March 2024 - Iran Special Weapons News

Raeisi: Muslim states must cut all ties with Israel, force it to end crimes Press TV 31 Mar 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Muslim countries should sever all political and economic relations with Israel to force the regime to stop its crimes against the people of Palestine.
British Police Investigate Stabbing Of Iran International TV Host RFE/RL 30 Mar 2024 -- A television host for the London-based Iran International news network has been stabbed outside his home in the city in an attack that British police said was being investigated by specialist counterterrorism officers.
Iran calls for int'l action against Israel's "genocidal crime" in Gaza People's Daily 29 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Thursday called on governments and international organizations to fulfill their "human, legal and historical responsibility" and take action to stop Israel's "genocidal crime" against Palestinians in Gaza.
Iran will continue to resolutely support Palestine: Top general Press TV 29 Mar 2024 -- Iran's highest-ranking military commander has once again reaffirmed the Islamic Republic's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and the resistance forces in their battle against Israel.
Iran: Gaza tragedy tests world bodies' commitment to human rights Press TV 29 Mar 2024 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says the crimes of Israel against the Palestinian people in Gaza over the past six months served as a yardstick for assessing the adherence of governments to human rights.
Iran: Israeli strikes on Aleppo an attempt to heal humiliation in Gaza Press TV 29 Mar 2024 -- Iran has denounced Israel's airstrikes on the Syrian city of Aleppo, saying the attack is a failed attempt to heal the regime's humiliated image in the the besieged Gaza Strip.
Iran, Arab states to hold naval parades in solidarity with Palestinians, their cause Press TV 29 Mar 2024 -- Iran and a number of Arab countries will hold simultaneous naval parades in their territorial waters to demonstrate unflinching support for Palestinians.
Iran's Air Defense Force to unveil new generation of drones, missile systems: Top cmdr. Press TV 29 Mar 2024 -- The commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force (IRIADF) says the Army branch is to unveil its new generation of missile and drone systems in the current Persian calendar year, which started earlier in March.
US Denounces Severe Sentences for Civil Activists in Iran VOA 29 Mar 2024 -- The U.S. Department of State has strongly condemned the Iranian government's imposition of harsh sentences on 11 women's rights activists in Gilan province. The department's spokesperson denounced the sentences as "unjust" and characterized them as "an attempt to intimidate and suppress their voices."
China says combined drills with Iran, Russia 'important' for regional security Press TV 29 Mar 2024 -- The Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman says joint exercises of the naval forces of China, Iran, and Russia strengthen military cooperation between the three countries and play an important role in maritime security across the region.
US Does Not Support Pakistan Iran Pipeline VOA 27 Mar 2024 -- The U.S. State Department has said it does not support Pakistan's plan to build a pipeline to import gas from Iran.
Poverty Forces Nearly 1 Million Iranians Out Of School RFE/RL 27 Mar 2024 -- Some 930,000 Iranian children and adolescents were forced to abandon their education in the recent academic year, the Statistical Center of Iran reported, in a potential indication of rising poverty in the Islamic Republic.
Hamas Leader To Travel To Tehran For Meetings With Iranian Officials RFE/RL 26 Mar 2024 -- The political bureau chief of the U.S.- and EU-designated terrorist group Hamas is slated to visit Tehran on March 26 for high-level meetings with Iranian officials, according to local media.
Treasury Targets Qods Force, Houthi, and Hizballah Finance and Trade Facilitators US Treasury 26 Mar 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning six entities, one individual and two tankers that are based or registered in Liberia, India, Vietnam, Lebanon, and Kuwait that have engaged in facilitating commodity shipments and financial transactions for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF), the Houthis, and Hizballah. This action, the sixth round of sanctions targeting the network of Iran-based, IRGC-QF-backed Houthi financial facilitator Sa'id al-Jamal since December 2023, represents yet another step in a concerted campaign to disrupt IRGC-QF finances and its support to terrorist proxies such as the Houthis.
Iran Confirms Death Of IRGC Quds Force Officer In Strikes On Syria RFE/RL 26 Mar 2024 -- Iran has confirmed the death of a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in Syria following air strikes blamed on Israel.
Iran Mulls Financial Penalties For Hijab Rule Violations RFE/RL 25 Mar 2024 -- An Iranian lawmaker says authorities are discussing introducing financial penalties for the violation of the mandatory hijab rule as a way to depart from physical coercion or criminal action against perceived perpetrators amid growing discontent among Iranians following a wave of repression against protests prompted by the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody in 2022.
Iran calls for international probe into Israel's war crimes in Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital Press TV 24 Mar 2024 -- Iran has called for an international investigation into the war crimes that the Israeli regime has committed during its siege and subsequent raid of al-Shifa Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip.
Iran, Oman urge world bodies to prevent Israel from committing more crimes against Palestinians Press TV 24 Mar 2024 -- The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman say world bodies should take firm and immediate action to prevent Israel from committing more crimes against the oppressed Palestinian people.
Raeisi tells Putin Iran stands with Russia after terrorist attack in Moscow Press TV 23 Mar 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has called for serious action by the international community to punish the "masterminds and perpetrators" of a terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall.
Iran strongly condemns Moscow terror attack IRNA 23 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned a deadly terror attack on a concert hall in Moscow that killed over 40 people and wounded at least 140 others.
Israel caught in 'Gaza quagmire', Netanyahu at 'end of line': Iran FM Press TV 22 Mar 2024 -- The Iranian foreign minister says Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led the regime into a quagmire in the Gaza Strip and now he has reached "the end of the line".
CENTCOM chief says 'very concerned' about Iran-China-Russia alliance Press TV 22 Mar 2024 -- The head of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has expressed concerns about the growing alliance between Iran, China and Russia.
