January 2024 - Iran Special Weapons News

Sustainable truce in Israeli war on Gaza key to security conundrum in region: Iran's UN mission Press TV 31 Jan 2024 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations says a sustainable ceasefire in Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip is the key to restoring security and stability in the West Asia region.
US Congress Debates Response to Deadly Strike That Killed 3 US Soldiers VOA 31 Jan 2024 -- A drone attack that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan last Saturday has led to debates in Congress about the best course of action, after the U.S. Treasury announced sanctions against some of the entities held responsible.
Kataib Hezbollah Should Take US Warning 'Seriously,' White House Says VOA 31 Jan 2024 -- National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby warned that Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group based in Iraq, should take "seriously" the Biden administration's determination to respond to Sunday's drone attack by Iran-backed militants that killed three American soldiers on a U.S. base in Jordan.
US Response to Military Base Attack to Include Strikes on Iranian Targets, Cyber Ops - Reports Sputnik 31 Jan 2024 -- The United States' response to the deadly attack on US forces in Jordan will target Iranian assets outside of Iran as part of a campaign that will include US strikes and cyber operations, NBC News reported on Wednesday citing US officials.
Chinese Nationals Charged with Illegally Exporting U.S.-Origin Electronic Components to Iran and Iranian Military Affiliates US Dept. of Justice 31 Jan 2024 -- Four Chinese nationals are charged in an indictment in the District of Columbia with various federal crimes related to a years-long conspiracy to unlawfully export and smuggle U.S.-origin electronic components from the United States to Iran.
We neither seek nor fear war: IRGC chief to US IRNA 31 Jan 2024 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that Iran is not seeking war, but it is not afraid of it either.
'No threat will go unanswered', IRGC chief warns US against escalating regional tensions Press TV 31 Jan 2024 -- The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that Iran "will not leave any threat unanswered" as the United States seeks to escalate tensions in West Asia already inflamed by Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
FM urges US to stop threatening Iran, says Tehran's response would be decisive IRNA 31 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has urged the US to stop using the language of threat, warning that the Islamic Republic would give a prompt and decisive response to threats.
Iran warns any US attacks will be met with response ISNA 31 Jan 2024 -- Iran's envoy to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani warned that Tehran would respond decisively to any attack on its territory, its interests, or Iranian nationals outside its borders.
Iran FM urges US to drop language of threat, focus on political solutions Press TV 31 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister has advised the US to stop using a language of threat against the axis of resistance and instead focus on a political solution to the conflict in the region.
Iran warns of 'crushing response' to any attack on its territory, interests Press TV 31 Jan 2024 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has warned that any act of aggression against Iran and its people will be met with a crushing response.
Designating IRGC-QF and Hizballah Financial Facilitators US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2024 -- The United States is today designating three entities and one individual as part of a network generating funding for the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and Hizballah by selling Iranian commodities and receiving funds from the Syrian government.
Treasury Sanctions Iranian IRGC-QF and Hizballah Financial Network US Treasury 31 Jan 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned three entities and one individual located in Lebanon and Türkiye for providing critical financial support to an Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and Hizballah financial network. These entities have generated hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of revenue from selling Iranian commodities, including to the Syrian government. These commodity sales provide a key source of funding for the IRGC-QF and Hizballah's continued terrorist activities and support to other terrorist organizations throughout the region.
Agreement on Arash gas field within reach through cooperation: Iran IRNA 31 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani says an agreement on a disputed gas field with Kuwait can be reached if the two countries commit to working together in a constructive atmosphere.
Iran's oil output hits five-year record: Bloomberg IRNA 31 Jan 2024 -- A recent report by Bloomberg says Iran has set a five-year record in oil production in 2023.
Any attack on country will be met with decisive response: Iran UN envoy IRNA 31 Jan 2024 -- Iran's permanent representative and ambassador to the United Nations has issued a stark warning, saying the Islamic Republic would decisively respond to any attack on the county, its interests and nationals under any pretexts.
US Preparing 'Multiple Actions' to Deter Iran Proxies VOA 30 Jan 2024 -- As the United States prepares "multiple actions" in response to a drone attack by Iran-backed militants that killed American soldiers, Kataib Hezbollah, one of the more powerful of Iran's Iraq-based proxies, announced it is suspending all its military operations against U.S. troops in the region.
Biden 'decided' on Jordan attack response, claims he wants to avoid 'wider war' Press TV 30 Jan 2024 -- US President Joe Biden says he has "decided" on how he wants the country to respond to a recent deadly attack against American forces in Jordan, but alleges that he is seeking to avoid a "wider war" in the West Asia region.
U.S. Names Three Soldiers Killed In Jordan Attack, Points Finger At Iranian-Backed Militia RFE/RL 30 Jan 2024 -- The United States has released the names of the three American soldiers killed by a drone strike in Jordan that Washington has blamed on Iranian-backed forces and vowed to respond to the attack, which the Pentagon said carried the "footprints" of the Tehran-sponsored Kataib Hizballah militia.
Iran's future satellite carriers will put 15-ton cargoes into orbit: Defense Ministry Press TV 30 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Defense Ministry says the country has long-term plans to develop satellite launch vehicles capable of putting cargoes weighing up to 15 tons into orbit.
Iran FM spox slams NATO chief's baseless accusations against Iran IRNA 30 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has condemned the unfounded allegations made by Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg, against Iran.
Iran categorically rejects US claims about Jordan attack ISNA 30 Jan 2024 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations has categorically rejected accusations leveled by the United States about the country's involvement in anti-American operations in the West Asia region.
Iran categorically rejects US claims, says is not responsible for any group's actions in region Press TV 30 Jan 2024 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations has categorically rejected accusations leveled by the United States about the country's involvement in anti-American operations in the West Asia region.
Iran summons British ambassador over 'baseless' accusations Press TV 30 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the British ambassador in Tehran to convey the Islamic Republic's strong protest to "baseless accusations" leveled by the UK against Tehran.
Iran officially participates for first time in BRICS summit as full member Press TV 30 Jan 2024 -- Iran's representatives have officially taken part for the first time in a meeting of the BRICS group of emerging economies in Russia, less than a month after joining the economic bloc as a full member.
Border guards gun down notable terrorist figure in Iran's southeast IRNA 30 Jan 2024 -- Iranian border guards have shot down a notable terrorist figure in an armed clash in the country's southeastern borders.
Iran not responsible for actions of resistance groups: Iravani IRNA 30 Jan 2024 -- Iran's permanent representative and ambassador to the United Nations says in a letter to the Security Council that the Islamic Republic is not responsible for the actions of any individual or group in the region.
U.S. not seeking war with Iran after soldiers killed in drone attack, White House says People's Daily 30 Jan 2024 -- The White House said Monday that the United States will not go to war with Iran after three U.S. soldiers were killed in the Middle East in a drone attack the Joe Biden administration attributed to Iran-backed militias.
One Iranian and Two Canadian Nationals Indicted in Murder-for-Hire Scheme US Dept. of Justice 29 Jan 2024 -- One Iranian and two Canadian nationals have been charged with conspiracy to use interstate commerce in the commission of a murder-for-hire plot.
One Iranian, Two Canadians Charged With Conspiracy in Murder-for-Hire Plot in US VOA 29 Jan 2024 -- One Iranian and two Canadian nationals were charged Monday with conspiracy to use interstate commerce in the commission of a murder-for-hire plot in the U.S.
Regional crisis caused by continuation of Israeli war crimes: Iran Press TV 29 Jan 2024 -- Iran has described continued war crimes committed by Israel against the oppressed Palestinian people as the cause of the current crisis gripping West Asia.
Iran has no link to drone strike against US soldiers in Jordan: Kanani ISNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iran views claims it is involved in an attack that killed three U.S. service members in northeastern Jordan near Syria's border as "baseless", foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said on Monday.
US says not seeking war with Iran after death of servicemen Press TV 29 Jan 2024 -- A senior US official says his country is not after a war with Iran following a drone attack on a US military outpost in Jordan that killed three American servicemen.
Pakistan, Iran Agree to Broaden Anti-Terror Cooperation After Missile Strikes VOA 29 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan and Iran agreed Monday to broaden political and security cooperation to confront terrorism after exchanging unprecedented missile strikes earlier this month against alleged militant bases in each other's territories.
Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani today met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, in Islamabad. Senior Officials from both sides were present in the meeting. Foreign Minister Abdollahian is on an official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Foreign Minister Jilani.
Iran FM, Pakistan PM meet in Islamabad IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Pakistan's Prime Minister Anwaar ul-Haq Kakar have met in the Pakistani capital city of Islamabad.
Iran FM, Pakistan army chief confer on security cooperation IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Pakistani Army Chief Syed Asim Munir have discussed the latest developments in mutual ties including security and border cooperation.
Iran considers Pakistan's security as its own: FM Amirabdollahian IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has emphasized that the country considers the security of neighboring Pakistan as that of its own and of the region's.
Iran, Pakistan agree to expand security cooperation ISNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein AmirAbdollahian on Monday said there was "no doubt" that militants located in the border areas of Pakistan and Iran were "led and supported by third countries".
Iran, Pakistan vow to jointly fight common threat of terrorism Press TV 29 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Gen. Syed Asim Munir urge joint efforts, more coordination and intelligence sharing to fight terrorism as a common threat to both countries.
Iran, Pakistan won't allow terrorists to endanger mutual security, relations: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 29 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran and Pakistan are committed to improving their relations and will never allow terrorists to endanger the security of the two nations.
Iran-Pakistan borders no safe haven for terrorists: FM IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says borders between the country and Pakistan are no place for activities of terrorists who are supported by the extra-regional enemies of the two countries.
Taking Actions to Combat the Iranian Regime's Transnational Repression US Dept. of State 29 Jan 2024 -- The United States and United Kingdom are taking joint action today to impose sanctions on 11 individuals for their connection to a criminal network that has targeted foreign dissidents and Iranian regime opponents for assassination at the behest of Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS).
The United States and United Kingdom Target Iranian Transnational Assassinations Network US Treasury 29 Jan 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets
UK and US step up action to tackle domestic threat from Iran UK FCDO 29 Jan 2024 -- New sanctions, coordinated with the US, target Iranian officials responsible for threats to kill on UK soil and criminal gangs who do the regime's bidding overseas.
Regional resistance groups take no order from Iran in their actions: FM spox IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that resistance groups in the West Asia region do not take orders from the Islamic Republic for their decisions and actions including those in support of the Palestinian people or defense of their countries against acts of aggression.
Iran: Resistance groups act on their own, independent in pro-Palestine decisions Press TV 29 Jan 2024 -- Regional resistance groups do not take orders from Iran, nor does the Islamic Republic have a role in their decisions to carry out retaliatory operations in defense of the Palestinian people, says Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan'ani.
Iran says has no links to attacks on US forces in region Press TV 29 Jan 2024 -- Iran's mission to the United Nations says Tehran has no links to attacks on US forces in the region as they are related to conflict between resistance groups and the US military.
Iran categorically rejects US claims, says is not responsible for any group's actions in region Press TV 30 Jan 2024 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations has categorically rejected accusations leveled by the United States about the country's involvement in anti-American operations in the West Asia region.
Four Mossad-linked terrorists executed in Iran IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Four members of a team convicted of working for the Zionist regime's spy agency Mossad have been executed in Iran.
Four Mossad-linked terrorists executed in Iran Press TV 29 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Judiciary authorities have executed four people convicted of working for the Israeli Mossad spy agency and plotting a bomb attack against a Defense Ministry factory in the country's central province of Isfahan.
Iran Executes Four Ethnic Kurds Despite Claims Of Unfair Trials RFE/RL 29 Jan 2024 -- Iran has hanged four ethnic Kurds - all under the age of 30 - convicted of spying for Tehran's archenemy, Israel, despite protests by rights group who said they were found guilty without a fair trial.
Tehran has nothing to do with US base attack: Iran's UN mission IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has issued a statement on a deadly drone attack on a US military base in Jordan, saying the Islamic Republic had not role in those attacks.
Iran raps UK for 'baseless' claim on US base attack IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Nasser Kanaani has called baseless the UK accusation after a US base attack in Jordan that Iran has been involved in operations of resistance groups in the region.
US not looking for war with Iran: Top American military official IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- A top US military official said on Sunday night that his country is not looking or a war with Iran, adding the Islamic Republic as a regional power does not want it either.
Iran FM arrives in Pakistan on key visit IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Islamabad on Sunday night on an invitation from his Pakistani counterpart, Jalil Abbas Jilani for bilateral talks.
Iran condemns UNRWA funding suspension as 'endorsement of genocide' IRNA 28 Jan 2024 -- Iran has condemned the suspension of funding by some Western countries for the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), a lifeline for over two million people in besieged Gaza, saying such a move is an endorsement of war crimes and genocide by the Israeli regime.
Iran condemns Israel's 'malicious' move against UNRWA staff in Gaza Press TV 28 Jan 2024 -- Iran has condemned Israel's allegations against several employees of the Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA as yet another "malicious" move and part of the regime's "inhumane" treatment of the Palestinians.
