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  • Dehghan 2026-07-19 17:16

    Morteza Dehghan appointed as CEO of IAC

    TEHRAN- By an order from the Minister of Transport and Urban Development, "Morteza Dehghan" has been appointed as Deputy Minister, a principal member of the Board of Directors, and the CEO of Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company (IAC) for a two-year term.

  • Hassanzadeh 2026-07-19 17:14

    ICCIMA compiles “War Damage Management Package”

    TEHRAN- Samad Hassanzadeh, head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, announced the compilation of a "War Damage Management Package" by the chamber's special economic headquarters.

  • Page 4 2026/07/19

    Bridges or lives? Trump's calculated war on Iran's everyday people

    U.S. targeting Iran's infrastructure is economic war on people

    TEHRAN- The recent escalation of U.S. military action against Iran has moved beyond the battlefield. In a cynical display of coercion, Donald Trump has openly threatened to systematically destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure unless the country capitulates to U.S. demands. This is not a war against a government; it is a war against the Iranian people, their economy, and their future.

  • Iran volleyball 2026-07-19 16:47

    Iran end 2026 VNL on a disappointing note

    TEHRAN – Iran wrapped up their 2026 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Turkey on Sunday, ending the tournament on a disappointing note.

  • Iran shines at intl. biology, chemistry Olympiads 2026-07-19 16:05

    Iran shines at intl. biology, chemistry Olympiads

    TEHRAN – Iranian students have delivered an outstanding performance, clinching three gold medals and a silver medal at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO), and three silver medals and a bronze medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO).

  • ‘Regional countries can use Iran’s experience in managing Arbaeen pilgrimage’ 2026-07-19 15:45

    ‘Regional countries can use Iran’s experience in managing Arbaeen pilgrimage’

    TEHRAN – Hossam Elsharkawi, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has highlighted Iran’s experience in managing the Arbaeen pilgrimage, saying that the country can serve as a regional hub to train other nations and share expertise with them.

  • Auction 2026-07-19 15:19

    Sohrab Sepehri’s painting breaks all-time sales record of Tehran Auction

    TEHRAN - The 25th Tehran Auction, titled “Modern, Classic, and Traditional Iranian Art,” was held on the evening of Friday, July 17, at the Parsian Azadi Hotel in Tehran, recording a total sale of more than 464 billion Tomans (over $2.4 million). 

  • Mnauscript 2026-07-19 15:18

    Culture Minister proposes cataloging of manuscript collections in Iran, Kyrgyzstan

    TEHRAN – During his official visit to Kyrgyzstan, Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi visited the National Library of Kyrgyzstan and met with the library’s director, Eldar Attokurov, proposing that precise cataloging of the manuscript collections in both countries be conducted.

  • SDS hotspots in Iraq, Syria affecting Iran to be controlled 2026-07-19 15:03

    SDS hotspots in Iraq, Syria affecting Iran to be controlled

    TEHRAN – According to the head of Iran’s National Headquarters for Dust Storm Policy and Coordination, the country intends to identify and control two sources of sand and dust storms in Iraq and Syria that have the most impact on the country by the end of 2026.

  • IFRC: IRCS serves as a model of excellence in crisis management 2026-07-19 14:59

    IFRC: IRCS serves as a model of excellence in crisis management

    TEHRAN – Jagan Chapagain, the Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in a letter to Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has lauded the IRCS efforts during the 40-day US-Israeli war against Iran, noting that relief and medical services, search and rescue operations, and dedications of the IRCS volunteers showcase the outstanding capabilities of a strong national society in crisis management.

  • Alen Halilović 2026-07-19 14:58

    Former Barcelona talent Halilović near Persepolis switch

    TEHRAN - Persepolis are closing in on the signing of former Barcelona midfielder Alen Halilović, with negotiations progressing positively between both parties.

  • com 2026-07-19 14:54

    US president’s signature 'worthless and invalid'

  • Iran U18 volleyball team 2026-07-19 12:10

    Iranian trio into AVC Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship 2026 Dream Team

    TEHRAN - Iran emerged as the new champions of the AVC Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship 2026 after defeating Japan 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-22) in the gold medal match in Haikou, China, capping an outstanding campaign with the continental title.

  • TCCIMA 2026-07-19 12:00

    Iran’s new ambassador to South Korea, TCCIMA examine solutions to revive Tehran-Seoul trade

    TEHRAN- The new Iranian ambassador to South Korea, before departing for his post, visited the Tehran Chamber of Commerce and held talks with the Secretary-General of the Tehran Chamber to exchange views on the capacities for cooperation with this East Asian country and the development of commercial, technological, and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

  • 2026 Asian Handball Championship 2026-07-19 11:59

    Iran edge past Qatar at 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship

    TEHRAN – Iran earned a narrow 26-25 win over Qatar at the 2026 Asian Junior Handball Championship on Sunday.