Iran Armed Forces have achieved high defense, combat power: Cmdr. IRNA 22 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the Iranian Armed Forces have achieved high capabilities in defense, military equipment, and combat power.
Iran's Armed Forces enjoy high combat, defense power: Navy chief Press TV 22 Mar 2024 -- A high-ranking Iranian military commander says the Armed Forces of Iran have succeeded in developing high combat and defense power and acquiring state-of-the-art military equipment.
Sanctions turned into strong point for Iran nuclear industry: AEOI official IRNA 22 Mar 2024 -- The spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Behrouz Kamalvandi, has said that Western-imposed sanctions against the Islamic Republic have turned into a strong point for the country and its nuclear industry.
Iran Among Countries Facing High Water Scarcity VOA 22 Mar 2024 -- The United Nations said in its yearly report on water access that the world is "facing a water crisis" and listed Iran as one of the countries experiencing "extremely high water stress."
Leader: Axis of Resistance has thwarted US regional schemes ISNA 21 Mar 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised the anti-Israel operations by resistance factions in Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq.
Iran: World must urgently free UN from US, Israel stranglehold ISNA 21 Mar 2024 -- Iran says the United States and Israel have taken the United Nations and its Security Council hostage, urging the international community to immediately free the two world bodies.
UN Fact-Finding Mission Seeks Extension, But Tehran's Allies Could Force Termination VOA 22 Mar 2024 -- U.N.-appointed international legal experts who investigated Iran's suppression of a women's rights movement that erupted in September 2022 are appealing for more time to do their work, but objections from Tehran's allies could terminate their mission next month.
Israel's illegal attacks on Syria must end immediately: Iran UN envoy IRNA 21 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani emphasized that there is no military solution to the Syrian crisis and said that the Islamic Republic of Iran considers the Israeli regime's military and illegal attacks in Syria provocative and strongly condemns them.
Iran calls for immediate lifting of sanctions on Syria, withdrawal of US troops Press TV 21 Mar 2024 -- Iran has called for an immediate lifting of unilateral sanctions on Syria which is marking this month the 13th anniversary of the start of a destructive war on the country.
US opposes Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project, trying to halt its construction: Official Press TV 21 Mar 2024 -- The US assistant secretary of State for South and Central Asia says the United States opposes the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project.
No Need for US Waiver to Build Gas Pipeline With Iran, Pakistan Says VOA 21 Mar 2024 -- Pakistan said Thursday that it does not need a waiver from U.S. sanctions to build its portion of a pipeline to import natural gas from Iran.
Leader: Axis of Resistance has thwarted US regional schemes Press TV 20 Mar 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised the anti-Israel operations by resistance factions in Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq.
President Raeisi calls for action to stop US-Israeli Gaza genocide in New Year message Press TV 20 Mar 2024 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi has called for serious practical steps to stop the Israeli regime's attacks on war-torn Gaza in his New Year message to Asian countries celebrating Nowruz.
US imposes new sanctions over Iran's missile, nuclear programs IRNA 20 Mar 2024 -- On the first day of the Iranian New Year, the United States introduced fresh Iran-related sanctions, citing concerns over Tehran's ballistic missile and nuclear activities.
US introduces new Iran sanctions over missile, nuclear programs Press TV 20 Mar 2024 -- The US Treasury Department has introduced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs.
Imposing Sanctions on Networks Supporting Iran's Ballistic Missile, Defense, and Nuclear Programs US Dept. of State 20 Mar 2024 -- The United States is today imposing sanctions on procurement networks based in Iran, Türkiye, Oman, and Germany that have acquired goods for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Self Sufficiency Jihad Organization, Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL), the Iran Centrifuge Technology Company, and other U.S.-sanctioned entities that are part of Iran's military-industrial base.
Treasury Targets Multiple Procurement Networks Supporting Iran's Proliferation-Sensitive Programs US Treasury 20 Mar 2024 -- based in Iran, Türkiye, Oman, and Germany -- that have supported Iran's ballistic missile, nuclear, and defense programs. These networks have procured carbon fiber, epoxy resins, and other missile-applicable goods for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Self Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC ASF SSJO), Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL), other U.S.-designated entities in Iran's defense industrial base, and Iran Centrifuge Technology Company (TESA), which is linked to the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran's Military Procurement Networks VOA 20 Mar 2024 -- The U.S. Treasury Department imposed new sanctions Wednesday on procurement networks supporting Iran's ballistic missile, nuclear and defense programs.
In Face Of Record-Low Election Turnout, Iranian Cleric Says Believers Matter, Not Majority RFE/RL 20 Mar 2024 -- An influential cleric and the representative of the country's supreme leader in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi has called those who didn't vote in recent elections "inconsequential," even though they comprised almost 60 percent of the electorate as turnout hit a record low.
Jailed Nobel Laureate Mohammadi Urges Extension Of UN Rights Probe In Iran RFE/RL 20 Mar 2024 -- Iranian political prisoner and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has called for the extension of a United Nations investigation into human rights violations in Iran, including gender apartheid and crimes against humanity perpetrated by the government.
Iran rejects 'unfounded' US, UK claims of arms supply to Yemen Press TV 19 Mar 2024 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the UN has dismissed "unfounded" accusations by the United States and Britain about sending arms to Yemen, saying such claims are meant to justify the pair's bombing campaign against the Arab country.
Iran's UN envoy rejects 'baseless' US, UK accusations IRNA 19 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani has categorically rejected yet another "baseless accusations" of the United States and Britain against the Islamic Republic regarding the situation in the Red Sea and Yemen.
FM says Iran belongs to all Iranians whether they live in or out of country IRNA 19 Mar 2024 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has told all Iranian nationals living abroad that Iran belongs to all Iranians.
