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  • Mahdieh Esfandiari 2025-09-07 21:20

    Iranian athletes urge UN to demand release of academic detained by France 

    TEHRAN – A coalition of 165 Iranian women athletes has implored UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to intervene in the case of Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic held in France. Detained since February for expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza, Esfandiari faces charges linked to social media posts.

  • araghchi 2025-09-07 21:18

    Europe’s ‘reckless course’ will only sideline it from future diplomacy: Araghchi

    TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that Britain, France and Germany are jeopardizing their credibility and international standing by aligning with U.S. President Donald Trump’s strategy of maximum pressure on Tehran, urging the three to reconsider their approach before diplomacy is lost altogether.

  • Vanazuela 2025-09-07 21:16

    Tehran warns of UN Charter violations amid US buildup in Caribbean

    TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed solidarity with Venezuela in the face of rising tensions with the United States, denouncing Washington’s “unilateral and bullying” actions against independent nations.

  • China's envoy 2025/09/07

    By Mona Hojat Ansari 

    China's envoy to Iran addresses SCO summit, bilateral relations

    TEHRAN – Chinese Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, hosted a press conference at his country’s embassy in northern Tehran on Sunday, inviting journalists from major Iranian and Chinese media outlets. For nearly two hours, he discussed the recent SCO summit, which he characterized as the bloc's largest gathering to date.

  • ship 2025-09-07 21:11

    American activist sends message of support to Iranian people ahead of Gaza voyage

    Kathy Greaves, an American activist from California and Virginia, is participating in the international solidarity flotilla Sumud, which set sail on September 7 with the aim of breaking the Israeli blockade of Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid, including food and medicine. 

  • Hakim 2025-09-07 21:08

    Senior Iraqi cleric praises Iran’s success in war with Israel, calls for unity

    TEHRAN – Seyed Ammar al-Hakim, leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement (NWM), met with senior adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ali Akbar Velayati, in Tehran to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and regional cooperation.

  • trial 2025-09-07 21:06

    Espionage network linked to Mossad, MKO faces trial in Iran

    TEHRAN – The Court of Alborz Province has begun hearings for four individuals accused of espionage and collaboration with the terrorist Mojahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) and the Israeli regime. 

  • Gaza 2025-09-07 20:52

    By Wesam Bahrani 

    Israeli tanks explode in Gaza 

    TEHRAN – The Palestinian resistance in Gaza wages more deadly operations against the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) attempting to invade Gaza City. 

  • Reuters 2025-09-07 20:38

    By Silvina Pachelo

    Zionism is the problem: Ariel Feldman breaks down Israel’s Nakba and genocide

    BUENOS AIRES — Ariel Feldman is an audiovisual filmmaker, lecturer in film and philosophy, and photographer who supports Palestine and denounces Israel’s colonial and genocidal policies. Drawing from his life experience in Israel and his Jewish identity, Feldman calls for ethical awareness in the face of the Israeli occupation and the suffering of the Palestinian people.

  • China 2025/09/07

    By Jianlu Bi 

    Reclaiming history: A 14-year war that can't be erased

    BEIJING — As China marked a significant anniversary of its victory, The Washington Post asserted that it's "erasing" America's role in the conflict. This claim, however, misunderstands a fundamental truth: the history of World War II has been overwhelmingly shaped by a Western perspective, relegating China's epic struggle to a footnote. The current shift is not an act of historical revision; it is a rightful reclamation of a story that has been forgotten for too long.

  • Lebanon 2025-09-07 20:14

    By Sondoss Al Asaad

    How has the Lebanese Army saved Lebanon at a crucial moment?

    BEIRUT — What happened in the Lebanese government session on Friday was a truce that could either be sustained or overturned. The Lebanese Army did not rebel against the political authority, but rather put an end to the abuse of political establishment in a bloody, destructive conflict.

  • Sumud 2025-09-07 20:01

    Sumud Flotilla docks in Tunis ahead of Gaza-bound journey

    The Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Tunis on Sunday night, its last scheduled stop before attempting to reach Gaza with humanitarian supplies to confront Israel’s naval blockade.

  • London demonstration 2025-09-07 19:58

    European cities erupt in solidarity with Gaza

    Hundreds of demonstrations swept Europe this weekend as pro-Palestine activists staged a Global Day of Action demanding an immediate ceasefire, unfettered humanitarian access, and an end to what many called collective punishment in Gaza.

  • Yemen 2025-09-07 19:57

    Yemeni drone pierces Israeli defenses, strikes Ramon Airport

    A Yemeni one‑way attack drone struck Israel's Ramon Airport, north of Eilat, on Sunday, according to initial reports. Yemen has not issued a statement regarding the operation or its details. According to Hebrew-language media, there have been reports of multiple injuries following the strike.

