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Iran Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Southern and Eastern Lebanon
worldIran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei strongly condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, calling on the international community, the United Nations, and regional countries to take more serious action to confront what he described as Israel’s aggression and warmongering.
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Iran Defense Council: Continuation of Hostile Behavior Will Be Met With a Decisive Response
PoliticsThe Secretariat of the Defense Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran, by issuing a statement while condemning the escalation of “threatening rhetoric and interventionist remarks” against the country, emphasized Iran’s readiness for a decisive and proportionate response to any aggression or hostile behavior.
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First Image Received from “Tolou-3 (Paya)” Satellite
worldThe first image from the “Tolou-3” satellite, operationally named “Paya,” has been successfully received, marking a significant milestone as the satellite moves beyond its initial operational stages and into more advanced technical phases. According to the Head of the Iranian Space Agency, all three Iranian satellites recently placed into orbit are currently in stable and satisfactory condition.
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Ghalibaf: Israel Sought Ceasefire in Final Days of 12-Day War
PoliticsMohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, said that during a 12-day war, the Israeli regime requested a ceasefire in the final days of the conflict, describing the development as a result of shifting power dynamics and strengthened deterrence.
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Iran, Brazil Warn of Consequences of Maduro’s Abduction
PoliticsIranian and Brazilian foreign ministers have warned of the consequences of what they described as a U.S. action violating international law, referring to a military attack on Venezuela and the abduction of the country’s president.
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Third Reactor Ring Installed at Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2
EconomyThe installation of the third ring of blocks of the inner protective shell of the reactor building at Unit 2 of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant has been successfully completed.
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Expulsion of Iranians Included in Washington’s List of Demands from Venezuela’s Interim Government
worldAccording to media reports, the United States has conveyed a set of political and security demands to Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s vice president and acting interim president, one of the most significant of which is the expulsion of Iranian citizens and Iran-linked forces from Venezuelan territory.
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Iravani: The Abduction of Maduro by the United States Is a Gross Violation of International Law
worldIravani stated that the abduction of the elected President of Venezuela and the First Lady by the United States constitutes a flagrant violation of international law.
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From Iran to Venezuela: A Shared Pattern of U.S. Intervention
worldWhat has unfolded in Venezuela in recent days may, at first glance, appear to be a local crisis or a political dispute confined to Latin America. For a significant part of the international community, however, these developments evoke a familiar pattern—one previously applied in the Middle East, particularly toward Iran, and now repeated in a different geography.
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Russia Considers Building Small Nuclear Power Plants in Iran
worldRussia’s acting trade representative in Iran says the construction of small nuclear power plants in the country is under consideration as part of expanding nuclear energy cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.
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China Stresses Opposition to Any Foreign Interference in Iran’s Internal Affairs
worldOn Monday, the Chinese government reaffirmed its firm opposition to any form of foreign interference in Iran’s internal affairs, emphasizing the principle of national sovereignty and expressing support for the country’s internal stability and cohesion.
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Iran Denies NYT Claim on Araghchi Media Meeting
PoliticsIran’s Deputy Foreign Ministry Spokesman Shamsizadeh has dismissed a report by The New York Times claiming that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a media meeting on Thursday in which he spoke about the importance of “survival.”
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Araghchi: The aggression against Venezuela is a clear violation of the UN Charter
PoliticsSeyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Bruno Rodríguez, Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments.
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Araghchi: Trump’s Peace Approach Means “Law of the Jungle”
PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, saying that speaking about peace through the language of force amounts to promoting the “law of the jungle” in the international system.
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Iran Ranks Among the World’s Top 10 Countries in Infertility Treatment
tourismBased on scientific and clinical assessments, Iran is ranked among the world’s top 10 countries in the field of infertility treatment.
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Baghaei: Abduction of Venezuela’s President Is a Dangerous Precedent in International Law
PoliticsIran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has strongly condemned the abduction of Venezuela’s president and his wife, describing the act as a blatant violation of national sovereignty and a dangerous precedent in international law.
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Iran Says Its Caracas Embassy Operating Normally
worldIran’s ambassador to Venezuela said in a recent interview that Iran’s embassy in Caracas is continuing its activities as usual.
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The Latest Mural in Tehran’s Palestine Square: “Watch Out for Your Soldiers”
PoliticsOn January 02, 2026, the U.S. President, Donald Trump, made controversial remarks on his Truth Social platform page about protests in Iran, which faced several reactions from Iranian officials and people.
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Two Iranian Women Among the World’s Top Futsal Nominees
sportThe website Futsal Planet has continued unveiling the nominees for its 2025 awards, announcing candidates in two more categories.
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Three Iranian Satellites Successfully Enter In-Orbit Testing Phase
PoliticsIran’s satellites Zafar, Paya, and Kowsar have successfully passed various in-orbit testing stages during the first week after launch, with all three exhibiting satisfactory technical conditions. Evaluations indicate that the assessment and stabilisation of these satellites’ subsystems are proceeding according to plan.
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Iran’s Letter to the UN on the Soleimani Assassination Anniversary
PoliticsOn the anniversary of the assassination of Major General Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, stating that Iran will continue its efforts until all perpetrators, planners, and accomplices of this terrorist act are fully held accountable.
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Iran Condemns U.S. Attack on Venezuela
worldThe Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement strongly condemning the United States’ military attack on Venezuela, describing it as a blatant violation of the country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The statement was released on January 3, 2026.
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IRGC:Trump Threatens Iran Out of Desperation
PoliticsIn a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), noting that Trump is threatening Iran out of desperation, stressed: “The devoted guards of Islam declare that, alongside the wise Leader and in the service of the dear people, they will remain ready to sacrifice their lives until all complex conspiracies of the enemies are defeated and an independent and strong Iran is realized.”
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Venezuela’s Firm Solidarity with Iran Following Trump’s Interventionist Remarks
worldFollowing the anti-Iranian statements by the U.S. president, the Venezuelan government declared its firm solidarity with the people and government of Iran and called for an end to interventionist positions that endanger regional stability.
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Statement by Iran FM Regarding Interventionist Remarks by U.S. Officials
PoliticsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the interventionist remarks made by the U.S. President and other American officials regarding Iran’s internal affairs.
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Iran's Tayebi Nominated for World’s Best Futsal Player
sportIranian futsal international Hossein Tayebi has been nominated for the title of the World’s Best Futsal Player for the fifth time in his professional career.
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The Latest Status of Iran’s Cooperation with IAEA Inspectors
worldBehrouz Kamalvandi, the spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), recently clarified the current level of engagement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
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Iran’s Defense Minister: Missile Capability Non-Negotiable
PoliticsIran’s Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Brigadier General Nasirzadeh, stated that the country’s missile capability is non-negotiable and emphasized that no one in the Islamic Republic supports discussing missiles in negotiations.
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Latest Status of the Three Iranian Satellites
PoliticsData received from Iran’s ground stations indicate that three Iranian satellites—Zafar-2, Paya, and Kowsar—have been successfully deployed into a sun-synchronous low Earth orbit (LEO) at an altitude of approximately 500 kilometers.
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US Denies Visa to Iranian Table Tennis Player
sportIranian table tennis national Amirhossein Hedayi, a medalist at the Hangzhou Asian Games and the Islamic Solidarity Games, has been unable to obtain a U.S. visa due to the country’s new travel restrictions affecting citizens of several nations. As a result, he will miss the opportunity to compete in the U.S. league this season.