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Leader Praises National Progress and Youthful Strengths Amid Challenges

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has commended the country’s progress and the strengths achieved by the nation, particularly the younger generation, despite existing problems and difficulties.

Iran Calls for Fair UN Secretary-General Selection, Says Silence on Attacks Makes Candidates Unfit

Iran has called for a transparent and fair process in selecting the next United Nations secretary-general, warning that candidates who failed to condemn unlawful military attacks against Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities are unfit for the post—an apparent reference to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi.

Iran condemns ongoing violence against Palestinians in Gaza

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has strongly condemned the continued killing and what he described as the genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, pointing to ongoing bombardments and restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Iran, Belarus Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Expanding Bilateral Cooperation

The foreign ministers of Iran and Belarus met in Minsk on Monday, underscoring their determination to maintain and strengthen the upward trend in bilateral relations through expanded cooperation across various fields.

Iran’s Aftab Shargh Solar Plant to Generate 600 MW, Power 2.5 Million Homes

Iran is accelerating efforts to complete a major solar power project in its central province of Isfahan, with the Aftab Shargh power plant expected to supply electricity to nearly 2.5 million homes upon completion.

Baghaei: Iran Maintains Contact With IAEA Whenever Necessary

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran remains in contact with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) whenever necessary, stressing that repeated claims by the agency’s director general will not change realities on the ground.

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Iran’s Armed Forces Fully Prepared to Defend Country Under Any Circumstances

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says Iran’s armed forces remain fully prepared to defend the country under any circumstances, stressing that while Tehran prefers diplomacy over war, it will not disregard potential threats.

FIFA Faces Cultural Backlash Ahead of Iran vs Egypt World Cup Clash

Tensions are rising ahead of the Iran-Egypt group-stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the choice of venue in Seattle has sparked controversy over planned events promoting LGBTQ+ pride. According to local authorities, the stadium is set to host a Pride Parade and related festivities, drawing sharp criticism from both national teams and stirring concerns among fans.

Iranian Armed Forces Advance in AI, Quantum, Drone, and Laser Technologies

Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces, announced that Iran’s armed forces have made significant progress in developing advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum systems, drones, and lasers.

Iran Seizes Foreign Tanker Carrying 6 Million Liters of Smuggled Fuel in Sea of Oman

Iranian authorities have seized a foreign oil tanker carrying 6 million liters of smuggled diesel fuel in the Sea of Oman as part of efforts to confront regional fuel smuggling networks.

Pezeshkian Calls for Stronger Iran-Kazakhstan Ties Amid Western Hostility

During a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart in Astana, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of strengthening regional relations and cooperation in the face of Western hostility.

Iran Urges Decisive Global Action to Halt “Israeli Genocide” at UN Assembly

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has urged the international community to take urgent and unified measures to end what he described as the ongoing genocide committed by the Israeli regime in the Gaza Strip.

Iran Welcomes Mothers’ Day in Light of Fatima Zahra’s Birth Anniversary

This morning, as winter sunlight stretched softly across Iran’s cities, a familiar warmth returned to homes, streets, and hearts: Mothers’ Day, a celebration that each year rises in harmony with the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA) —the woman whose name, in Iranian memory, is inseparable from grace, dignity, and boundless compassion.

Iran, Turkey Launch Strategic Rail Project to Revive Southern Silk Road Corridor

Iran and Turkey have unveiled a major joint rail initiative aimed at reshaping Eurasian trade routes, marking a significant step toward strengthening the southern Silk Road corridor. The announcement follows Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s visit to Tehran late last month, during which the two sides confirmed plans to begin construction of a new cross-border rail link.

AEOI Chief Confirms Absence of IAEA Inspectors and No Casualties in June Attack

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), stated that there are currently no International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors in Iran, emphasizing that no AEOI personnel were killed in the June attack.

Araghchi, Aliyev Call for Broader Tehran–Baku Cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev underscored the need to expand bilateral relations and cooperation across diverse sectors during a meeting in Baku on Monday.

Iran launches major Oman Sea–Isfahan water transfer as part of strategic shift toward marine-based economy

Iran inaugurated one of its largest-ever infrastructure initiatives on Saturday: an 800-kilometer water transfer pipeline carrying desalinated water from the Oman Sea to the country’s central plateau, connecting Sirjan to Isfahan.

When Chess Met Backgammon… Persia Triumphs!

A famed tale from later Sasanian recounts a high-stakes intellectual duel at the court of Khosrow I Anushirvan, where a lavish chess set sent by the Indian ruler sparked a contest of wisdom that ultimately showcased the strategic brilliance of the young Persian vizier Bozorgmehr.