US Judge Blocks Biden-Backed Rule Expanding Gun Background Checks TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US federal judge on Sunday blocked the Biden administration from fully implementing a new rule that would require gun dealers to obtain licenses and conduct background checks when selling firearms at gun shows and online. 10 minutes ago
Iran’s Stock Market Shuts Down, Sports Events Canceled after President’s Death TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The passing away of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a helicopter crash has led to the closure of the stock exchange market and cancellation of the sports events across the country. 22 minutes ago
Rescuers Find Wreckage of Iranian President’s Copter TABRIZ (Tasnim) – A large-scale search and rescue operation to locate the helicopter carrying late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was launched on Sunday evening. The wreckage of the aircraft was found on May 20 in a remote mountainous area in the Arasbaran forests in northwestern Iran. 23 minutes ago
North Korea Slams US Subcritical Nuclear Test, Vows Measures to Bolster Nuclear Deterrence TEHRAN (Tasnim) – North Korea threatened Monday to take powerful deterrent action against the US nuclear threat, denouncing Washington for its recent subcritical nuclear test. 33 minutes ago
Armenian PM Condoles with Iran over Helicopter Crash Tragedy TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed condolences following the helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president and foreign minister. 44 minutes ago
At Least 11 Injured in Overnight Shooting in Savannah, Police Say TEHRAN (Tasnim) – At least 11 people were injured during an overnight shooting in Savannah, US State of Georgia, on Saturday, according to police. 58 minutes ago
Pakistan to Observe Day of Mourning for Iranian President after Fatal Chopper Crash: PM TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif announced on social media that Pakistan will observe a day of mourning with the national flag flying at half-mast in respect for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions who were martyred in a chopper crash. 1 hour ago
Bodies of Iranian President, Entourage Retrieved TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The bodies of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other passengers martyred in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran have been retrieved and are being taken to Tabriz, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said. 1 hour ago
Iran Exporting Rail Equipment to Europe: Official TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The chief executive of the Iranian Rail Equipment Manufacturing Company said the country exports rail parts and equipment to Europe. 1 hour ago
Cabinet Issues Statement after Martyrdom of Iranian President TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The cabinet of ministers of the Iranian administration convened an emergency meeting on Monday morning after the official confirmation of the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a helicopter crash. 1 hour ago
Iranian President, Foreign Minister Martyred in Helicopter Crash TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, were confirmed to have been martyred after their helicopter crashed in northwestern Iran on Sunday. 2 hours ago
Wreckage of Helicopter Carrying Iran’s President, FM Found TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The wreckage of the helicopter that crashed while carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions has been found, an official said. 3 hours ago