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Leader meets families of air defense staff martyred in Israeli airstrike

TEHRAN – On Sunday, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, convened with the families of air defense staff who lost their lives during Israel’s attacks on Iranian territory last month.

2024-10-30 23:15

Leader’s commentary praises Roosevelt Street Station book as ‘accurate account of history’

TEHRAN – The Leader of Islamic Revolution has written a commentary on the book “Roosevelt Street Station: A Documentative Narrative of Seizing U.S. Embassy in Tehran”, commending the author’s efforts and emphasizing the importance of accurately recounting history, especially regarding pivotal events during the Islamic Revolution.

2024-10-29 23:00

Iran FM holds meeting on regional developments with ambassadors in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister held a meeting with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in Tehran, outlining Iran's positions on recent regional developments.

2024-10-28 19:46

Mass funeral processions in Iran honor army officers martyred in Israeli attack

TEHRAN – Iranian citizens gathered on Monday in a solemn tribute to four Army officers killed in the Saturday aggression by Israel.

2024-10-27 21:53

Thousands gather in Shiraz for funeral of Iranian woman martyred in Lebanon

TEHRAN – The city of Shiraz witnessed a solemn gathering on Sunday as the funeral procession for martyr Masoumeh Karbasi began at Shohada Square in the Iranian city of Shiraz.

2024-10-25 19:26

Funeral ceremony held for Iranian physician martyred in Beirut

TEHRAN – The body of martyr Ali Heydari, a distinguished Iranian physician and devoted aid worker, was laid to rest at the holy shrine of Imam Khomeini in Tehran.

تقدیم لایحه بودجه سال ۱۴۰۴ کل کشور به مجلس

2024-10-22 16:26

Pezeshkian submits $98.5b budget bill to Majlis

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted the national budget bill for the next Iranian calendar year (March 2025-March 2026) to the Majlis (parliament) on Tuesday.

2024-10-14 20:09

Tehran, Muscat urge immediate international action to end Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman have called for swift international intervention to halt what they describe as Israeli genocide and aggressive actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

2024-10-13 20:58

Immediate halt to Israeli crimes key to regional stability: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister says an immediate halt to the crimes of the Israeli regime in Gaza and Lebanon can be the only thing that saves the West Asian region from a dangerous escalation of conflicts.

2024-10-09 22:36

1st international summit on martyred Resistance journalists held in Shiraz

TEHRAN - Shiraz hosted the inaugural international summit on the martyred Resistance journalists on Tuesday, marking a significant gathering of regional and international figures.

2024-09-30 21:58

Tehran, Moscow on path to strengthen ties as Iranian President receives Russian PM

TEHRAN -Mikhail Mishustin, the Prime Minister of Russia, has emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between Moscow and Tehran, particularly highlighting the efforts to enhance trade and economic cooperation in key sectors such as transportation, energy, industry, and agriculture.

2024-09-27 22:33

Iranians hold nationwide rallies to condemn Israeli actions in Gaza, Lebanon

TEHRAN - Following Friday prayers, worshippers in Tehran, along with participants across Iran, took part in nationwide rallies to denounce the Israeli regime's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

2024-09-21 19:48

Iran showcases massive ballistic missile arsenal during nationwide military parades

TEHRAN – Iran’s armed forces has launched an impressive display of military might during nationwide military parades, featuring an unprecedented array of ballistic missiles alongside the introduction of a new kamikaze drone capable of striking targets over 4,000 kilometers away.

2024-09-18 20:24

IAEA chief views Iran’s nuclear achievements in Vienna exhibition

TEHRAN – The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), recently explored Iran's advancements in the nuclear sector.

2024-09-14 22:56

Iran successfully launches domestically-developed Chamran-1 research satellite

TEHRAN – Iran has successfully launched the domestically-developed Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit, achieving another milestone in the country’s growing space program.

2024-09-13 14:30

Massive Quranic gathering in Imam Reza (AS) shrine highlights Islamic unity, support for Palestine

TEHRAN-On the evening of Thursday, one of the largest Quranic gatherings in the world took place at the Imam Reza (AS) Holy Shrine in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province, with more than 200,000 attendees who gathered to express their devotion to the Holy Quran.

2024-09-03 14:27

Female sprinter Safarzadeh makes history in 2024 Paralympic Games

PARIS - Hajar Safarzadeh of Iran made history in the women’s 400 meters T12, winning a silver medal of the 2024 Paralympic Games.

2024-08-27 14:50

Iran tops Intl. Olympiad on Astronomy, Astrophysics

TEHRAN – In a remarkable achievement, Iranian students won five gold medals, ranking first in the 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) which was held from August 17 to 27 in Vassouras, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2024-08-17 21:49

Parliament begins review of proposed cabinet as Pezeshkian calls for unity

TEHRAN – In an open parliamentary session on Saturday, President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need for unity and collaboration among the country's three branches of government to effectively address Iran's pressing challenges.

2024-08-05 21:47

Russian security chief meets with Iranian president in Tehran

TEHRAN – Russia’s Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has engaged in a high-level meeting with Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian.

2024-08-04 22:34

Pezeshkian vows revenge for Haniyeh in meeting with Jordanian FM

TEHRAN – Israel’s assassination of Hamas Political Chief Ismail Haniyeh was a “major mistake” that "will not go unanswered, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.

2024-07-23 19:35

Iranian president-elect vows to form inclusive cabinet

TEHRAN – Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian announced that the first priority of his forthcoming administration will be to establish a national consensus cabinet.

2024-06-28 21:46

Leader asks Iranians to make ‘best and most useful choice’

TEHRAN – Hours after voting began in Iran's snap presidential election on Friday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei cast his ballot in Tehran in front of dozens of reporters and offered a final message to the Iranian people.

2024-06-22 21:45

Western principles of human rights are wrong: Leader

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met with the head and senior officials of the Judiciary on June 22, 2024.

2024-06-15 21:52

Leader: high voter turnout an election priority

TEHRAN - In a meeting with a number of young medalists in national and international student and university Olympiads, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, described high voter turnout in the upcoming presidential election as a “priority.”

2024-06-07 19:46

Martyr Saeed Abiyar laid to rest in Karaj amidst emotional tributes

TEHRAN - The revered body of martyr Saeed Abiyar, a distinguished figure killed in an Israeli airstrike in Syria, was solemnly interred in Karaj, accompanied by a significant outpouring of public grief and respect.

2024-05-26 22:07

International figures pay tribute to Iran's president and foreign minister

TEHERAN - Nearly 100 international figures, including ambassadors and top diplomats from the United Nations' member states, paid their respects to Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage at Iran's representative office in New York.

2024-05-14 19:04