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Iran captures Daesh-linked ‘most pivotal’ supporter of Shiraz shrine terror attack

Iran's Intelligence Ministry says it has arrested a Daesh-linked suspect that played the “most pivotal” supporting role in the recent deadly terrorist attack on the Shah Cheragh shrine in the southern city of Shiraz.

UN suspends services in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon after deadly clashes

A United Nations agency has suspended services at the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon to protest against the presence of armed fighters around its schools and other facilities within the area.

Republican lawmakers scold Biden for Iran prisoner swap deal

A group of 26 US Republican lawmakers slammed the Biden administration’s cash-for-prisoner agreement with Iran on Friday, demanding an explanation for the potential “sidestepping of Congress” to pursue the accord.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 542

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 foreign minister to travel to US for key UN meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to head the country’s delegation at the United Nations General Assembly high-level week 2023. A decree naming the members of the delegation was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Iranian analyst: Saudis have recognized Iran as a regional power

An Iranian political analyst says Saudi Arabia has recognized Iran as an influential player in the West Asia region and is trying to boost its relations with regional powers like Iran and Turkey while maintaining its ties with the West.

Saudi newspapers’ headlines on Iran FM Amirabdollahian’s visit to Riyadh

The visit of Iran's foreign minister to Saudi Arabia received widespread coverage in the kingdom’s media, including on the first page of the country's newspapers.

Saudi Crown meets Iran FM, invites President Raisi to Riyadh

Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia has invited Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to visit the Kingdom.

Iran army monitors ‘radar-evading’ American F-35s

Iran’s army radar systems have recently detected and monitored several American F-35 fighters over the Persian Gulf, a top Iranian army commander said on Friday.

Iranian and Russian presidents weigh plans to bolster ties

Presidents of Iran and Russia, Ebrahim Raisi and Vladimir Putin talked about the ways to enhance cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in various fields, specifically in energy and trade.

Iranian FM arrives in Jeddah for meeting with Saudi crown prince bin Salman

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, who is in Saudi Arabia at the head of a ranking delegation, arrived in Jeddah from the capital Riyadh on Friday reportedly for a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and other officials.

Iranian police nab drugs haul after chase

The Iranian police stopped a sedan carrying over 350 kilos of drugs after a chase and shooting in the central province of Qom on Thursday.

Iran says has made many atomic achievements despite threats, sanctions 

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has highlighted the country’s nuclear achievements in spite of Western sanctions against Tehran.

Pakistan appoints new caretaker cabinet for upcoming elections

Pakistan swore in a caretaker cabinet under interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad on Thursday. It comes as fresh elections are set to be held in November or later.

Saudi FM calls for implementation of security agreement with Iran

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan says his country seeks to implement a security agreement with Iran as well as other deals between the two sides.

Iranian space chief: Efforts afoot to build two new high-precision satellites

Director of Iran’s Space Organization Hassan Salarieh says that the design and construction of two important projects dubbed Pars 2 and Pars 3 satellites have officially kicked off.

IRGC chief commander says to avenge death of martyrs, to expel US from region

The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the IRGC will avenge the death of its martyrs and will definitely expel the United States from the region.

Israeli soldiers fatally shoot Palestinian youth in Jenin raid

Israeli forces shot dead a young Palestinian man during a raid on the northern West Bank city of Jenin.

Iranian FM in Saudi Arabia in 1st visit since resumption of diplomatic relations

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian embarked on a day-long visit to Riyadh on Thursday in the first official trip by a top Iranian diplomat to the Arab country in more than seven years.

Official: 20 people nabbed in connection with Shiraz terror attack

A top Iranian judiciary official says 20 suspects have been apprehended in connection with the recent terrorist attack on a holy shrine in the city of Shiraz in Iran’s southern province of Fars.

Lebanon without electricity due to shutdown of power plants

Lebanon has faced a massive power outage due to shutdown of the two largest power plants, a source in the Electricite du Liban state power company told TASS. According to the source, power plants in Deir Ammar and in al-Zahrani had to shut down their turbines due to the unpaid debts to their operator.

Iran’s Leader: Enemy seeking to smear IRGC

Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says one of the key activities of the enemy is to besmirch the reputation of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Basij Force.

Maryam Talaee; the top motorcyclist of the Austrian Rally 2023

Maryam Talaee was introduced as the best motorcyclist of the 2023 Austrian Rally by the International Federative Association of Historic Automobile Clubs (FIVA).

Iran freestyle team crowned at World U-20 Wrestling Championships for 3rd consecutive time

Iran’s freestyle team won the title of the 2023 U-20 World Wrestling Championships for the third time in a row Wednesday in Jordan.

Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss closer military cooperation

Iranian and Saudi military officials have met for the first time since a rapprochement between the two sides, agreeing to resume the activities of both states’ military attaches at embassies in Tehran and Riyadh.