Iran successfully launches 3 satellites into orbit Press TV 28 Jan 2024 -- Iran has successfully put three homegrown satellites into orbit with a minimum altitude of 450 kilometers and a maximum of 1,100 kilometers above the Earth's surface.
Iran close to reaching geostationary space orbit IRNA 28 Jan 2024 -- For the first time, the Islamic Republic of Iran has successfully put three homegrown satellites into space orbits with minimum and maximum altitudes of 450 km and 1,100 km above the Earth's surface, getting close to reaching the Geostationary Orbit (GEO), also known as geosynchronous orbit, after years.
Iran receives first signals from Mahda satellite: Minister IRNA 28 Jan 2024 -- Iran's telecoms minister says that the country has received first signals from the Mahda satellite hours after it was successfully launched into orbit.
Iran simultaneously launches three satellites into orbit IRNA 28 Jan 2024 -- Iran has successfully launched three domestically-developed satellites into orbit by the Simorgh satellite carrier.
US naval forces had better return to Bay of Pigs: Iran Navy Cmdr. IRNA 28 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has advised the US Navy to return to the "Bay of Pigs" and secure its own backyard to contain the flow of illicit drugs into the United States, instead of attempting to create so-called maritime collations in West Asia.
Iran Navy to expand presence to Antarctica IRNA 28 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Navy Commander Admiral Shahram Irani has said that the navy forces have established three command centers in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Ocean.
Iranian Armed Forces Plan to Establish Presence at South Pole Sputnik 28 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian navy plans to expand its presence to the South Pole, the commander of the navy, Shahram Irani, said on Sunday.
Foreign tanker seized in Iran's southern waters for fuel smuggling IRNA 28 Jan 2024 -- A foreign tanker has been seized off the coast of Bushehr Province, southern Iran, for transporting smuggled fuel, a provincial commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said
Iran's IRGC seizes foreign vessel transporting smuggled fuel Press TV 28 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has confiscated a foreign tanker carrying two million liters of smuggled fuel in the country's southern waters, a commander says.
Iran holds final court hearing in trial of Swede detained on espionage charges IRNA 28 Jan 2024 -- The fifth and final court hearing in the trial process of Swedish National Johan Floderus over espionage charges against the Islamic Republic of Iran has been held in the capital Tehran.
Iran condemns armed attack near border with Pakistan IRNA 28 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign ministry spokesman has strongly condemned an armed attack by unidentified gunmen on Saturday morning in the suburbs of Saravan, a border town of the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
Enemies want to disrupt Iran-Pakistan ties: Islamabad IRNA 28 Jan 2024 -- Pakistani Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani says common enemies of Iran and Pakistan are trying to sow the seed of discord between the two neighboring countries through "terrorist acts".
Iran: ICJ's ruling bears testimony to bitter fact in Gaza IRNA 27 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling bears testimony to the bitter fact that what is going on in Gaza is an example of international crimes, for example, genocide.
Iran condemns E3 statement against Sorayya satellite launch IRNA 27 Jan 2024 -- The spokesman of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the statement issued by the three European countries (UK, France, and Germany) about the recent launch of a home-grown Sorayya satellite.
Raeisi: Iran-Pakistan border must be safeguarded against insecurity Press TV 27 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the border between Iran and Pakistan must be safeguarded against any sort of insecurity.
Iran Navy to get new hovercraft equipped with long-range missiles: Cmdr. IRNA 27 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Navy Commander Admiral Shahram Irani has announced that the Navy will soon take delivery of new hovercraft with long-range missile capabilities, as part of ongoing efforts to modernize and upgrade the force.
Commander: Iranian Navy to furnish indigenous hovercraft with long-range missiles Press TV 27 Jan 2024 -- The commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy says the force is going to equip new domestically-designed and manufactured hovercraft with long-range naval missiles in the near future.
Qatar, US committed to deal on Iran's access to unfrozen assets: Qatari FM Press TV 27 Jan 2024 -- Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani says his country and the United States are committed to a deal on Iran's access to its $6 billion of recently unfrozen funds.
Iran on Israel's reaction to ICJ ruling: Zionist regime founded on aggression, discrimination Press TV 27 Jan 2024 -- Iran strongly denounces the Israeli regime's "hostile" reaction to the United Nations top court's order for the regime to prevent acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip, which is enduring a brutal Israeli war.
Iran hails ICJ ruling against Israel genocide case in Gaza, urges urgent trial of regime officials Press TV 26 Jan 2024 -- Iran has hailed an interim ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the emergency measures requested by South Africa in its genocide case against Israel over the regime's war on the Gaza Strip.
Iran lauds South Africa for taking Israel to court over Gaza genocide Press TV 26 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has drawn the admiration of all freedom seekers worldwide, hours before the court announces its interim ruling.
Iran's Soraya satellite launch: E3 joint statement UK FCDO 26 Jan 2024 -- The UK, France and Germany have issued a joint statement in response to Iran's satellite launch using the Ghaem-100 space launch vehicle on 20 January 2024.
Iran, Pakistan ambassadors resume duties after tensions over missile strikes Press TV 26 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian and Pakistani ambassadors have returned to their posts, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official has said.
Iran FM highlights beginning of new chapter in Tehran-Ankara ties after president's visit IRNA 26 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the relations between Tehran and Ankara have entered "a new chapter".
Iran Denies Report Of U.S. Tip-Off Ahead of Deadly Islamic State Attack RFE/RL 26 Jan 2024 -- Iran has denied a media report that the United States alerted the Islamic republic to a plot by the extremist Islamic State (IS) group that killed more than 90 people.
Joint Statement by Representatives of Iran, Russia and Türkiye on Outcomes of the 21st International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format, 24-25 January 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Jan 2024
Iran Army highly prepared to give crushing response to threats: Senior commander Press TV 25 Jan 2024 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force says the military unit is highly prepared to give a "crushing response" to any kind of threat.
Iran, Turkiye vow to boost mutual ties: Raisi IRNA 25 Jan 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has described Iran-Turkiye ties as intimate and deep-rooted, noting that the two sides decided to strengthen mutual ties.
Iran, Turkiye ink contract to connect power grids IRNA 25 Jan 2024 -- The Iran Grid Management Company and the Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) have signed an agreement to make operational the Khoy-Van grid line.
Iran: President Raeisi's visit begins 'new chapter' in ties with Turkey Press TV 25 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister says the official visit by President Ebrahim Raeisi to Turkey and its results will mark "the beginning of a new chapter" in bilateral and regional cooperation between the two powerful neighbors.
Iran, Russia, Turkey stress fighting terrorism, blast Israeli attacks on Syria Press TV 25 Jan 2024 -- Iran, Russia and Turkey have jointly stressed fighting against terrorism in all forms, slammed Israeli attacks in Syria and emphasized the leading role of Astana format talks in promoting a sustainable settlement to the Syrian crisis.
Russia, Iran, Turkey issue joint statement calling for immediate truce in Gaza IRNA 25 Jan 2024 -- Iran, Turkiye, and Russia have issued a joint statement at the 21st international meeting on Syria in the Astana Format emphasizing the need to stop the Zionist regime's attacks on the Gaza Strip and to send humanitarian aid to the enclave.
U.S. And Iran-Backed Huthis Engaged In High-Stakes Fight Tehran Wants To Avoid RFE/RL 25 Jan 2024 -- It is not only missiles that are being lobbed as U.S. and U.K. air strikes aim to stop the Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen from targeting ships in a key global trade route - mutual threats of continued attacks are flying around, too.
U.S. Secretly Warned Iran Of Threat Within Its Borders Ahead Of Deadly Attack On Soleimani Memorial RFE/RL 25 Jan 2024 -- The U.S. government provided Iran with a "private warning" about a terrorist threat within its borders ahead of a deadly attack earlier this month that killed more than 80 people, a U.S. official said on January 25.
UN lost its effectiveness over Israeli war on Gaza: President Raisi IRNA 24 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has reiterated that the United Nations has lost its effectiveness regarding the Israeli regime's genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza.
US support for Israel prevents to stop Gaza genocide: Iran FM to UNSC IRNA 24 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has accused the United States of preventing the UN Security Council to stop the Israel genocide in the Gaza Strip and establish a ceasefire there.
Netanyahu will not survive for 10 minutes If US support stops: Iran FM ISNA 24 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian foreign minister has warned that the risk of a "wider" conflict in the region has sharply increased due to the United States' all-out support for Israel amid the regime's genocidal aggression against the besieged Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu will not survive 'for 10 minutes' If US stops support today: Iran FM Press TV 24 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian foreign minister has warned that the risk of a "wider" conflict in the region has sharply increased due to the United States' all-out support for Israel amid the regime's genocidal aggression against the besieged Gaza Strip.
Iran blasts US for preventing UN from pressing for an end to Israeli genocide Press TV 24 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian denounces the United States for its preventing the UN from fulfilling its duty to press for an end to the Israeli regime's ongoing war of genocide against the Gaza Strip.
"Türkiye and Iran should advance their economic cooperation" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 24 Jan 2024 -- Addressing the Türkiye-Iran Business Forum, President Erdoğan said: "Regional affiliation and cooperation is essentially important in ensuring security, stability and prosperity in our region. Therefore, Türkiye and Iran, as the two big regional powers, should definitely advance their economic cooperation for prosperity, development and stability. With this understanding, we maintain our determination to reach the goal of $30-billion trade volume that we set with Iran in the past."
"We attach importance to deepening our relations with Iran on the basis of mutual trust and shared interests" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 24 Jan 2024 -- Holding a joint press conference with Iranian President Raisi, President Erdoğan said: "We attach importance to deepening our relations with Iran, our neighbor, on the basis of mutual trust and shared interests. We have reaffirmed this will during our meeting."
Iran FM discusses Gaza, Red Sea with UN chief IRNA 24 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has discussed the new developments in the besieged Gaza Strip and the Red Sea with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the Security Council meeting on the Middle East in New York.
Human Rights Watch Says 11 At 'Imminent Risk' Of Execution In Iran RFE/RL 24 Jan 2024 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) says at least 11 prisoners in Iran are at "imminent risk" of execution, most of whom are Kurdish.
Iran Bars Former President Rohani From Running In Key Election RFE/RL 24 Jan 2024 -- Iran's former President Hassan Rohani has been disqualified from running in the upcoming election for the Assembly of Experts, a clerical body whose tasks include appointing and theoretically removing the supreme leader.
Iran sternly warned US against attacks on Yemen: FM IRNA 23 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says Iran has warned the US that its decision to launch joint attacks with the UK against Yemen is a strategic mistake.
Iran urges ICRC to fulfill its duties to help Gaza IRNA 23 Jan 2024 -- Head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) Pirhossein Kolivand has urged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to commit to its duties to help Gaza.
Iran has sternly warned Washington against attacks on Yemen, says Iranian foreign minister Press TV 23 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Islamic Republic has bluntly warned the United States that its decision to carry out joint strikes with the United Kingdom on targets in Yemen constitutes "a strategic mistake."
Israel 'helpless' on battlefield, attacks Syria, Lebanon to deflect 'disgraceful' Gaza defeat: Iran Press TV 23 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Israel's recent attacks on Syria and Lebanon are meant to divert the attention of the international community from the regime's "disgraceful defeat" in the Gaza war.
US Strikes Back at Iran-Supported Militants in Iraq VOA 23 Jan 2024 -- The United States hit Iranian-backed targets in Iraq and Yemen in a span of about two hours early Wednesday morning, striking a militant headquarters in Iraq and knocking out more missiles in Yemen that were ready to launch into international shipping lanes, according to the U.S. military.
Russian FM meets Iranian, Turkish, Lebanese counterparts ISNA 23 Jan 2024 -- The meeting between the four ministers mainly focused on discussing the Israeli war on Gaza, aggressions on Syria, and the "tense situation" in the Red Sea triggered by the US-UK aggression on Yemen and amid the operations by the Yemeni Armed Forces.
Iran fourth country to possess satellite launch vehicle: Cmdr IRNA 23 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran is considered the fourth country capable of using solid propellant applied for a satellite launch vehicle, an Iranian commander said.
Iranian army receives new strategic drones IRNA 23 Jan 2024 -- A large number of combat, reconnaissance, strike, and radar drones produced by the Iranian Defense Ministry have been added to the country's army's drone fleet.
Iranian Army receives giant fleet of indigenous combat, reconnaissance drones Press TV 23 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Army has received large numbers of strategic combat, reconnaissance, destruction and radar drones.
Commander: Iran warship bears message of 'readiness' for enemies Press TV 23 Jan 2024 -- Commander of the naval force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the latest addition to the force, the Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis warship, bears the message of "readiness" for the country's enemies.
Iran: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest execution European External Action Service (EEAS) 23 Jan 2024 -- On Tuesday, Mohammad Qobadlou was executed by Iranian authorities after being arrested and sentenced to death in connection with the 2022 protests in Iran. The European Union strongly condemns this execution and calls once again on the Iranian authorities to immediately end the practice of imposing and carrying out death sentences against protesters.
