
Date: February, 18, 2025
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Found: 16 News


Omission of Iran from Regional Arrangements A Nonstarter: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Plans for Iran’s exclusion from regional arrangements have ended in failure, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.

IRGC Special Forces Airlifted to War Game Zone
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Saberin Special Forces Brigade of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force was dispatched to Iran’s southwestern regions on February 17 for a military exercise.

Elon Musk Not in Charge of DOGE, Has No Decision-Making Authority, Says White House
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration is that of a senior adviser to the US president, and not as an employee of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the White House has said.

Emir of Qatar to Visit Iran on Feb. 19
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed that Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani will be visiting Tehran on Wednesday, February 19.

Bus Crash in Bolivia Kills over 30 People
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A bus crash in Bolivia on Monday killed at least 31 people and wounded over a dozen more, according to local police.

IRGC Unveils New Drones in War Game
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force unveiled new suicide and reconnaissance drones amid a large-scale military exercise in southwest of Iran.

EU Leaders Confirm ‘Ukraine Deserves Peace through Strength’: European Commission Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Participants in an EU meeting in Paris confirmed that "Ukraine deserves peace through strength," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

Death Toll from US Winter Storms Grows to 14
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from powerful winter storms in the central and eastern United States has risen to at least 14, officials said on Feb 17, after floods, gale-force winds and bitterly cold temperatures swept the region.

Iran Ready to Resume Talks with EU3: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Voicing Iran’s readiness to proceed with negotiations with the European troika, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stressed that Tehran does not tolerate the language of threat and pressure and will defeat the US’ policy of maximum pressure.

North Korea Slams US, Asian Rivals for Pursuing ‘Absurd’ Plans to Denuclearize Pyongyang
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea on Tuesday criticized the United States and Asian neighbors for pursuing the “absurd” goal of denuclearizing the North and said it will push to expand its nuclear forces under the direction of its leader Kim Jong Un.

Iran Denies Story on Arms Shipment to Yemen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Iran dismissed media stories about the shipment of Iranian arms to Yemen.

18 Injured As Delta Plane Crashes, Flips Upside Down at Toronto Airport
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 18 people were injured after a Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed and flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, officials said.

Persepolis Held by Al Nassr: 2024-25 ACL Elite MD 8
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Persepolis football team was held to a goalless draw by Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr in the 2024-245 AFC Champions League Elite Matchday 8 on Monday.

Gulmurodi to Officiate Al Rayyan vs Esteghlal: ACL MD 8
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – FIFA referee Sadullo Gulmurodi from Tajikistan was appointed to the match between Al Rayyan of Qatar and Iran’s Esteghlal in the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite.