  • Gifts to Ayatollah Khamenei adorn Astan Quds Razavi Museum 2025-09-07 17:51

    Gifts to Ayatollah Khamenei adorn Astan Quds Razavi Museum

    The Astan Quds Razavi Museum, located in the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in the city of Mashhad, was established in 1995 with souvenirs and gifts presented by renowned global figures to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Gifts from Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev, Chinese President Hu Jintao, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, North Korean President Kim Il-sung, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, and Bolivian President Evo Morales are on display at the museum. High-ranking officials from Thailand, Vietnam, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq, and some other countries have also donated presents to the museum.

  • Iran calls for closer cultural, economic cooperation with Bashkortostan through handicrafts 2025-09-07 17:42

    Iran calls for closer cultural, economic cooperation with Bashkortostan through handicrafts

    TEHRAN — Iran’s deputy minister for handicrafts and traditional arts said on Saturday that handicrafts can serve as a tool for developing the creative economy and cultural diplomacy, proposing joint initiatives with Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan.

  • green 2025-09-07 17:42

    Iran's green hotels receive national awards

    TEHRAN--The first round of awarding the Green Label for Iranian Hotels is being held with the aim of promoting a sustainable approach in tourism businesses, said Mohammad Jahanshahi, an official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

  • D-8 2025-09-07 17:41

    Tabriz nominated for D-8 Tourism Capital

    TEHRAN-- Tabriz, having received the highest score in the criteria considered, was introduced by Iran as a candidate for the title of the Tourism Capital of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD 8), said Moslem Shojaei, the Tourism Ministry’s director-general for Marketing and Foreign Tourism Development Office.

  • Armenia 2025-09-07 17:41

    Iran enters a new level of ties with Armenia, tourism minister says

    TEHRAN- Iran has reached a new level of leapfrogging relations with Armenia, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri.

  • Iran pushes for UNESCO recognition of its ancient windmills 2025-09-07 17:39

    Iran pushes for UNESCO recognition of its ancient windmills

    TEHRAN – Iran is seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for its centuries-old Asbads, traditional vertical-axis windmills primarily located in South Khorasan province, a senior official underlined on Saturday.

  • Centuries-old coins bearing Prophet Muhammad’s name unveiled in Tehran ceremony 2025-09-07 17:29

    Centuries-old coins bearing Prophet Muhammad’s name unveiled in Tehran ceremony

    TEHRAN — A collection of 63 historical coins inscribed with the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), ranging from the Abbasid era to the Qajar period, was unveiled for public view on Sunday.

  • Nanoscale, Advanced Materials E-Conference on Sustainable Energy to be held 2025-09-07 15:55

    Nanoscale, Advanced Materials E-Conference on Sustainable Energy to be held

    TEHRAN – Tehran will hold the first Nanoscale, Advanced Materials (NASM) E-Conference on Sustainable Energy on September 18.

  • port 2025-09-07 15:49

    Loading, unloading of goods in Imam Khomeini port up 8% in 5 months on year

    TEHRAN – The loading and unloading of goods in Imam Khomeini port, in the southwestern Khuzestan province, increased by eight percent during the five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

  • Iran sends second, third aid shipment to Afghanistan 2025-09-07 15:39

    Iran sends second, third aid shipments to Afghanistan

    TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has dispatched the second and third humanitarian relief consignments to assist Afghan families affected by the recent devastating earthquakes.

  • Iran Kazakhstan 2025-09-07 15:34

    Exports outpace imports in Iran-Kazakhstan trade

    TEHRAN- Iran's Commercial Attaché in Kazakhstan, referring to the volume of trade between the two countries, reported an increase in exports compared to imports from Iran to Kazakhstan in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

  • Tehran hosts core group meeting of Solution Strategy for Afghan Refugees 2025-09-07 15:31

    Tehran hosts core group meeting of Solution Strategy for Afghan Refugees

    TEHRAN – A meeting of the local core group of Solution Strategy for Afghan Refugees (SSAR) was held in Tehran on Wednesday, September 3.

  • Iranian team wins regional West Asia championship at ICPC 2025 2025-09-07 15:28

    Iranian team wins regional West Asia championship at ICPC 2025

    TEHRAN – The students of Sharif University of Technology are placed atop West Asian countries at the 49th International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) 2025.

  • tpo 2025-09-07 15:07

    TPO chief urges stronger trade, transport links within SCO

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) head called for stronger economic and logistics cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members, stressing the need to streamline customs procedures, standardize regulations, and improve transport infrastructure to ensure sustainable growth in the region.

  • free zone 2025-09-07 15:04

    Privatization, export-driven strategy set to reshape Iranian free trade zones

    TEHRAN – Iran’s government is moving to overhaul its free trade zones by focusing on privatization, exports, and greater private-sector participation, senior officials said at a national investment forum.

  • Iran’s consul general in Astrakhan Ahmad Heydarian 2025-09-07 14:57

    Iran, Astrakhan officials push trade, transport ties under INSTC

    TEHRAN – Iran’s consul general in Astrakhan Ahmad Heydarian, met with the governor of the Russian province to discuss trade, transport, and cultural cooperation.