Iran’s Finger Remains on Trigger: Caretaker Defense Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s caretaker defense minister said the country remains fully prepared to defend itself, adding that new military surprises are on the way.
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Iran to Apply Own Amendments to Potential MoU Text: Source
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An informed source said Iran will introduce its own amendments to the text of any potential memorandum of understanding with the US currently under discussion, stressing that no part of the proposed draft has been finalized yet.
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IRGC Hits Origin of Attack on Communications Tower in Southern Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that the origin of an attack on a communications tower in southern Iran was targeted in response.
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Rumors of Iranian President’s Resignation Denied
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian administration officials strongly rejected rumors about President Masoud Pezeshkian’s resignation, describing the claims as fabricated reports spread by the anti-Iran media outlet ‘Iran International’ and aimed at undermining national unity.
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Rights Group Slams Israel’s Sexual Violence against Palestinian Prisoners, Demands Accountability
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Palestinian group representing prisoners accused the Israeli regime of carrying out widespread sexual violence and torture against Palestinian detainees, demanding that Israel be held accountable under international law.
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UK’s Cooper: Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Undermining Diplomatic Options
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In a rare public acknowledgment of the impact of Israel’s actions, the British foreign secretary said the ongoing Israeli military escalation against Lebanon has directly narrowed the window for diplomatic engagement
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Meteor Explodes over Massachusetts, Setting Off Loud Booms
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A meteor crashing toward Earth exploded over the north-eastern United States on Saturday, NASA said, setting off booms that echoed over the region with a blast equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.
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Iran Expands Transport Capacity with Neighbors: Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Coordination has been made with neighboring states to increase Iran’s transportation capacity and ensure the uninterrupted flow of imports and exports during and after the US-Israeli war of aggression, the minister of Roads and Urban Development said.
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Pilgrims Complete Hajj 2026 in Mecca
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Muslim pilgrims from around the world gathered in the holy city of Mecca to perform the rituals of Hajj 2026, concluding one of the largest annual religious gatherings. The pilgrimage saw millions of worshippers take part in sacred rites.
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Eleven Confirmed Dead in Washington State Chemical Accident, All Bodies Recovered
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the US state of Washington climbed to 11 as crews recovered the bodies of all nine missing people, authorities said on May 30.
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Iran Pushing Back Enemy in Historic War: Qalibaf
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is forcing its enemies into retreat in a major and historic confrontation, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said, describing national unity and public resilience, alongside the country’s military capabilities, as the key factors behind recent successes.
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Israeli Far-Right Minister Pushes for Escalation to Flatten Beirut Suburbs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Israeli regime’s far-right national security minister publicly called for “leveling the suburbs of Beirut to the ground”.
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President Urges Expansion of Knowledge-Based Agriculture in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need to expand knowledge-based agriculture and adopt modern water-saving technologies as part of efforts to address the country’s water challenges.
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IRGC Navy Unveils New Assault Speedboat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy unveiled its new “Rajab 27th” high-speed assault watercraft during a public gathering in Tehran on Saturday night.
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Anti-ICE Protesters Clash with Police outside New Jersey Detention Center
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Protesters clashed with New Jersey State Police outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center late Saturday in Newark as demonstrations against US immigration enforcement turned violent, according to media reports.
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IRGC Shoots Down US Drone after Airspace Violation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said its air defense units have shot down a US military MQ-1 drone after it entered Iran’s territorial waters and attempted to carry out a hostile operation.
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Iran Exercises Full Authority over Strait of Hormuz: Military Headquarters
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters announced that the country’s Armed Forces are exercising full authority over the management of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that all vessels passing through the strait must comply with regulations set by Iran.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Boycotts Pro-Israel Parade
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is skipping Sunday’s pro-Israel parade over support for Palestinian rights.
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Pezeshkian Congratulates Young Iranian Wrestlers on Asian Title
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the country’s cadet Greco-Roman wrestling team on its dominant championship victory at the Asian Championships in Vietnam, praising the athletes for demonstrating the determination of Iran’s youth.
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Iranian Parliament Determined to Enact Hormuz Management Law: MP
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian lawmakers are firmly determined to turn a proposal on managing the Strait of Hormuz into law, an MP said, stressing that decisions regarding the strategic waterway fall solely within the jurisdiction of Iran and Oman.
