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DNA Tests Confirm Martyrdom of Iranian Air Force Su-24 Pilot
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Army announced that DNA testing has confirmed the martyrdom of Brigadier General Majid Kazemi, one of the Iranian Air Force's Su-24 pilots whose aircraft took part in a strike on a US air base in Qatar in early March.
Pilgrims Honor Female Martyrs of Resistance Front at Imam Reza Shrine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A cultural-religious program attended by 120 female pilgrims from West Asia was held at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ruqayyah (SA) and pay tribute to girl and women martyrs of the Resistance Front.
Iranian Actor Akbar Abdi Dies at 66
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian actor Akbar Abdi, whose extraordinary talent, versatility, and unique appearance made him one of the most recognizable figures in Iranian cinema and television, passed away at the age of 66 after suffering cardiac arrest.
Iran, Iraq Move to Expand Judicial Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said Tehran has no hostility toward neighboring countries and is committed to supporting them, as he called for the expansion of judicial cooperation with Iraq during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi in Tehran.
All Iran-Iraq Border Crossings Open for Arbaeen Pilgrims: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The head of Iran's Central Headquarters for Arbaeen announced that all border crossings leading to Iraq are fully operational and prepared to facilitate the entry and exit of pilgrims traveling to attend the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
Iranian President Urges Stronger Legal Deterrence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Masoud Pezeshkian called for strengthening Iran’s legal deterrence by pursuing war-related cases in domestic and international courts, stressing the need for a systematic legal strategy to address the consequences of the US-Israeli war of aggression imposed on Iran.
US Strike Disrupts Water Supply to 30 Villages South of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US strike on a desalination facility in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan disrupted the drinking water supply to nearly 30 villages, an MP said, condemning the attack as a violation of humanitarian principles and international law.
US Strike on Bandar Abbas Kills Mother, Leaves 1-Year-Old Child with Amputated Hand
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US attack on the Tappe Allah neighborhood of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran killed a woman and left her one-year-old child severely injured with an amputated hand, while eight other people were also wounded, according to local reports.
Iran Calls for Strong Treaty to Protect Rights of Older Persons
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran called for the adoption of a balanced and legally binding international instrument to safeguard the rights and dignity of older persons, warning that unilateral sanctions undermine access to healthcare, essential medicines, and other vital services for the elderly.
US Attacks on Iran’s Hormozgan Leave 8 Dead, 19 Injured; Six Bridges Damaged
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Hostile US attacks on various areas of Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province have killed at least eight people and wounded 19 others, causing damage to key communication infrastructure, including six bridges, Iranian officials said.
Martyred Leader’s Funeral Attended by over 40 Million: General
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 40 million people attended the funeral ceremonies of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in Iran and Iraq, according to the commander of the IRGC's Tehran corps.
Over 30 Civilians Killed in Recent US Attacks on Southern Iran: Spokeswoman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 30 civilians have been martyred in recent US attacks on southern Iran, the spokesperson for the administration said, expressing condolences to the victims' families and pledging continued government support for those affected.
Man Hanged for Arson Attack on Governor's Office, Police Station in Central Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A man convicted of setting fire to the governor's office and a police station in the central Iranian city of Dehaqan during the unrest of January 2026 has been executed after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence.
US Attacks Claim 3 Lives in Iran’s Southern Province
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three people were martyred in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan after US forces launched fresh attacks on civilian areas Tuesday, while several locations in neighboring Bushehr Province also came under repeated hostile strikes.
Iran Steps Up Preparations for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian officials reviewed the latest arrangements for this year's Arbaeen pilgrimage during a meeting on Monday, with the Foreign Ministry pledging full diplomatic and consular support to facilitate services for Iranian pilgrims.
Enemy Drone, Projectile Attacks Target Iranian Provinces
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Enemy attacks struck parts of Iran's Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and Khuzestan provinces early Sunday, with local officials reporting no fatalities while assessments of the damage continued.
Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge for Martyred Imam
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei pledged that Iran would avenge martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and other martyrs of recent wars, saying retribution against the perpetrators is an irrevocable national demand.
Iran Pursuing War Crimes Cases against US, Israel: Top Judge
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is determined to pursue legal action against those responsible for war crimes committed by the US and the Israeli regime, the Judiciary chief said, stressing that those found responsible must face punishment and pay compensation for the damages caused.