US envoy to UN claims Iran not cooperating with IAEA IRNA 19 Mar 2024 -- The US ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations came up on Monday yet another propaganda stunt, claiming Iran has failed to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for more than five years.
Telephone conversation with President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi President of Russia 19 Mar 2024
Senior Iranian Cleric Accused Of Corruption In Land Deal RFE/RL 19 Mar 2024 -- Kazem Seddiqi, Tehran's temporary Friday Prayers Imam, and his sons have been accused by a local journalist of having acquired several thousand square meters of prime real estate in the Iranian capital's northern districts, which he denies.
Iran condemns Israel's barbaric attack on Gaza's al-Shifa hospital IRNA 18 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Spokesman Nasser kanaani has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's barbaric attack against al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City.
Israeli regime has lost future forever: FM spox IRNA 18 Mar 2024 -- The Zionist regime has not only lost the war in the Gaza Strip, it has also lost the future forever, says Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani.
Painful tragedy in Gaza: Iran slams raid on al-Shifa hospital, urges UN to stop Israel war crimes Press TV 18 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan'ani has censured Israel's brutal attack on the al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City and the regime's crimes against medical staff and patients.
Israel lost not just war against Hamas, but future forever: Iran's FM spokesman Press TV 18 Mar 2024 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has echoed recent remarks by a former Israeli military commander who admitted that the regime has lost its genocidal war against the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas in Gaza, stressing that the Zionists also wasted away their future forever.
Visiting Syrian defense minister meets top Iranian general IRNA 18 Mar 2024 -- Syria's Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Ali Mahmoud Abbas, who is heading a high-level delegation to Tehran, has met with Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri.
Iranian, Syrian defense ministers condemn U.S. "illegal" presence in Syria People's Daily 18 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani and his Syrian counterpart Ali Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday condemned the U.S. "illegal" presence in Syria, according to the Iranian Students' News Agency.
Iran, Syria should hold constant consultation to counter Israel: Top general Press TV 18 Mar 2024 -- Iran's highest-ranking military commander has underlined the need for constant consultation with Syria in the face of Israel's aggression in the region.
Iran among top ten countries in manufacturing satellite, space launch vehicle: Minister Press TV 18 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Issa Zarepour says the Islamic Republic is among the top 10 countries in manufacturing satellite and space launch vehicle.
Iran Fears Loss Of Clout In The Caucasus RFE/RL 18 Mar 2024 -- An emboldened Azerbaijan, backed by Turkey, has changed the balance of power in the South Caucasus in recent years.
Baku Said To Be Preparing To Reopen Tehran Embassy After Attack RFE/RL 18 Mar 2024 -- The Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran is preparing to resume operations, according to Iran's ambassador to Baku, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the two countries.
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Independent Fact-Finding Mission to Iran UK FCDO 18 Mar 2024 -- Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Fact-Finding Mission to Iran. Delivered by the UK Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
UN Human Rights Council 55: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Iran UK FCDO 18 Mar 2024 -- UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Iran.
Iran: Repression continues two years after nationwide protests UN News 18 Mar 2024 -- Iranian security forces shot hundreds of people who took part in widespread protests sparked by the death of Jina Mahsa Amini while she was in the custody of the country's so-called morality police, top independent human rights investigators said on Monday.
Rights Violations in Iran May Be Crimes Against Humanity, UN Investigators Find VOA 18 Mar 2024 -- Iran's violent repression of peaceful protests and widespread, systematic violations of human rights could, in many cases, amount to crimes against humanity, according to a U.N. fact-finding mission.
Accuracy of subsystems of Pars 1 satellite confirmed IRNA 17 Mar 2024 -- The correct functioning of most of the main and vital subsystems of 'Pars 1' satellite was confirmed after about 17 days of being placed in orbit and performing numerous orbital tests.
Support for Zionist regime a blatant violation of human rights: Iran FM spox IRNA 17 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that support for the Israeli regime is the most blatant violation of human rights, as he criticized Western countries for hypocrisy when it comes to democracy, human rights as well as international peace and security.
Iran national oil company signs oil contracts worth $13bn IRNA 17 Mar 2024 -- The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has signed contracts worth $13 billion, marking the country's biggest oil contracts in a decade.
Iran awards 'historic' oil contracts to domestic companies Press TV 17 Mar 2024 -- The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has awarded contracts worth some $13 billion to domestic companies in what the Oil Ministry has described as a "historic" development because the contracts have been unprecedented in the Iranian oil industry in the past decade.
Strong Syria will benefit region's security and stability: Iran's security chief Press TV 17 Mar 2024 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian says a strong Syria will benefit the region's security and stability.
Iran ready to help Syria boost its defense, deterrent power: Defense minister Press TV 16 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has stated that Iran is prepared to utilize its full capabilities to assist Syria in enhancing its defense and deterrent power against the US and Israel.
Enemies will take dream of disintegrating Iran to grave: FM spox IRNA 16 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that enemies will take their dream of disintegrating Iran to the grave, after a former Zionist official said Iran must be divided into smaller countries.
Iran takes US responsible for crimes in Gaza IRNA 15 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that the US is responsible for the violations of all kinds of human rights and humanitarian laws due to its participation in equipping and arming the Zionist regime.
Israel has failed to achieve any objectives in war on Gaza: Iran Press TV 15 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Israeli regime has failed to achieve any of its stated goals after more than 160 days of a genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, stressing that the signs of the occupying regime's historic defeat have become conspicuous.
Targeting Entity and Vessel Shipping Commodities for Qods Force and Houthi-Affiliated Network US Dept. of State 15 Mar 2024 -- The United States is today designating one entity and identifying one vessel as blocked property for involvement in illicit trade on behalf of the Houthis and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF).
