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Joint ‘Sahand-2025’ drill shows shared resolve against terrorism, Iranian diplomat says
PoliticsThe Director General for SCO and BRICS Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mehrdad Kiaei, says that the joint Sahand-2025 anti-terrorism exercise clearly demonstrates the shared commitment of like-minded countries to combat the threat of terrorism effectively.
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Iran envoy urges tech firms to build enduring ‘Made in Iran’ brand in Russia
PoliticsIran’s ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has emphasized that technology companies need to create a strong and lasting presence of the “Made in Iran” brand in Russia.
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India, Russia urge dialogue to resolve Iran nuclear issue
PoliticsIndia and Russia have stressed the need to resolve issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program through dialogue, according to a joint statement released on Friday after talks between President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Palestinian group warns mercenaries after killing of Israeli agent
PoliticsA Palestinian resistance group warned on Friday that the killing of Yasser Abu Shabab, a mercenary of Israel, should serve as a clear message to anyone cooperating with the occupying regime, according to the Sama news agency.
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Iran, Germany envoys discuss state of bilateral ties
PoliticsIran’s ambassador to Germany said he has held a “good discussion” with Berlin’s new envoy to Tehran, focusing on the current state of long-standing relations between the two countries.
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Iran successfully participated in BRICS naval drill: Navy commander
PoliticsCommander of the Iranian Army’s Naval Force, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, says that Iran successfully participated in the BRICS international naval drill.
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Asian Parliamentary Assembly resolution condemns US-Israeli aggression on Iran
PoliticsThe Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) has approved a resolution condemning the US-Israeli military aggression against Iran in June, alongside adopting a separate unanimous resolution supporting Palestinian rights.
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Iran condemns PGCC over UAE claims to Iranian islands
PoliticsIranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC)’s insistence on repeating the UAE’s “baseless and incorrect” territorial claims over the Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb.
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Araghchi sends written message to Lebanese foreign minister
PoliticsForeign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s sovereignty in a message to his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Rajji.
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Iran warns UN of humanitarian impact of unilateral coercive measures
PoliticsIranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has warned that unilateral coercive measures constitute a clear violation of international law as well as a violation of human rights and the right to development.
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Unilateral coercive measures violate fundamental Human Rights: FM spokesperson
PoliticsForeign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has emphasized that unilateral coercive measures violate fundamental Human Rights, including the right to development as well as the right to life, health, and education.
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President Pezeshkian felicitates Thailand on National Day
PoliticsTehran, IRNA – President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated the King and Prime Minister of Thailand in separate messages on their National Day.
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IELTS Testing to Be Suspended in Iran
PoliticsAccording to an announcement by IDP Education, the international organization responsible for administering the IELTS exam, all IELTS testing in Iran will be suspended starting January 31, 2026.
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IRGC Navy Fires Long-Range Missiles in Major Drill
PoliticsIn the second phase of the IRGC Navy’s “Eghtedar” military exercise, a coordinated barrage of long-range, precision-strike ballistic and cruise missiles — along with offensive drone operations — showcased the force’s rapid-reaction capability and the breadth of its combat power.
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IRGC Ready to Share Counter-Terrorism Experience
PoliticsThe Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) emphasized the force’s extensive operational experience in confronting Takfiri, separatist, and state-sponsored terrorism, noting that these lessons are now ready to be shared without limitation with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.
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Details of the “Sahand 2025” Anti-Terrorism Drill Operations
PoliticsThe tactical commander of the “Sahand 2025” anti-terrorism drill has outlined the final phase operations of the exercise, which is being conducted with the participation of operational forces from Iran, Belarus, and Uzbekistan.
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Iran’s interaction with IAEA in accordance with law: Administration spokesperson
PoliticsAdministration spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has reiterated that Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is based on the law enacted by the parliament.
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Minister: Iran-UAE ties rooted in history and culture
PoliticsMinister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadeq has said the relations between Iran and the UAE are rooted in history, geography, and culture.
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Iran, Russia hold talks on boosting cooperation against money laundering
PoliticsIran and Russia have held talks in Moscow on strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation to counter money laundering and terrorist financing.
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AEOI chief says enemies created ‘cruel narrative’ about Iran’s nuclear industry
PoliticsHead of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says that the enemy has created a cruel narrative regarding Iran’s nuclear industry.
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Iran offers humanitarian aid to Indonesia after deadly Sumatra floods, landslides
PoliticsPresident Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed condolences to Indonesia over deadly floods and landslides on the island of Sumatra and said Tehran is ready to provide humanitarian assistance to affected people.
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson sees Shiraz as potential hub for Iran’s cultural diplomacy
PoliticsThe spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has highlighted the unique cultural and civilizational capacities of Shiraz, emphasizing its potential as a hub for cultural and cinematic diplomacy in Iran’s interactions with the world.
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Iran has always been at forefront of fight against terrorism: Gharibabadi
PoliticsIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has stressed that Islamic Republic of Iran has always spearheaded the battle against terrorism.
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Belgian police arrest former EU foreign policy chief in anti-fraud probe
PoliticsBelgian police have detained Federica Mogherini, the former European Union's foreign policy chief, as part of an anti-fraud investigation.
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Araghchi: Iran never left negotiating table
Politics Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that if the American side shows its readiness for a fair and balanced agreement based on mutual interests, Iran will definitely consider the issue.
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Qalibaf: U.S. Not After Talks — Its Overreach Is the Main Impasse
PoliticsMohammad Bagher Qalibaf said: “The main root of the problem is America’s excessive demands; a country that neither intends real negotiations nor seeks a fair agreement, but rather wants to impose its own demands and force the other side into submission.”
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The War Over Progress: A Battle for Iran’s Future
PoliticsIn the aftermath of the Iran–Israel conflict, Iranian officials have begun using a new term: the “war over progress.” Mohsen Rezaei, former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated in a recent speech: “The 12-day war was an effort to prevent Iran’s progress.” Some dismissed the phrase as political rhetoric. Yet developments over the past year suggest it goes far beyond a slogan—it reflects a strategy: the war of progress.
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Sahand-2025 Joint Drill: Emphasis on Iran’s Role in Shaping Counterterrorism Security Architecture
PoliticsThe joint counterterrorism exercise Sahand 2025 opened with the participation of high-level military delegations from member and observer states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The exercise began as its commander, Brigadier General Vali Madani, described the IRGC as the “security architect of counterterrorism in the region”, a characterization that reflects Iran’s rising profile in Eurasian security arrangements.