MKO responsible for over 100 acts of terror against Iran: Judiciary IRNA 23 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian Judiciary spokesperson says the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) has carried out more than 100 acts of terrorism and betrayal against the Iranian nation over the years.
Iran, Russia FMs meet in New York ahead of UNSC meeting IRNA 23 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in New York where they have arrived to attend a Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East.
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Jan 2024
Iranian Convicted Of Killing Policeman in 2022 Protests Executed RFE/RL 23 Jan 2024 -- Mohammad Qobadlou, who was handed a death sentence in 2022 for allegedly killing a police officer during the nationwide "Women, Life, Freedom" protests against the Islamic republic's leadership, has been executed despite calls by rights groups to stop the process after he was diagnosed with a mental condition.
Iran urged to halt 'horrific wave of executions' UN News 23 Jan 2024 -- The United Nations on Tuesday underlined its condemnation of capital punishment following Iran's execution of a young man who was sentenced to death in connection with widespread protests.
Sorayya's launch aimed at accomplishing key missions: Iran's top space official IRNA 22 Jan 2024 -- Head of the Iranian Space Agency Hassan Salariyeh has said that the most important mission of the newly-launched indigenous Sorayya satellite is to verify the performance of Qaem 100, a domestically-made satellite carrier designed for launches at higher space orbits.
IRGC announces upcoming tests for satellite carrier "Qaem 105" ISNA 22 Jan 2024 -- Commander of IRGC Aerospace Force General Ali Jafarabadi lauded the recent successful launch of the Soraya satellite into low Earth orbit (LEO) using the Qaem-100 satellite carrier.
Joint Press Statement of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jan 2024 -- Following the telephone conversation between the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran, it has been mutually agreed that ambassadors of both countries may return to their respective posts by 26 January 2024.
Iran FM to visit Pakistan following tensions over missile strikes Press TV 22 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian plans to make an official visit to Pakistan next week.
Pakistan, Iran Agree to Resume Full Diplomatic Ties VOA 22 Jan 2024 -- Envoys of Pakistan and Iran will return to their posts by the end of this week, Pakistan and Iran announced Monday.
FM Spox: Iran main supporter of stability in Iraq IRNA 22 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that Iran is the biggest supporter of the national sovereignty, stability, security, and territorial integrity of Iraq.
Iran's anti-terror strikes 'clear message' to certain recipients: Foreign Ministry Press TV 22 Jan 2024 -- The foreign ministry spokesman says Iran's recent strikes on positions held by terrorists in neighboring countries conveyed "a clear message" to those who had to get it.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Iraqi Airline, Pro-Iranian Militia Leaders RFE/RL 22 Jan 2024 -- The U.S. Treasury Department on January 22 designated Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its CEO for "supporting" Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Iranian-backed militias in Syria and Lebanon.
Designating Supporters of Iran's Malign Agenda US Dept. of State 22 Jan 2024 -- The United States is today designating Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its CEO for supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.
Treasury Targets Kata'ib Hizballah Leaders and Airline Enabling IRGC-QF and Militant Proxy Groups US Treasury 22 Jan 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its CEO for providing assistance to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and its proxy groups in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. OFAC is also designating three leaders and supporters of one of the IRGC-QF's main Iran-aligned militias in Iraq, Kata'ib Hizballah (KH), as well as a business that moves and launders funds for KH. Today's action underscores the ongoing threat the IRGC-QF and its proxy network pose to U.S. personnel and the region. KH has carried out a series of sharply escalating drone and missile attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria since Hamas's horrific attack on Israel on October 7. KH and other Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq have consistently issued statements in support of Hamas's terrorism and declared their commitment to attacking U.S. personnel.
China willing to play a constructive role in improving Iran-Pakistan relations: Foreign Ministry Global Times 22 Jan 2024 -- China maintains close communication with both Iran and Pakistan, and is willing to continue playing a positive and constructive role in improving the relationship according to their needs, the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated on Monday, with Chinese experts noting that as a responsible power, China has played a crucial part in promoting the relationship between the two countries in the long run.
High Stakes For China Amid Simmering Iran-Pakistan Tensions RFE/RL 22 Jan 2024 -- Air strikes and diplomatic sparring between Iran and Pakistan have raised difficult questions for China and its influence in the region amid growing fears the upheaval sweeping across the Middle East could spread.
Israeli regime's terrorism aimed at diverting attention from Gaza: Raisi IRNA 21 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the main reason behind continued terrorist acts by the Israeli regime is its failure to reach objectives in the war in Gaza.
Raisi: Islamic unity can stop Israeli war machine in Gaza IRNA 21 Jan 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the cooperation and unity of Islamic countries can stop the Israeli machine of crime and genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Raeisi: Iran supports South Africa's ICJ case against Israel Press TV 21 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Tehran supports South Africa's "smart and historic" move to file a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over crimes against the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Iran receives first signals from Sorayya satellite: Minister IRNA 21 Jan 2024 -- The minister of information and communications technology of Iran has announced that the Sorayya satellite, which was launched into orbit on Saturday, has been successful in accomplishing its mission and that it sent signals.
Amid Rising Tensions With Iran, Pakistani Police Say Member Of Iranian-Backed Militant Group Arrested In Karachi RFE/RL 21 Jan 2024 -- The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Pakistan's southwestern Sindh Province has said it has arrested a suspect in the 2019 attempted assassination attempt on a top Pakistani cleric, accusing the arrested man of being a "trained terrorist" who belongs to the Zainebiyoun Brigade, a militant group allegedly backed by Iran.
Iranian, Chinese deputy FMs hold phone talk IRNA 21 Jan 2024 -- Iranian and Chinese deputy foreign ministers have held a telephone conversation to discuss key developing issues in bilateral and international relations.
Alborz destroyer deployment to Red Sea not linked with regional situation: Navy chief IRNA 21 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the deployment of the Alborz destroyer to the Red Sea has nothing to do with the regional situation.
Iran President: Israel's assassination of IRGC advisors will not go unanswered ISNA 21 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has strongly condemned the assassination of five Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) advisors in an Israeli missile strike in Syria, saying such "cowardly" acts will not go unanswered.
Iran asserts military advisors to forcefully continue anti-terror mission in region Press TV 21 Jan 2024 -- The Foreign Minister says Iranian military advisors will continue their anti-terror mission in the region in defiance of Israel's "cowardly" assassination operations.
Analysts: Assassination Plot Shows Extremes Iran Employs to Target Critics VOA 21 Jan 2024 -- A thwarted Iranian plot to assassinate two journalists working for a Persian TV network in London has renewed focus on the ways hostile governments try to target critics outside their jurisdiction.
Five killed in insider attack in Iranian Army IRNA 21 Jan 2024 -- A conscript has killed five fellow soldiers in a military barrack in the southeastern Iranian province of Kerman.
Israeli regime helpless in dealing with Resistance: Raisi IRNA 20 Jan 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that a fatal attack by the Israeli regime on Iranian military advisors in Syria shows how desperate and helpless the regime has become in dealing with the regional Axis of Resistance.
Hamas, Islamic Jihad condemn attacks on Iranian advisors in Syria Press TV 20 Jan 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movements Hamas and Islamic Jihad have strongly condemned an Israeli attack on a residential building in the Syrian capital, Damascus, which killed five Iranian military advisors.
IRGC: Number of martyrs from Israel terror attack in Syria rises to 5 IRNA 20 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that the number of its military advisors martyred in a terrorist attack by the Israeli regime in Syria has risen to five.
Iran says reserves right to avenge Israel's assassination of IRGC advisors Press TV 20 Jan 2024 -- Iran has condemned in the strongest terms the assassination of five of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) military advisors in an Israeli strike in Syria, saying it reserves the right to respond to the "organized terrorism" by the fake regime of Israel.
Iran condemns Zionist assassination of Iranian advisors in Syria IRNA 20 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned a Zionist attack at a residential area in Damascus where four Iranian military advisors were martyred.
Israel's assassination of IRGC advisors will not go unanswered: Raeisi Press TV 20 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has strongly condemned the assassination of five Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) advisors in an Israeli missile strike in Syria, saying such "cowardly" acts will not go unanswered.
High-Ranking Iranian Security Officials Killed In Reported Israeli Air Strike In Syria RFE/RL 20 Jan 2024 -- An Israeli air strike on January 20 that targeted a building in Syria's capital, Damascus, used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) killed four Iranians, including two senior officials, Iranian media and the IRGC said.
Israeli Attack Kills Top Iranian Commanders in Damascus VOA 20 Jan 2024 -- An apparent Israeli attack on an Iranian military target Saturday in the Syrian capital of Damascus has killed at least five top commanders of Tehran's elite al Quds Forces.
Israeli Strike on Syria Kills Iranian Guards Officials - Reports Sputnik 20 Jan 2024 -- One person was killed and three injured in an Israeli strike on a residential building in the Syrian capital Damascus, the director of Al Mouwasat Hospital in Damascus, Imam Amin, said on Saturday.
Five IRGC advisors assassinated in Israeli aggression on Syria Press TV 20 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says five of its military advisors have been assassinated in an Israeli strike in the Syrian capital.
Five killed in suspected Israeli regime attack on Syria: Report IRNA 20 Jan 2024 -- Five people have been killed in a suspected Israeli regime's attack against Syria, media outlets have reported.
IRGC confirms 4 advisors killed in Israeli regime's attack in Syria IRNA 20 Jan 2024 -- The public relations office of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that during the air raid by the fighters of the aggressor and usurper Zionist regime, several Syrian forces and four military advisers of the Islamic Republic of Iran were martyred.
Iran launches Soraya satellite into orbit, sets new space launch record Press TV 20 Jan 2024 -- Iran has set a "new" space launch record after successfully launching the Soraya (Sky) satellite to an altitude of 750 kilometers above the earth's surface for the first time.
Iran Successfully Launches Sorayya Satellite Into Orbit Sputnik 20 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian Space Agency has successfully launched the Sorayya satellite into orbit at an altitude of 750 kilometers, the Iranian government announced on social media.
Iran launches satellite, sets new record in height of its space launches IRNA 20 Jan 2024 -- Iran has successfully placed a research satellite into a space orbit 750km above the Earth's surface, with the minister of communications and information technology hailing it for setting a new record in the height of the country's space launches.
Iran places first satellite into orbit of 750km IRNA 20 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Space Agency (ISA) has announced it has successfully placed a home-made satellite into space's orbit.
Iran sets new space launch record ISNA 20 Jan 2024 -- Iran has set a "new" space launch record after successfully sending Soraya satellite to an altitude of 750 kilometers above the earth's surface for the first time.
Pakistan announces full restoration of relations with Iran after tensions ISNA 20 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan has announced a complete restoration of diplomatic relations with Iran following an unprecedented escalation of cross-border tensions over counterterrorism operations.
Iran deploys new combat flotilla to high seas on "heavy mission" ISNA 20 Jan 2024 -- The fleet, which included the Bushehr and Tunb battleships, left the southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Friday during a ceremony attended by Rear Admiral Shahram Irani.
Iran's oil export at $34bn in 9 months to September: IEA IRNA 20 Jan 2024 -- Figures by the International Energy Agency (IEA) show that Iran earned about $34 billion in oil export revenues in the nine months to September 2023.
Iran keen to promote political ties with Sudan: Vice president Press TV 20 Jan 2024 -- Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber says the country is interested in the promotion of political ties with Sudan following the restoration of relations after seven years.
Sudan says ready to resume diplomatic ties with Iran IRNA 20 Jan 2024 -- Sudan's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Sadeq Ali says severing diplomatic ties with Iran in 2015 was not his county's intention, expressing readiness to resume relations with Tehran.
Pakistan announces end of tensions with Iran IRNA 19 Jan 2024 -- After today's meeting of Pakistan's National Security Committee, the members of the country's cabinet agreed with the final decision of the political and military leaders to resume full diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and return the ambassadors of the two countries to each other's capitals.
Pakistan announces full restoration of relations with Iran after tensions Press TV 19 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan has announced a complete restoration of diplomatic relations with Iran following an unprecedented escalation of cross-border tensions over counterterrorism operations.
Pakistan, Iran Agree to De-escalate After Trading Airstrikes VOA 19 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan and Iran agreed Friday to defuse tensions and re-establish full diplomatic ties after their militaries traded unprecedented airstrikes this week against alleged militant camps on each other's territory.
Pakistan Says 'No Desire' to Escalate Tensions With Iran RFE/RL 19 Jan 2024 -- Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said his country "has no interest or desire" to escalate tensions with neighboring Iran after cross-border skirmishes this week killed at least 11 people on both sides.
Foreign Minister's Telephone Call with the Iranian Foreign Minister Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani spoke with the Foreign Minister of Iran, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, today.
IRGC's Erbil missile strike was based on legitimate defense: Amirabdollahian IRNA 19 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian stressed that a missile strike by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on a building in Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region was conducted on the grounds of legitimate defense and in line with the international law.
