
DEFENSE
Iran arrests 39 US-Israeli mercenaries over January riots
Iranian intelligence forces have captured 39 agents of the US-Israeli enemy involved in foreign-backed January riots.

Iranian intelligence forces have captured 39 agents of the US-Israeli enemy involved in foreign-backed January riots.

The Iranian foreign minister says cooperation with Russia can play a constructive role in promoting stability in the region.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warns that any new act of aggression against Iran will be met with a more crushing response.

The Russian foreign minister is in Tehran to hold key talks with Iranian officials about regional and international developments.

The Iranian president, parliament speaker and IRGC chief separately congratulated the country’s under-23 freestyle wrestling team on its world championship victory in the United States.

A young Palestinian man who was injured during his abduction by Israeli forces has succumbed to his wounds while in the regime’s custody.
The unrest left nearly 1,000 law enforcement officers injured and resulted in approximately 2,400 arrests, according to official figures.

Israeli opposition figures dismiss prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s newly unveiled “security doctrine” out of hand.

Political leaders, scholars and movement organizers from Africa, Asia and Latin America have gathered in Shanghai for the opening of the 2026 Global South Academic Forum.

Dehghan Dehnavi argued that Iran must reconsider the structure of its exports.

Iran swept both freestyle and Greco-Roman team titles at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, with wrestlers dedicating their medals to Iran’s people and Minab school martyrs.

Iran warns that economic sanctions and restrictions are undermining access to essential healthcare, particularly for vulnerable patients.

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Pakistani Supreme Court advocate Muhammad Azhar Siddique discusses his Iran visit after two recent wars, civilian casualties, international law, Iran’s right to self-defence, and legal avenues for accountability.

Sarouk carpets from Iran’s Markazi province showcase centuries of Persian craftsmanship, combining distinctive floral designs, rich colors, and exceptional durability with a legacy of international trade and cultural heritage.

Ayatollah Khamenei congratulates Iran’s U23 freestyle wrestlers on their 2026 world championship victory in Las Vegas.

The carrier will operate two weekly flights on the Muscat–Tehran–Muscat route, on Sundays and Fridays.

Hizam al-Asad, a member of Ansarullah’s political bureau, warned that government agencies and state institutions would be considered legitimate targets for retaliatory action by the Yemeni army if Saudi Arabia raises the ante.