Iran to deploy new advanced centrifuges in response to ‘unjust’ IAEA resolution

TEHRAN – Iran has decided to activate new advanced centrifuges, rejecting an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors resolution that rebuked Tehran despite its offer of new concessions.

Students unite for Resistance in Tehran gathering

TEHRAN – Iranian students gathered to showcase their support for the Axis of Resistance in inaugural national assembly of “Resistance Ambassadors” which took place on Thursday morning in Tehran.

Tehran, Caracas deepen strategic ties with new cooperation agreements

TEHRAN – In a landmark visit to Venezuela, Iran has signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors.

Israel's aggressions will not go unanswered, international law to guide response: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that Tehran’s response to recent Israeli military actions will be both inevitable and resolute, emphasizing that the timing and method of retaliation would be determined by strategic conditions.

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Repeating a wrong path, a thousand times

TEHRAN - Kayhan addressed Iran's acceptance to stop enriching uranium to 60% and wrote: Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, declared that Iran had accepted a cap on its stockpile of 60% enriched uranium.

Unilateral sanctions undermine sovereignty, says Iranian envoy

TEHRAN – Iran's UN envoy to Geneva, Ali Bahreini, denounced unilateral sanctions as violations of international law and attacks on national sovereignty.

IRGC chief urges Muslim nations to sever ties with Israel

TEHRAN- The commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps highlighted the offenses perpetrated by the Zionist regime in the region and urged Muslim nations to cut ties with it.

Iran says will leave NPT if snapback of UNSC sanctions triggered

TEHRAN – Iran has issued a stark warning to European powers, stating it will exit the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if UN Security Council sanctions are reimposed through the snapback mechanism.

Iran denounces Canada-pushed UN resolution on human rights as ‘politically motivated’

TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Zahra Ershadi has firmly rejected the "unjust and politically motivated resolution" on Iran's human rights situation.

Iran ready to restore Azerbaijan’s historical sites, says tourism minister

TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has announced Iran’s readiness to assist Azerbaijan in the restoration of its historical sites.

14th annual Isfahan conference highlights city’s heritage

TEHRAN - The 14th annual conference of Isfahan Commemoration Week took place on Thursday evening, coinciding with Isfahan Day.

Iranian tourism minister meets Azerbaijan’s PM at COP29

TEHRAN - Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, met with Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov on the sidelines of COP29, the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Baku from November 11 to 22.

Archaeological discoveries shed light on Abu Musa’s rich history

TEHRAN - Iranian archaeologist Mohammad Esmaeili-Jelodar has revealed fascinating insights from archaeological excavations conducted on Abu Musa, a strategic Iranian island in the Persian Gulf.

Some 4,000 authorized Afghans enter Iran daily

TEHRAN –Nearly 4,000 Afghans with valid passports enter the country every day, according to an official with the National Organization for Migration.

Tehran grabs LivCom Award Finals 2024

TEHRAN – The environmental project proposed by Tehran municipality has received the 22nd international award for Liveable Communities (LivCom).

Iran, ESCAP to cooperate on empowering women, dealing with natural hazards

TEHRAN –The Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, and the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, have agreed to collaborate on empowering women as well as dealing with natural and environmental disasters.

Improving habitat quality for Asiatic cheetahs on the agenda

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) has placed improving the quality of natural habitats for Asiatic Cheetahs as well as reducing threats to them with the support of the private sector and local communities on the agenda.

Tehran activates advanced centrifuges in response to anti-Iran resolution

TEHRAN - In response to the "unjustifiable" resolution passed by the IAEA Board of Governors against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program under the influence of the European trio (E3) and the United States, Iran immediately put into operation a “substantial number of advanced centrifuges of various models”.

US move in blocking UN resolution for Gaza truce is disgraceful: Iran

TEHRAN - Iran has condemned the United States for vetoing of a UN Security Council resolution that called for a ceasefire in the Gaza war, saying the "disgraceful" move serves as a "license" for the Tel Aviv regime to push ahead with its bloody wars in the region.

Alavi named chief of the council for ethnic and religious affairs

TEHRAN – In a decree announced on Thursday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed Sayed Mahmoud Alavi as his special assistant and chief of the Council for Ethnic and Religious Affairs”.

Syria FM, Iran security chief discuss regional affairs in Tehran meeting

TEHRAN – Syrian Foreign Minister Basam al-Sabbagh and Ali Akbar Ahmadian, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, held talks in Tehran on Wednesday, following a series of high-level meetings with Iranian officials. 

Israeli crimes against Gaza children ‘deep wound on conscience of humanity’: foreign ministry

TEHRAN – On World Children's Day, November 20th, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression against Palestinian children in Gaza, calling the situation a "deep wound on the conscience of humanity." 

Iran joins countries seeking to combat illegal immigration in Minsk conference

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador Alireza Sanei participated in Minsk's international conference on combating illegal immigration on Wednesday. 

Iran envoy condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 

TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to Islamabad, Reza Amiri Moghadam, has condemned the deadly terrorist attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, expressing condolences to the government, military, and victims' families. 

Sistan and Baluchestan counter-terrorism drill: IRGC announces new successes

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force announced the elimination of three terrorists and the arrest of six more during an ongoing counter-terrorism exercise in Iran's southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province, bordering Pakistan.

Iran, Norway discuss peace efforts in Yemen, express support for dialogue

TEHRAN – Norway’s Special Representative for Yemen, Heidi Johansen, led a delegation to Tehran to discuss pressing issues with Ali Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister on Tuesday.

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Israel deserves tough response

TEHRAN - In a note, Kayhan addressed Iran's reciprocal response after Israel's October 26 attack on Iran and said: Some believe that if Iran shows a reciprocal response to the Zionist regime's aggression, we will witness the creation of dangerous conditions in which we enter into a full-scale military war.

Iranian defence minister in Caracas for talks on closer military cooperation

TEHRAN – Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has called for a significant expansion of collaboration between Iran and Venezuela, highlighting untapped opportunities that could bolster ties between the two nations.

Iran summons UK, Hungarian envoys over sanctions on shipping industry

TEHRAN – Tehran has intensified its diplomatic protests against recent sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom and the European Union, summoning British and Hungarian diplomats to voice its strong disapproval.