Iran says IRGC's Erbil missile strike was based on legitimate defense Press TV 19 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says a missile strike by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on a building in Erbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region was conducted on the grounds of legitimate defense and in line with international law.
Iran FM spox slams Arab League FMs statement on Erbil incident IRNA 19 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has condemned the Arab League foreign ministers' statement on Iraq's Erbil incident, noting that the Islamic Republic of Iran's action was based on the legitimate right to confront terrorist elements affiliated with the Zionist regime who threatened Iran's national security and its citizens.
Iran dismisses Arab League's statement, says won't hesitate to punish criminals Press TV 19 Jan 2024 -- Iran has dismissed the latest Arab League statement about a missile strike that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) carried out against a target affiliated with the Israeli Mossad agency in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, stressing that the Islamic Republic has no hesitation in punishing criminals.
Iran Rejects Dutch Claim That Infant Killed In Iraq Strikes RFE/RL 19 Jan 2024 -- Iran has rejected a claim by the Netherlands that a Dutch infant was killed in Tehran-ordered air strikes this week on Iraqi Kurdistan.
Iran Showcases Capabilities, Limits With Missile Strikes RFE/RL 19 Jan 2024 -- Iran has showcased its advancing missile and drone capabilities in a demonstration of the lengths it can take to strike perceived threats. But in targeting extremist groups and an alleged spy base in neighboring countries, Tehran also showed there are limits to how far it is willing to go for now.
Khordad-3 air defense system destroys targets in joint drills IRNA 19 Jan 2024 -- The Khordad-3 air defense system has successfully smashed medium-altitude targets in the specialized joint air defense exercise codenamed Defenders of Velayat Skies 1402.
Khordad 15 missile system smashes targets in Iran Army-IRGC drills IRNA 19 Jan 2024 -- The Khordad 15 missile system has demolished medium-altitude targets in the specialized joint air defense exercise codenamed Defenders of Velayat Skies 1402.
Iran Navy enjoys active presence in international waters: Top Cmdr. IRNA 19 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says despite the plots of the enemies, today the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy is active in the international and oceanic scenes.
Iran dispatches new combat flotilla to international waters Press TV 19 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Navy has dispatched a new combat and training flotilla to the high seas on a multipronged mission.
Day 2: Iranian forces drill fighting electronic, cyber attacks Press TV 19 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Armed Forces have successfully drilled operations against electronic and cyber attacks on air defense systems on the second day of specialized joint air defense exercises.
IAEA chief's anti-Iran demands lack legal basis: FM spox. IRNA 19 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that the Director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi is proposing requirements, which are not consistent with Iran's commitments, as well as the provisions of the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement.
Raisi attends SNSC meetings to discuss operations in Iran, Pakistan IRNA 19 Jan 2024 -- An Iranian informed source has said that Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi took part in two meetings of the Supreme National Security Council to evaluate recent attack on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan, as well as Islamabad's response.
Iran FM calls for joint efforts to eradicate terrorist camps in Pakistan IRNA 19 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has urged Pakistan to assist in foiling plots and destroying terrorist hideouts in its territories.
Iran FM calls for joint anti-terror efforts with Pakistan Press TV 19 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister held a phone conversation on Friday with his Pakistani counterpart, calling for closer cooperation in various fields including fighting terrorism.
Iran's parliament speaker hails IRGC response to terrorist attacks Press TV 19 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has hailed the recent strikes conducted by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in retaliation for the terrorist attacks that were conducted in Kerman, saying they "conveyed an important message" to the terrorists' supporters.
Two terrorists linked to Kerman terror attack killed, several others arrested IRNA 19 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has announced that two terrorists linked to the Kerman terror attack were killed and several others were arrested.
Intelligence Ministry: Terrorists in Kerman bombings killed, arrested Press TV 19 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says its forces have killed two terrorists and arrested some others linked to the recent Daesh-claimed terrorist attack on the fourth martyrdom anniversary of top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman.
Iran Says Two Suspects Killed, More Detained In Connection With Deadly Kerman Attacks RFE/RL 19 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says two people were killed in a shoot-out and several others detained during a sweep to arrest suspects in connection with the deadly suicide bombings earlier this month in the southern city of Kerman that killed at least 91 people.
Iran condemns U.S. "provocative" move to blacklist Yemen's Houthi group People's Daily 19 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Thursday condemned the U.S. "provocative" move of designating the Yemen-based Houthi group as a "terrorist organization."
Iran condemns US decision to blacklist Yemen's Ansarullah IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has condemned the United States' decision to put Yemen's Ansarullah movement back on its so-called list of terrorist organizations, saying the move is in line with the US support for the Israeli regime's genocidal war in the Gaza Strip.
US propping up 'terrorist' Israel by blacklisting Yemen's Ansarullah: Tehran Press TV 18 Jan 2024 -- Tehran has denounced Washington's "provocative" blacklisting of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement, saying the move is in line with the United States' support for the "terrorist" Israeli regime.
US, UK cannot hold regional security hostage for Netanyahu's sake: Iran FM Press TV 18 Jan 2024 -- The United States and Britain cannot hold the security of the region hostage for the benefit of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says Iran's foreign minister.
UK National Dies From Iranian Strikes in Iraq's Erbil - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 18 Jan 2024 -- A dual UK-Iraqi national died during the Iranian strikes on the Iraqi Kurdistan region earlier this week, the UK Foreign Office said in a statement following a meeting between UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Davos.
Exporter Sentenced to Prison for Shipping Heavy Equipment to Iran in Violation of U.S. Sanctions US Dept. of Justice 18 Jan 2024 -- A Virginia man was sentenced yesterday to 24 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for criminal conduct in connection with a scheme to unlawfully export heavy equipment from the United States to Iran by routing the shipments though the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Iran's armed forces launch specialized joint air defense exercises Press TV 18 Jan 2024 -- Iranian armed forces have launched specialized joint air defense exercises in the country's southwest, south and southeast regions.
Iran's territorial integrity a 'red line': Foreign Ministry IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Pakistan's cross-border drone attack as "unacceptable", reiterating that the country's territorial integrity is "a red line."
Iran says will not tolerate 'any Israeli operation from any country' Press TV 18 Jan 2024 -- Iran says it will not tolerate any operation against the Iranian nation and government by the Israeli regime from any country.
Iran calls on 'brotherly' Pakistan to check terrorist bases on its soil Press TV 18 Jan 2024 -- Iran has addressed "the friendly and brotherly government of Pakistan" after a tiff over Islamabad's drone attack on an Iranian village near their border, calling on the neighboring state to prevent the establishment of "terrorist bases" on its soil.
Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on tensions between Iran and Pakistan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jan 2024
US, China Call on Pakistan, Iran to Avoid Escalation VOA 18 Jan 2024 -- Tensions between Pakistan and Iran have reached a boiling point following reciprocal airstrikes across their shared border, leaving civilians dead and raising fears of further escalation. The situation has drawn the attention of the United States and China, with both calling for no further escalation in violence.
Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jan 2024 -- This morning Pakistan undertook a series of highly coordinated and specifically targeted precision military strikes against terrorist hideouts in Siestan-o-Baluchistan province of Iran. A number of terrorists were killed during the Intelligence-based operation - codenamed *'Marg Bar Sarmachar'*.
'War-Like': Cross-Border Strikes A Major Escalation In Long-Running Iran-Pakistan Row RFE/RL 18 Jan 2024 -- Iran and Pakistan have been battling insurgencies in a large swathe of desolate territory along their 900-kilometer-long shared border for decades.
Pakistan used 3 drones in Iran border attack: Local official IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- An Iranian local security official has said that Pakistan's attack on a border point in southeastern Iran was carried out with three drones.
Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Thursday 18th January 2024 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jan 2024
Pakistan Launches Strikes on Iran's Saravan Region, Sistan, Balochistan Provinces - Reports Sputnik 18 Jan 2024 -- The sounds of explosions were heard in several areas of Saravan County in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Balochistan, which borders Pakistan, said Alireza Marhamati, the province's deputy governor for security and law enforcement.
Tehran condemns Pakistan attack on border point with Iran IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned Pakistan's attack on a border point in southeastern Iran.
Number of the killed after Pakistan attack rises to 9 IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- Number of those who were killed after Pakistan's Thursday missile attack on a border village in southeastern Iran reached 9.
Iran summons Pakistan chargé d'affaires to protest missile attack on Saravan IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Pakistan's chargé d'affaires to protest against the missile attack from the neighboring country to a southeastern Iranian village near Saravan on Thursday.
Iran condemns Pakistan's border attack, summons Pakistani chargé d'affaires Press TV 18 Jan 2024 -- Iran has condemned Pakistan's attack on the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan and summoned the Pakistani chargé d'affaires in protest against the incident.
Iran Tries To Allay Fears Of Rising Tensions Following Pakistan Cross-Border Attacks RFE/RL 18 Jan 2024 -- Iran has condemned what it called a "disproportionate and unacceptable" attack by Pakistan on its territory, which came in response to an Iranian strike, raising fears of escalating military exchanges between the two neighbors.
Stockholm Says Swedish-Iranian Man Detained in Iran RFE/RL 18 Jan 2024 -- Iranian authorities arrested a Swedish-Iranian man in his 60s last year, Stockholm said on January 18, as tensions between the two countries continue to build.
Seven killed in Pakistan attack on southeastern Iran IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- Seven people who did not have Iranian nationality were killed during Pakistan's missile attack on the southeastern Iranian city early on Thursday, a provincial security official announced.
Several explosions heard in southeastern Iran: Report IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- Several explosions have been heard in the vicinity of Saravan, a city in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan-Baluchestan near the border with Pakistan, a provincial security official announced on Thursday.
Nine non-Iranian nationals killed in explosions in Iran's southeast Press TV 18 Jan 2024 -- Nine non-Iranian nationals have been killed in several explosions in the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
Explainer: What is 'Jaish al-Adl' and what makes it a dreaded terrorist group? Press TV 17 Jan 2024
Pakistan Suspends Diplomatic Ties With Iran to Protest Cross-Border Deadly Raid VOA 17 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan announced Wednesday it was recalling its ambassador to Iran and suspending all bilateral engagements with the country to protest an overnight "unprovoked" deadly cross-border airstrike by Iranian security forces.
IRGC Strike on Pakistani Territory Damages Tehran-Islamabad Ties - Pakistani Ministry Sputnik 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's recent missile strike on the Pakistani territory has seriously damaged bilateral ties between Islamabad and Tehran, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, adding that Islamabad has a right to respond.
Pakistan Informs Iran About Decision to Recall Its Ambassador - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 17 Jan 2024 -- Islamabad has informed the Iranian government about its decision to recall its ambassador in Tehran in light of the recent attacks on the Pakistani territory, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
No Pakistani national target of Iran airstrikes: Amirabdollahian IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that no Pakistani national was the target of airstrikes by the Islamic Republic.
Positions of Pakistan-based Jaish al-Adl terror group struck by missiles, drones Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Two major strongholds of the so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan have been precisely struck and completely wiped out by a salvo of missiles as well as a squadron of combat drones.
Iran Targets Terror Outfit Jaish Al-Adl Inside Pakistan VOA 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran launched missiles and drones Tuesday into Pakistan's Balochistan province, officially stated to be aimed at the Sunni separatist group Jaish al-Adl, or Army of Justice.
Foreign Minister receives telephone call of the Foreign Minister of Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, who is currently leading the Pakistan delegation to the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Kampala, Uganda, received a telephone call from the Foreign Minister of Iran, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, today.
Pakistan Recalls Ambassador After Iran's 'Unprovoked' Attack Kills Two Children RFE/RL 17 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan has recalled its ambassador from Iran in response to strikes by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) that killed two children in the southwestern Balochistan Province.
Iran considers Pakistan security as its security: FM Amirabdollahian IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Jalil Abbas Jilani has described Pakistan's security as Iran's security.
Iran views Pakistan's security as that of its own: Amir-Abdollahian tells Jilani Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tells his Pakistani counterpart that Iranian attacks on terrorists based in Pakistan's territory were meant to remove security threats to both nations, reiterating Iran's respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its eastern neighbor.
Amirabdollahian hails Iran-Pakistan ties as deep, historical IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has described relations between Iran and Pakistan as deep and historical, highlighting Tehran's readiness to expand its ties with Islamabad as much as possible.
IRGC Ground Force fights off Jaish al-Adl-affiliated terror team, kills one terrorist Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has managed to fight off a team of militants affiliated with the Pakistan-based so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group in the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan close to the border with Pakistan.
Iran border guards destroy terrorist group in southeast borderline IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- An Iranian commander has announced that border guards have succeeded in dismantling a terrorist group, who had been trying to enter the country through southeastern borderline.
Terrorist killed in clashes with IRGC forces in southeastern Iran IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- Ground Force of the Quds base of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) of Sistan and Baluchestan province, in southeastern Iran, has announced that a terrorist agent was killed in the armed clashes with IRGC forces in the province.