Treasury Targets Vessel Shipping Iranian Commodities for Houthis and Qods Force US Treasury 15 Mar 2024 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking action against Marshall Islands-registered shipping company Vishnu Inc., whose vessel, the LADY SOFIA, is involved in illicit shipments to the People's Republic of China (PRC) in support of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and Houthi financial facilitator Sa'id al-Jamal, who is sanctioned under U.S. counterterrorism authorities.
Exclusive: Leaked Iranian Government Documents Reveal Orders to Conceal Protester Killings VOA 15 Mar 2024 -- Documents apparently hacked from an Iranian government database and published exclusively by VOA's Persian Service have shed new light on how Iran's Islamist rulers covered up casualties from violent crackdowns on mostly peaceful mass protests and falsely labeled them as riots in recent years.
China-Russia-Iran Maritime Drills Send Signal to West VOA 15 Mar 2024 -- China conducted joint military drills this week with Russia and Iran in the Gulf of Oman, a critical water conduit near the entry to the Persian Gulf.
US presses Panama on anti-Iran sanctions IRNA 14 Mar 2024 -- The United States has asked Panama to prevent Iranian ships from using its flag in yet another attempt by Washington to press other nations to implement its unilateral anti-Iran sanctions.
Iranian, Russian, Chinese military units intercept, destroy air targets in joint drills IRNA 14 Mar 2024 -- Iran, Russia and China have continued their joint drills in the northern Indian Ocean, intercepting and destroying air targets during the latest stage of the exercises.
China, Iran, Russia wrap up sea phase of joint naval exercise Global Times 14 Mar 2024 -- The five-day China-Iran-Russia joint naval exercise Security Belt-2024 on Wednesday wrapped up its sea phase. The core part of the drill saw warships from the three countries conducting training to rescue civilian ships, which reflected the peaceful nature of the trilateral cooperation, experts said on Thursday.
Iran's arms exports grow by up to 5 times: Defense minister IRNA 13 Mar 2024 -- Iran has significantly increased its arms exports over the past years as the country has gained self-sufficiency in the defense industry, Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said.
Iran makes headway in drone production, says export of defense equipment up by 5 times Press TV 13 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani says the country's export of military equipment has witnessed a significant rise over the past years.
New IRGC warships participate in Iran-China-Russia naval drill IRNA 13 Mar 2024 -- The new warships of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have participated in a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean.
IRGC deploys new warships in combined drills in northern Indian Ocean Press TV 13 Mar 2024 -- Three homegrown warships, recently added to Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) naval fleet, have taken part in a combined naval exercise at the northern tip of the Indian Ocean, and conducted major maritime maneuvers.
Iran, Russia, China kick off joint naval drills ISNA 13 Mar 2024 -- Naval forces of Iran, Russia and China have started a joint exercise in the Sea of Oman amid heightened tensions in the region over the Israeli campaign of death and destruction in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Resistance to bring Zionists to their knees: Supreme Leader ISNA 13 Mar 2024 -- At a meeting with Quran reciters on the first day of Ramadan in Iran, the country's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stated that the resistance is "standing strong" in the face of Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and would ultimately bring Zionists to their knees.
Raisi administration plans to inaugurate 2 power plants: AEOI chief IRNA 13 Mar 2024 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has emphasized that the construction of each power plant requires seven years and that he hopes two 1000-megawatt power plants would be inaugurated by 2029 concurrent with the end of the Raisi administration.
Iran's oil output hits 3.2 mn bpd in February: EIA IRNA 13 Mar 2024 -- The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has announced in its latest report that Iran produced 3.2 million barrels of oil per day (b/d) in February 2024, stabilizing its third place in the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Iran's Inflation Taking Bite Out Of Traditional Persian New Year Meals RFE/RL 13 Mar 2024 -- Iranians, already hit hard by declining living standards, are seeing steep price increases for essential goods as the Persian New Year, Norouz, approaches.
Biden extends nat'l emergency against Iran in show of animosity IRNA 13 Mar 2024 -- US President Joe Biden on Tuesday extended the state of national emergency related to Iran for another year, a move that shows the continued American hostility toward the Islamic Republic.
Leader: Palestinian resistance in Gaza will bring Israel to its knees Press TV 12 Mar 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the resistance and steadfastness of the Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip will bring the Israeli regime to its knees.
China, Iran, Russia launch joint drills near Gulf of Oman, safeguard regional maritime security Global Times 12 Mar 2024 -- The naval forces of China, Iran and Russia on Monday launched an exercise near the Gulf of Oman in a joint effort to safeguard regional maritime security, without targeting any third country or current regional tensions, experts said on Tuesday.
Iran, Russia, China begin joint naval drills in Sea of Oman IRNA 12 Mar 2024 -- Naval forces from Iran, Russia and China have begun conducting joint drills in the Sea of Oman, their fifth common military exercise in recent years.
Russian, Chinese warships arrive in Iran's territorial waters for joint drills IRNA 12 Mar 2024 -- Russian and Chinese warships have arrived in Iran's territorial waters to participate in joint naval drills dubbed "Maritime Security Belt 2024".
Iran, Russia, China to start joint naval exercise ISNA 12 Mar 2024 -- Naval forces from the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and China will start a combined naval exercise in the northern tip of the Indian Ocean, where various divisions of their militaries will conduct large-scale maritime maneuvers.
Iran, Russia, China kick off joint naval drills in Sea of Oman Press TV 12 Mar 2024 -- Naval forces of Iran, Russia and China have started a joint exercise in the Sea of Oman amid heightened tensions in the region over the Israeli campaign of death and destruction in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Iran says IAEA must observe impartiality in its reports on Iran Press TV 12 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Vienna has called on the UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, to observe impartiality in reports conducted on the country's nuclear activities.
