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Iran envoy to Mexico calls for strengthening dialog among civilizations

Mexico City, IRNA — Iran's ambassador to Mexico has emphasized the critical need to expand dialog among global cultures and civilizations to promote international peace and friendship.

Government spokesperson urges documentation of Iran’s wartime resistance

Tehran, IRNA – Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Saturday that the country should preserve a lasting account of the current difficult period in Iranian history, so that future generations can better understand the challenges faced by the nation.

SCO members should take clear stances in sensitive times: Iran's interior minister

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, who traveled to Kyrgyzstan to attend a ministerial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), has lauded the bloc's capacities on the regional and global stage, emphasizing the necessity of transparent stances of member states in sensitive situations.

Hezbollah condemns deadly Israeli strike on Lebanese army vehicle

Tehran, IRNA – Hezbollah has condemned a deadly Israeli strike on a Lebanese army vehicle that killed two officers and a soldier, describing the attack as a deliberate act and part of Israel’s continued aggression against Lebanon.

Iran says Israeli strike on Lebanese army shows hostility toward entire country

Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned a deadly Israeli air strike against the Lebanese army personnel, saying the attack demonstrated Israel’s hostility toward all segments of Lebanese society.   

Iran condemns continued US ceasefire violations, calls for immediate UN action

Tehran, IRNA –Iran's Foreign Ministry, in a statement, condemns new US attacks on radar facilities in the southern part of the country, calling on the United Nations to immediately respond to the continued ceasefire violation by the American military.

US-Israeli attacks caused over $40 million in damage to Shahid Beheshti University

Tehran, IRNA – Mahmoud Reza Aghamiri, president of Iran's prestigious Shahid Beheshti University, says the damage caused by the recent US-Israeli bombing of the campus in Tehran has been initially estimated at around 7.5 trillion Tomans ( $42.75 million).

2026 World Cup host cities and stadiums: The complete guide

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams for the first time in history, taking place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Read this article for an in-depth look at the 16 World Cup stadiums and their incredible features.

US-made crisis in Strait of Hormuz harms all nations: Rosneft CEO

Tehran, IRNA – The chief executive officer of Russian energy company Rosneft says that while the US-made crisis in the Strait of Hormuz was initially meant to serve Washington and harm Tehran, it has ultimately harmed nations worldwide.

Exclusive | Iran envoy rejects UK's Hormuz narrative, says external forces cannot ensure regional security

London, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador to London Ali Mousavi has rejected Britain's characterization of developments in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the current situation in the strategic waterway did not emerge in a vacuum and that lasting regional security cannot be achieved through external military coalitions or political pressure.

England vs. New Zealand: International Friendly - team news and predicted lineups

Preview England vs New Zealand international friendly! Get the latest team news, injuries, expected lineups, and how to watch the World Cup warm-up.

Iran’s Darak village moves closer to global tourism recognition

Chabahar, IRNA – Darak, a unique coastal village in southeastern Iran where desert dunes meet the blue waters of the Makran Sea, is moving closer to being registered as a global tourism destination after being shortlisted among eight Iranian villages nominated for international recognition.

Tehran reacts sharply to Lebanese president’s remarks on Iran’s role in Lebanon war

Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has sharply reacted to remarks by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun against Iran, implying that the Lebanese president fails to distinguish between his country’s friends and foes.

Exclusive | Pakistan’s interior minister set to visit Iran

Tehran, IRNA – Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi is due to arrive in Tehran on Saturday, an informed diplomatic source told IRNA.

Durable peace rests on power balance, not ‘mirage’ of pledges: Leader’s adviser

Tehran, IRNA – Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on international affairs, says lasting peace can only emerge from a balance of power, warning against reliance on empty promises and compromise with the enemy.

Trump has brought negotiations to a standstill: Major General Rezaei

Tehran, IRNA – Member of Iran’s Expediency Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei says US President Donald Trump has brought “to a standstill” the negotiations between Tehran and Washington, warning that if another war begins, its scope would extend from the Indian Ocean to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.

Over 10,000 Hajj pilgrims have returned home: Iranian official

Tehran, IRNA – More than 10,000 Iranian pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia, where they had performed the annual Hajj pilgrimage, an official with Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has said.

SCO interior ministers underline fighting cyber threats

Tehran, IRNA – The interior ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, in a meeting with the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, stressed strengthening information security and joint efforts to combat cyber threats.

Araghchi advises President Aoun to save Lebanon from real foe

Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a message, has advised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to save Lebanon from its real enemy.

Iran-Kyrgyz pact to boost border security, anti-drug cooperation: Minister Momeni

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has said a proposed cooperation agreement between Iran and Kyrgyzstan would serve as a roadmap for future collaboration on border affairs, organized crime, and combating narcotics.

IRGC hits US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain with missiles after American assaults

Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has targeted two US air bases in Kuwait and key remaining facilities of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain with ballistic missiles after American attacks on Iranian sites.

Iranian industry minister meets with Tajik, Uzbek counterparts

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade has held separate bilateral talks with his Tajik and Uzbek counterparts on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Ministerial Meeting in Bishkek, Uzbekistan, to discuss expanding industrial and economic cooperation.

Iran Army warning shots force US destroyers flee Oman Sea

Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian Army Navy fired warning shots using cruise missiles and drones toward US destroyers operating in the Oman Sea, forcing them to withdraw from the area, according to an Iranian Army statement on Friday.

Iran FM commemorates martyred children of Minab School

Tehran, IRNA – Marking the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression (َJune 4), Iran foreign minister commemorated the martyred children of Minab school, massacred by the US terrorist army on April 28, 2026.

Iran, Tajikistan interior ministers discuss mutual ties, counter-terrorism

Tehran, IRNA – The interior ministers of Iran and Tajikistan called for leveraging the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to expand bilateral relations, exchange expertise, and strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation.

Iran, China, Russia envoys hold joint meeting with IAEA chief

London, IRNA – The permanent representatives of Iran, Russia, and China have held a joint meeting with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi ahead of the upcoming IAEA Board of Governors meeting.

Leader pardons, commutes sentences of over 2K convicts

Tehran, IRNA – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has agreed to pardon, reduce, or commute the sentences of more than 2,000 Iranian convicts.

Iran’s minister says security is prerequisite for sustainable development

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni says that security is the foundation for any form of sustainable development and economic progress, adding that without stability and security, investment would be meaningless.

Germany’s failure to win seat at UNSC result of irresponsible policies on West Asia: Iran

Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Germany’s failure to win a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council is a clear sign of global opposition to Berlin’s irresponsible approach toward the Gaza genocide and the Israeli regime’s military aggression against Iran.

Iran condemns slaughter of innocent children as UN marks Day of Victims of Aggression

Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the killing of innocent children is an assault on human conscience.