US launches broad attack on militant sites in Yemen and issues a warning to Iran

WASHINGTON — The United States carried out large-scale military strikes on Saturday against dozens of targets in Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, President Donald Trump announced. It was the opening salvo in what senior U.S. officials …

Iran denies aiding Houthi rebels as US air strikes on Yemen kill 31

The Houthi-run health ministry said the strikes killed at least 31 people, including women and children, and injured more than 100. The rebels said one strike hit two homes in northern Saada province, killing four children and a woman. The Houthis have …

Iran Defeats Russia in Shiraz Handball Tournament

Team Melli began the event with a 36-23 win against China but subsequently lost to Belarus 30-24. Belarus claimed the tournament title due to a superior goal difference over Iran. Russia and China finished in third and fourth place, respectively. The …

IRGC chief: Iran will not start a war but will respond decisively to threats

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that while the Islamic Republic will never seek to initiate a war, it remains determined to deliver a resolute response to any threats or acts of aggression by hostile forces. …

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Oman, Iran exchange views on regional and international developments

MUSCAT : During the meeting, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations between Oman and Iran and ways to enhance cooperation in various fields, in addition to exchanging views on regional and international developments. In light of the ongoing …

Iraq says waiver on gas purchases from Iran still in place

TEHRAN – The United States has maintained its sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to continue purchasing natural gas from Iran, an advisor to the Iraqi prime minister said. Farhad Alaaldin, foreign affairs advisor to the Iraqi prime minister, told a local Iraqi …

Iran says its oil exports cannot be stopped

TEHRAN - Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says Western sanctions cannot halt Iran’s oil exports, as the country is determined to protect its share of the global energy market. “The country’s oil exports cannot be stopped. We will not compromise …

Iran’s greenhouse farming expands 161% over past decade

TEHRAN – Iran's greenhouse farming sector has expanded by 161 percent over the past ten years, according to the head of the Statistical Center of Iran, who emphasized the importance of utilizing the results of the country’s 2024 agricultural census to …

Iran’s dam inflows drop 28%; water reserves in 14 key dams below 15%

TEHRAN – Water inflows into Iran’s dams have declined by 28 percent in the current water year compared to the same period last year, with reservoir levels in key dams across 10 provinces dropping below 15 percent, a senior water official said. According to …