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Pentagon official axed after calling Israel 'death cult,' highlighting growing US dissent

TEHRAN – The Pentagon has removed Colonel Nathan McCormack from his sensitive advisory role after his scathing criticism of the Israeli regime, including labeling it a "death cult" and questioning if the United States acts as its proxy.

Today 14:57

Asian Gymnastics Union mourns loss of Iranian gymnast Hajimiri

TEHRAN - Asian Gymnastics Union mourns the loss of Tara Hajimiri, an 8-year-old Iranian gymnast whose life was tragically taken in the recent conflict.

Today 14:44

Iran’s nuclear facilities operating normally, says Atomic Chief

TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says the country's nuclear facilities remain secure and fully operational, as international scrutiny intensifies following recent Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.

Today 14:33

Iran fall short against Germany at 2025 World Aquatics U20 Water Polo C’ships

TEHRAN – Iran beat at the 2025 World Aquatics Men's U20 Water Polo Championships on Monday.

Today 14:17

'Any US military intervention will be met with irreparable harm': Leader

TEHRAN – In a Wednesday message, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warned Washington against involvement in the ongoing Iran-Israel war, threatening severe consequences.

Today 13:55

Health minister urges UN, WHO to slam, halt Israel’s aggression

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has called on the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, and the World Health Organization’s director for the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, Hanan Hassan Balkhi, to censure Israeli airstrikes on Iran, and take action to stop the aggression.

Today 13:38

President Pezeshkian stresses national unity as key to overcoming any crise

TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of national cohesion and public engagement during a cabinet session held on Tuesday, saying that with unity and solidarity, the country can overcome any crisis.

Today 13:15

Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin unveils artwork symbolizing resistance

TEHRAN – In an artistic response to recent Israeli strikes on Iran, renowned Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has unveiled a new artwork symbolizing the enduring spirit and resilience of Islamic fighters.

Today 12:43

Iran Downs Israeli Hermes Drone

Today 12:32

Iranian Missiles Launched

Today 12:03

In front of Geneva’s UN office: people condemn Israeli attacks on Iran

TEHRAN – Protesters from different countries gathered in front of the UN's Geneva office on Tuesday to show solidarity with the Iranian people and to strongly denounce Israel's attacks on the country.

Today 11:03

Trade balance in Qeshm FTZ hits $37.8m in 2 months

TEHRAN - Iran’s Free Zones High Council announced that the trade balance of Qeshm Free Trade Zone, in the southern Qeshm Island, was $37.8 million positive in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21).

Today 11:02

Iran-China 2-month non-oil trade stands at $4.631b

TEHRAN - The value of non-oil trade between Iran and China stood at $4.631 billion during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21), according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Today 11:02

Grossi admits no evidence Iran seeking nuclear arms: CNN senior journalist

TEHRAN – Senior CNN journalist Christian Amanpour has forced IAEA director general Rafael Grossi to openly admit that the international body under his leadership has no evidence to prove that Iran is making systematic efforts to build nuclear weapons.

Today 10:34

Hundreds of Israelis have been moved to different locations: Maariv

TEHRAN – Hundreds of Israelis have been relocated to different locations, the Israeli newspaper Maariv wrote.

"Israeli" Elbit Hermes 900 drone. (Illustrative)

Today 09:45

Iran downs Israeli drone near Tehran

TEHRAN – An Israeli drone has been downed near the city of Varamin, about 35 kilometers in southeast of Tehran, the Varamin governor announced on Wednesday morning.

Today 02:01

Air raid sirens sound across occupied territories as Iranian missiles reach Tel Aviv

TEHRAN - Hebrew media sources reported that air raid sirens were activated across central and northern parts of the occupied Palestinian territories on early hours of Wednesday as Iranian missiles were fired toward Israel in the latest phase of Operation True Promise III.

Today 01:23

Mural in Tehran depicts bravery of an Iranian female TV presenter

TEHRAN – The newest mural at Valiasr Square in central Tehran was unveiled Tuesday morning, depicting Iran's state TV presenter Sahar Emami following the Zionist regime's attack on the main building of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Monday evening.

Today 01:20

Literary luminary Shafiei Kadkani quotes from Old Testament about warning Israel of their violence

TEHRAN – A page on social media attributed to the renowned Iranian writer and poet Mohammad-Reza Shafiei Kadkani published on Monday a portion of the Old Testament text and then quoted “The Secret of Iran's Survival” by the late Iranian literary critic, translator, and poet Mohammad Ali Eslami Nodushan in both Hebrew and Persian.

Today 01:17