Iran Official Says Health System Faces 'Disaster' Over Nurse Exodus RFE/RL 12 Mar 2024 -- A member of the leadership of Iran's Medical Council (IRIMC) says the issue of nurses migrating to other countries has become a full-blown crisis, leaving Iran's hospitals far below international standards for treating patients.
Tehran Court Says Iranian-German National, U.S. Must Pay $2.5 Billion Over 2008 Bombing RFE/RL 12 Mar 2024 -- A court in Tehran has ordered Iranian-German national Jamshid Sharmahd and the United States government to pay $2.5 billion in compensation to victims of a 2008 bombing in Shiraz in southern Iran.
Press Release: Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran The White House 12 Mar 2024
Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran The White House 12 Mar 2024
US symbolic aid to Gaza 'a ridiculous and bitter show': Iran IRNA 11 Mar 2024 -- Iran has slammed as a "ridiculous and bitter show" the US dispatch of aid to Gaza while simultaneously blocking international efforts to establish a ceasefire in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Kanaani: US humanitarian aid to Gaza 'ridiculous, bitter show' ISNA 11 Mar 2024 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson states that the motive behind the US sending humanitarian aid to Gaza is an attempt to change its world image.
Iran: US 'main party' to Gaza war; its aid delivery 'ridiculous, symbolic' Press TV 11 Mar 2024 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says the United States is the main party responsible for the start and continuation of Israel's on the people of Palestine in the Gaza Strip.
Ramadan provides opportunity to fight arrogant powers, Israel: Iran's president Press TV 11 Mar 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the holy month of Ramadan will be an opportunity for Muslim nations to take effective steps to fight arrogant powers and the Israeli regime.
Iran court orders US, Tondar terrorist group to pay $2.478bn to terrorism victims IRNA 11 Mar 2024 -- Terrorist group Tondar, led by Jamshid Sharmahd, and the US administration, have been convicted by an Iranian court to pay $2.47 billion for their crimes related to bombing plans in Iran.
Russian flotilla berths in Chabahar port for participating in Marine Security Belt 2024 IRNA 11 Mar 2024 -- The Russian Defense Ministry announced that the Varyag missile cruiser of the Russian Pacific Fleet has arrived at the Iranian port of Chabahar to participate in the "Maritime Security Belt 2024" exercise.
Iranian, Russian, Chinese forces to start joint naval exercise in northern Indian Ocean Press TV 11 Mar 2024 -- Naval forces from the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia and China will start a combined naval exercise in the northern tip of the Indian Ocean, where various divisions of their militaries will conduct large-scale maritime maneuvers.
China, Iran, Russia Host Naval Drills VOA 11 Mar 2024 -- China, Russia and Iran are holding joint naval exercises this week near the Gulf of Oman, according to the Chinese defense ministry.
Iranian and Qatari FMs hold phone conversation on Gaza ISNA 10 Mar 2024 -- In a telephone conversation Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani discussed the latest bilateral issues as well as the regional developments including those of the Gaza Strip.
Iran becomes self-sufficient in repairing plane engines IRNA 10 Mar 2024 -- Iran has become self-sufficient in repairing plane engines and parts as the country faces restrictions to buy new aircraft and repair their parts due to Western sanctions.
Oil minister: Iran's crude production at five-year high despite sanctions Press TV 10 Mar 2024 -- Iran's oil minister says the country's production of crude oil has hit a five-year high since 2018 despite sanctions imposed by the United States on the Iranian energy sector.
Rights Groups Say Hundreds Of Iranian Women Detained Last Year, Dozens Still Held RFE/RL 10 Mar 2024 -- The human rights organization Hengaw said Iranian security agencies detained over 300 women for political or ideological reasons last year, with more than 100 still facing imprisonment for various charges.
Imprisoned Iranian Cleric Says Under Pressure To Confess To Crimes He Didn't Commit RFE/RL 10 Mar 2024 -- In a rare phone call from Qom prison, Mohammad Taghi Akbarnejad, an Iranian cleric and seminary professor known for his outspoken criticism of Supreme Leader Ali Ayatollah Khamenei's policies, said he has been pressured to make false confessions and faces constant attempts by the authorities to discredit him.
Israel given free hand to complete ethnic cleansing, genocide in Gaza: Iran Foreign Ministry Press TV 09 Mar 2024 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says the US, Europe and international organizations have no intention to put an end to Israel's crimes against the Palestinian children and women in the Gaza Strip.
Iran FM spox slams imposing fresh sanctions on Iranian individuals by Canada IRNA 09 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the imposing fresh sanctions on Iranian individuals by the Canadian government.
Iran's oil output rises by 50K bpd IRNA 09 Mar 2024 -- The oil production of the Islamic Republic has increased by 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) due to the exploitation of two new oil fields in Iran.
Iran's all-out ties with Armenia serve regional peace, lasting security: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 09 Mar 2024 -- The Iranian foreign minister says the expansion of Iran's all-out relations with Armenia will serve the two countries' interests and be beneficial to peace, stability and sustainable security in the region.
Iranian Female Political Prisoners Blast 'Gender Apartheid' VOA 09 Mar 2024 -- Eleven female political prisoners at Evin Prison in Tehran have written a letter stating that exposing gender apartheid can help fight discrimination and oppression.
Pakistan: No ground for US objection to gas pipeline project with Iran Press TV 08 Mar 2024 -- Pakistan has dismissed the United States' objection to its decision to start work on a joint pipeline project between the country and Iran.
Iran reserves right to respond Israeli threat: Envoy IRNA 08 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran reserves its legitimate and inherent right to take all necessary measures to respond to any threat or attack originating from the Israeli regime against its national security and interest and its people.
Iran reserves legitimate right to respond to Israeli threats: UN ambassador Press TV 08 Mar 2024 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations has warned against Israel's "military adventurism" in the region, noting that Tehran reserves the "inherent" right to respond to threats and attacks originating from the regime.