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  • Kiarostami 2026-07-18 21:45

    Kiarostami commemoration highlights art diplomacy as tool for international relations

    TEHRAN- A special commemoration event honoring the late master filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, titled "Abbas Kiarostami: Beyond Borders," was held on Thursday at the Cinema Museum of Iran. 

  • “Aafrat” 2026-07-18 21:44

    Avaye Chirok releases audio edition of “Aafrat”

    TEHRAN — The audiobook version of Iranian writer Tahereh Rafat’s novel “Aafrat” has recently been released.

  • Judiciary 2026-07-18 21:43

    Iran vows relentless legal action over US and Israeli crimes

    TEHRAN — The Iranian Judiciary has launched comprehensive legal proceedings against the United States and Israel, seeking international prosecution and financial reparations for war crimes and military aggression against the country.

  • Papers 2026-07-18 21:42

    Strategic message to the US and its allies

    Khorasan analyzed the shutdown of the UAE’s Fujairah port following the IRGC missile strike, writing that this port had been the most important hub for tanker traffic in the region. One point stands out above all: US protection failed to safeguard the tankers and the UAE’s strategic port.

  • Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani 2026-07-18 21:41

    Government spokesperson visits Ahvaz hospital after US strike

    TEHRAN — Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani visited Shahid Baqaei Specialized Hospital on Friday night to inspect the severe damage caused by a nearby US airstrike and to express solidarity with the victims. Walking through the heavily affected wards of the major pediatric oncology center, Mohajerani met face-to-face with hospitalized children and their families, offering comfort to those traumatized by the attack.

  • Mohsen Rezaei 2026-07-18 21:35

    Leader’s military advisor: Iran will shift to full-scale war if US strikes continue

    TEHRAN – A senior military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has declared that Washington’s duplicitous strategy of "both war and negotiation" has reached its final dead end, warning that Iran is fully prepared to transition into an aggressive and destructive phase if American aggression does not immediately cease. 

  • Pezeshkian 2026-07-18 21:34

    Pezeshkian calls for strengthening Iran's legal deterrence on global stage

    TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian has described a systematic examination of the legal and judicial dimensions of the Israeli and US military aggression against Iran as an undeniable necessity to establish international deterrence.

  • Gharibabadi 2026-07-18 21:33

    Iran halts MoU commitments over US violations

    TEHRAN – Iran has suspended all of its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), declaring that Washington’s persistent acts of military aggression have effectively trampled on and halted the bilateral diplomatic framework.

  • Iran envoy to Pakistan 2026-07-18 21:32

    US sparks Hormuz crisis to mask battlefield failure: Iranian envoy to Pakistan

    TEHRAN — Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, has accused the United States of launching a reckless campaign of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz to compensate for its military failures on the battlefield.

  • Hossein Mozaffar 2026-07-18 21:31

    'US military transfers through Omani side threatening'

    TEHRAN — A member of Iran’s Expediency Council has defended Tehran’s actions regarding maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, saying restrictions imposed on certain movements in the waterway were aimed at preventing the transfer of US military equipment that poses a threat to Iran’s national security.

  • Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei 2026-07-18 21:23

    Washington's moral credibility is crumbling, says Iran

    TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the United States of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure during its ongoing military campaign against Iran, saying Washington's actions have undermined its claims of defending international law and combating terrorism.

  • Iran at war 2026-07-18 21:20

    Iran hits US positions in response to raids on civilian facilities 

    TEHRAN — Iran on Saturday reported a series of missile and drone operations against US military facilities across the region, as the US military is targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran’s southern coastal provinces.

  • Traditional clothing of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari: A rainbow of ethnic heritage 2026-07-18 21:11

    Traditional clothing of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari: A rainbow of ethnic heritage

    The traditional clothing of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari is among the most distinctive expressions of Iran's cultural heritage. Characterized by vibrant shades of pink, green, red, orange, purple, blue, yellow, and white, these garments form a living rainbow that reflects centuries of artistry, craftsmanship, and ethnic diversity.

  • Research suggests Alamut Castle's role extended beyond military functions 2026-07-18 21:08

    Research suggests Alamut Castle's role extended beyond military functions

    TEHRAN – The ancient Alamut Castle [and its satellite forts and defensive structures], long known primarily as a political and military stronghold of the Nizari Ismaili state, may also have served as a center for preserving and producing scientific knowledge, the head of the library at the Center for Documents of the Great Islamic Encyclopedia said.