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Russia’s moon mission fails as spacecraft collides with surface

Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft has collided with the surface of moon after communication was interrupted, Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, has confirmed.

Iran releases images of US helicopter pushed back by IRGC in Hormuz, Persian Gulf

Iran’s Islamic Republic Guards Corps’s speedboats have recently stopped an American helicopter carrier in the Strait of Hormuz, in the Persian Gulf, that was about to violate Iran’s territorial waters, images recently released by the IRGC Navy show.

IRGC chief says US stuck in strategic deadlock

Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Hossein Salami says the United States has gotten entangled in a strategic stalemate, adding every policy Washington adopts against Tehran is doomed to failure.

Chinese ambassador: China and Iran at peak of their cooperation

China's ambassador to Iran says the two countries are at the peak of their cooperation, voicing hope that with the efforts of the Iranian and Chinese presidents, bilateral relations will improve more than ever.

Intelligence minister: Iran foils major terrorist attempt on Arbaeen

About 200 terrorists had infiltrated into Iran to carry out attacks during Arbaeen ceremonies that mark the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam, but Iranian security and intelligence forces defused the scheme, intelligence minister says.

Israeli opposition leader predicts downfall of Netanyahu’s cabinet

Yair Lapid, chairman of the leading Israeli opposition party Yesh Atid and a former prime minister, has expressed confidence that the current cabinet headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would soon fall.

Tanker believed to hold Iran oil begins to be offloaded despite Tehran threats

An American-owned oil tanker long suspected of carrying Iranian crude oil began offloading its cargo near Texas late Saturday, tracking data shows. Tehran has previously warned against any move to discharge the cargo.

Israeli protesters demonstrate against Netanyahu’s far-right cabinet for 33rd week in row

Tens of thousands of protesters demonstrated across the occupied territories for the 33rd straight week against the policies of Israel's extremist cabinet, including its so-called judicial overhaul plan.

11 labourers killed in militant attack in Pakistan

Eleven labourers were killed in a bomb blast in northwestern Pakistan near the border with Afghanistan, a local government official has confirmed.

Two Israelis shot dead in occupied West Bank

Two Israelis have been killed in Nablus in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian movement, Hamas, says the attack was aimed at defending Palestinian people and land.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 543

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Russia announces readiness to cooperate with Iran on Caspian Sea water level

Head of Russia’s Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring Igor Shumakov has stated that Moscow is ready to work with Tehran to monitor the decreasing water levels of the Caspian Sea.

Palestinian youth shot by Israeli soldiers dies from wounds

A Palestinian man died of his wounds on Saturday after being "seriously wounded in the head" earlier this week by Israeli soldiers.

Iran says organizing coups in other states, recurring elements of US, UK foreign policies

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said supporting dictators and staging coup d'états in other countries are among the recurring themes of the foreign policies of the United States and United Kingdom.

US aircraft carriers pay heed to Iran’s maritime rules in Persian Gulf: IRGC navy chief

US aircraft carriers pay heed to regulations and the warnings given by Iran's Navy when cruising in the Persian Gulf waters, IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri has said.

Needlework is one of the most prominent crafts in Iran

Needlework is one of the top Iranian crafts and arts which is 8,000 years old. It spread in Central Asia and the countries along the Caspian Sea and found its way to the south of Iran as well. The applied art is sewn with thread and needle on fabric or other textures.

Iran’s national drag race held in Tabriz city

Iran’s national 200-meter and 400-meter drag race has been held in the northwestern city of Tabriz. The competitions were held at a racetrack on Friday, August 18, 2023.

Environmentalist: Anzali Wetland in northern Iran likely to dry up soon

An Iranian environment activist has warned the Anzali Wetland in the north of the country will reduce to isolated, shallow ponds in five years’ time.

Top Comdr.: IRGC attack on terrorists’ positions in north Iraq, step toward their full disarmament

A senior Iranian military commander says an attack by Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on the positions of terrorists in northern Iraq was a step toward full disarmament of these groups.

MENA region will live with extreme water stress by 2050: Report

The world is confronting an unparalleled water crisis, with five of the most water-stressed countries being Bahrain, Cyprus, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Qatar, a new report by the World Resources Institute shows.

Iranian daily warns against security fallout of Afghans’ increased immigration into Iran

An Iranian newspaper has warned against the security repercussions of the growing number of Afghan nationals entering the country.

IRGC says to boost missile, drone capabilities

A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the IRGC will make every effort to enhance its missile and drone capabilities.

Europe indebted to IRGC: President Raisi

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said terrorism would have plagued entire Europe if the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps had not taken action against Daesh militants, highlighting IRGC’ significant role in ensuring domestic and transnational security.

One citizen, two police officers killed in firefight with armed assailant in central Iran

Two police offiers have been gunned down in a shootout with an armed assailant in the central Iranian city of Isfahan.

Iran president, Indian PM talk on phone, explore ways to enhance bilateral ties

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi have discussed the ways to bolster bilateral relations, mutual cooperation and the realization of the full potential of Chabahar Port, southeast of Iran.