Iranian Government 'Bears Responsibility' For Amini's Death, Brutal Crackdown, UN Mission Says RFE/RL 08 Mar 2024 -- The Iranian government "bears responsibility" for the physical violence that led to the death of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Iranian-Kurdish woman who died in police custody in 2022, and for the brutal crackdown on largely peaceful street protests that followed, a report by a United Nations fact-finding mission says.
Activists Demand International Boycott Of Iran To 'Delegitimize The Regime' RFE/RL 08 Mar 2024 -- Dozens of Iranian activists at home and abroad have called on the international community to boycott the Islamic republic for committing "gender apartheid."
Canada imposes new sanctions against two individuals for their participation in violent repression of Iranian women and girls Canada 08 Mar 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. This is the 17th package of sanctions imposed by Canada against Iran since the death of Mahsa Amini in October 2022.
Raisi opens exploitation of two oil fields in Ahvaz IRNA 08 Mar 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has inaugurated two oil fields, namely Sepehr and Jofeir, in Khuzestan province and the western Karun region.
Direct Baku-Yerevan talks, durable peace will promote development in Caucasus: Iran's defense minister Press TV 07 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani says Tehran supports sustainable peace and direct negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia to resolve the disputes in the Caucasus region.
Gaza war nothing but embarrassment for US: IRGC cmdr. ISNA 07 Mar 2024 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Hossein Salami has said that the enemy is bombing the oppressed Palestinians, who are living without food, water, and weapons, in a tiny strip, so it is an embarrassing issue for the US, the UK, and the Israeli regime.
Gaza aid being spoiled due to Israeli regime restrictions: Iran Red Crescent ISNA 07 Mar 2024 -- Head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society Pir-Hossein Koulivand has said that international aid bound for war-hit Gaza is being spoiled in warehouses as the Israeli regime is preventing assistance from reaching the besieged Palestinian territory.
US: Stopping Iran's Resupply of Houthis 'Most Important' to Secure Red Sea VOA 07 Mar 2024 -- As attacks by Iran-backed Houthis continue in the Red Sea, the commander in charge of U.S. military operations in the Middle East says the U.S. needs to stop Iran from providing the militants with weapons.
Oil Tanker Caught Up In Iran-U.S. Dispute Over Sanctions RFE/RL 07 Mar 2024 -- When Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker last year, Tehran said the transporter had collided with and damaged an Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
Baha'is Say Iranian Security Forces Destroyed 30 Graves At Tehran Cemetery RFE/RL 07 Mar 2024 -- Officials from Iran's Baha'i community say Iranian security forces have destroyed more than 30 graves at the Golestan Javid, a cemetery dedicated to Baha'is in Tehran, in what they characterized as an attempt to erase the existence of the deceased because of their religious beliefs.
Non-Proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency, March 2024 UK FCDO 07 Mar 2024 -- On Wednesday 6 March, France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Iran's implementation of its obligations under its NPT Safeguards Agreement.
Iran's Claimed 41% Election Turnout 'Golden' for Authoritarian Uncompetitive Votes VOA 07 Mar 2024 -- Iran's claimed 41% turnout for its March 1 elections, while a record low, is typical of figures used by authoritarian regimes to legitimize uncompetitive votes, the head of a European nonprofit group that researches the Iranian public's attitudes told VOA this week.
Gaza to be reconstructed but Israel's dignity not to be restored: IRGC Quds cmdr. IRNA 06 Mar 2024 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Commander Brigadier General Esmail Qaani has emphasized that the ruins in the Gaza Strip will be reconstructed, but the Israeli regime's lost dignity will not be restored.
Palestine situation demands more than mere statements: Iran to Islamic states IRNA 06 Mar 2024 -- While there are no significant differences among Islamic states regarding their support for Gaza, the situation in Palestine demands more than mere statements, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said.
Iran FM calls for Israeli expulsion form UNGA ISNA 06 Mar 2024 -- "Expelling the Israeli regime from the UN General Assembly is a necessary action," according to the Iranian foreign minister at the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation held in the Saudi city of Jeddah Tuesday.
Iran confiscates crude oil of U.S.-bound oil tanker People's Daily 07 Mar 2024 -- An Iranian court has ordered to confiscate the crude oil worth 50 million U.S. dollars aboard an oil tanker that Iran seized in the Sea of Oman last year, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday.
Iran confiscates US oil cargo in Persian Gulf Press TV 06 Mar 2024 -- Iran has seized a US oil cargo over a lawsuit filed by patients with a rare skin disease, whose lives are at risk due to inhumane US sanctions.
Iran impounds US oil cargo in Persian Gulf IRNA 06 Mar 2024 -- Following a court order after the Iranian EB patients filed a complaint against the US, the Islamic Republic of Iran confiscated a US oil cargo in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday.
Iran Navy unveils new equipment IRNA 06 Mar 2024 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy has unveiled 42 pieces of new military equipment as part of efforts to modernize the fleet and to boost its defense capabilities.
Iran's Armed Forces maintain full intelligence dominance over enemies: Army chief Press TV 06 Mar 2024 -- The chief commander of the Iranian Army says the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces maintain complete dominance in the field of intelligence over the enemies and are fully prepared to defend the country's national interests.
Growing 'Despondency' And Hard-Liners' Dominance: Key Takeaways From Iran's Elections RFE/RL 06 Mar 2024 -- Iran's parliamentary elections on March 1 witnessed a historically low turnout, in a blow to the legitimacy of the clerical establishment.
Jailed Politician Tajzadeh Calls Out Khamenei After 'Historic Failure' Of Iranian Elections RFE/RL 06 Mar 2024 -- Prominent Iranian reformist politician Mostafa Tajzadeh, who is currently imprisoned at Tehran's notorious Evin prison, has sharply criticized recent elections in Iran, calling them a "historic failure" for the country's ruling regime.
