Alumina powder output exceeds 155,000 tons in 8 months

TEHRAN - Production of alumina powder in Iran reached 155,410 tons in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), according to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

Steel chain exports rise 41% in 8 months on year

TEHRAN- The volume of Iran’s steel chain export has increase 41 percent in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year, Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) reported.

Iranian woman climber Haseli dies on Mount Damavand

TEHRAN – Iranian climber Tahereh Haseli has died while attempting to ascend Mount Damavand.

Persepolis to part ways with Serge Aurier

TEHRAN – Persepolis football club are set to part ways with Ivorian defender Serge Aurier, bringing an early end to his short and disappointing spell in Iranian football.

Adaptation of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” to go on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN- A loose adaptation of the play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is set to go on stage at Iran Mall Theater Hall in Tehran on Wednesday. 

Tehran Symphony Orchestra unveils "Whispers Within" concert with classical, contemporary works 

TEHRAN- Tehran Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nasir Heidarian, will present its latest concert titled " Whispers Within" at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Thursday and Friday. 

Iran participating in 42nd Istanbul International Book Fair

TEHRAN – Iran has participated in the 42nd Istanbul International Book Fair, held under the theme “The Many Moods of Literature,” which opened on December 13 and will continue until December 21, at the TÜYAP Exhibition and Congress Center.

Two Iranian films win at 28th Olympia International Film Festival

TEHRAN – Two Iranian short films were among the winners at the 28th Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People, which was held in Pyrgos, Greece, from November 29 to December 12.

Iran and KRG emphasize deepening ties following Iraqi elections

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad, Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh, met with the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Masrour Barzani, on Monday. The officials emphasized the expansion of ties in economic and cultural sectors and discussed the ongoing political developments in Iraq following the recent parliamentary elections.

Iranian people will never submit to threats or aggression: deputy FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says the Iranian people would never submit to threats or aggression, stressing that they would remain united in the face of any attack.

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The unclear state of Iran–Lebanon relations

TEHRAN - Shargh examined why Lebanon insists on dialogue with Tehran over sensitive issues in third countries.

Brig. Gen. Elhami appointed as Iran’s Air Defense Chief

TEHRAN – Iran has appointed Brigadier General Alireza Elhami as the new commander of the Army Air Defense Force.

Leader’s aide reiterates Iran’s backing for Hezbollah amid US push to disarm Lebanese Resistance

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran’s Leader and the country's former foreign minister, stated to Hezbollah’s representative in Tehran that Iranians will continue to lend their full support to the group in the face of Israeli aggression on Lebanon and an American push for the Lebanese government to disarm the Resistance movement.

Unveiling Iran’s latest innovations, nuclear chief says Western pressure ineffective 

TEHRAN – Iran's nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, dismissed political pressure from Israel, the E3, and the U.S. regarding inspections of Iranian nuclear sites. 

Australian authorities link Bondi Beach shooting to ISIL, dismiss foreign blame claims

TEHRAN — Preliminary investigations indicate that the deadly mass shooting at Bondi Beach, a popular seaside destination in Sydney, Australia, was carried out by a father and son who may have been influenced by the ideology of the ISIL terror group, also known as ISIS or Daesh, according to Australian authorities, including the Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) and New South Wales Police (NSW Police).

Israeli settlement project at former airport threatens Palestinian urban continuity

The Jerusalem (al-Quds) Governorate warned Monday against a “dangerous” Israeli settlement project for building 9,000 settler homes in the central West Bank, Anadolu reported.

Iranian artists showcase traditional arts in India exhibitions

TEHRAN - Iranian artists are presenting traditional arts at a series of exhibitions in India under a cultural memorandum of understanding between Shiraz’s Setaiesh art house and the Jaipur Art Summit institute.

Daffodils and their special place in collective memory of Iranians

TEHRAN — The daffodil holds a special place in the collective memory of the Iranian people. A symbol of rebirth, new beginnings, hope, joy, and good fortune, the flower emerges each spring to brighten barren landscapes with its cheerful yellow, orange, and white blooms.

Hamedani women participate in Italy’s Artigiano exhibition

TEHRAN – A group of female Iranian crafters from Hamedan province recently showcased their skills at Artigiano in Fiera, held in Milan from December 6 to 14.

Global tourist arrivals rise 5% in first nine months of 2025

TEHRAN - International tourist arrivals rose 5% in the first nine months of 2025 from a year earlier, exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to data released by UN Tourism.