Iran to build 8 new nuclear plants with Russia’s help; Iranian Prez Pezeshkian reiterates “not to develop weapons”

Tehran [Iran], November 3 (ANI): Tehran will construct eight new nuclear power plants with Russia's assistance as part of efforts to expand its clean and sustainable energy production, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has...

Iran says talks with US not possible yet; confirms back-channel messaging continues

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei Kani said on Monday that Tehran and Washington continue to exchange messages through mediators, but stressed that formal dialogue between the two sides is not currently feasible. Speaking at a...

Iran to build 8 nuclear plants with Russia's help; dismisses weapons concern

Tehran announced on Sunday that it will construct eight new nuclear power plants with Russia's assistance, as part of the country's efforts to expand its clean and sustainable energy production, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran...

Iran's President Pezeshkian Pledges Full Support For 'Peaceful' Nuclear Industry

(MENAFN- IANS) Tehran, Nov 2 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday his government is fully committed to supporting the development of the country's "peaceful" nuclear programme, according to a statement from his office....

Iran To Crack Down Hard As 95% Of Its 427K Crypto Mining Rigs Operate Illegally

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Iran's burgeoning crypto mining industry faces escalating challenges as authorities combat a widespread illegal mining crisis. Despite efforts to regulate the sector, an estimated 95% of the country's 427,000 active...

Iran Refuses to Halt Uranium Enrichment

(MENAFN) Iran will not cease its uranium enrichment efforts, regardless of mounting pressure from the United States and its allies, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Speaking to a news agency on Saturday, Araghchi explained that the US...

Iran Stands Firm on Uranium Enrichment

(MENAFN) Iran will continue its uranium enrichment program despite mounting pressure from the United States and its allies, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated. Speaking to media on Saturday, Araghchi said the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in...

Iran Will Never Relinquish Its Rights in Any Negotiation: Spokesman

Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Esmaeil Baqaei said the situation regarding potential talks with the United States is “clear.” He emphasized that “the rights and interests of the Iranian nation must be respected,” and that Iran’s...

Tehran faces severe water crisis as main dam nears drying point

Daijiworld Media Network – Tehran Tehran, Nov 3: Tehran, home to over 10 million people, is facing an acute water crisis, with its main source of drinking water, the Amir Kabir Dam, expected to run dry within two weeks due to a severe drought,...

Iran Releases Currency Exchange Rates For November 3

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 3. The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has released the official exchange rates for foreign currencies as of November 3, Trend reports. According to the rates announced by the CBI, the value of 39...

President of Peace

Donald Trump does many things, but none of them end with “peace.” To call him the President of Peace is both ignorant and harmful. Claiming he earned this title through a supposed ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas ignores the suffering of...

Iran's Hydro-Political Nightmare: When Greed and Incompetence Drain a Nation

The Islamic Republic of Iran is grappling with an escalating crisis of legitimacy unlike any it has faced in its 46-year history. Decades of economic mismanagement, entrenched corruption, and relentless political repression have steadily eroded...

U.S. Invasion Of Venezuela No Cakewalk; Experts Warn That U.S. Military Action Could Backfire

A U.S. military campaign against Venezuela would encounter fierce opposition and prove anything but a simple endeavor, Alexander Stepanov, a military analyst at the Institute of Law and National Security, told TASS. “A US military operation...

Iraq to hold election as Iran tries to keep influence and US pushes back

BAGHDAD, Nov 3 — Iraq will hold parliamentary elections on November 11, with analysts saying Iran will be watching closely as it hopes to retain influence over its neighbour after losing regional leverage during the Gaza war. The past two years...

Why a Cannes-winning Iranian filmmaker had to make his new film in hiding

FILE - Director Jafar Panahi, winner of the Palme d'Or for the film "It Was Just an Accident," appears at the awards ceremony photo call at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on May 24, 2025. (Photo by Scott A...

Will China-Iran ties help foster a 'new Asia'? Envoy sees rebalance in region

China and Iran should strengthen "wise and balanced" cooperation to jointly counter modern challenges and shape a new world against unilateralism and hegemony, according to Tehran's top envoy in Beijing. Describing ties with China "decisive" to...

Child bride faces execution in Iran unless she pays £80,000 in ‘blood money’

A child bride faces execution in Iran for the killing of her abusive husband unless she can raise 10bn tomans (about £80,000) to pay off the victim’s family by a December deadline. Goli Kouhkan, 25, has been on death row in Gorgan central prison...

Venezuela Reaches Out for Military Support from Russia, China, Iran

(MENAFN) Venezuela has reportedly reached out to Russia, China, and Iran for military support as tensions with the United States intensify, according to a newspaper on Friday, citing U.S. government documents. The newspaper reported that...

Security chief say Iran to engage in ‘genuine’ talks with US

Speaking on Sunday, Larijani warned that enemies of the Islamic Republic seek to weaken the Iranian nation’s resolve, emphasizing the need to strengthen national unity to counter “endless” demands. He pointed out that the United States seeks to...

India is granted six-month extension of US sanctions waiver in Iran

(MENAFN) India has secured a six-month extension of a US sanctions waiver allowing it to continue operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port until early next year, the Indian Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. The decision follows Washington’s...