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Two Russian Mob Leaders Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Murder-For-Hire Targeting a Journalist on Behalf of the Iranian Government

The Justice Department announced today that RAFAT AMIROV, a/k/a “Farkhaddin Mirzoev,” a/k/a “Pᴎᴍ,” a/k/a “Rome,” and POLAD OMAROV, a/k/a “Araz Aliyev,” a/k/a “Polad Qaqa,” a/k/a “Haci Qaqa,” were each sentenced yesterday to 25 years’ in prison for...

Two Russian Mob Leaders Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For Murder-For-Hire Targeting A Journalist On Behalf Of The Iranian Government

Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, John A. Eisenberg, the Assistant Attorney General for National Security, and Christopher G. Raia, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the...

Saving lives amid armed conflict: Iranian Red Crescent Society responded swiftly to humanitarian needs during recent hostilities

They also toured the local IRCS branch in Hamedan, where Cassard remarked: “I commend the courage and dedication of the IRCS staff who, from the earliest hours of the escalation, were at the forefront – rescuing the injured and trapped, providing...

Iran Committed to Deepening Cooperation with Oman

(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared Tehran's commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Oman spanning multiple domains during Monday discussions with Omani Interior Minister Hamoud bin Faisal al-Busaidi, a presidential...

Iran Upholds Commitments to IAEA Safeguards

(MENAFN) Iran continues to uphold its commitments under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and maintains its safeguards agreement with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Tuesday. "In...

Iran signs law to join UN anti-terror financing

(MENAFN) Iran has ratified a law joining the UN International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), local media reported Wednesday, aiming to improve access to global banking, ease trade, and alleviate pressure on its...

Iran warns of any fresh attacks would be ‘another failure’

(MENAFN) Iran cautioned on Thursday that any renewed assault on its territory would backfire, following comments from the UN nuclear watchdog chief expressing concern about a potential “renewed use of force” if diplomatic efforts falter. The...

Iran Refuses to Resume Talks Until U.S. Drops “Excessive Demands”

(MENAFN) Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced on Wednesday that Tehran will refuse to reengage in talks unless the United States drops what he described as its “excessive demands” and “unreasonable” conditions. Speaking upon his...

Iran, Russia, China Declare End of Iran Nuclear Agreement

(MENAFN) Iran, Russia, and China sent a joint letter Saturday to the UN Secretary-General and Security Council, officially declaring the nuclear deal with Tehran terminated and signaling the end of the Council’s role in addressing the Iranian...

Iran Declares End of UN Nuclear Restrictions

(MENAFN) Iran revealed on Saturday that it is no longer subject to limitations imposed by the United Nations on its nuclear activities. According to Iranian officials, the mandate of UN Security Council Resolution 2231—endorsing the 2015 nuclear...

Iran, Russia, China inform UN of termination of nuclear deal

(MENAFN) Iran, Russia, and China sent a joint letter on Saturday to the UN Secretary-General and Security Council, declaring that the nuclear deal with Tehran has officially ended, effectively closing the Council’s formal consideration of Iran’s...

Pakistani National Sentenced to 40 Years for Transporting Iranian-Made Advanced Conventional Weapons

WASHINGTON — A Pakistani national was sentenced on Oct. 16 to 40 years in prison for charges relating to his transportation of Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry. On June 5, 2025, a federal jury convicted Muhammad Pahlawan of conspiring...

Pakistani National Sentenced to 40 Years for Transporting Iranian-Made Advanced Conventional Weapons

A Pakistani national was sentenced on Oct. 16 to 40 years in prison for charges relating to his transportation of Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry. On June 5, 2025, a federal jury convicted Muhammad Pahlawan of conspiring to provide...

Iran, Russia, China Declare End to Tehran’s Nuclear Issue

Iran Calls in Polish Diplomat Over Drone Exhibit in London

(MENAFN) Iran has formally summoned Poland’s Charge d’Affaires, Marcin Wilczek, to lodge a protest following a public display of an Iranian-made drone by Poland’s foreign minister at a recent event in London. The diplomatic summons came after...

Iran Rebukes Trump’s Claims, Calls U.S. “Largest Sponsor of Terrorism”

(MENAFN) Iran sharply rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, dismissing his allegations as “baseless claims” and branding Washington as “the largest sponsor of terrorism.” Speaking to Israel’s Knesset on Monday before attending a peace...

Iran Dismisses E3’s Push to Resume Nuclear Talks

(MENAFN) Iran on Monday dismissed the renewed push by France, Germany, and Britain—collectively known as the E3—to resume nuclear talks, accusing the trio of lacking genuine intent and credibility. At a weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign...

Iran Labels U.S. as Top Terrorism Sponsor

(MENAFN) Iran strongly refuted what it described as “baseless claims” made by U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, criticizing Washington and labeling it "the largest sponsor of terrorism.” The remarks came in response to statements made by...

WIJEOCHK LTD Announces The Expansion of Its Magnet Media App Into the Iranian Market

The Magnet Media Ap will help promote innovation and development of digital media in the Middle East. HAVERFORDWEST, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In October 2025, British information and media technology company...

Iran halts collaboration with IAEA

(MENAFN) Iran has announced a suspension of its implementation of the Cairo agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Speaking to state television, he clarified that cooperation has...