Iranian mourners mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH)

Every year, the mourners converge in mosques, places of worship and religious sites nationwide to mark the solemn occasion. During the ceremonies, poems are recited and sermons delivered in honor of one of the most revered figures of Shia Islam. This year, however, people have been avoiding gatherings indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Historic US failure in Iran’s Tabas Desert

Iran has marked the anniversary of a failed US military operation in the central Tabas Desert. It was launched on April 24, 1980. The operation was meant to release US embassy staff held in Tehran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. But a sandstorm hit and brought down the group of US military aircraft

Over 100 Palestinians hurt in al-Quds

Scores of Palestinians have been injured in clashes at the Damascus Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem al-Quds as Palestinian activists confronted hundreds of far-right and extremist Israeli settlers chanting “Death to Arabs” in their rally in the center of the occupied city.

Iran’s top negotiator says any diversion in Vienna talks will end Iran’s participation

Iran’s top negotiator has warned that Tehran will stop participation in talks with the co-signatories to the 2015 nuclear as soon as the discussions underway in the Austrian capital, Vienna, stray from the right path and move toward excessive demands and killing time.

Iran marks National Army Day by parading the latest military achievements

Iran has marked its National Army Day by parading the latest military achievements, including home-grown air defense systems, inside selected military bases across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Israeli nuclear terrorism exemplified by cyber attack on Natanz facility

Iran's nuclear facilities in the central city of Natanz came under, yet another, Israeli attack. According to Israeli media, intelligence sources are saying it was an Israeli cyber attack.

Iran president says Israeli regime presence in region dangerous

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has once again reiterated that regional issues, including the ongoing crisis in Yemen, should be solved through diplomacy and negotiations, warning against the “dangerous” presence of the Israeli regime in the region.

Removal of JCPOA-related sanctions not sufficient