Thursday, January 1, 2026

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What are the achievements of Shamkhani’s trip to India?

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Thursday returned to Tehran from a 2-day regional security conference in India’s capital New Delhi.

Over 98 million doses of Covid vaccine administered in Iran

In Iran, 124 more people have died of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours. The Health Ministry announced on Saturday, the deaths push to 128,042 the number of fatalities since the start of the pandemic.

Putin: NATO exercises serious challenge for Russia

Russia’s president says NATO drills near the country’s border are a dangerous challenge because the bloc is using its strategic air forces. The alliance has boosted its activities across the Mediterranean, with multiple aircraft approaching the Russian border, and vessels performing manoeuvres in the Black Sea.

local Covid vaccine producers should be supported: Raeisi

Iran’s president says local producers of coronavirus vaccines should be supported by buying their products in advance.

‘South Korean has not freed up Iran’s frozen assets’

The chairman of the Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce says Seoul has not released frozen Iranian assets despite reports alleging it has done so.

‘Al-Qaeda militants fighting alongside Saudi mercenaries against Ansarullah’

The leader of al-Qaeda in Yemen has disclosed the group's terrorists have fought alongside Saudi-led coalition troops and militants loyal to Yemen's former president against the Ansarullah movement.

Top Daesh sniper killed in Iraq’s Kirkuk

The Iraqi Defense Ministry has confirmed the death of a prominent member of Daesh terror group in Kirkuk, with two other terrorists wounded.

FM: Iran and Saudi Arabia can reopen consulates

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says Iran and Saudi Arabia can reopen their consulates but no decision has been made in this regard yet.

WHO: 1mn Afghan children likely to die of malnutrition

At least one million children under five in Afghanistan are running the risk of dying of malnutrition without immediate treatment, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.

Russia seeks restoring JCPOA, removal anti-Iran bans in Vienna

Moscow says it will insist on the resumption of full implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, as well as lifting of anti-Tehran sanctions during the Vienna talks slated for November’s end.

Biden: Supplies of petroleum sufficient to reduce purchase from Iran

US President Joe Biden says there are sufficient supplies of petroleum to allow a “significant reduction” in the amount purchased from Iran.

Mazandaran’s heaven of a thousand colors

Sang Deh Forest is located in a village of the same name in the heart of Hyrcanian forests in the Northern Province of Mazandaran.

IAEA head urges more contacts with Iran government

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced it was “astonishing” that he has had no contact with the new Iranian government on several issues over Tehran’s nuclear programme. He has called for more contacts between the two sides.

Iran FM: Reaching good deal in short time possible, lifting bans a must

The Iranian foreign minister says reaching a good deal in Vienna talks is possible, but anti-Iran US sanctions must be removed in a verifiable manner.

Top Iran nuclear negotiator meets EU’s Mora

Top Iranian nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani has held talks in Spain with Enrique Mora, the EU’s coordinator for the Vienna talks.

‘Iran seeks removal of US sanctions during Vienna talks’

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says the purpose of the forthcoming negotiations in the Austrian capital is to remove all sanctions imposed by the United States, and the talks will not be about the nuclear issue.

Afghanistan mosque hit by yet another blast; several killed and injured

An explosion has rocked a mosque in the Spin Ghar area of Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan during Friday prayers, killing and wounding several people. The country has faced a series of explosions and terror attacks over the past few months, claiming dozens of lives.

Ex-diplomat: India hurt “own interests” through compliance with US

A former Indian diplomat believes New Delhi has hurt its "own interests" by being compliant with US policy, not only with Iran but with other regional countries too.

Iran Covid deaths the lowest in months

Iran’s Health Ministry announced on Friday 109 people have died of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, the lowest death toll since the fifth wave of the outbreak in Iran a few months ago.

Iran, Pakistan discuss sea, land border security

Iran and Pakistan have agreed to boost mutual cooperation aimed at securing common borders.

Afghanistan says to import electricity from Iran

Afghanistan’s electricity distribution company has announced it has reached an agreement with Iran to buy 100 megawatts of electricity.

Nasrallah: Saudis after civil war in Lebanon

Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement warns Saudi Arabia is seeking to stage a civil war in Lebanon. Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah also rejected as baseless Saudi claims that Iran has occupied Lebanon.

Top diplomat: Iran not to negotiate over defense, security

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri has stated Tehran will not negotiate on its defense and security capabilities with the world powers. The top nuclear negotiator has stressed Iran requires a commitment that the United States will not again leave the nuclear deal.

Report: Turkish FM to visit Iran, Lebanon within days

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will travel to Tehran and Beirut next week to meet with Iranian and Lebanese officials, according to a report.

Iran’s deputy FM: Talks with British officials serious, positive

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri has described his talks with British officials over bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest as serious, comprehensive and positive.