Iran will use 'all tools' to defend itself, foreign ministry says

TEHRAN – Iran has emphasized its unwavering commitment to defending its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, with foreign ministry spokesperson stating that the country is fully prepared to utilize all available resources to safeguard these core interests.

Muslim nations must unite to counter global hegemony: Leader’s aide

TEHRAN – A senior military adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has proposed that unity among Muslim nations could play a transformative role in reshaping global dynamics.

Iran develops domestic aircraft engine parts, official says

TEHRAN – Iran has achieved a major milestone in its aviation industry by localizing the production of Airbus and Boeing aircraft engine parts, according to Hossein Pourfarzaneh, head of the Civil Aviation Organization.

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The new geopolitics of the region

TEHRAN - The Sharq newspaper says the fall of the Assad government in Syria should be considered a historical turning point that would trigger huge geopolitical changes in the Middle East, and we should expect extensive changes in the alignment of power players in the region.

US attempts to frame Iran for Jordan drone attack as it files federal charges against two citizens

TEHRAN – The U.S. Justice Department announced on Monday that two citizens are facing federal charges in connection to a January attack by Iraqi Resistance groups against an American base at the Syria-Jordan border.

Sixth Iran-Kuwait consular commission meeting successfully concludes in Tehran

TEHRAN – The sixth session of the joint consular commission between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Persian Gulf State of Kuwait was successfully concluded in Tehran. 

Iran, Belarus hold joint freefall parachuting camp in Bushehr

TEHRAN – A joint freefall parachuting camp commenced on Monday, bringing together elite teams from the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Belarusian Army. 

JCPOA no longer relevant, says IAEA chief 

TEHRAN – Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has said that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is no longer viable, appearing to place sole responsibility for the 2015 nuclear deal's lame-duck state on Iran.

Iranian Army to expand AI use in drones and defense

TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, the Coordinating Deputy of the Iranian Army, underscored the increasing importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military applications during the First National Conference on Command and Control in Cognitive Warfare on Monday.

Eslami: Iran's nuclear progress is unstoppable

TEHRAN – In a speech delivered in the country's central province of Isfahan on Monday, Mohammad Eslami, the Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), asserted that the country's advancements in nuclear technology “will never be curtailed.”

Tourism minister attends Ancient Civilizations Forum in Yerevan

TEHRAN – The Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, traveled to Yerevan, Armenia, on Tuesday morning to attend the 8th Ministerial Meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum.

Anti-Narcotics Police attend workshop on addressing drug-related crimes

TEHRAN –A group of senior police officers of the Iranian Anti-Narcotics Police have attended a training workshop on ‘Investigation of Crimes related to Drug Trafficking’.

Warmer temperature, lower rainfall forecasted

TEHRAN –According to the Metrological Organization, the weather is forecast to get 1 ° C warmer than normal, and the precipitations are expected to decrease till the end of next week (December 27).

Iran-Cuba health ties ‘strategic’: official

TEHRAN –Ali Jafarian, a senior advisor to the health minister, has stated that the relations between Iran and Cuba in the health sector are strategic.

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Trigger mechanism is a leverage against Iran

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Melli interviewed Dr. Yousef Moulai, a professor of international law at Tehran University, to examine the various aspects of the trigger mechanism included in the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Tehran, Persian Gulf Cooperation Council discuss regional collaboration

TEHRAN – Alireza Enayati, the Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, met with Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, the Secretary-General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), at the council's secretariat in Riyadh on Monday. 

Iranian embassy in Syria to resume operations soon: amb.

TEHRAN – In a Sunday night interview with Iranian national television, Hossein Akbari, Iran's ambassador to Syria, announced that the Iranian embassy in Damascus is set to resume its operations shortly.

International community must confront Israel’s ongoing war crimes in Gaza: Iran

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has called for urgent international measures to stop the Israeli regime’s ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Iran holds first national conference on cognitive warfare command and control

TEHRAN – The First National Conference on Command and Control in Cognitive Warfare was held on Tuesday at the Army Command and Staff University (DAFOS) in Tehran.

Chogha Golan: archaeologists shed new light on origins of village life in central Zagros region

TEHRAN - Chogha Golan, a Neolithic archaeological site located in the foothills of the Zagros Mountains in Ilam province, has yielded significant findings during the second season of excavations.

Historical texture around Naqsh-e Jahan Sq. to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – Isfahan province’s tourism chief Amir Karamzadeh has announced plans to restore and revitalize the historical areas surrounding the southern and eastern sections of the UNESCO-registered Naqsh-e Jahan Square.

By Teymour Hosseini, traffic police chief

Let's start law enforcement diplomacy with traffic management

TEHRAN - Today, countries start by focusing on common problems and turn the resulting experiences and even knowledge-based ideas into exchangeable products in the development of international relations and cooperation.

UNODC highlights Iran’s substantial efforts in fight against drug trafficking

TEHRAN –The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has lauded the Iranian government for its substantial efforts and steadfast commitment to tackling drug trafficking.

Intl. environmental exhibition to be held

TEHRAN –The 22nd international environmental exhibition will kick off on Wednesday, December 18, in Tehran and will conclude on Sunday.

COMSTECH secretariats in Iran to be strengthened

TEHRAN –The Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology is planning to strengthen the three secretariats affiliated with the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific, and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), whose headquarters are in the country.

Kazakhstan interested in enhancing medical ties with Iran

TEHRAN –The Kazakh ambassador to Tehran, Ontalap Onalbayev, has expressed his country’s interest in expanding cooperation with Iran in the fields of medicine, medical education, and treatment.

By Xavier Villar

Syria under Israeli control: Implications for sovereignty and regional balance

MADRID - Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad on December 8, Israeli forces have intensified their offensive in Syria.