Lorestan Archaeology Museum reopens after precautionary war closure

TEHRAN – The Lorestan Archaeology Museum, housed within the historic Falak-ol-Aflak Castle in Khorramabad, officially reopened to the public on Thursday, October 9, following a three-month closure.

Minister urges overhaul of transport, preservation of historical districts to strengthen tourism

TEHRAN – Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh has called for stronger collaboration between the transport and tourism sectors to revitalize historical urban areas and upgrade public transport infrastructure in a bid to support the country’s tourism industry.

Iran garners two awards at IUCN World Conservation Congress

TEHRAN – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) has presented two awards, namely Reverse the Red and the International Ranger Awards 2025, to the country at the World Conservation Congress.

ISC IWUR includes more Iranian universities

TEHRAN – The Islamic World University Rankings (IWUR) has included 84 Iranian universities among the top universities in Islamic countries, up from 80 in 2023, according to the latest report by the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC).

Iranian, Turkish universities ink MOU to boost scientific ties

TEHRAN – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and Suleyman Demirel University of Turkey have signed a scientific, research, and educational memorandum of understanding.

Tehran to host 2nd Intl. Conference on AI

TEHRAN – The second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ICAI 2026) is scheduled to be held in Tehran on February 8-9, 2026.

‘Interest in developing solar power plants to accelerate’

TEHRAN- The Executive Secretary of Iran's 7th Solar Power Plants Conference stated that the development of solar power plants has accelerated and this trend will continue for the coming years. He predicted that the trend of interest in developing solar power plants will continue to accelerate over the next four years.

Iran’s non-oil exports steady at $25.9b in H1, trade deficit narrows

TEHRAN – Iran’s non-oil exports reached $25.94 billion in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21– September 22), nearly unchanged from the $25.92 billion recorded in the same period last year, according to Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, head of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).

Iranian automakers produce over 404,000 vehicles in H1

TEHRAN – Iran’s three major carmakers — Iran Khodro, SAIPA, and Pars Khodro — produced a total of 404,461 vehicles in the first six months of the current Iranian year (March 21-September 22), according to data from the Codal website.

Iran, China ink cooperation deal on wastewater projects

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Water and Wastewater Engineering Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the China Economic and Trade Exchange Center of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to advance cooperation in wastewater management and technology transfer, the company’s head said.

Iran to play Iraq at neutral venue in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN – Iran’s national basketball team will face Iraq in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification (Asia) at a neutral venue.

Iran invites Malaysian investors to tap into mining sector opportunities

TEHRAN – Iran is ready to welcome Malaysian investors into its mining industry, with the necessary infrastructure already in place to support joint projects and foreign participation, a senior industry official said during a meeting with Malaysia’s ambassador in Tehran.

Persian audiobook of “Zorba the Greek” released

TEHRAN – The Persian audiobook of the 1946 novel “Zorba the Greek” written by Nikos Kazantzakis has been released.

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Cultural initiative “Twelve” launched to support charity through art, poetry

TEHRAN- “Twelve,” a cultural and artistic multimedia project, has been launched to support the charitable efforts of the Kahrizak Charity Foundation, the organizers announced during a press conference held in Tehran on Saturday. 

Iranian short flick “Like A Secret” wins at India’s Pink City International Short Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “Like A Secret” by Saeed Zamanian won an award at the 12th Pink City International Short Film Festival, which was held in Jaipur, India, from October 1 to 12.

Iran calls on US to stop provocative actions in Caribbean

TEHRAN – Iran has denounced the United States for their “provocative and destabilizing” military actions in the Caribbean and Latin America, warning that Washington’s conduct poses a serious threat to regional peace, stability, and international security.

Scholars worldwide unite in Tehran to condemn ‘Sophicide’

TEHRAN — Leading intellectuals, scientists, philosophers, and religious figures from across the world gathered in Tehran on Thursday for an international conference titled “Scholars Rise Against Sophicide”, to denounce the deliberate targeting of scientists and thinkers and to defend the sanctity of knowledge and scholarship.

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America's failure to shape the new Middle East order

TEHRAN- In a note, Sobh-e-No dealt with America's failure to shape the new Middle East order.

Iran capable of exporting missiles: Top Iranian Cmdr.

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian military commander says the country has reached self-sufficiency and developed the capability to export its products in sensitive military areas, adding Iran is now is capable of exporting missiles to other countries.

Rumors about assassination of General Qaani denied

TEHRAN – Reports circulating on certain social media accounts linked to the Israeli regime alleging the assassination of Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani have been categorically denied.

Egypt prepares summit as Trump seeks credit for Gaza ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend a signing ceremony in Egypt after a brief stop in Israel, joining European, Arab, and regional leaders to endorse the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-exchange plan that could pause the two-year conflict.