Top admiral forced out as U.S. escalates military aggression in the Caribbean

The admiral in charge of U.S. military forces in Latin America will retire two years early on Friday, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that include Wednesday's seizure of an oil tanker and more than 20 deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats, Reuters reported.

Tucker Carlson condemns ‘abominable’ human cost in Gaza after visiting maimed children

TEHRAN – In a landmark episode of The Tucker Carlson Show released Thursday, prominent media personality and political commentator Tucker Carlson issued his most blistering condemnation to date of the ongoing atrocities in Gaza.

Israel launches heavy strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon in new ceasefire violation

In another ceasefire violation, the Israeli military carried out heavy attacks on southern and eastern Lebanon on Friday, claiming in a statement that it struck Hezbollah military infrastructure and a “training camp,” The Cradle reported.

South Pars gas output rises 6m cubic meters

TEHRAN – Iran has raised daily gas extraction from the South Pars gas field, it shares with Qatar in the Persian Gulf, to 722 million cubic meters, up six million cubic meters from last winter, after a year of targeted drilling and overhaul work, Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC), which is in charge of developing the field, announced.

Transit of goods through Iran’s land borders nears 11m tons in 8 months

TEHRAN – Iran’s road transit of goods reached 10.97 million tons in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), driven by stronger activity in international freight corridors, the country’s road transport authority said.

By Ebrahim Fallahi

Tehran, Astana plan to boost trade, deepen transport, private-sector ties

TEHRAN – An Iran-Kazakhstan business conference convened in the Kazakh capital Astana on Thursday, with the presidents of both countries, senior ministers, private sector officials, and business delegations from the two countries in attendance, seeking to deepen commercial ties.

Freezing temperatures and floods kill infants and children in storm-battered Gaza

At least 11 Palestinians have died in storm-hit Gaza from cold and collapsing buildings within the last 24 hours, Middle East Eye reported Friday.

Global investment essential for sustainable return of refugees: Iran’s UN envoy

TEHRAN –Iran’s UN envoy to Geneva, Ali Bahreini, has called for the international community’s investment in infrastructure, employment, education, and other services to improve conditions in Afghanistan for the sustainable return of refugees to their home countries.

Iran move down in FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran moved down one place to 10th in the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Ranking released on Friday.

DOE fostering environmental diplomacy at UNEA-7

TEHRAN – Attending the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, is promoting environmental diplomacy by holding talks with participating countries.

By Soroush Saki

When forests talk: Using AI to listen to nature and protect burning ecosystems

TEHRAN - There is a quiet language in nature that humans rarely notice. Long before a wildfire becomes visible, the forest whispers warnings through rising temperatures, unusual animal movements, and subtle shifts in humidity. For centuries, these signals remained unheard, and by the time flames were seen from a distance, it was often too late. Today, a new kind of listener has entered the world’s forests. Not human, not animal, but artificial intelligence trained to hear what we cannot, and to protect ecosystems that are struggling to survive in a rapidly warming world.

Para powerlifter Pouladi optimistic about future

TEHRAN - Zahra Pouladi Jarfi, who won the first gold for Iran delegation in the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games, is optimistic about the future.

Para powerlifter Ehsani dedicates her gold to Iranian people

TEHRAN – Para powerlifter Mahdiyeh Ehsani dedicated her gold medal to the Iranian people.

Persian art of Ayeneh-Kari added to UNESCO intangible heritage list

TEHRAN — Ayeneh-Kari, the art of mirror-work in Persian architecture, was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Thursday following a decision by the Intergovernmental Committee meeting in New Delhi.

Iran move up in FIFA Women's World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s football team moved up two spots to 68th in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Tehran, Baku may open a new chapter in relations

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Ettelaat addressed Iran’s foreign minister's trip to Baku.

International silence enables ‘ongoing atrocities’ against Palestinians: Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed warned that global inaction is allowing Israel to continue its “ongoing atrocities” against Palestinians, urging immediate international measures to halt the violence and ensure accountability.

Relations with Azerbaijan entering ‘bright new chapter’, says Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says Iran and Azerbaijan are poised to enter a “new and bright chapter” in relations, emphasizing that the long-standing ties between the two neighbors are anchored in shared history, culture, and strategic interests.

3 IRGC forces killed by terrorists near Iran’s southeast border

TEHRAN – Three members of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Guards Corps (IRGC) have been martyred by terror cells in a border area in the city of Zahedan in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Araghchi calls for ‘strong region’ as Tehran hosts high-level China–Saudi consultations

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is working toward a “strong region” free from the “destabilizing interference” of certain external powers.

U.S. deployment of warships to Caribbean violates international law: Iran President

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed Washington’s deployment of warships to the Caribbean as a threat to international peace and security.