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IRGC Forces Martyred in Border Clash Southeast of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An armed clash with terrorists in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan claimed the lives of three Islamic Revolution Guards Corps servicemen.

Iran's Geneva Representative Condemns Sanctions as Destructive to Health, Development
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's Deputy Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Reza Dehghani stated that sanctions effectively serve as a tool for collective punishment that gradually taks human lives and violates fundamental human rights, including the right to health, food, and development.

Leader Rejects Western View of Women, Highlights Islam’s Distinct Approach
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei criticized the Western and capitalist approach toward women, stressing that such a culture is entirely rejected in Islam.

AP's Top Photos of 2025 Feature Image of Iranian Child Martyred in Israeli Strike
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A poignant photograph depicting a child's image lying amid the debris from an Israeli airstrike in Tehran on June 25, 2025, has been selected for inclusion in the Associated Press's list of 100 photos that defined the year.

Nationwide Narcotics Seizures Hit 290 Tons since March: Police Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Chief of Law Enforcement Command Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan said his forces have seized 290 tons of narcotics so far this Persian calendar year (started March 21) and reported that 21 drug traffickers were also killed in related operations.

Tasnim Releases English Edition of ‘Missiles over Bazan’ Documentary After Hebrew Debut
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Tasnim News Agency released an English-language version of its newly issued Hebrew documentary “Missiles over Bazan,” expanding access to the film’s account of the 12-day war.

Iranian Border Guard Succumbs to Wounds after Saravan Ambush
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A border guard who had been attacked and wounded while patrolling Iran’s southeastern frontiers, was martyred after 42 days of hospitalization.

Mass Funerals of Unidentified Martyrs Held across Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian people attended the funeral processions for 300 unidentified martyrs on Monday morning, whose bones have been recently unearthed three decades after the end of the Iraqi imposed war on Iran.

Tasnim’s Journalist Tortured for 110 Days in Israeli Prison
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Farah Abu Ayyash, a Palestinian journalist for Tasnim News Agency, has reported on the torture and mistreatment she endured over the past 110 days at the hands of Israeli soldiers in her first contacts with the outside world.

Experts Decry Global Failures to Protect Children in Wars, Terrorist Incidents
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - An international panel convened on World Children’s Day warned that children in war zones face mounting trauma, mass casualties and unequal global attention, with speakers sharply criticizing the Israeli regime’s criminal actions in Gaza and broader international double standards.

Leader’s Endorsements of 3 Books Unveiled at Cultural Event
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The endorsements of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on three books were unveiled during the ‘National Hero Event’ in Tehran on November 19.

IRGC Spokesman Lauds Tasnim’s Documentary as Major Measure in War of Narratives
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – IRGC spokesperson General Ali Mohammad Naeini praised the Tasnim News Agency’s Hebrew-language documentary “Missiles over Bazan”, highlighting its role as a key measure in the war of narratives.

Iran Secures Seats on UNESCO Key Committees
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran achieved a diplomatic success at the UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference in Samarkand, winning membership on four of the organization’s most influential committees.

Tehran to Host Conference on Int’l Law under Assault
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Institute for Political and International Studies, affiliated with Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is going to hold a conference titled “International Law under Assault, Aggression and Defense” in Tehran.

English Version of “Missiles over Bazan” Documentary Coming Soon: Tasnim CEO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Majid Qolizadeh, CEO of Tasnim News Agency, announced that a Hebrew documentary made by the Iranian news agency, titled “Missiles over Bazan”, will soon be published in English, Persian, and Arabic.

Israeli Network Calls Tasnim’s Hebrew Documentary ‘A Propaganda War against Israel’
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A media outlet in the occupied Palestinian territories described a Hebrew documentary made by the Iranian news agency Tasnim as a “propaganda war against Israel”.

UNESCO Formally Endorses Cyrus Charter as Early Human Rights Declaration
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - UNESCO’s General Conference has formally recognized the Cyrus Charter the world’s earliest human rights documents, marking a historic milestone for Iranian heritage and global cultural values.

Iran Expresses Readiness to Send Aid after Deadly Quake in Afghanistan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign minister of Iran offered humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan following a strong earthquake that caused heavy casualties and destruction in the country’s northern regions.
