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Two Espionage Operatives Arrested in Western Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two individuals linked to espionage services were arrested in Kermanshah, western Iran.
Iran Invites Hijab-Wearing Azerbaijani Girls to Study at Its Universities
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s minister of science invited girls from the Republic of Azerbaijan to pursue higher education at Iranian universities, saying the country is ready to welcome students who face restrictions over wearing the Islamic hijab.
Qalibaf Meets Leader to Discuss Latest Developments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei to discuss the latest developments in the country.
Iranian Academics Pledge to Defend Homeland by Forming Human Chain on Hormuz Island (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - University professors and academic figures from across Iran formed a human chain along the Persian Gulf coast of Hormuz Island, declaring their support for those defending the Strait of Hormuz and their readiness to protect the country’s territorial integrity.
Armed Terrorists Neutralized in Clashes with Iranian Police in Khash
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Police forces killed an armed assailant in a gunfight near the Sarhad gas station in Khash, southeastern Iran, after responding to reports of suspicious activity, while two other armed individuals fled and remain the subject of a police manhunt.
Iran’s Human Rights Body Urges Italy to Investigate Police Conduct during Protests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran has called on Italy to uphold its international obligations to protect freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, urging an investigation into police conduct during recent demonstrations in several Italian cities.
Astan Quds to Honor Iranian Filmmaker Majid Majidi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Astan Quds Razavi will hold an honoring ceremony in praise of acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) on Wednesday, as part of an initiative honoring prominent figures who have made significant contributions to culture and the arts.
Iran, Tajikistan Seek Persian-Speaking Union, Closer Economic Ties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Tajikistan called for establishing a union of Persian-speaking countries and regions, forming a joint high-level committee on Persian language and literature, and expanding economic, energy and technological cooperation.
Leader Congratulates Iran’s U23 Freestyle Wrestling Team on World Title
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei congratulated Iran’s under-23 national freestyle wrestling team on winning the world championship in the US, praising the athletes, coaches and officials for their achievement.
Leader Congratulates Young Wrestlers on World Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei congratulated Iran’s under-23 national Greco-Roman wrestling team on winning the world championship in the US, extending his prayers and best wishes to all Iranian youth.
Leader Lauds Role of Iranian Women in National Resistance
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei praised the remarkable role of Iranian women and girls in the country’s resistance, describing their presence on the home front during the nation’s unprecedented period of awakening as extraordinary.
Tehran Kite Event Honors Minab Children Martyred in US Strike
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hundreds of children gathered at Pardisan Park in northern Tehran to fly kites in memory of children killed in Gaza and Minab, turning a cultural event into a public appeal for accountability over civilian deaths in the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Turkish Cyclists Carry Message of Solidarity to Minab School Victims’ Families
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A 25-member Turkish cycling caravan has entered Iran to honor the schoolchildren killed in the US strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Primary School in Minab, carrying messages of solidarity, toys and tributes from Turkish citizens and students to the victims’ families.
Araqchi Urges Accountability for Environmental Destruction in Wars
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s foreign minister called for stronger international mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable for environmental destruction during armed conflicts, saying the international community must move beyond expressing concern and take action to prevent and punish such damage.
Criminal Terror Acts Won’t Weaken Security Forces’ Resolve: Iranian President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said terrorist acts aimed at spreading insecurity and disrupting public peace would not weaken the determination of security forces to protect the lives, safety and tranquility of the people.
Hostile Plots against Iran Have Failed: Senior Cleric
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ayatollah Ahmad Marvi, chief custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, said the enemies’ plans to defeat and fragment Iran have all failed six months after the latest war of aggression, stressing that the Iranian nation has endured severe pressures and sanctions without surrendering.
Turkey Bans Social Media Access for Children Under 15
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkey has banned social network providers from offering services to children under 15 under new regulations published Saturday in the Official Gazette, introducing age-verification requirements and parental control measures aimed at protecting minors online.
Leader Lauds Police Force for Safeguarding Iran’s Security
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei praised the courage and sacrifices of Iran’s Police personnel, highlighting their role in maintaining national security amid US-Israeli aggression.