In Iran, Friday marks the final day of the week — a natural point for reflecting on the major political, economic, and social events that shaped the country over the past seven days. This weekly roundup provides a concise overview of the key developments that defined Iran’s domestic landscape and its regional and international engagements.
Each section below is designed to be brief, sourced, and balanced — the essentials you need to understand what moved in Tehran and beyond over the past seven days.
Iran declares Royal Canadian Navy terrorist organization
Iran has declared the Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organization in response to the Canadian government's blacklisting of the IRGC.
Iran puts 3 new remote-sensing satellites into orbit
Iran put three new remote-sensing satellites into orbit simultaneously, using a Russian launch pad on Sunday.
Over $2 billion in Iran’s frozen assets released
An informed source says more than $2 billion in Iran’s frozen assets have been released in a neighboring country.
Iran marks Dey 9 Epic anniversary
Iranian people across the country marked the Dey 9 Epic anniversary by holding rallies on Tuesday.
US sanctions 10 people, entities linked to Iran, Venezuela
The US Treasury Department, in line with the Donald Trump administration’s maximum pressure against the Islamic Republic of Iran and Venezuela, announced sanctions on 10 individuals and entities based in the two countries, claiming that the list includes a Venezuelan company that allegedly participated in Iran’s drone (UAV) trade with Venezuela.
Terrorist cell dismantled in southeast Iran
A terrorist cell linked to hostile and terrorist groups and involved in plotting attacks against security forces has been identified and arrested in southeast Iran.
Ahmad Vahidi appointed deputy commander-in-chief of IRGC
Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, a veteran commander with decades of operational and strategic experience, has been named deputy commander of Iran’s IRGC in a surprise appointment by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
Traders, shopkeepers in Tehran protest rial depreciation
Iranian traders and shopkeepers started protests after the country’s currency lost its value against foreign currencies.
7 rioters linked with adversary groups detained in Iran
An informed source in Iran's Ministry of Intelligence announced Wednesday the identification and arrest of 7 elements affiliated with adversary groups based in the Western countries.
Trump renews threats against Iran
Washington is ready to engage in dialogue with Tehran but the option of using force remains on the table, US President Donald Trump claimed.
Iran’s reaction to the latest US–Israeli threats was clear, strong, and coordinated. High-ranking Iranian officials emphasized that Iran’s defensive and nuclear capabilities are sovereign rights and will never be compromised.
Iran sends letter to IAEA over recent US threats
Iran’s Permanent Mission to international organizations in Vienna has sent a letter to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in response to recent US threats against Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.
Hemmati appointed governor of central bank of Iran (CBI)
Abdolnasser Hemmati, who has served previously as the CBI governor and the minister of economy in the current and previous administrations in Iran, has been reappointed as the CBI governor for one more time.
Farzin appointed president's special economic advisor
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Mohammadreza Farzin as his Special Economic Advisor.
Iran foils large cyberattacks on communications network: Minister
Iran's Minister of Information and Communications Technology says the country has successfully repelled one of the most extensive cyberattacks ever launched against its communications infrastructure.
US spying on Iran over Iraqi airspace: Ambassador to Baghdad
Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadeq has announced that Tehran has identified American reconnaissance flights using Iraqi airspace to spy on Iranian territory.
Iran opens largest advanced wound treatment clinic in Isfahan
Iran on Thursday inaugurated the country’s largest wound treatment clinic in Isfahan, with Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami attending the opening ceremony.
Thousands gather at martyr Soleimani's tomb in Kerman
Resistance Week and the sixth anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani officially began on Thursday with a large public gathering at the Martyrs’ Cemetery in Kerman.
Iranian Navy to host multinational trilateral drill
The commander of Iran’s Navy announced that a trilateral naval exercise will be held in an oceanic region, hosted by Iran, as part of the country’s expanding international maritime engagement.
MNA
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