Iran thwarted over 20 sabotage attempts on elections day IRNA 06 Mar 2024 -- Iran's telecoms minister Issa Zarepour says the country thwarted more than 20 sabotage attempts targeting its communications infrastructure on March 1 when nationwide elections were held to choose members of two legislative bodies.
Iran should expand strategic defense depth as far as Mediterranean: Leader's advisor Press TV 06 Mar 2024 -- A senior military adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urges that Iran expand its "strategic defense depth" as far as the Mediterranean Sea.
IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, March 2024: E3 statement UK FCDO 06 Mar 2024 -- France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA.
Iran FM warns OIC of Israeli plot to 'destroy Palestine' IRNA 05 Mar 2024 -- Addressing an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said "unprecedented" Israeli crimes in the Gaza Strip prove the Zionist regime "is deliberately pursuing the policy of destroying the Palestinian nation."
Iran urges OIC to do more to stop Israeli genocide in Gaza IRNA 05 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has urged the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to take greater actions to stop the Israeli regime's war crimes and genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Israel 'deliberately' pursuing policy of destroying Palestine: Iran Press TV 05 Mar 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister has condemned the "unprecedented" crimes Israel has committed in the besieged Gaza Strip over the past five months.
Iran foiled nearly 200 cyber-attacks in month to elections: Official IRNA 05 Mar 2024 -- Head of Iran's Civil Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali says Iran has foiled nearly 200 cyber-attacks in the month leading up to the recent parliamentary elections.
Leader hails Iranians' 'epic performance' in elections despite enemy plots Press TV 05 Mar 2024 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has extended his gratitude to the Iranian nation for casting their ballots in the recent elections for the parliament and the Assembly of Experts, saying they did a "great and epic" job despite enemy plots.
Iran rejects US media claim about Red Sea base ISNA 05 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' spokesperson Nasser Kanaani, denied the claim by Wall Street Journal that Iran has approached Sudan for permission to build a base on the Red Sea, considering it "an unfounded claim."
Report: Executions In Iran Last Year Highest Since 2015 RFE/RL 05 Mar 2024 -- At least 834 people were executed in Iran last year, a 43 percent increase compared to 2022, according to a joint report from the Iran Human Rights group (IHR) and the Paris-based Together Against the Death Penalty, as authorities continue to ramp up the use of the death penalty for drug-related offenses.
Iranian Judiciary Says 'Mossad Agent' Executed In Connection With Attack In Isfahan RFE/RL 05 Mar 2024 -- Iran's judiciary has announced the execution of a person it claims was a Mossad agent involved in an explosion at a Defense Ministry workshop complex in the city of Isfahan last year.
Iran: Silence of Security Council gives license to kill, starve Palestinians IRNA 04 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani strongly criticized the US government for supporting the Israeli regime and preventing the adoption of Security Council resolutions to establish an immediate and lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Iran raises alarm about Israel's plan to forcibly displace Palestinians IRNA 04 Mar 2024 -- Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva has raised the alarm about a "deliberate policy" by the Israeli regime to wear down Palestinians and drive them from their homeland.
OIC failed to play role in supporting Palestine: Iran FM spox IRNA 04 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaan has said that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has not played its role in supporting Palestine as it was expected to do.
Israel seeks to erode resilience of Palestinians against occupation, Iran diplomat Press TV 04 Mar 2024 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says Tehran is deeply concerned about Israel's plots to deliberately target humanitarian infrastructure to destroy resilience of the people of Palestine in the face of the regime's occupation.
Envoy: Iran supports constructive dialogue between Syria, OPCW IRNA 04 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran supports the continuation of constructive dialogue between Syria and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to address the remaining issues and bring the case to a final and definitive solution.
Iraqi PM: Iran stood by us during anti-terrorism war ISNA 04 Mar 2024 -- The prime minister of Iraq has lauded Iran's role in helping the Arab country's fight against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group, saying the two neighbors have many common grounds.
Sudanese FM: Iran never asked for building naval base in Sudan IRNA 04 Mar 2024 -- Sudan's Foreign Minister Ali Al-Sadiq Ali says his country has never received a request from Iran to build a base in the African country, rejecting American media reports on that issue as "incorrect".
Sudan rebuffs WSJ claim about Iran seeking naval base on Red Sea coast Press TV 04 Mar 2024 -- Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali al-Sadiq Ali has dismissed Western media allegations about Iran's attempt to establish a permanent naval base on the Northeast African country's Red Sea coast.
Iran, Sudan Reject Report Claiming Tehran Seeks Red Sea Base RFE/RL 04 Mar 2024 -- Tehran has rejected a media report claiming that Iran had unsuccessfully asked Sudan to allow it to set up a naval base on its Red Sea coast, a day after Khartoum also called it into question.
Sudan Denies Receiving Request From Iran to Build Naval Base in Country - Foreign Minister Sputnik 04 Mar 2024 -- Sudan has never received any requests from Iran to build its naval base in the country, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Al-Sadiq told Sputnik on Sunday, adding that the relevant article by The Wall Street Journal was not accurate.
Analysts: Iran Using Gaza War to Consolidate Regional Influence VOA 04 Mar 2024 -- Iran has tried to use the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza to consolidate its influence in the Middle East through its sway over proxy militias in the region, say analysts. The analysts, however, question what, if anything, Tehran would stand to gain by helping the nearly five-month-old conflict to spread and intensify.
Iran parliament polls: Results for 231 seats finalized IRNA 04 Mar 2024 -- The results of parliamentary elections for 231 seats out of 290 have been finalized three days after the polls, according to the spokesman for Iran's election headquarters.
