We despise war and violence, says Iran’s president during Tajikistan visit
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran opposes war and violence during his visit to Tajikistan, his first international trip of 2025.
Pezeshkian tells NBC Iran is committed to peace
Iran's president told NBC News that Tehran is committed to peace and de-escalation, in a dovish message likely aimed at the incoming US administration
Tuesday, 01/14/2025 Talk of moving Iran’s capital to Makran drives up land prices - Former lawmaker
Reports about the Iranian government plans to move the capital to Makran has only driven up prices and failed to improve living conditions, according to a former member of parliament representing the region.
Sunday, 01/12/2025 IRGC arrests members of 'spy network' linked to a Persian Gulf country
Individuals linked to a spy network associated with the intelligence service of a Persian Gulf country have been arrested, the Revolutionary Guards announced, without naming the country or providing details about the suspects.
Saturday, 01/11/2025 Switzerland demands answers from Iran on alleged suicide of imprisoned citizen
A Swiss citizen Iran says died by suicide in prison was a 64-year-old tourist, a Swiss foreign ministry spokesman told Iran International, adding that Switzerland is seeking more details on his arrest and death from Tehran.
Friday, 01/10/2025 Iran has run out of space to store its missiles, IRGC chief says
Iran has more missiles than it can store, the Revolutionary Guards commander said, dismissing what he called enemy propaganda about the weakening of Iran's armed forces following consecutive attacks by Israel on Iran and its allies.
Friday, 01/10/2025 Ex-Iranian FM Zarif draws parallels between California wildfires and Gaza
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday tweeted that the widespread destruction caused by the ongoing California wildfires are reminiscent of the conditions in Gaza.
Friday, 01/10/2025 French town pulls garbage advert depicting Khamenei after Tehran's outcry
A French mayor has cancelled an advertising campaign on sorting garbage which lampooned Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, citing safety concerns after Iran decried it as an insult.
Thursday, 01/09/2025 30,000 Iranian GPs unwilling to work over low fees, official says
Around 30,000 general practitioners in Iran are unwilling to practice due to low doctor's fees, according to Mohammad Raiszadeh, head of the Medical Council.
Thursday, 01/09/2025 Italy says no US extradition request for Iranian detainee yet
The United States has not made any formal extradition request for Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini, who is detained in Milan, Italy's justice minister said in an interview published on Thursday.
Thursday, 01/09/2025 Iran to remove anti-childbearing content from university curricula
Iran’s Ministry of Science has called for the removal of educational content deemed to discourage childbearing as the country is intensifying efforts to combat declining fertility rates.
Sunday, 01/05/2025 Khamenei allows policy review to ease Iran's trade restrictions
Iran’s economy minister announced on Tuesday that the Supreme Leader has approved revisiting two critical international conventions required to ease banking restrictions resulting from Iran's blacklisting by the money laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Tuesday, 12/31/2024 IRGC general warns public against siding with US
An IRGC general has accused some among the public of “aiding the Americans” against the Islamic government, as Tehran faces mounting economic challenges and deals with its recent setbacks in the region.
Friday, 12/27/2024 Sons of Iran's ex-judiciary official jailed for over 25 years in corruption scandal
The sons of a former high-ranking Iranian judiciary official have been sentenced to a combined total of over 25 years in prison for their involvement in a financial corruption case.
Thursday, 12/26/2024