South Korea’s ambassador to Iran, Kim Junpyo, has performed a new rendition of the beloved Persian classic “Jan-e Maryam” in collaboration with the Orkestr-e Istgah (Station Orchestra).
Sarab-e Niloufar, once a sparkling natural spring and a beloved symbol of life in western Iran, has completely dried up, turning from a lush blue lake into a cracked, silent basin.
The Lebanese government announced it had foiled an Israeli plot to carry out assassinations and bombing attacks in the country, as Tel Aviv continues to violate the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.
The Palestinian resistance movements Hamas and Islamic Jihad expressed deep gratitude for the “unprecedented wave of global solidarity” supporting the Palestinian people.
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods beginning November 1, 2025, in response to what he described as Beijing’s “extraordinarily aggressive” new trade restrictions.
Moscow will soon make an announcement on a new weapon at its disposal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, adding that trials have so far gone well.
Israelis held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas and other armed groups are slated to “come back” on Monday, United States President Donald Trump has stated, with 20 living captives and the bodies of 28 others who died in captivity due to be handed over as part of the US-backed ceasefire accord.
Hamas and allied Palestinian factions have reiterated that any decision on the future governance of the Gaza Strip is “an internal Palestinian matter” as the ceasefire in the war-ravaged territory takes effect.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced that the United States will allow Doha to build an Air Force facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, which will host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots who will train alongside American troops.
The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, described the Strait of Hormuz as the “world’s oil and gas artery,” emphasizing Iran’s commitment to safeguarding the strategic waterway.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on routes to and from the United States, Reuters reported on Friday.
The European Parliament has adopted a non-binding resolution calling on EU member states to shoot down Russian military aircraft that enter the bloc’s airspace. The move follows a string of recent drone sightings across Europe, which Western officials have linked to Moscow, which denies any wrongdoing.
Reports circulating on social media about the assassination and martyrdom of General Esmail Qaani, commander of the IRGC Quds Force, are false, according to Iranian sources.
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei condemned the US’s destabilizing and tension-escalating actions in the Caribbean and Latin America, particularly its recent military movements against Venezuela.
On the second day of the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships, in the youth division, Iranian national team member Saeid Mani competed in the 88 kg category against strong international rivals. Mani successfully lifted 166 kg in his first attempt, followed by 172 kg in his second lift.
Iran will back any effort or initiative that can lead to an immediate end to the genocide in Gaza, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said in an interview with Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen TV network.
Following Friday prayers, thousands of Tehran residents took part in the “Besharat al-Nasr” (Promise of Victory) rally from the University of Tehran to Azadi Square to express their solidarity with the oppressed people of Gaza and the Axis of Resistance.
The Miankaleh International Wetland in northern Iran has become a seasonal haven for migratory birds, including flamingos, as autumn migration gets underway, according to the head of the Miankaleh Wildlife Refuge and Reserve.
Iran's Defense Ministry Spokesman Reza Talai-Nik said that the ceasefire in Gaza marks the victory of the resistance and the failure of the enemy, including the Zionist regime.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Israel has conveyed messages to Moscow expressing that it does not seek confrontation with Iran and wishes to resolve the situation peacefully.
NATO member states are weighing options for a more decisive response to Russia's increasingly provocative actions, including military measures, the Financial Times (FT) has reported, citing unnamed sources.
EU ambassadors agreed on a plan to phase out Russian gas and oil by 2028, Reuters has reported, as Ukraine's Western partners step up efforts to pressure Moscow, which continues to fund its war through revenues from oil and gas exports.