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Basij Commander Unveils Plan for Massive Popular Exercise in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Basij Force Hojjatoleslam Hossein Taeb announced plans for a massive popular exercise involving 313,000 people in Tehran on September 18, saying such events demonstrate the Iranian people’s steadfastness and power in the face of threats.
Pezeshkian Calls for Weekly Car-Free Day after Gasoline Price Hike
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian president called on government bodies to begin implementing a “one day a week without cars” initiative, following the recent increase in the third-tier gasoline price, while stressing the need to prevent the fuel policy from placing pressure on low-income groups.
Smart Desalination Plant Inaugurated South of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s energy minister on Tuesday inaugurated the first phase of a smart desalination plant in Asaluyeh in the southern coastal province of Bushehr, with the project designed to provide a stable water supply to 174,200 houses.
Security Forces Dismantle Terrorist Cells Southeast of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Intelligence Ministry announced the dismantling of three operational cells affiliated with terrorist Takfiri groups in southeastern Iran, with nine terrorists arrested and three others killed in clashes with security forces.
Blasts Heard in Damavand Caused by Military Drill
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Explosions heard in Damavand, east of Tehran, on Saturday morning were caused by training activities and a military exercise, the Tehran Province’s IRGC announced.
Cameroonian Blogger: Iran Visit Shatters Misconceptions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Cameroonian media activist said his visit to the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad transformed his previous perceptions of Iran, describing the city as home not only to a major pilgrimage destination but also to a rich and deeply rooted civilization.
Baghdad Book Fair Honors Martyred Leader with 'We Live by Your Memory' Slogan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The 27th Baghdad International Book Fair opened with the Islamic Revolution Publications taking part under the slogan “We live by your memory” in tribute to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Top Judge Voices Iran’s Resolve to Expand Ties with China
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei reaffirmed Tehran’s determination to expand relations with China, noting that closer legal and judicial cooperation can serve as a pillar for strengthening broader strategic ties between the two countries.
President Calls for Overhaul of Iran’s Development Patterns
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for a reassessment of the country’s development patterns, warning that the excessive concentration of population and economic activity in areas such as Tehran has placed unsustainable pressure on water and energy resources.
Iran’s Red Crescent Urges ICC to Investigate US Attack on Kuhestak Wedding
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate a US missile attack on a wedding ceremony in Kuhestak, Hormozgan Province, which killed four people and wounded at least 67 others.
Leader Pardons over 2,500 Iranian Inmates
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei approved a proposal to pardon or commute the sentences of 2,577 Iranian convicts sentenced by various courts in the country.
Iran Attends World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the official opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan during his visit to the country to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit and the SCO Plus meeting.
Minister Assures Iran’s Food Security Despite Sanctions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s agriculture minister assured the public that the country’s food security and supply of essential goods remain stable despite drought, sanctions and wartime pressures, saying strategic reserves have continued to grow without the need for emergency withdrawals.
Leader: US, Zionist Regime Are Sworn Enemies of Muslim Unity
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei denounced the criminal rulers of the US and the illegitimate Zionist regime as the sworn enemies of Muslim unity and friendship.
Security Forces Bust Terrorist Cell in SE Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian security forces dismantled a cell affiliated with the so-called Jaish ul-Adl terrorist group in the southeastern Sistan and Balouchestan Province, killing one member and arresting six others during two surprise operations.
Iran Sympathizes with Nepal over Deadly Floods
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson expressed sympathy with the government and people of Nepal following devastating floods and landslides that have killed hundreds and caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure.
Iran Ready to Dispatch Relief, Medical Teams to Flood-Hit Nepal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Red Crescent Society expressed condolences to the families of victims of devastating floods in Nepal, offering to dispatch relief and medical teams to the affected areas.
Iran Seeking to Boost Water Tourism
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran unveiled a package of 50 projects and 300 investment opportunities in water tourism as part of efforts to tap the country’s extensive water resources and turn aquatic tourism into a major priority for the development of the sector.
