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Iran condemns Israel’s airstrikes in Gaza
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned deadly Israeli airstrikes on the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip.
In a statement released on Saturday by the Ministry, Kanaani denounced Israel's…
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for June 28 presidential election in Iran
The five-day registration period will close on Tuesday, and the Guardian Council is expected to issue its final list of candidates within 10 days.
Iran condemns new EU sanctions on officials, entities
Tehran: Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has condemned new sanctions imposed by the EU on several Iranian officials and entities.
He made the remarks in a statement by his Ministry after the EU on Friday imposed…
Iran’s leader urges greater Iran-Syria cooperation to overcome West’s pressure
Tehran: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has said his country and Syria should further expand their cooperation to overcome political and economic pressure from the US and Europe.
He made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Syrian…
Mourners begin days of funerals for Iran’s president and others killed in helicopter crash
The caskets later arrived in Tehran with an honour guard at the airport. They will go on to the holy Shiite seminary city of Qom before returning to the Iranian capital.
Iran’s nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri named acting foreign minister
Bagheri is considered close to Iran's ultraconservatives and a member of the inner circle of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is the father-in-law of Bagheri's brother.
Iran’s supreme leader appoints First Vice President as acting president after Raisi’s…
Meanwhile, leaders from across the globe conveyed their condolences; Lebanon declared three days of mourning in response to the Iranian President's death.
Iranian President Ebrahinm Raisi’s Helipcopter Crashes on Azerbaizan border
Teheran/Baku: Iranian military helicopter carrying Ebrahim Raisi, the President and foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian are feared to have met a serious accident this morning. The crash is feared to have occured on Azerbaizan border…
Iran, Israel appear to pull back from conflict as US approves military aid
Aiming to bolster Israel's defences including its Iron Dome air defence system, the US approved $13 billion in new military assistance for the country.
Calls for calm after reported Israeli strike on Iran
Calls for calm after reported Israeli strike on Iran
Israel attacks Iran in retaliation, targets several towns including Teheran
Our sources are on high alert and will keep sending latest developments on the situtaion in West asia
US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran’s weekend attack on Israel
Iran’s attack on Israel early Sunday came in response to what it says was an Israeli strike on Iran’s consulate in Syria earlier this month.
Iran closed nuclear facilities in wake of Israel attack: IAEA chief
Israel has carried out operations against nuclear sites in the region before.
Iran says seized Israel-linked ship broke maritime law
There are 17 Indians among 25 crew onboard the cargo vessel seized by Iran.
Iran warns of ‘stronger response’ if Israel retaliates to attack
Tehran: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Sunday against any "reckless" Israeli retaliation to Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone attack, as world leaders urged restraint.
Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on…
Iran seizes Israel-linked cargo vessel with 17 Indians on board
Sources said Iran’s military seized the ship carrying a total of 25 crew members as it was suspected to have an Israeli connection.
Iranian official warns that Israeli embassies ‘no longer safe’ after Syria strike
Tehran has vowed to avenge air strike on Damascus that levelled the Iranian embassy's consular annex, killing seven Revolutionary Guards including two generals.
10 Iranian security personnel killed in jihadist attacks near Pakistan border
The number of dead is almost as large as from a similar attack in December, which the same group claimed and was followed by tit-for-tat air strikes with neighbouring Pakistan.
Iranian parliament vote, first since 2022 mass protests, sees a low turnout despite government push
While state-controlled television broadcast images of lines of voters, others across the capital of Tehran saw largely empty polling stations.
Iran begins voting in first parliament election since 2022 Mahsa Amini protests as questions over…
Some 15,000 candidates are vying for a seat in the 290-member parliament, formally known as the Islamic Consultative Assembly.