Europe Acting Under US Orders on Iran Measures: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the decision by three European countries to reinstate previously lifted UN Security Council sanctions, as a display of submission to the US, which is the main violator of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran Beats Afghanistan in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup Opener
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's national football team opened the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup with a 3-1 victory over Afghanistan on Friday.
China, Russia Back Iran Against European Push for UN Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China and Russia have thrown their weight behind Iran after the European trio moved to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran, a step condemned by the Islamic Republic as baseless and unlawful.
Yemen Vows Retaliation After Failed Israeli Strikes on Sana’a
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Israeli warplanes carried out heavy bombardments on Yemen’s capital Sana’a, striking residential areas, oil facilities, power plants, and the presidential palace district in what local witnesses described as one of the most intense attacks in recent months.
Two Lebanese Soldiers Kiled in Israeli Drone Blast Amid Ongoing Aggression
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Two Lebanese soldiers were killed and two others wounded on Thursday when an Israeli drone exploded in southern Lebanon.
UN Staff Urge Rights Chief to Label Israel’s Gaza War As Genocide
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - More than 500 employees of the UN human rights office have demanded that High Commissioner Volker Turk officially describe Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as genocide.
Russia Slams European Move to Trigger UN Sanctions Against Iran as “Illegal”
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Russia has strongly condemned the European trio’s attempt to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran, as a serious mistake lacking legal basis and warning it would undermine diplomacy over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Iran to Defend Title in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran will look to defend its crown when the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 kicks off on Friday with seven other teams also vying for the coveted title.
Iran to Meet US in 2025 FIVB Men’s U-21 World Championship SF
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran eased past China 3-0 (25-21, 25-16, 25-15 ) in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U-21 World Championship on Friday.
Iran to Respond Appropriately to EU3’s ‘Illegal, Unjustified’ Move to Trigger Snapback Mechanism
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Denouncing the decision by France, Germany, and the UK to trigger the UN Security Council’s “snapback” mechanism, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi underlined Tehran’s resolve to respond to it.
Iran’s Intelligence Operations in Occupied Territories A Main Factor in Victory against Israel: IRGC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s intelligence operations in Israeli occupied territories were a key factor contributing to the success of the Islamic Republic’s missile and drone strikes and its victory against the Israeli regime in the 12-day war, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said.
Diplomats Discuss Expansion of Iran-China Ties ahead of SCO Summit
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry and the Chinese ambassador to Tehran weighed plans to promote cooperation between the two nations as the president of Iran is going to attend an SCO summit in China in coming days.
EU3 Legally Incompetent to Invoke Snapback: Iranian Deputy FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs said the European troika has no legal grounds to trigger the snapback mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal, stressing that they have failed to honor their JCPOA commitments for the past seven years.
Russian Envoy Deplores EU3’s Plan to Activate Snapback Mechanism
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The permanent representative of Russia to the international organizations in Vienna questioned the logic of the European troika’s decision to invoke the snapback mechanism of the JCPOA, warning that the move will complicate matters further.
Yemen Fires Hypersonic Missile at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Yemeni Armed Forces launched a hypersonic ballistic missile against Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday in retaliation for the Zionist regime’s brutal campaign in Gaza.
Israel Demolishes All Buildings in Gaza City’s Southern Zeitoun Area
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – No buildings remain standing in the southern part of the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City as the Israeli ground operation launched earlier this month demolished more than 1,500 homes.
IAEA Inspectors in Iran to Oversee Bushehr Nuclear Plant Refueling: FM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reassured the MPs that the return of IAEA inspectors to Iran is solely to oversee the scheduled refueling of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, stressing that cooperation with the UN nuclear agency will fully comply with Iranian law.
IRGC Neutralizes Terrorists in SE Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) carried out three operations against terrorist groups in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan, killing and arresting dozens.
