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.

Pezeshkian urges Pope’s intervention to end Israeli violence in West Asia

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has appealed to Pope Francis for intervention to halt ongoing Israeli violence in the region, which has wreaked havoc in Gaza and Lebanon and could spread to other parts of West Asia any second. 

Russian, Iranian officials call for diplomacy in Syria, Yemen

TEHRAN – Mikhail Bogdanov, the Special Representative of the Russian President for West Asia and Africa, held a high-level meeting with Ali Asghar Khaji, Senior Advisor to Iran’s Foreign Minister on Special Political Affairs, to address the growing tensions and challenges in the region.

Tehran, Doha call for end to Gaza genocide, pledge stronger ties

TEHRAN – In a meeting held in Tehran on Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian engaged in discussions with Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar.

Strong Families Program focuses on seven provinces

TEHRAN – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has implemented the second phase of Strong Families Program in seven provinces of the country in a bid to strengthen family structures and enhance community resilience.

Water scarcity haunting Hour al-Azim

Hour al-Azim wetland in the southwestern Khuzestan province is grappling with a severe shortage of water.

Armenia to host Iranian knowledge-based delegation

TEHRAN –Supported by the vice-presidency for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, a delegation of Iranian knowledge-based firms will be dispatched to Armenia to showcase the latest technological accomplishments of the country and explore markets for Iranian products.

Iran aims to promote women’s economic, social empowerment: VP

TEHRAN – Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, has stated that the current administration focuses on empowering women in social and economic areas, as well as improving their access to social services and facilities through implementing certain national programs.

Iran warns France against ‘complicating' situation ahead of IAEA vote

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned his French counterpart that adopting a censure resolution against the Islamic Republic at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting will make the situation surrounding Iran's nuclear program “more complicated”.

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Genocide supporter turned human rights activist

How Western media is propagating new lies against Iran

TEHRAN – A recent Globe and Mail article by Robert Fife details an alleged assassination plot against 84-year-old former Canadian Special Envoy on Holocaust Remembrance and Justice Minister Irwin Cotler. Who tried to assassinate him? Iran, the report says. 

Tehran warns against renewed US ‘maximum pressure’ policy

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian official has cautioned that any effort by the incoming administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to revive Washington’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran will be met with “maximum resistance” from Tehran.  

Nothing hindering completion of Iran-Russia strategic agreement: envoy

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia are on track to finalize a comprehensive strategic cooperation treaty, as confirmed by Kazem Jalali, Iran’s Ambassador to Russia.

Tehran denounces "illegal" EU, UK sanctions on shipping

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, strongly condemned the recent sanctions imposed by the European Union and the United Kingdom on Iranian shipping, dismissing them as legally baseless. 

200 former MKO members to testify in Tehran terrorism trial

TEHRAN – The presiding judge in the ongoing trial involving the Mujahedin-e Khalq terror organization (MKO) has disclosed that approximately 200 former members of the outfit have expressed willingness to provide testimony in court. 

Iranian military delegation attends Pakistan's IDEAS 2024 Arms Exhibition

TEHRAN – A high-ranking Iranian military delegation is in Karachi, Pakistan, participating in the Pakistan International Arms Exhibition, IDEAS 2024. 

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Self-proclaimed reformists are permanent absentees of history class

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Kayhan pointed to the false hope of a group of reformers on Trump.

Zionism abuses Judaism, Iran's Zarif tells Jewish people in video message

TEHRAN – In a video address to the global Jewish community, Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s Deputy President for Strategic Affairs, sharply criticized Zionism, calling it a betrayal of the Ten Commandments and an ideology rooted in racism and hatred.