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Today 17:13
Facilitating trade, transit on agenda of Iran, Afghanistan
TEHRAN- Iranian Minister of Agriculture emphasized facilitating mutual exports and transit of goods, developing trade relations, and holding the seventh meeting of joint committee of economic cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan.
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Today 17:08
Tehran, Islamabad emphasize development of economic, energy cooperation
TEHRAN- Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad met with Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Pakistan's Minister of the Interior, at the headquarters of the Oil Ministry to discuss the development of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector and the expansion of commercial and economic relations, Shana reported.
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Today 17:02
Iranian, South African central bankers review capacities for expanding monetary, banking co-op
TEHRAN- The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) met and held talks with the Governor of the South African Central Bank on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.
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Today 16:54
BRICS must move from dialogue to practical action: CBI governor
TEHRAN- The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) on the first day of the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in India, while thanking the host country's government and central bank for hosting the summit, emphasized the need to strengthen practical cooperation among BRICS members in monetary and financial areas.
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Today 16:50
Pakistani Embassy in Tehran celebrates 79th Independence Day, eyes $10bn trade target with Iran
TEHRAN — Pakistan’s Embassy in the Iranian capital hosted a ceremony on Friday morning to mark the 79th anniversary of the country’s independence, bringing together members of the Pakistani diaspora, foreign media representatives, and local activists at the ambassador’s residence.
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Today 16:46
Mashhad to get handicrafts township as Iran seeks to expand sector’s export potential
TEHRAN — Iran plans to establish a dedicated handicrafts township in Mashhad as a pilot project that could eventually be replicated across the country, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Friday.
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Today 16:45
Mulla Sadra house in Qom to become hub for astronomy and philosophy tourism
TEHRAN – Local officials plan to turn the historic house of philosopher Mulla Sadra in Kahak, Qom province, into a hub for astronomy and philosophy tourism, under a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting the city’s cultural attractions and strengthening its tourism economy.
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Today 16:45
$168,000 worth of handicrafts sold along Arbaeen pilgrimage routes
TEHRAN - Handicrafts worth 31 billion tomans, equivalent to about $168,000 at the prevailing open-market exchange rate, were sold at stalls set up along the Arbaeen pilgrimage routes in six Iranian provinces, an official said.
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Today 15:09
Ministries join hands to rebuild war-damaged healthcare infrastructure
TEHRAN - A cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening health diplomacy and rebuilding healthcare infrastructure damaged during the US-Israeli imposed war was signed on Tuesday by the ministries of health and foreign affairs.
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Today 15:09
Iran to face Russia in friendly match in Kazan
TEHRAN – The national football teams of Iran and Russia are set to meet in a friendly match on Sept. 29 in Kazan, according to the press service of the Russian Football Union (RFU).
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Today 15:07
Iranian Red Crescent Society offers health services in Ghana
TEHRAN - A one-day medical camp has been organized by the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s health center in Ghana aimed to provide free medical services to flood victims and the needy, benefiting 547 individuals.
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Today 15:05
Iran receives honorary diploma at Intl. Mathematical Tournament of Towns
TEHRAN – Three Iranian students have received an honorary diploma for their strong performance at the 38th Summer Conference of the International Mathematical Tournament of Towns held from August 2-12 in Moscow, Russia.
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Today 15:00
DOE ready to put Caspian Sea water-level decline at center of regional talks
TEHRAN - The head of the Department of Environment has said Iran is prepared to place the issue of the declining water level of the Caspian Sea at the center of regional discussions ahead of the Caspian Sea Summit.
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Today 14:52
Iran learn fate at 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship
TEHRAN -The redraw for the 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship was held again on Thursday, following changes in several teams’ decisions regarding their participation in the 11th edition of the tournament.
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Today 14:35
Iran volleyball set for four-team tournament in Russia
TEHRAN - Iran’s national volleyball team will take part in a four-team preparatory tournament in Russia as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Asian Volleyball Championship.
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Today 13:46
TMoCA to display oldest photos in Iran
TEHRAN – Director of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, Reza Dabirinejad, has announced that a unique photography exhibition from the museum’s treasured collection, titled “This Likeness Everlasting,” will open on August 15 at the museum.