IRGC colonel assassinated in terrorist attack in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- A colonel of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has been killed after a group of assailants opened fire on his car in the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan near the frontier with Pakistan.
Iran attack didn't target Pakistani nationals, but Iranian terrorists: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister says the country's Tuesday missile attack on areas in Pakistan adjacent to Iranian borders was directed at the so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group and no Pakistani national was targeted.
Iran's Strikes Into Pakistan 'Sent Strong Message' to US, Israel and Their Terror Proxies Sputnik 17 Jan 2024 -- The IRGC bombarded bases belonging to the Jaish ul-Adl terrorist militia group in a remote area of Pakistan on Tuesday, with the strikes coming less than 24 hours after separate Iranian attacks on jihadist and Mossad targets in Syria and Iraq. Sputnik asked veteran political analyst Mohammad Marandi about the Pakistan strikes' implications.
In letter to UN, Iran defends anti-terror operations against Takfiri, Israel-linked targets Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's UN envoy has defended the country's recent anti-terror operations targeting the facilities belonging to Takfiri terrorists in Syria and Israel-linked anti-Iranian terror groups in Iraq.
Iran has no limit in defending its security: Defense minister IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammadreza Ashtiani says that Iran respects the territorial integrity of other countries but insists that it has no limits in defending its security.
Iran defends anti-terror operations against ISIS, Mossad targets ISNA 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's UN envoy has defended the country's recent anti-terror operations targeting the facilities belonging to Takfiri terrorists in Syria and Mossad bases in northern Iraq.
Iranian forces see no limits in defending national interests, citizens: Defense minister Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's defense minister says the country's Armed Forces know no bounds in safeguarding the national interests and protecting the nation after the country carried out missile operations against the bases of anti-Iran terrorists and facilities run by the Israeli Mossad spy agency in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region and Syria.

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Iran to Join South Africa's Suit Against Israel as Third Party Sputnik 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran is preparing documents to participate as a third party in the process initiated by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Iranian Vice-President for Legal Affairs Mohammad Dehghan said on Wednesday.
Foreign Secretary's meeting with the Foreign Minister of Iran, January 2024 UK FCDO 17 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Secretary David Cameron met Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 17 January.
Statement from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on the summoning of the Iranian chargé d'affaires Government Offices of Sweden 17 Jan 2024 -- The Ministry for Foreign Affairs today summoned Iran's chargé d'affaires in Sweden. Sweden's demands for the immediate release of the Swedish citizens arbitrarily detained in Iran, consular access to detained citizens and respect for international commitments on consular matters were stressed at the meeting.
FM says Iran backs security of navigation, shipping IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that his country backs the security of navigation and shipping in regional and international waters, and will continue efforts aimed at ensuring security in the West Asia region.
Europe exploiting IAEA reports to rail against Iran's nuclear program: Nuclear chief IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's nuclear chief says European powers consistently take advantage of the International Atomic Energy Agency's reports about Iran's nuclear activities without acknowledging their own failure to honor a 2015 international nuclear deal with the country, known as the JCPOA.
Iran's Supreme Court Denies Retrial For Four Kurds Facing Death Sentences RFE/RL 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Supreme Court has rejected a request for a retrial for four Kurdish political prisoners facing death sentences after being convicted of cooperating with Israel, charges they denied, lawyer Masud Shamsnejad said.
Iranian, Pakistani forces hold joint naval exercise in Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Iranian and Pakistani military forces have staged a day-long joint naval training exercise in the Strait of Hormuz and the northern tip of the Persian Gulf as the two neighbors move to enhance cooperation and forge stronger relations.
Iran's Army, IRGC to Hold Joint Air Defense Drills - Reports Sputnik 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's regular army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will conduct joint aerial drills, Iranian media reported on Wednesday.
Security Agreement Between Iraq, Iran May Be Suspended - Iraqi Defense Minister Sputnik 17 Jan 2024 -- The security agreement between Iraq and Iran may be suspended, Iraqi Defense Minister in light of Tehran's attacks on the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet al-Abbasi said on Wednesday.
Iran's Leader hails Yemenis' great achievement in supporting Palestinians in Gaza Press TV 16 Jan 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed the Yemenis' anti-Israel naval operations in the Red Sea, saying they did a "great job" in defiance of US threats.
Envoy: Linking Yemeni retaliatory strikes to Iran meant to conceal Israeli crimes in Gaza ISNA 16 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Envoy to the United Nations dismissed Western allegations about the Islamic Republic's involvement in attacks by Yemeni forces in the Red Sea, stating that such claims are meant to deviate the world public opinion from Israeli atrocities in the Gaza Strip.
Supreme Leader admires Yemen's attacks on "lifelines of the Zionist regime" IRNA 16 Jan 2024 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has admired Yemen's attacks on the lifelines of the Zionist regime.
USCENTCOM Seizes Iranian Advanced Conventional Weapons Bound for Houthis CENTCOM 16 Jan 2024 -- On 11 January 2024, while conducting a flag verification, U.S. CENTCOM Navy forces conducted a night-time seizure of a dhow conducting illegal transport of advanced lethal aid from Iran to resupply Houthi forces in Yemen as part of the Houthis' ongoing campaign of attacks against international merchant shipping.
US Seizes Iranian-Made Missile Parts in Raid Near Somali Coast VOA 16 Jan 2024 -- U.S. Navy SEALs seized Iranian-made missile parts and other weapons bound for Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi militants in a raid last week where two service members went missing, the U.S. military said Tuesday.
Pakistan's Strong Condemnation of the Unprovoked Violation of its Air Space Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan strongly condemns the unprovoked violation of its airspace by Iran and the strike inside Pakistani territory which resulted in death of two innocent children while injuring three girls. This violation of Pakistan's sovereignty is completely unacceptable and can have serious consequences.
Pakistan Decries Deadly Cross-Border Attack by Iran VOA 16 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan confirmed Tuesday that an Iranian cross-border attack had killed two "innocent children" in its southwestern Baluchistan province and warned Iran of "serious consequences."
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with the Prime Minister of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani The White House 16 Jan 2024
Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani The White House 16 Jan 2024
US envoy angry with Iran's attack on Mossad center in Iraq's Erbil IRNA 16 Jan 2024 -- The United States Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski has shown her anger in reaction to Iran's missile attacks on a Mossad espionage center in Iraq's Erbil city as well as the strikes against American headquarters.
Baghdad Recalls Ambassador After Iran Strikes Northern Iraq, Stoking Fears Of Regional Instability RFE/RL 16 Jan 2024 -- Iraq has recalled its ambassador in Tehran after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) struck what they said was the spy headquarters of Israel in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, a deadly attack that deepened fears over the eroding stability in the Middle East.
Iraq Recalls Ambassador to Tehran After Strikes on Kurdistan Region Sputnik 16 Jan 2024 -- The Iraqi Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that it had recalled its ambassador to Tehran for consultations following Iran's attacks on targets in the country.
Iraq Sends Complaint to UNSC Over Iran's 'Aggression' Sputnik 16 Jan 2024 -- Iraq has submitted a complaint to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) about Iran's "aggression" after strikes on Iraqi Kurdistan, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.
IRGC target Mossad headquarters in Kurdistan region of Iraq ISNA 16 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps in Iran announced it targeted "the headquarters of terrorist groups in the region with ballistic missiles." According to the IRGC statement, the attack came in response to "the terrorist crimes recently committed by Iran's enemies."
Navies of Iran, Pakistan hold joint military exercise IRNA 16 Jan 2024 -- The joint naval exercise of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan by deploying missile launchers and warships of the two countries' navies was held in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
Iran's IRGC Launches Missiles at Terrorist Group in Pakistan for First Time - Reports Sputnik 16 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday launched ballistic missiles and drones at a base of a terrorist group in Pakistan for the first time.
IRGC discloses details about anti-terror missile strikes IRNA 16 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has disclosed more information about its latest missile strikes targeting an Israeli espionage center in Iraq and terrorist positions in Syria.
Pounding Mossad's, terrorists' positions part of Iran's response: FM spox IRNA 16 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has emphasized that the recent missile attacks on a Mossad espionage center in Iraq's Erbil city and terrorists' hideout in the Syrian Idlib region are just a part of fair punishment inflicted by Iran on the security offenders.
IRGC Strikes at Militants in Syria in Response to Recent Terrorist Attacks - Reports Sputnik 16 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) mounted a retaliatory rocket strike on Syrian territory and killed multiple terrorists linked to recent deadly attacks against two Iranian cities, Iranian news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday.
US 'Strongly' Condemns Iran's Missile Strikes on Targets in Erbil Sputnik 16 Jan 2024 -- The United States has condemned in the strongest terms the missile strikes carried out on Iraq's Erbil by the Iranian military, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
IRGC commander reveals details of Iran's missile attacks on regional terrorists IRNA 16 Jan 2024 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Cops (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh has revealed some details about missile attacks by the Force on targets controlled by terrorists in the region.
Iran's IRGC reveals details of missile attacks on Mossad, Daesh targets Press TV 16 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has revealed further details on its recent missile attacks on anti-Iran terrorist bases and espionage centers in Syria and the Iraqi Kurdistan region.
IRGC attacks showed era of hit-and-run is over: Iran parliament speaker IRNA 16 Jan 2024 -- The speaker of Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has said that IRGC's attacks to target controlled by terrorists in the region showed that the time for hit-and-run attacks by terrorists have come to an end.
IRGC anti-terror strikes in line with defending Iran's sovereignty, citizens: Foreign Ministry Press TV 16 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry says the strikes conducted by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) against terrorists' positions in Syria and an Israeli espionage center in Iraq were part of the "just punishment" against violators of Iran's security after a deadly terrorist attack hit the city of Kerman.
FM: Iran does not welcome war and insecurity in region IRNA 16 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian underlined that the Islamic Republic does not welcome war and insecurity in the region, and said that over the past 100 days Tehran has made a lot of efforts to end the war and Israel's attacks on Gaza and create peace in the region.
Iran court holds sixth trial session in MKO terrorism case IRNA 16 Jan 2024 -- The sixth session of the trial of the members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorist group has been held in Tehran.
Iran, Saudi Arabia talk on increasing economic ties IRNA 16 Jan 2024 -- Iran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati and Chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry Hassan Al-Huwaizi have held talks over expanding the bilateral relations between the two countries, especially trade ties.
Iran Extends Jailed Nobel Laureate Mohammadi's Prison Sentence RFE/RL 16 Jan 2024 -- An Iranian court has extended the prison sentence of Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi by 15 months for "spreading propaganda" against the Islamic Republic while in jail.
In stern warning to US and UK, Iran says war against Yemen must end Press TV 15 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has issued a stern warning to the United States and the United Kingdom, saying the aggression against Yemen must end.
US-UK illegal attacks on Yemen could escalate tensions: Iran FM IRNA 16 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has told the Secretary General of the United Nations that the US-UK aggression against Yemen lead to the escalation of tensions in the West Asian region.
Seizure of U.S. oil tanker to warn against bullying Iran: commander People's Daily 16 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian Navy's Commander Shahram Irani said on Monday the force's recent seizure of an American oil tanker well cautioned the United States and its allies that they were not allowed to bully Iran in the region.
IRGC hits terrorists involved in Kerman attacks with missiles in Syria IRNA 16 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has targeted and destroyed espionage centers and gathering of terrorist groups in the region with ballistic missiles late Monday.
Resistance forces in region act independently: Iran FM IRNA 15 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Islamic Republic doesn't give orders to regional resistance forces, including Yemen rather they act independently within the framework of own interests.
Israeli regime left empty-handed after 100 days of war on Gaza: Iran IRNA 15 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani says that the Zionist regime of Israel has achieved "no strategic outcome" from more than 100 days of aggression on the Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel fell apart on October 7, resorts to political solutions after Gaza failure: Iran FM Press TV 15 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Israel's political and security structure suffered a collapse after the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas launched its military operation against the regime in October.
Iran FM: Israel fell apart on October 7 ISNA 15 Jan 2024 -- Iran Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Israel's political and security structure suffered a collapse after the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas launched its military operation against the regime in October.
Israel makes no 'strategic achievement' in Gaza; atrocities cause its downfall: Iran Press TV 15 Jan 2024 -- Iran warns Israel that the heinous crimes it has committed against the Palestinian people in Gaza over the past 100 days will not help the regime survive its doomed fate and ultimate collapse.
'No need for presence of extra-regional forces in region' IRNA 15 Jan 2024 -- The commander of the First Naval Region of the Islamic Republic of Iran says the security of the region will be safeguarded by the countries of the region and there is no need for the presence of extra-regional countries anymore.
IRGC missiles hit anti-Iran terrorists' bases in Syria, Mossad espionage center in Iraqi Kurdistan Press TV 15 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has fired barrages of ballistic missiles at Syrian bases of terrorists who were involved in recent attacks in Iran, as well as an Israeli espionage center in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.
US committed 'strategic mistake' by attacking Yemen, Iran FM tells Lavrov Press TV 15 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that a decision by the United States to attack Yemen last week was a strategic mistake.
