Defense Council to bolster Iran’s military coordination, say lawmakers

TEHRAN – Two senior members of Iran’s Parliament have welcomed the formation of the National Defense Council, describing it as a timely and strategic move to strengthen decision-making and accelerate military responses amid ongoing wartime conditions.

Iranian court uncovers MEK role in coordinated attacks with Israel during recent war

TEHRAN – During ongoing legal proceedings against the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK), Tehran’s Criminal Court heard new evidence linking the terrorist group to Israeli attacks during the recent 12-day war—including the targeting of a civilian hospital.

Pezeshkian pays tribute to child victims of Israel's war at Tehran ceremony

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday attended a ceremony at the Ameneh Welfare and Nursery Complex in Tehran to honor the memory of children killed during the recent 12-day Israeli assault.

Islamic solidarity vital to end Gaza genocide, Pezeshkian tells Malaysian PM

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim jointly called for urgent collective action by Muslim nations to stop Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza during a phone conversation on Wednesday.

Mossad spy hanged in Iran after contribution to nuclear scientist’s assassination 

TEHRAN – Iran has carried out the death sentence of Roozbeh Vadi, who was convicted of spying for Israel and providing critical information to Mossad that led to the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist. The execution, confirmed by the Iranian Judiciary, took place on Wednesday following a Supreme Court affirmation of his guilt and sentence.

President names Ahmadian to head new strategic development body

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian is putting a sharp focus on boosting Iran's strategic projects. He's appointed Ali-Akbar Ahmadian, previously Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), to lead a newly created “Iranian Headquarters for National and Strategic Projects Development”, a move his circle says shows the president is serious about using the country’s resources to hit key goals. 

Some 850,000 Iranians donated blood in 4 months

TEHRAN – Around 850,000 Iranians donated blood in the first four months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

Persian medicine experts to provide health services during Arbaeen

TEHRAN – The health ministry has dispatched a team of Persian medicine experts to provide health services to people during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Biotechnology plays key role in 60% of sustainable development goals

TEHRAN – Biotechnology, as one of the highly promising scientific fields, plays a key role in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs), as it holds a 60 percent share of the goals related to life sciences and their applications directly or indirectly.

‘20 Asiatic cheetahs spotted in Iran’s wildlife reserves’

TEHRAN – Twenty Asiatic cheetahs have so far been spotted in wildlife reserves across the country, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

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A plan for non-nuclear security

TEHRAN - The Shargh newspaper examines ways to guarantee national security by adopting various strategies and approaches, such as entanglement with the international trade.

Israel exaggerates infiltration efforts to undermine Iran’s security confidence: Judiciary Chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Hojjatoleslam Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje’i, has emphasized that the Israeli regime is intensifying efforts to exaggerate the infiltration and influence within Iran far beyond reality, aiming to undermine national security confidence.

Pakistan embassy in Tehran hosts Youm-e-Istehsal to spotlight Kashmir cause

TEHRAN – The Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran hosted a gathering on Tuesday to observe Youm-e-Istehsal (Day of Exploitation), marking the fourth anniversary of India’s revocation of Articles 35A and 370 on August 5, 2019.

‘Tomorrow will be too late’, Iran VP urges swift collective effort to break Gaza siege

TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, has issued a stark warning about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, warning: “Tomorrow will be too late.”

Illegitimate geopolitical projects in Caucasus will face Iran’s firm response: Leader’s aide

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on international affairs, has warned regional and international players against attempts to revive the controversial Zangezur Corridor project, stressing that Iran will not remain silent in the face of any threat to its national or regional interests.

Veteran statesman Larijani takes helm of Iran's Security Council following U.S.-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – In a move to recalibrate Iran’s national security architecture, President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed seasoned statesman Ali Larijani as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) on Tuesday.

IRCS to host 2nd intl. rehabilitation conference

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in cooperation with the University of Münster, Germany, will hold the second international rehabilitation conference on Wednesday, an official with the IRCS has said.

Iranian woman appointed as RPC chairperson for Eastern Mediterranean

TEHRAN – Farah Babaei, the head of the Midwifery Department of the health ministry, has been appointed by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) as the new Chair of the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Professional Committee (RPC).

FAO seeks to foster co-op with Razi Institute under One Health Initiative

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has explored the potential for promoting ties with Razi Vaccine and Serum Production Research Institute, focusing on the One Health Initiative.

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Possible consequences of snapback mechanism activation

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Shargh discussed the consequences of the possible activation of the snapback mechanism by the European trio of Britain, France and Germany.

Araghchi pays tribute to fallen journalist killed in Israeli strike on IRIB

TEHRAN - Speaking during an unannounced appearance at the Foreign Ministry’s weekly press conference on Monday, Araghchi paid tribute to the family of Martyr Nima Rajabpour, a media professional killed in the Israeli regime’s airstrike on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) headquarters.