won by family members of troops killed and injured in the 1983 bombing of the American Marine Corps barracks in Beirut.

Iran minister slightly injured in road accident

A car carrying Iran’s minister of industry, mine and trade was involved in an accident on Thursday morning near Karaj, leading to the cancellation of his trip.

Trump taps Iran hawk Marco Rubio for secretary of state

US President-elect Donald Trump made official his choice to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as secretary of state on Wednesday, slotting his former rival into his administration’s top diplomatic role.

US charges CIA official with leaking document on Israeli attack on Iran

The United States has charged a man who worked for the CIA overseas with leaking a classified document last month that assessed Israeli preparations for an attack against Iran.

UK, France, Germany pushing for anti-Iran resolution at IAEA: Report

As the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, visits Tehran on an official trip, Reuters, citing diplomatic sources, reported that European powers are pushing for a new anti-Iran resolution at the agency’s Board of Governors meeting next week to pile up pressure on the Islamic Republic.

Erdogan says Turkey severed all relations with Israel

Ankara has cut all ties with Israel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced

Iran strongly condemns Israeli official West Bank annexation comment 

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has strongly condemned an Israeli cabinet minister’s statement regarding the annexation of the West Bank by the regime, calling it part of the regime's genocidal act.

Minister: Iran’s population will decrease to 35 million in over 7 decades

Iran’s interior minister issues a stark warning about the aging population of the country if birth rates do not increase.

Iran reeling from murder of heart specialist 

Iranians are still reeling from the murder of a heart specialist in the country where medical staff, especially doctors and nurses, is under huge pressure due to heavy workload and a shrinking number of specialists, blamed on immigration by professionals.