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Jan 2024
Iran, Russia FMs call for finalizing strategic cooperation agreement IRNA 15 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in a telephone conversation have urged the necessity of finalizing the comprehensive and strategic cooperation agreement between the two countries.
West has sunk to 'moral non-standard' for backing Gaza genocide IRNA 14 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Ambassador to Spain Reza Zabib has strongly denounced the West's disregard for Israeli atrocities against Palestinian civilians in Gaza, arguing that the Western discourse has gone beyond the typical "double standard" and sunk into "moral non-standard."
Iran reiterates support for One China principle IRNA 14 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has stressed Iran's support for One China principle.
Iran says supports 'One China' policy as Taiwan counts election votes Press TV 14 Jan 2024 -- Iran has once again reaffirmed its support for the "One China" policy, saying Beijing has a definite right to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
2 terrorists killed in southeastern Iran IRNA 14 Jan 2024 -- Deputy Governor-General of Sistan and Baluchestan province Alireza Marhamati has announced the killing of two terrorists in Saravan county in the Iranian southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
Iran nets chief elements in terror attack on Sistan and Baluchestan police headquarters Press TV 14 Jan 2024 -- Iran's police chief Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan says Iranian security forces have managed to identify and arrest the four chief elements wanted for a vicious terrorist assault on Rask County's police headquarters in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
Biden Says U.S. Delivered Private Message To Tehran About Iran-Backed Huthis RFE/RL 13 Jan 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden said Washington had sent a private message to Tehran about Yemen-based, Iran-backed Huthi rebels responsible for attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea.
Iran Reveals Afghan Origin of Islamic State Kerman Attack; Retaliation Options Limited VOA 14 Jan 2024 -- More than a week after Iran experienced its deadliest terror attack in decades, its Islamist rulers said one of the suicide bombers trained in Afghanistan with the Islamic State group that claimed responsibility for the attack.
Iran to station new missile sections, drone platoons at borders IRNA 13 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Army Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari said that new missile sections and drone platoons will be stationed at the borders.
Seized Marshall Islands-Flagged Tanker Located Off Iran's Qeshm Island RFE/RL 13 Jan 2024 -- The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker seized by Iran in the Gulf of Oman on January 11 has been located east of Iran's Qeshm Island, monitoring service TankerTrackers.com said in a post on the X, formerly Twitter.
Iran strongly condemns US-UK strikes against Yemen IRNA 12 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has categorically denounced the strikes launched by the US and UK against Yemen.
Iran strongly condemns 'arbitrary' US, British attacks on Yemen Press TV 12 Jan 2024 -- Iran has strongly condemned US and British military attacks on Yemen, calling them an "arbitrary" action and a clear violation of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a violation of international laws and regulations.
Iran's UN mission condemns US-UK military aggression against Yemen IRNA 12 Jan 2024 -- Iran's representative office at the United Nations condemned the military aggression against Yemen led by the United States and England while declaring that the illegal actions of the United States and Britain are not authorized according to international law.
'Separate' They Stand: Despite Iran's Support, Huthi Rebels' Independence Gives Tehran Cover RFE/RL 12 Jan 2024 -- While the Huthis are using an arsenal of Iranian weapons to wreak havoc in the Red Sea and are considered part of Tehran's "axis of resistance," the Yemen-based rebel group does not necessarily follow Iran's commands.
Russia, Turkey, Iran Condemn Attack on Yemeni Houthis VOA 12 Jan 2024 -- Thursday's retaliatory attacks by U.S. and British forces on Iranian-backed Houthis inside Yemen have prompted support and condemnation from the international community. The retaliation follows weeks of Houthi attacks against vessels in the Red Sea.
Iran's navy seizes U.S. oil tanker in Sea of Oman People's Daily 12 Jan 2024 -- Iran's navy reported Thursday the seizure of an American oil tanker in the Sea of Oman, citing retaliation for the U.S. "stealing" of Iran's oil in April 2023, according to a statement published on the Iranian army's public relations website.
Press release on developments following the terrorist attack in Iran on January 3 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Jan 2024
U.S. Condemns 'Unlawful' Seizure Of Oil Tanker By Iranian Navy In Gulf Of Oman RFE/RL 11 Jan 2024 -- The United States on January 11 condemned Iran's seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Oman and called for the immediate release of the ship and its crew.
Iran seizes US tanker in Sea of Oman IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Navy has said it has seized a US oil tanker in the Sea of Oman.
Iran's Navy seizes US oil tanker 'in retaliation' with court order Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- The Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced the seizure of an American oil tanker with a court order in the Sea of Oman.
Iranian Navy Detains US Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Sputnik 11 Jan 2024 -- On Thursday, a US oil tanker, previously caught in a regional standoff between Iran and US, was reportedly boarded by a group of armed individuals off the coast of Oman and appeared to have changed course toward Iran.
Iran Intelligence Ministry: 35 elements linked to Kerman terror attack arrested IRNA 11 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has announced that it identified and arrested 35 perpetrators and supporters of the Kerman terrorist attack.
Iran's Intelligence Ministry: 35 arrested over Kerman terrorist attack Press TV 11 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry says 35 individuals have been arrested over involvement in the recent terrorist bombings in the southeastern city of Kerman.
Danish court upholds terror, espionage verdicts against three anti-Iran terrorists Press TV 10 Jan 2024 -- An appeals court in Denmark has upheld guilty verdicts against three members of the so-called Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahvaz (ASMLA) terrorist group convicted of promoting terror in Iran and espionage for the Saudi intelligence service.
Supreme Leader: Zionist regime's crimes won't be forgotten even after its annihilation IRNA 10 Jan 2024 -- Supreme Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that crimes committed by the Zionist regime against the Palestinian people will never be forgotten even after the annihilation of the regime.
Identity of Kerman suicide bombers determined: Interior minister IRNA 10 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said Wednesday that the identity of the suicide bombers behind the terrorist attack in Kerman has been determined.
Iran, Russia: US looking for pretexts to expand regional presence Press TV 10 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov say the United States is trying to concoct excuses to expand its regional presence.
Greater BRICS cooperation enjoys bright prospects People's Daily 10 Jan 2024 -- The BRICS group officially welcomed Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Ethiopia as new members on Jan. 1 this year, doubling its membership from 5 to 10.
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossien Amir-Abdollahian Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 09 Jan 2024
Iran warns against any US provocative actions jeopardizing regional peace, security IRNA 09 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani has rejected the claims of the United States and the Israeli regime at the Security Council meeting on Monday on the Red Sea, warning that any provocative or irresponsible actions risk endangering the peace and security of the region.
Iran general: Al-Aqsa Storm turning point in Palestine's fight against occupation ISNA 09 Jan 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movements' Operation Al-Aqsa Storm is a turning point in the Palestinian people's fight against the occupying regime, says Iran's highest-ranking military commander.
Iran warns US, Israel on Red Sea incidents allegations ISNA 09 Jan 2024 -- Iran permanent mission to United Nations warns United States and Israel regarding allegations about Tehran's involvement in Red Sea incidents.
Leader: US, Israel vassals 'hamstrung' by resistance of Palestinians in Gaza Press TV 09 Jan 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the resistance of Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip has frustrated the United States and Israel.
Iran slams US , Israel for diverting attention from 'root causes' of Red Sea situation Press TV 09 Jan 2024 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations rejected US's "unfounded allegations" against Iran concerning Yemen's pro-Palestine operations in the Red Sea, slamming it as a bid to divert attention from "root causes" of the situation in the key maritime waterway.
Pure blood of Gazans will hasten Israel's downfall: Iran Army chief Press TV 09 Jan 2024 -- The chief commander of the Iranian Army says Israel is shedding the blood of innocent Palestinians to make up for its "humiliating defeat" in the Gaza war, warning that the atrocities will only speed up the regime's demise.
Iran criticizes US' unquestionable support for Israeli regime's crimes IRNA 09 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani in a statement before the UN General Assembly America's criticized the US unquestionable support for Israel's crimes, and said that despite the international community's repeated requests to the Security Council to fulfill its obligations and stop the bloodshed in Gaza, this organization has once again failed to fulfill its duties only because of the US' opposition to establishing a ceasefire.
Iran gives US until April 19 to respond to Gen. Soleimani case IRNA 09 Jan 2024 -- Iran has given the United States a deadline to respond to an official complaint about its assassination of top IRGC commander General Qassem Soleimani before it will file the case with the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Iran rejects releasing main suspect in Ukraine plane case IRNA 09 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Judiciary has dismissed claims that the main suspect in the case of the Ukrainian plane crash has been released on bail.
Iran leader: Predictions about Zionists' defeat coming true ISNA 09 Jan 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khamenei, has met with a number of people from Qom Province. The meeting took place in the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah on January 9, 2024, on the 46th anniversary of the historic uprising of the people of Qom against the oppressive Pahlavi regime.
Iran says Red Sea developments outcomes of Israeli occupation, war against Gaza People's Daily 09 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday the recent developments in the Red Sea are the outcomes of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories and the ongoing conflict against Gaza over the past three months.
Operation Al-Aqsa Storm 'turning point' in Palestine's anti-Israel fight: Iran general Press TV 08 Jan 2024 -- The Palestinian resistance movements' Operation Al-Aqsa Storm is a turning point in the Palestinian people's fight against the occupying regime, says Iran's highest-ranking military commander.
Iran strongly condemns assassination of senior Hezbollah commander IRNA 08 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned the adventurous act of the Zionist regime in the assassination of the martyr Wissam Hassan al-Tawil, one of the jihadi commanders of the Lebanese Hezbollah.
Qalibaf: Daesh looking for insecurity in Afghanistan's neighboring countries IRNA 08 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf deemed the root of the terrorist act in Kerman to be the activities of the ISIS (Daesh) terrorist group in Afghanistan, seeking to create insecurity in Afghanistan's neighboring countries.
Like their Zionist ilk in Gaza, Daesh seeks massacre of innocent people: President Raeisi Press TV 08 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Daesh terrorist group seeks to kill women and children just like the Israeli regime that is massacring innocent people in Gaza.
Iraq's Kurdistan will never be a source of threat against any neighbor, especially Iran: Barzani Press TV 08 Jan 2024 -- President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani says the semi-autonomous region will never become a platform for threats against Iran.
Joint statement from International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 at the International Civil Aviation Organization Canada 08 Jan 2024 -- "We, ministers representing Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, have taken another step on the road to transparency, justice and accountability for Iran's unlawful downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, which killed 176 people, including nationals and residents of our countries."
Iran urges for its removal from FATF recommendations IRNA 08 Jan 2024 -- In a letter of protest to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Iran's Finance Minister Ehsan Khandouzi has urged for the Islamic Republic of Iran's name to be removed from Recommendation 7 and other documents related to UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
Terrorism a threat to all nations and governments: Iran FM spox IRNA 08 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that terrorism is a threat to all nations, and those who use terror as a tool to reach their goals should be accountable.
Iran: Kerman massacre caused by those using terrorism as tool for their goals Press TV 08 Jan 2024 -- Iran says the culprits behind the deadly terrorist bomb attacks in the city of Kerman use terrorism as a tool to achieve their own objectives.
Iran blames U.S. military interventions for regional instability People's Daily 09 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that many of the insecurities, instabilities and tensions in West Asia have roots in the U.S. military presence and interventions in the region.
'Iran will support Resistance until the destruction of Zionist regime' IRNA 08 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran will continue to support Resistance forces until the total annihilation of the Zionist regime, says a top advisor to the chief commander of the IRGC Quds Force.
Iran warns of Israel's acts of terror, adventurism to expand war across region Press TV 08 Jan 2024 -- Iran warns the international community and the United Nations Security Council about Israel's overt and adventurous efforts to expand war across the region.
Iran's membership to significantly boost capacities at BRICS: Deputy FM IRNA 08 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Coordination on Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari has said that Iran's membership in the BRICS bloc of emerging economies can significantly boost capacities of the organization in the fields of transit, energy, oil, gas and modern technologies.
Iranian, Russian Exporters Able to Conduct Payments in National Currencies - Central Bank Sputnik 08 Jan 2024 -- Russian and Iranian exporters are able to handle transactions in national currencies after the two countries integrated their financial message transfer systems, allowing banks to make direct payments without using the SWIFT payment system, Deputy Head of Iranian Central Bank Mohsen Karimi said.
Iran: We have a good interaction with neighbor's intel. services ISNA 08 Jan 2024 -- Iran foreign ministry spokesman says the country have a good interaction with intelligence services of neighbors.
Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan in talks to resume gas swap via Iran: NIGC IRNA 07 Jan 2024 -- Turkmenistan and the Azerbaijan Republic are in talks to resolve a problem that has halted gas swap between the two countries via Iran, the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has announced.
Iran FM says Israel has reached none of its goals in Gaza war IRNA 07 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the Israeli regime has reached none of its stated goals in the Gaza war, including the annihilation of the Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas.
