Russia berates US president for issuing threats against Iran

TEHRAN – Russia has expressed serious concern over statements made by US President Donald Trump during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States regarding potential new military strikes against Iran, urging US and Israeli officials to refrain from escalating tensions with Iran.

China says maintains neutrality in international issues, namely Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN – China has reiterated its just and impartial position vis-à-vis international crises, saying Beijing has mediated in the Iran nuclear files and other international issues without interference, bias or profiteering.

Netanyahu confirms message to Iran via Putin, says Israel seeks no escalation

TEHRAN – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially confirmed that he had sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin stating that Israel was not seeking another war with Iran and asking him to relay the message to Tehran.

IRGC arrests members of terrorist cell in border province

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force says it has dismantled a terrorist cell linked to hostile groups in the southeastern border province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

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Enemy’s anger at Iran’s national unity

TEHRAN - In a commentary on recent street protests in Iran, Kayhan wrote: In the current situation, following the June 12‑day war and combined pressures, any street turmoil can serve as a pretext for activating external pressure scenarios.

Pezeshkian says foes eying on economic pressure on Iran, not bombardment

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that Iran’s adversaries are pinning their hopes on economic pressure rather than military force, stressing that no country can be defeated through bombardment alone.

General Soleimani’s legacy remain alive and influential: parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Wednesday that the legacy and teachings of martyr Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani remain alive and influential, describing them as a guiding model rooted in resistance, regional stability, and strategic foresight.

Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi appointed IRGC deputy chief

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi as the new deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), according to an official announcement.

UN Security Council paralyzed in face of US-Israel threats

Iran says will resolutely defend its territorial integrity, people and national interests 

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the United States would bear full responsibility for the consequences of any aggression against Iran, saying the Islamic Republic would respond firmly to any hostile action.

Medical tourism, golden opportunity for Sistan-Baluchestan’s development

TEHRAN--Establishing a coherent health tourism structure is the key to attracting medical tourists and strengthening the health economy in Sistan-Baluchestan province, given its extensive medical, educational, and research capacities.

Bulgur-Pazan ritual, still alive in memory of southern Khorasan people

TEHRAN--In the heart of the southern Khorasan desert, a centuries-old ritual continues to thrive in the collective memory of local communities.

Armenian community, genuine part of Iranian nation

TEHRAN--The Armenian community of Iran is not a minority, but a genuine and deep-rooted part of the Iranian nation, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri said during his visit to the Saint Sarkis Cathedral in Tehran on Tuesday,

IRCS wishes ‘valuable human achievements for nations’ in New Year

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has wished valuable human achievements for nations and red crescent societies around the world in 2026.

Health ministry observes national social work day

TEHRAN – The ministry of health commemorated the 40th national social work day on Wednesday, highlighting intersectoral collaboration to support children within the health system.

Afghans coming from Iran have ‘better education, food security’ than those returning from Pakistan

TEHRAN - The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has said those Afghan refugees returning from Iran often have more education, better food security, and housing than those returning from Pakistan.

Drought persists despite intensified precipitation

TEHRAN – Despite recent heavy rainfalls, water resources in the country are still under pressure, with a large part of the country grappling with drought.

Israel conceals extent of casualties from 12-day war: Iran war room chief

TEHRAN – Major General Ali Abdollahi, commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said Israel suffered “very heavy blows” during the 12-day war with Iran but is concealing the true scale of its casualties and damage through strict censorship.

Iran, Oman call for greater Islamic coordination amid rising regional tensions

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi have stressed the need for sustained consultation and coordination among Islamic countries to address the drivers of division and instability in the region.

Tehran reiterates respect for Lebanon’s independence, says ambassador

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Beirut Mojtaba Amani has reviewed developments in Lebanon and the region in separate meetings with the Lebanese defense minister and the commander of the Lebanese Army.

Enemy stages street protests to mask 12‑day war defeat

TEHRAN - The Javan newspaper analyzed enemy strategies in fomenting unrest in Iran.

‘Illegal and coercive’, FM Araghchi condemns US actions against Venezuela

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Tehran’s firm opposition to any action that threatens Venezuela’s sovereignty or territorial integrity, saying he is confident the country will safeguard its independence in the face of external pressure.

Iran blacklists Royal Canadian Navy as ‘terror organization’

TEHRAN – Iran has officially designated the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist organization, responding to Canada’s “illegal decision” last year to target part of the Iranian Armed Forces.

Our restraint should not be misread as weakness, Iran FM writes in The Guardian

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister has warned that the country’s restraint during recent war with Israel should not be interpreted as weakness or assumed to be unlimited, highlighting the high cost of Israeli provocations for the United States and the region.

Presidents of Iran and Russia discuss advancing bilateral relations

TEHRAN – The presidents of Iran and Russia held a phone conversation on Tuesday to discuss the current state of bilateral relations and the progress of their joint agreements.