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Today 12:10
By Masoud Hossein
Octavio: I would love to face Iran with Morocco
TEHRAN - The newly appointed head coach of Morocco’s national beach soccer team, Marco Octavio, has expressed his desire to face Iran in a friendly international match, saying such a game would be a valuable experience for his players.
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2026-08-11 09:17
By Mahnaz Abdi
Korean ambassador honors journalists with warmth, tradition, optimism
TEHRAN- On Monday evening, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Iran, His Excellency Kim Junpyo, hosted a select group of journalists at his residence in Tehran. The gathering, held on the eve of Iran’s National Journalist Day (which falls on Saturday), was a warm and heartfelt gesture of appreciation for the press corps.
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2026-08-11 01:02
25% of agricultural water wells equipped with smart meters
TEHRAN- The Director General of the Agricultural Water Affairs Office of the Ministry of Agriculture has announced the groundwork for volumetric water delivery to the agricultural sector following the transfer of water management responsibilities to operators, and said: Only 25 percent of agricultural water wells have been equipped with smart meters.
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2026-08-11 00:38
Production support should be accelerated in financing system: finance minister
TEHRAN- The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, at a meeting of the State Banks Coordination Council, emphasized the need to strengthen coordination among banks, improve discipline in the banking network, and accelerate support for the production sector and economic enterprises.
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2026-08-11 00:30
By Mahnaz Abdi
Private sector can be a pillar of sustainability for any potential agreement: ICCIMA head
TEHRAN – The head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) emphasized: The private sector can be one of the pillars of sustainability for any potential agreement, because the deeper the healthy, balanced economic ties and shared interests among countries become, the higher the cost of returning to tension will be.
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2026-08-11 00:01
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2026-08-10 22:19
The document of America’s defeat
Khorasan analyzed the United States’ failure regarding Iran. According to Khorasan, the dispute over the Islamabad understanding is less about its clauses and more about differing definitions of victory and defeat. Critics call it a weak agreement, while supporters consider it a significant achievement.
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2026-08-10 22:19
US senator admits Trump has ‘lost’ Iran war
TEHRAN — Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has acknowledged a deteriorating US position in the conflict with Iran, saying President Donald Trump has “lost this war” and that prolonging the fighting is working to Tehran’s advantage.
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2026-08-10 22:18
Works of 30 Iranian artists to be showcased in virtual exhibition in Netherlands
TEHRAN- A group exhibition of visual arts and handicrafts titled "Idea," featuring the works of 30 Iranian artists, is set to open online in the Netherlands on Tuesday evening.
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2026-08-10 22:16
Iranian platform uses AI to support Persian language learning for foreign students
TEHRAN- The growing presence of international students at Iranian universities has brought renewed attention to a practical question: how can Persian language education be made more accessible to learners who may begin their studies with little or no knowledge of the language?
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2026-08-10 22:11
MP: Retaliation for martyred leader’s assassination to be pursued on all fronts
TEHRAN — A member of the Iranian Parliament’s Presiding Board has stressed that Iran will pursue retaliation and retribution for the assassination of the martyred leader, saying the effort must be pursued simultaneously through military-security, legal-international and political channels.
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2026-08-10 21:57
Former minister: US, Israel have lost their aura of invincibility
TEHRAN — The United States and Israel have lost their aura and myth of invincibility, Iranian official Hossein Dehghan said, arguing that the recent war had demonstrated the limits of Washington and its allies in providing security for themselves or others.
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2026-08-10 21:49
By Habib Ahmadzadeh
Makan Nasiri’s family meets Hiroshima mayor on 81st anniversary of atomic bombing
Minab tragedy recounted in Hiroshima as Makan’s mother calls for children killed in wars to become a global cause
Hiroshima — On the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the parents of Makan Nasiri, a seven-year-old student who went missing in the Minab school tragedy, met with Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui and briefed him on the Minab incident and the consequences of war for children and civilians.
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2026-08-10 21:47
Iran’s Leader appoints six top military commanders
TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued separate decrees on Monday appointing six senior military commanders and officials to key positions in the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), and the Basij Organization.