From Tehran to the Vatican: Iran stands tall with Pope Leo in face of US pressure

TEHRAN- Iran’s president and senior political figures have voiced strong support for Pope Leo XIV following sharp criticism from US President Donald Trump, framing the dispute as a broader issue of respect for religious authority and the pursuit of peace.

Iran estimates US‑Israeli war damages at $270 billion: Spox

TEHRAN- The spokeswoman for the Iranian administration has estimated that the damages caused by the recent US‑Israeli war of aggression against Iran amount to approximately $270 billion.

Iran's position in New York; Condemnation of US naval blockade and demand for compensation

TEHRAN- Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has lodged two separate but related diplomatic positions, condemning a US-imposed maritime blockade as a “grave violation” of Iran’s sovereignty while simultaneously demanding full compensation from five regional countries for their role in the ongoing war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Top diplomats from Russia, Egypt, and Oman discuss latest developments with their Iranian counterpar

Tractor out of 2025/26 ACL Elite

TEHRAN – Iran’s Tractor were knocked out of the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 after a 3-0 defeat to UAE’s Shabab Al Ahli on Tuesday.

Iran to resume domestic flights at select airports soon, minister says

TEHRAN – Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh on Monday said domestic flights will soon resume at some airports where conditions allow, as authorities move to restore aviation services following recent conflict.

US-bombed high bridge considered for national registration

TEHRAN – The B1 Bridge in Karaj, a major engineering project located about 45 kilometers west of Tehran, is being considered for a possible registration as a national “event site” following its partial destruction in a US airstrike during the recent conflict involving the United States and Israel, which began on Feb. 28.

Minister pledges ‘scientific restoration’ for war-torn heritage sites

TEHRAN - Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said 132 historical sites across 20 provinces were damaged during the recent war, pledging that restoration will be carried out using scientific methods and international standards.

By Afshin Majlesi

The map of damage tells its own story

TEHRAN- In the span of just over a month, from February 28 to April 8, a total of 132 cultural sites, museums, and historical monuments across Iran were damaged or destroyed, largely as a result of the massive shockwaves caused by airstrikes.

Iranian documentary “Iran in the Hermitage” to make world premiere at Cal Film Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian documentary “Iran in the Hermitage,” directed by Behrouz Sebt Rasoul, has been selected for the official competition of the Cal Film Festival in California, the US. Marking its world premiere, the documentary will go on screen at the spring edition of the Los Angeles-based festival, which will be held on June 6.

Iran Public Libraries Foundation requests IFLA to condemn US-Israeli attacks on cultural sites

TEHRAN – Following the recent military attacks by the United States and the Zionist regime on Iran's cultural and public infrastructure, Azadeh Nazarboland, Secretary-General of Iran Public Libraries Foundation, has sent a formal letter to Leslie Weir, President of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), expressing the strong protest of the Iranian librarians' community and calling for a decisive reaction from this international body.

Tehran’s Shokoufeh Cinema severely damaged during American-Zionist aggression against Iran

TEHRAN – Shokoufeh Cinema in Tehran suffered severe damage during the recent US-Israeli attacks, and it is expected that relevant officials would assist the reconstruction process, Ali Sartipi, the manager of the cinema said.

Iran’s culture minister warns of Trump’s arrogance following insult to Pope

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, has issued a critique of US President Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric and self-deifying social media presence, characterizing the American leader’s behavior as a modern manifestation of the "Pharaoh complex" that historically signals the imminent downfall of tyrants.

Iranian psychology body calls for an assessment of Trump’s mental health

TEHRAN – The National Psychology and Counseling Organization of Iran, in an open letter to psychologists in the United States, has called for an assessment of the mental health of US political leaders, particularly Donald Trump, in the interest of world peace.

US, Israel should be prosecuted in international courts for ecocide: DOE

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has said that the environmental degradation caused by the US-Israel coalition during the 40-day imposed war should be prosecuted in international courts.

Some 1,000 people rescued from under rubble in Tehran during war

TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said it successfully rescued 960 people alive from under the rubble in Tehran during the 40-day US-Israeli airstrikes.

Attracting 320,000 intl. students by 2028 on agenda

TEHRAN – According to the Seventh National Development Plan (2023-2028), the country is projected to increase the number of international students to 320,000 from currently around 60,000.