Veteran Iranian daf player Alaeddin Yassini dies at 58
Alaeddin Yassini, a veteran Iranian Kurdish musician and master of the daf, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 58, Iran’s Music Association announced.
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10 Iranian films shortlisted for Oscar 2026 submission
The Farabi Cinema Foundation has announced the first shortlist of ten films under consideration to represent Iran at the 2026 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.
Iran warns IAEA: Any illegal move will endanger new deal
Iran’s ambassador to international organizations in Vienna warned that Tehran will halt the implementation of its practical steps under the Cairo agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if any further “illegal actions” are taken a…
Iran’s top commander assures Qatar of support after Israeli attack
Iran’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, held a phone call with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, following the “terrorist aggression” by Israel against…
Iran says dismantled 1,700 drug trafficking networks in 2025
Iran has dismantled more than 1,700 drug trafficking networks and seized around 250 tons of narcotics during the first nine months of 2025, a senior official said on Thursday.
Iran, IAEA reach new agreement amid dispute over parliament law
A new cooperation framework between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has sparked political debate in Tehran, with officials offering differing interpretations of the accord.
FM: IAEA deal respects Iran security concerns, sets new framework for cooperation
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says a new agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recognizes Iran’s rights and security concerns, outlining a new form of cooperation.
Analyst compares Israel’s failed assassination attempt in Doha to 1997 Amman incident
A Middle East expert has suggested that the recent failed assassination attempt on Hamas leaders in Doha could carry political consequences for Israel similar to those it faced after a botched operation in Amman in 1997.
Iran’s security chief Larijani condemns Israeli attack on Qatar as “ambition for dominance”
Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, strongly condemned Israel’s Tuesday attack on Qatari territory, warning regional states of Tel Aviv’s “ambitions for dominance.”
Iran marks Prophet Muhammad’s birthday anniversary with nationwide celebrations
Iranians across the country are celebrating the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Wednesday with public gatherings, ceremonies, and cultural events, highlighting the occasion as a symbol of unity among Muslims.