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Iran says pursuing its peaceful nuclear program under IAEA supervision
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has said that the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program is peaceful and based on technical needs, and remains under supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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Al Mayadeen: No change in Syria battlefield map in past three days
Tehran, IRNA – Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen news network has dismissed reports of further advance by terrorist groups fighting the Syrian government, saying that the battlefield map has not changed in the past three days.
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Iran envoy to Beirut: Syria developments ‘a threat’ to entire region
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani has warned that the ongoing fighting in Syria is a threat to the entire West Asia region.
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Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss Syria developments
Doha, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, discussing developments in West Asia, including the ongoing fighting in Syria.
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Hashem Safieddine laid to rest in southern Beirut
Beirut, IRNA – Hashem Safieddine, the martyred head of Hezbollah's Executive Council, has been reportedly laid to rest in Dahiyeh, southern Beirut.
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Unrest in Syria to have security implications for entire region: Iran MP
Tehran, IRNA -- The spokesman of Iran's Commission of National Security and Foreign Policy Ebrahim Rezaei has warned of regional implications of the ongoing security threat in Syria.
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Iran stresses expansion of Persian language education in Armenia
Tehran, IRNA - The Head of the Saadi Foundation and the Academy of Persian Language and Literature, Gholamali Haddad Adel, has emphasized the need for broader cooperation, the advancement of Persian language education, and the enhancement of cultural relations between Iran and Armenia.
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Iran’s Premier League: Perspolis vs. Nassaji
Tehran’s Perspolis and Nassaji of Ghaemshahr competed in the 11th week of Iran’s Premier League in Tehran on December 7, 2024.
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Iran president appoints Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi as Secretary of National Population Headquarters
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi as the Secretary of the National Population Headquarters to implement the Family and Youth Protection Law.
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Iran’s freestyle wrestlers crowned champions at Asia Pacific Deaf Games
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian freestyle wrestlers bagged four gold medals, three silvers and a bronze one, to win the title of the freestyle wrestling competitions of the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games.
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Pollution in Tehran
Iranian capital city of Tehran is depicted in a photo series on a highly polluted day on December 7, 2024 where air quality index (AQI) was registered at above 150 which is regarded to be unhealthy.
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Autumn in Iran’s Golestan forests
The photo series depicts forests of Golestan Province in northern Iran in an Autumn day in December 7, 2024.
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National Students’ Day marked at Sharif University of Technology
The commemoration ceremony for National Students’ Day was held at the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran on Saturday in the presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaei Sarraf, and Health Minister Mohammadreza Zafarghandi.
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Powerful earthquake strikes Iran's Khuzestan
On December 5, 2024, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck the southeastern Iranian province of Khuzestan. The region experienced a total of 11 tremors. The most significant damage has been reported in Haftgel city and the Golgir District of Masjed Soleyman County.
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Political dialogue to begin between Syria, opposition groups: Iran FM
Tehran, IRNA -- After talks with Russian and Turkish foreign ministers on Syria, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said “political dialogue” is set to begin between the Syrian government and opposition groups.
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Head of Hamas political council meets Araghchi in Doha
Tehran, IRNA - Head of the political council of Hamas and the members of the Palestinian resistant group's political bureau met and held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi who is in Doha.
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‘Glory of Ancient Persia’ exhibition captivates audience in China: Iran
Tehran, IRNA -- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh has announced the inauguration of the "Glory of Ancient Persia" exhibition in China.
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Iran reaffirms ongoing support for Syrian people, government
Tehran, IRNA - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Iran's ongoing support for the Syrian people and government.
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Iran not after building nuclear weapon: US intelligence community
Tehran, IRNA - Iran isn’t looking for building nuclear weapons, the Wall Street Journal reported citing the US intelligence community.
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Israeli historian admits regime is committing genocide in Gaza
Tehran, IRNA -- An internationally recognized Israeli historian has concluded that the regime is committing genocide in Gaza after compiling a report documenting a wide range of atrocities committed by Israeli forces in the besieged Palestinian territory, according to Middle East Eye.
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Commander announces plan to close western borders
Sanandaj, IRNA - The implementation of a plan to close the country's western borders has started, Commander of Iran's Border Guard Police Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi has announced.
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Over 2,500 armed group members killed amid tensions in Syria: Report
Tehran, IRNA - The Syrian army has announced that 2,500 members of armed groups have been killed in recent operations, media outlets have reported.
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US base near Baghdad airport comes under attack
Tehran, IRNA – Reports from Iraq say a rocket attack has hit a US military base near the capital Baghdad.
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Iran successfully launches Saman-1 space tug
Tehran, IRNA - The Saman-1, along with a CubeSat and a research payload, has been successfully sent into space using a Simorgh launcher, according to the chief of Iran’s space agency.
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Minister: Iran plans to organize cryptocurrencies not limiting them
Tehran, IRNA -- Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnaser Hemmati has said that the government intends to organize digital currencies and cryptocurrencies instead of putting limitations on them.
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Doha Forum 2024 kicks off, Iran FM attends
Tehran, IRNA - Doha Forum 2024 has started work in the Qatari capital with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in participation.
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Iran dismisses reports of embassy evacuation in Syria
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has dismissed reports of the evacuation of the Islamic Republic’s Embassy staff in Syria.
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Yemen fires missile at Israeli-occupied territories: Report
Tehran, IRNA -- The Israeli regime has reportedly intercepted a missile fired from Yemen.
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Iran-EAEU trade up by 11% in first nine months of 2024
Moscow, IRNA – The volume of trade between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has increased by 11% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period last year.
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Iran, Russia stress resolve to boost multilateral processes
Tehran, IRNA - The deputy foreign ministers of Iran and Russia have underscored their resolve to continue international consultations and interactions and strengthen multilateral processes.