Iran self-reliant in ensuring national security, needs no global power like others: Raeisi Press TV 04 Mar 2024 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran's security is "endogenous" and the Islamic Republic does not rely on any global power to ensure its national security.
Iran: OIC facing 'litmus test' on raging Israeli warmongering, US support Press TV 04 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has highlighted the importance of the upcoming emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), saying the 57-member bloc is "facing a test" on Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
Iran opening new phase at southern oilfields; output to rise by 60,000 bpd IRNA 04 Mar 2024 -- Managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Mohsen Khojasteh-Mehr says oil production at southern oilfields will rise by 60,000 barrels per day (bpd) after a new phase goes into force.
Iran's best chance to become energy hub Press TV 04 Mar 2024 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi told the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit in Algiers on Saturday that Iran is ready to become an energy hub and a safe route for distribution and transit of natural gas between producers and consumer markets.
Iran will never bow down to enemies: IRGC commander IRNA 04 Mar 2024 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy's Rear Admiral, Alireza Tangsiri says the country's forces never shy away from enemies as they are serving the people just like our dear martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the nation.
Iran's largest oil refinery reports increase in processing capacity IRNA 04 Mar 2024 -- The Abadan oil refinery, the largest in Iran, has reported an increase in processing capacity as part of an official policy to slash the export of crude oil.
Iraqi PM: Iran is our neighbor, stood by us during war with Daesh Press TV 03 Mar 2024 -- The prime minister of Iraq has lauded Iran's role in helping the Arab country's fight against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group, saying the two neighbors have many common grounds.
Initial results show Iran election turnout over 40% ISNA 03 Mar 2024 -- Preliminary results from the Iranian parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections show that the turnout has surpassed 40 percent.
Raisi slams regional governments for keeping up relations with Israel ISNA 03 Mar 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrhaim Raeisi slammed some governments in the West Asia region for failing to cut their relations with Israel despite the regime's continued onslaught on the Palestinians in Gaza.
US must stop dispatch of arms to Zionist regime: Iran president IRNA 02 Mar 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that if the US is really looking for the non-expansion of the war, it must stop lying and hypocrisy and halt sending weapons and bombs to kill the Palestinians.
Raeisi slams regional governments for keeping up relations with Israel Press TV 02 Mar 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrhaim Raeisi has slammed some governments in the West Asia region for failing to cut their relations with Israel despite the regime's continued onslaught on the Palestinians in Gaza.
Hard-Liners Ahead In Tehran After Iranian Elections With Record Low Turnout Reported RFE/RL 02 Mar 2024 -- Iranian state media says hard-liners are ahead in the capital, Tehran, as vote counting progresses in Iran's March 1 elections, which were marred by what appears to be a record-low turnout prompted by voter apathy and calls for a boycott by reformists.
Iran Election Sees Low Turnout, 'Ambiguity' in Voting Procedures VOA 02 Mar 2024 -- Iran's hard-liners were leading in an initial vote count Saturday in the capital, Tehran, following a record-low turnout in a parliamentary election. Officials have not yet released turnout figures, but the state-run IRNA news agency said it was 41%, based on unofficial reports.
Iran gas production on upward trend despite sanctions: Minister IRNA 02 Mar 2024 -- Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji has said that his country has maintained a growing gas production since 2011 despite Western sanctions on the country's energy sector.
Iranians vote in parliamentary, Assembly of Experts elections ISNA 02 Mar 2024 -- Iranians have voted in parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections, with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calling on the electorate to turn in big numbers to please friends and disappoint enemies.
Raisi arrives in Algeria in first presidential visit in 14 years ISNA 02 Mar 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in the Algerian capital to take part in a meeting of the world's leading natural gas producers and to enhance the Islamic Republic's cooperation with regional and international alliances.
Iran ready to become energy hub, safe route for gas distribution: President Raeisi Press TV 02 Mar 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Iran is ready to become an energy hub and a secure conduit for gas distribution and transit between producers and markets.
Initial results show Iran election turnout over 40% Press TV 02 Mar 2024 -- Preliminary results from the Iranian parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections show that the turnout has surpassed 40 percent.
Raeisi in Algeria in first visit of Iranian president in 14 years Press TV 02 Mar 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has arrived in the Algerian capital to take part in a meeting of the world's leading natural gas producers and to enhance the Islamic Republic's cooperation with regional and international alliances.
IRGC advisor, 2 Hezbollah members assassinated in Israeli aggression on Syria Press TV 01 Mar 2024 -- A member of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy serving as a military advisor has been killed in an Israeli strike on Syria.
Iranian Media Says IRGC Commander Killed In Suspected Israeli Strike On Syria RFE/RL 01 Mar 2024 -- An Iranian commander was among three people killed in a suspected Israeli air strike on Syria, Iranian state media reported on March 1.
Parliament, Assembly of Experts elections kicks off in Iran IRNA 01 Mar 2024 -- The parliamentary elections and the election for the Assembly of Experts started in Iran on Friday.
Iranians vote in parliamentary, Assembly of Experts elections Press TV 01 Mar 2024 -- Iranians have voted in parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections, with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calling on the electorate to turn in big numbers to please friends and disappoint enemies.
Turnout Becomes Focus Of 'Engineered' Iranian Elections Amid Widespread Dissatisfaction RFE/RL 01 Mar 2024 -- Iranians voted on March 1 in two elections that will usher in a new parliament and Assembly of Experts as opinion polls projected a low turnout amid calls for a boycott of what many see as "engineered" balloting.
Iran Elections Start Amid Growing Government Pressure, Calls for Boycott VOA 01 Mar 2024 -- Iranian Parliament and Assembly of Experts elections began Friday amid warnings and promises from officials of the Islamic Republic urging Iranians to vote.

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