Iran FM rejects US–Bahrain resolution as 'one-sided' and politically motivated

TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denounced a US–Bahrain draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a one-sided attempt to legitimize illegal military actions. 

Iran teaches Yankees a lesson

Navy responded Thursday night to a ceasefire violation by US pirates around the Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN - Iran’s strong response to US naval forces in the Persian Gulf region has once again highlighted President Donald Trump’s failed attempt to force open the Strait of Hormuz.

By Wesam Bahrani

Hezbollah bravely confronting IOF commando unit

TEHRAN – Hezbollah continues to mount fierce resistance against Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF), inflicting losses on the regime’s military as it attempts to occupy southern Lebanon.

Rubio seeking to pacify Pope as he eyes presidency

TEHRAN - In a high-stakes diplomatic balancing act, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace on Thursday. The two-and-a-half-hour meeting comes at a pivotal moment, as the Trump administration remains locked in a bitter verbal feud with the Holy See over the morality of the U.S. war on Iran.

Karim Khan details "dangerous" attempt to remove him

ICC prosecutor says world faces a choice between brute power and rule of law

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has accused members of the court's governing body of waging a "dangerous" and biased campaign to remove him from office over unfounded sexual misconduct allegations and his investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes.

Iran’s Mohammadi and Nemati win gold and silver at IWF Junior Worlds

TEHRAN — Iran’s Hamidreza Mohammadi and Taha Nemati won a gold and silver medal respectively at the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships on Friday in the men’s +110kg division.

Hossein Abdi to lead Iran U23 head coach

TEHRAN - Hossein Abdi has been named head coach of the Iran U23 national team.

Iran’s Zare and Gholizadeh grab gold and silver at IWF Junior Worlds

TEHRAN — Iran’s Abolfazl Zare and Farhad Gholizadeh combined to deliver a standout haul at the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships on Friday, with Zare taking gold and Gholizadeh silver in the men’s 110kg division.

Iran to meet Gambia in Turkey

TEHRAN - The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) announced that Gambia, known as the Scorpions, will play a friendly international match against Iran on May 29, in Antalya, Turkey.

Iran to arrive in U.S. two weeks before 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN - Iran national football team plan to arrive in the United States 14 days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Iran determined to do something epic: Ghalenoei

TEHRAN – Iran football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei says that they are going to do something epic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Iran’s Zarei wins bronze at IWF World Junior Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s Hamidreza Zarei captured a bronze medal at the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships on Thursday night in Ismailia, Egypt.

Trade delegation from Ardebil province travels to Baku

TEHRAN- A trade delegation from Ardebil province, led by Hossein Pir-Moazen, Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce and head of the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Chamber of Commerce, departed for Baku with the aim of deepening economic cooperation, facilitating and developing trade exchanges, and enhancing bilateral economic relations.

Ministers investigate ways to facilitate goods unloading, clearance from ports, borders

TEHRAN- The Ministers of Transport and Urban Development and of Economic Affairs and Finance, along with their deputies, held a joint meeting to discuss strategies for facilitating the unloading and clearance of goods from ports and borders, as well as utilizing alternative corridors to supply essential goods.

Fragile engines of growth: Why Iran war threatens both AI, US consumer

TEHRAN- The US economy is increasingly driven by two concentrated engines, soaring AI investment and resilient consumer spending, but Bank of America warns this dual-engine setup is uniquely vulnerable to the ongoing Iran war.

Beyond modern life: discovering Iran’s tribal worlds

TEHRAN - Under the vast Iranian sky, where mountains stretch into the horizon and rivers carve their way through ancient valleys, a different rhythm of life quietly endures. For travelers weary of crowded cities and hurried itineraries, tribal tourism in Iran offers something rare: a journey not only across landscapes, but into a living, breathing past.

17th Gol Ghaltan festival underway with new community-focused approach

TEHRAN - The city of Amirieh in Semnan province has launched its 17th edition of its nationally recognized Gol Ghaltan ritual, introducing a more traditional, community-based approach to the centuries-old ceremony, local officials said.

Sustainable desert tourism with educational campaign promoted in Mesr Village

TEHRAN – An educational campaign aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and protecting fragile desert ecosystems has been held in the scenic Mesr Village, which is situated in central Iran.