Zionist assassination of resistance commanders aims to compensate defeats: Cmdr. IRNA 07 Jan 2024 -- IRGC Quds Force Commander Brigadier General Esmaeil Ghaani has said that the enemy's assassination of the resistance commanders is taking place in an attempt to compensate for earlier defeats in Gaza and the West Bank.
Enemy assassinated al-Arouri to mitigate defeat in Gaza: Qaani to Haniyeh ISNA 07 Jan 2024 -- In a letter, Qaani tells Haniyeh that martyr al-Arouri departed from this world reassured and unafraid for the fate and future of the Resistance.
One day Palestinians will be equipped with air defense: IRGC general Press TV 07 Jan 2024 -- A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the Palestinian resistance groups will one day be equipped with air defense systems enabling them to repel Israeli airstrikes.
33 Afghan nationals martyred, injured in Kerman terrorist blasts IRNA 07 Jan 2024 -- The director general of Public Relations of Iran's National Migration Organization has said that the number of Afghan nationals who have been martyred and wounded in the two terrorist attacks in Kerman, southern Iran, is 33.
Kerman prosecutor says 32 perpetrators of terror attacks arrested IRNA 07 Jan 2024 -- Kerman Prosecutor Mahdi Bakhshi has said that 32 people related to the Kerman terrorist crime have been arrested.
Entire terrorist team involved in Kerman attack arrested: Prosecutor ISNA 07 Jan 2024 -- All terrorists involved in the recent deadly attack in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman have been arrested, says the city's prosecutor Mehdi Bakhshi.
Entire terrorist team involved in Kerman attack arrested: Prosecutor Press TV 07 Jan 2024 -- All terrorists involved in the recent deadly attack in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman have been arrested, says the city's prosecutor Mehdi Bakhshi.
Iranian and French FMs hold telephone conversation ISNA 07 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister has called for more efforts by the international community to counter terrorism in all its forms.
'Crushing, decisive' response awaits Israel in case of attacking Iran: Cmdr. Press TV 07 Jan 2024 -- A senior Iranian military commander says Tehran will not hesitate to give a "crushing and decisive" response to Israel if it attacks the country.
Arouri's comrades to become Israel's 'nightmare', warns IRGC Quds Force chief Press TV 07 Jan 2024 -- The commander of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned of the "nightmare" facing Israel after the Tel Aviv regime assassinated Saleh al-Arouri, deputy head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement.
Iranian Economy Buoyed By 'Dark Fleet' Oil Shipments To China RFE/RL 07 Jan 2024 -- More than 6,000 kilometers from Tehran, in treacherous waters off the shores of Singapore, a "dark fleet" of oil tankers waits to offload the precious cargo that helps keep Iran's economy afloat -- a dependency that could also sink it.
Israel will eventually collapse despite arrogant powers' support, says President Raeisi Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Israeli regime will definitely disappear despite all the unconditional supports it receives from global arrogant powers.
Iran boosting drone power in response to threats: Comdr. IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force says the Islamic Republic is boosting its drone power in response to potential threats.
Iran boosting drone power proportionate to potential threats: Cmdr. Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic is boosting its drone capabilities to be able to respond to potential threats in kind.
Iran sees no limits to expanding its naval power: IRGC chief Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Commander of Iran's elite military force, the IRGC, says the country sees no limits to efforts to expand its naval power amid growing maritime tensions in the region caused by the conflict in Palestine.
IRGC adds Abu Mahdi Muhandis warship, 100 fast-attack crafts to naval fleet Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has taken delivery of a range of domestically-designed and manufactured military equipment, including Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis warship that features sophisticated radar-evading technologies, and 100 fast-attack crafts.
Abu-Mahdi warship can cruise 2,000 nautical miles IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Naval Force Commander Commodore Alireza Tangsiri has said that Abu-Mahdi al-Muhandis warship can cruise for 2,000 nautical miles by evading the enemy's radar detection.
IRGC chief hails combat capabilities of Abu Mahdi warship IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Saturday that the combat patrol warship Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis can fight on its own and has all the components required for succeeding in battles.
IRGC Naval Force adds new strategic equipment to its fleet IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (the IRGC) has added new strategic equipment to its naval fleet in a bid to boost its defensive and offensive power.
Sources reject reports about decline in Iran's oil exports to China IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Different sources have rejected reports according to which Iran has declined oil exports to China, demanding higher prices.
Number of foreign nationals killed in Kerman blasts rises to 13 IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- The number of foreign nationals who have been killed in two latest suicide attacks in Iran's southeastern province of Kerman, reached 13.
Iran: Nationality of one of terrorists determined/ 11 backup members arrested in 6 provinces IRNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry issued the first notice regarding the Wednesday terrorist attacks in Kerman.
Iran arrests a number of suspects linked to Kerman terrorist blasts ISNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has announced the arrest of a number of suspects in connection with the terrorist bomb attacks of January 3 in the city of Kerman, where over 80 people were killed.
Iran holds mass funeral, vows to find terrorists 'wherever they are' ISNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Iranians held a mass funeral for the victims of twin terrorist bombings in Kerman with a top Iranian military commander pledging to find the terrorists behind the attack "wherever they are."
Iran urges international efforts for effective, practical prevention of terrorism Press TV 06 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister has called for more efforts by the international community to counter terrorism in all its forms.
Iran Says Several Suspects Detained Over Suicide Bombings As Country Mourns Victims RFE/RL 06 Jan 2024 -- Several suspects have been detained in Iran in connection with the Islamic State-claimed deadly suicide bombings this week that killed at least 91 people during commemorations for a former Iranian commander as President Ebrahim Raisi joined mourners on January 5 for the funerals of some of the victims.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Message of Sympathy to Iranian President KCNA 06 Jan 2024 -- Kim Jong Un , president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message of sympathy to Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on January 5.
Iranian cleric says Daesh created, backed by US, Israeli regime IRNA 05 Jan 2024 -- Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, Tehran's Friday Prayers Imam, has criticized the US and the Israeli regime for creating and supporting Daesh (ISIS), the terrorist group that claimed responsibility for the latest terror attacks in the Iranian city of Kerman.
'Iranian security forces are gathering info on perpetrators of Kerman attacks' IRNA 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the country's security forces are gathering information regarding the perpetrators of the Kerman terror blasts that killed 89 people on Wednesday.
Iran armed forces to determine time, place of Kerman attacks' revenge: Pres. Raisi IRNA 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the time and place of reaction to the recent tragic terrorist attack in Iran's Kerman will be determined by the Iranian Armed Forces.
Iran's Intelligence Ministry: 11 terrorists involved in Kerman attacks arrested Press TV 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry has announced the arrest of 11 terrorists suspected of involvement in the January 3 bomb attacks in the southeastern city of Kerman.
Iran Interior Ministry official says both Kerman blasts were suicide bombings IRNA 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Deputy Interior Minister for Security and Political Affairs Majid Mirahmadi has said that both explosions, which killed dozens of people in Kerman on Wednesday, were suicide bombings.
Some agents linked to Kerman terrorist blasts arrested: Iran Interior Min. IRNA 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has said that some agents linked to Kerman terrorist attacks that left at least 89 people dead and scores more injured on Wednesday have been arrested.
Iran arrests a number of suspects linked to Kerman terrorist blasts: Minister Press TV 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has announced the arrest of a number of suspects in connection with the terrorist bomb attacks of January 3 in the city of Kerman, where over 80 people were killed.
Iran Says Several Suspects Detained Over Suicide Bombings As Country Mourns Victims RFE/RL 05 Jan 2024 -- Several suspects have been detained in Iran in connection with the Islamic State-claimed deadly suicide bombings this week that killed at least 84 people during commemorations for a former Iranian commander as President Ebrahim Raisi joined mourners on January 5 for the funerals of some of the victims.
Several Suspects in Terrorist Attack in Iran Detained - Interior Minister Sputnik 05 Jan 2024 -- Several people involved in the deadly terrorist attack in the Iranian city of Kerman have been detained, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said on Friday.
Iran Moves To Seal Borders With Afghanistan And Pakistan After Deadly Blasts RFE/RL 05 Jan 2024 -- Iran said it is shutting its vast borders with neighboring Afghanistan and Pakistan to increase security after the twin bombing that killed at least 89 people in the southeastern city of Kerman on January 3.
Xi sends condolences to Iranian president over serious terror attacks People's Daily 05 Jan 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a message of condolences to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi over the serious terror attacks in the country.
Pakistani FM extends condolences to Iran over terrorist attack People's Daily 05 Jan 2024 -- Pakistani caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has extended his country's condolences to Iran over the deadly terrorist attack in the country, according to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry.
Deaths of twin bombing attacks in Iran rise to 89 People's Daily 05 Jan 2024 -- The death toll of a twin terrorist bombing in the southeastern Iranian province of Kerman rose to 89, the official news agency IRNA reported on Friday.
Terrorist bombings rooted in Zionist grudge against Gen. Soleimani: Raeisi Press TV 05 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the cause of the terrorist bombings in Kerman can be traced back to the grudge that Zionists hold against top anti-terror commander General Qassem Soleimani as he jeopardized the plans to establish another Israel in the region by creating and backing Daesh terrorist group.
Iran holds mass funeral, vows to find terrorists 'wherever they are' Press TV 05 Jan 2024 -- Iranians held a mass funeral for the victims of twin terrorist bombings in Kerman with a top Iranian military commander pledging to find the terrorists behind the attack "wherever they are."
Iranian paramilitary commander says U.S., Israel "behind" Kerman blasts People's Daily 05 Jan 2024 -- An influential commander of Iran's paramilitary Basij forces said on Thursday that the U.S. and Israel "are behind the scenes" of a twin bombing near the tomb of a top Iranian general in Kerman, southeastern Iran, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.
Xi sends condolences to Iranian president over serious terror attacks People's Daily 05 Jan 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a message of condolences to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi over the serious terror attacks in the country.
No: 1, 3 January 2024, Press Release Regarding the Terrorist Attack in Kerman, Iran Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jan 2024
Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the bombing in the city of Kerman EC/CEU 04 Jan 2024
Regional tension 'to intensify' while Iran vows revenge after terror attack Global Times 04 Jan 2024 -- China expressed condolences to Iran on Thursday over the terrorist attack that killed more than 100 in Kerman, a southeastern city in the country, strongly condemning the attack while voicing support for Iran's efforts in safeguarding its national security and stability.
Chinese president denounces Kerman terrorist attacks IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- China's President Xi Jinping has condemned the terrorist attacks in Iran's southeastern city of Kerman and expressed the sympathy of the Chinese people and government to the Iranian nation.
Syrian president condoles with Iran over Kerman terror attacks IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sent separate messages to Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday, extending his condolences over the martyrdom of dozens of people in terrorist attacks in the Iranian city of Kerman a day earlier.
Iran terror attack serves Israel's sinister plans: Hamas IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic resistance movement Hamas has strongly condemned a twin terrorist attack in southeastern Iran that killed at least 95 people and wounded scores of others.
'Shocked' Xi, Assad express solidarity with Iran after bombings Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a message of condolences to President Ebrahim Raeisi, saying he is "shocked to learn about serious terror attacks" in Iran's southeastern city of Kerman in which scores of people were killed on Wednesday.
UK condemns bombing in Kerman, Iran UK FCDO 04 Jan 2024 -- The UK has issued a statement condemning the bombing in Kerman, Iran, on 3 January
UNSC condemns terrorist attack in Kerman IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- The United Nations Security Council in a statement strongly condemned the "cowardly terrorist attack" in the city of Kerman, Iran.
UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack in Iran Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- The United Nations Security Council has condemned the terrorist attack in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman that claimed the lives of 84 people on Wednesday.
Islamic State Claims Its Suicide Bombers Were Responsible For Deadly Blasts In Iran RFE/RL 04 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic State (IS) extremist group has claimed responsibility for a pair of explosions in Iran that killed at least 84 people during commemorations for a former Iranian commander slain four years ago in a U.S. airstrike.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Iran Explosions That Killed 84 VOA 04 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic State terrorist group claimed responsibility Thursday for two suicide bombings that killed 84 people in Iran who had gathered for a memorial at the grave of Revolutionary Guards General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed four years ago by a U.S. drone strike.
Daesh claims responsibility for twin terror attacks in Iran's Kerman IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- The Daesh (ISIS) terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the Wednesday attacks in Iran's southeastern city of Kerman that left 84 people dead.
Daesh claims responsibility for terrorist bombings in Kerman Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- Daesh has claimed responsibility for two explosions that killed at least 84 people and wounded scores at a memorial for top anti-terror commander Gen. Qassem Soleimani in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman.
Iran will firmly deal with Kerman attacks' perpetrators: Raisi IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the Islamic Republic will firmly deal with the perpetrators of the Kerman terrorist attacks that left more than 80 people dead and scores more injured during a ceremony to commemorate the assassinated General Qassem Soleimani.
Informed source says suicide bombing caused Kerman first blast IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- A suicide attack is to blame for one of the two explosions that killed 84 people in Iran's southeastern city of Kerman on Wednesday, an informed source has told IRNA.
Supreme Nat'l Security Council meets on Kerman terror attacks IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has met on the latest terror attacks in the southeastern city of Kerman, making decisions aimed at accelerating the process to identify and punish the perpetrators of the terrorist act.
Kerman attacks aimed to instill sense of insecurity in Iran: IRGC IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Kerman, saying the "blind and malicious" act was aimed at instilling a sense of insecurity in Iran.
Iran begins legal action through UN over Kerman attacks: FM IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has announced that Iran is taking "immediate legal and international actions" through the United Nations over the terror attacks in Kerman that left dozens of people dead.
Foreign Ministry: Kerman terrorist crime shows vileness of Iranian nations' enemies IRNA 04 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has said that the Wednesday terrorist attacks in Kerman show the height of the enemies' wickedness and indicate that they have resorted to criminal methods to get rid of a self-made crisis.
Pres. Raeisi vows comeuppance for those involved in terror blasts Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi reiterates Iran's resolve to consign those behind the recent hugely deadly terror blasts in the country's southwest to justice.
IRGC: Kerman terrorist attack failed attempt to induce insecurity in Iran Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the recent "indiscriminate and spiteful" terrorist attack in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman was a failed attempt to induce insecurity in the country.
Acts of terror will never undercut Iran's cohesion, security: President Raeisi Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says acts of terror and crime will fail to undermine the nation's cohesion, security and strategy.
Iran to use all available mechanisms to ensure accountability for terror attacks: UN envoy Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- Iran's UN envoy says the country is to use "all available mechanisms" to ensure accountability for the perpetrators of earlier hugely deadly terror attacks that targeted the southwestern Iranian city of Kerman.
As Tehran Vows Revenge For Deadly Bombings, Iranians Complain About Distractions To Their Security RFE/RL 04 Jan 2024 -- While Iranian officials promised a "harsh response" to the twin bombing that killed at least 84 people on January 3, ordinary Iranians appeared more concerned about their security and the loss of innocent lives than retribution.
Kerman terrorist attack: Iran forensic officials revise death toll down to 84 Press TV 04 Jan 2024 -- Iran has revised down the death toll from the Kerman terrorist attack to 84, saying the initial tally was incorrect as some of the bodies were counted more than once given that they were blown to pieces in the blasts.
Iran says twin blasts near Soleimani's burial site kill 95 People's Daily 04 Jan 2024 -- Two explosions near the burial site of Iran's slain general Qassem Soleimani killed at least 95 people and wounded more than 210 others on Wednesday, reported local media.
Pakistan Strongly Condemns the Terrorist Attack in Kerman, Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack that took place earlier today in the Martyrs Cemetery of the provincial capital of Kerman, Iran, resulting in large number of deaths and injuries.
Israeli regime's terror machine a real threat to regional peace: Iran FM IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says the Israeli regime's terror machine is a real threat to regional peace and security.
Zionist assassinations, a failed attempt to compensate February 7 defeat: IRGC IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution's Guards Corps (IRGC) has said in a statement that crimes and assassination by the Zionist regime are failed attempts to compensate an irreparable failure in Al-Aqsa Operation on February 7 and to scape from Gaza quagmire.
IRGC: Israeli killing of Arouri will further inspirit Palestinian fighters against Israel Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has condemned in the strongest terms the assassination of senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri in an Israeli drone strike on Lebanon, saying the targeted killing will further boost Palestinian fighters' resolve to fight the occupying regime.
Leader: Gaza 'pulse' of Muslim world today; Gazans standing against tyranny, US Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said the border of the Muslim world is in Gaza today, and that the Palestinians there are standing against arrogance and the United States.
US upsets regional balance; Arouri assassination will backfire on Washington: Iran defense minister Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani has denounced the assassination of a top official of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement, warning the United States to "brace itself for its dire consequences."
Israel's terror machine 'real threat' to regional security, peace: Iran FM Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has denounced as a "cowardly terrorist operation" the Israeli assassination of the deputy head of the political bureau of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, stressing that the regime's terror machine is a "real threat" to regional peace and security.
Iran: Statement by the Spokesperson on the bombing in the city of Kerman European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Jan 2024 -- The EU condemns in the strongest terms today's bombing in the city of Kerman in Iran.
Condemnations pour in following terrorist attack at Gen. Soleimani's burial site Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Heads of state and leaders of resistance groups in the region have offered condolences to Iran over the twin deadly blasts that rocked the country's southeastern city of Kerman on Wednesday.
Guterres strongly condemns attack in Iran; over 100 reportedly killed UN News 03 Jan 2024 -- The UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday strongly condemned an attack in Iran which has reportedly killed more than 100 people taking part in a commemoration for a former top military general in the eastern city of Kerman.
95 Killed in Blasts at Gravesite of Iranian General Killed in 2020 US Drone Strike VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran said Wednesday that 95 people were killed and dozens more wounded in explosions that rocked a memorial for a prominent Iranian general killed in a 2020 U.S. drone strike.
Iran Vows Response After Explosions Kill Nearly 100 During Ceremony For Slain General RFE/RL 03 Jan 2024 -- At least 95 people died and more than 200 others were injured in two explosions set off during commemorations of the fourth anniversary of the death of Qasem Soleimani, a former commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps' (IRGC) elite Quds Force killed in January 2020 in an air strike by U.S. forces near Baghdad.
Iran to use all mechanisms to ensure accountability for Kerman attacks' perpetrators: Envoy IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani has said that his country is committed to using all available mechanisms to ensure accountability for the perpetrators and their accomplices in the Kerman attacks which he called a heinous terrorist act and appalling crime.
Iran begins taking 'legal measures' through UN following terror blasts Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister says the country has started taking "legal measures" through the United Nations after two terror blasts killed and injured hundreds of people in the southwestern city of Kerman.
Supreme Leader says perpetrators of Kerman terror attacks will receive 'hard response' IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Supreme Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a message on the martyrdom of dozens of people in a terrorist attack in the southeastern city of Kerman, warning "criminals" of punishment and a hard response over the tragedy they caused.
Criminals behind Kerman attacks must await fitting punishment, harsh response: Ayatollah Khamenei Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says those who ordered and carried out the twin terrorist attacks in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman will definitely face a fitting punishment and a harsh response.
Raisi vows swift punishment for those behind Kerman terror attacks IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- President Ebrahim Raisi has strongly condemned a terrorist attack in the southeastern city of Kerman that killed and wounded hundreds of people, vowing that those responsible for the cowardly act will be identified and punished.
Raisi terms assassination of Aruri as Zionists helplessness against Palestinians IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has described the assassination of Deputy Chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau Saleh al-Aruri as the Zionist regime's inability, helplessness, and disgraceful failure against Palestinians.
President Raeisi vows culprits behind Kerman attack will be punished Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's president has vowed that those behind the "indiscriminate and cowardly" terrorist attack that hit the Iranian city of Kerman will soon be brought to justice.
Iran to respond firmly and quickly to terror attacks in Kerman: Minister IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's interior minister says the country's security and military forces will deliver a quick and firm response to perpetrators of terror attacks that killed more than 100 people in the southeastern city of Kerman.
103 killed, 141 injured in Iran's Kerman blasts IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Two separate explosions left 103 people killed and 141 injured in the Iranian city of Kerman.
Two terrorist blasts in Iran's Kerman leave at least 103 dead, 188 injured Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Hundreds of people have been killed and injured in two terrorist blasts near the burial site of Iran's General Qassem Soleimani in the city of Kerman during a ceremony marking his fourth martyrdom anniversary.
Iranians pay tribute to Gen. Soleimani on 4th martyrdom anniversary in Kerman Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Thousands of Iranian people have flocked to the southeastern province of Kerman to pay homage to top anti-terror commander General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated along with a number of his companions in a 2020 US drone strike in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.
Iran: General Soleimani unmasked US, Israel; expanded authority of regional resistance Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says the resistance front has expanded its authority, power and its geography thanks to the sacrifices made by Iran's late anti-terror commander General Qassem Soleimani.
Israel accountable for all 'wrongful acts' against Iran, condemnation 'urgent': Envoy Press TV 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations says Israel must be held accountable for complicity in assassination and sabotage acts in the Islamic Republic amid confessions by the occupying regime's officials to the "internationally wrongful acts."
Minister says Iran's presence in Red Sea ensures security IRNA 03 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said that Iran's presence in the Red Sea brings security, noting the Islamic Republic fully monitors the developments in the sensitive region.
Israel's assassination of top Hamas official an act of frustration: Iran Press TV 02 Jan 2024 -- Iran calls the Israeli regime's earlier assassination of senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri an act of "frustration."
Israeli failed in all its objectives in Gaza war: Iranian FM IRNA 02 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the Resistance movement has achieved a great victory in the Gaza war and that the Zionist regime has failed to achieve any of its objectives.
US stuck in 'costly quagmire' in Gaza as Israel reaches 'dead-end': Iran Press TV 02 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said by backing the Israeli regime in its "genocidal" war against the Gaza Strip, the US politicians are caught in a "quagmire" in the besieged territory, which will be costly for them to exit.
In letter to UN chief, Iran says will pursue General Soleimani's assassination case to bring perpetrators, abettors to justice Press TV 02 Jan 2024 -- The head of the Iranian mission to the United Nations says the country reserves the right to pursue the case of the 2020 assassination by the US government of General Qassem Soleimani, the then commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps.
Iran has asked Iraq to extradite 38 separatist terrorists: Top rights official Press TV 02 Jan 2024 -- Iran's top human rights official says the Islamic Republic has called upon Iraqi authorities to extradite 38 main members of separatist and terrorist groups holed up in the Arab country's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
Iran Reportedly Executes Kurdish Prisoner Of Conscience RFE/RL 02 Jan 2024 -- Dawood Abdullahi, a Kurdish prisoner of conscience, has been executed in Iran's Qazalhasar prison, local media reports said, after spending more than 14 years in prison.
Indictment reveals MKO had links to French intelligence service IRNA 02 Jan 2024 -- The fourth session of the trial of the members of the Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorist group was held on Tuesday, during which the prosecutor's representative highlighted the connection between the group and the French government.
BRICS membership to offer Iran more opportunities in multilateral cooperation: spokesman People's Daily 02 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, said on Monday, the day Iran became an official BRICS member, that the multilateral platform provided by the BRICS enables Iran to grasp more opportunities to boost economic cooperation with other countries and better serve its national interests.
'BRICS, SCO memberships secure Iran's long-term interests' IRNA 01 Jan 2024 -- Iran's active participation in international mechanisms, including the BRICS group of emerging economies and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), will help secure the country's long-term interests, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani has said.
Iran FM hails firm pro-Palestine stance of Yemen's Ansarullah movement Press TV 01 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian hails firm stance of Yemen's Ansarullah in support of the oppressed Palestinian people in the face of the Israeli regime's crimes and aggression.
Iran: Israel allies losing hope in crisis-ridden Tel Aviv, planning for post-regime period Press TV 01 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Israeli regime is in a situation that even its closest allies are planning for a post-Israel period.
Iran becomes new BRICS member ISNA 01 Jan 2024 -- Iran foreign ministry spokesman announce that from today Islamic Republic of Iran is a new member of BRICS group.
Iranian deputy FM: Iran working on de-dollarization trade within BRICS ISNA 01 Jan 2024 -- "We have planned many missions and joint work with other BRICS members within the framework of this organization," Bagheri Kani told Sputnik.
Iran's Alborz warship passes Bab el-Mandeb Strait, enters Red Sea IRNA 01 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Alborz destroyer has passed through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and entered the Red Sea amid rising tensions in the region.
Iran's Alborz warship passes through Bab el-Mandeb Strait, enters Red Sea Press TV 01 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Alborz destroyer has passed through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and entered the Red Sea amid rising tensions in the region.
Iran Deploys Cruise Missile-Armed Warship in Red Sea Amid US-Houthi Standoff Sputnik 01 Jan 2024 -- The cat-and-mouse game of American naval forces chasing after Houthi fighters targeting commercial vessels linked to Israel turned deadly on Sunday after US Navy helicopters destroyed three of the militia's boats, killing ten fighters. The Yemeni militia warned that the US would face "repercussions" for its "crime."
Iran advises IAEA to avoid taking political measures IRNA 01 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani says that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its director general, Rafael Grossi, are expected to continue their professional activities and avoid political measures.
Iranian Parliament Speaker: Any strike against Resistance will cost US, Israel dearly ISNA 01 Jan 2024 -- In the aftermath of the Israeli assassination of IRGC military advisor martyr Seyyed Razi Mousavi in Syria, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel, cautioning that any harm inflicted on the Resistance front will cost them "dearly".
Iran sends second official notice to US, seeking arbitration over Gen. Soleimani assassination case Press TV 01 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has sent a second official notice to the US administration, seeking arbitration over the 2020 assassination of Iran's top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in a US drone strike near the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.
IRGC commander's assassination will not help Israel survive: Tehran Press TV 01 Jan 2024 -- Israel's assassination of a senior military advisor of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in Syria will in no way help the "wicked and fake" regime continue to survive, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says.

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