Iran

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  • Database unveiled to document Minab war crime, commemorate victims Today 16:07

    Database unveiled to document Minab war crime, commemorate victims

    TEHRAN - A comprehensive database of information, documents, and narratives has been unveiled on the 168th day since the US-Israeli war crime at Minab School to systematically document the various dimensions of the tragedy and preserve the memory of its innocent victims.

  • Qeshm oil contamination: a legacy of US military presence in Persian Gulf Today 16:04

    Qeshm oil contamination: a legacy of US military presence in Persian Gulf

    TEHRAN – The recent oil pollution around the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm is the result of the US military presence in the region, exacting a devastating toll on public and marine lives in southern parts of the country.

  • Royan hosting intl. event on role of microbiome in regenerative medicine Today 15:39

    Royan hosting intl. event on role of microbiome in regenerative medicine

    TEHRAN - The Royan Institute is playing host to the 17th International Summer School in Tehran to examine the growing role of the microbiome in regenerative medicine.

  • Women’s share of blood donation targeted to rise to 30% Today 15:36

    Women’s share of blood donation targeted to rise to 30%

    TEHRAN — Women account for only around five percent of total blood donation in the country, a share that does not reflect their potential and level of social participation. The government has set a target of increasing women’s share of blood donation to at least 30 percent by identifying and addressing the barriers to their participation.

  • Iran Yesterday 21:58

    Supporting Iran’s counter-narcotics work pays off beyond its borders: UNODC

    TEHRAN – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released a report, emphasizing the need to support Iran in the battle against narcotics.

  • Iranian students clinched medals and an honorable mention at the 9th International Economics Olympiad (IEO 2026) Yesterday 21:52

    Iran shines at Intl. economics, informatics Olympiads 

    TEHRAN – Iranian students clinched medals and an honorable mention at the 9th International Economics Olympiad (IEO 2026) held from July 12-20 in Shenzhen China, and the 38th edition of International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) held from August 9 to 16 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

  • Papers Yesterday 21:45

    No fixed strategic objective

    Ettelaat examines the reasons behind Donald Trump’s contradictory behavior. The paper notes that Trump has repeatedly claimed victory in unjustified aggression, even asserting that the Strait of Hormuz is open, while Iran continues to exercise strategic control over this vital waterway.

  • A group of Iranians protested outside the French embassy in Tehran on January 10, 2023, after French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo published a defamatory caricature. Yesterday 21:44

    Intelligence Ministry reveals new details on French embassy interference in Iran

    ‘France should not waste its citizens’ tax money on illegal interference in Iran’s affairs’

    TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic on Saturday reacted strongly to Paris as two French diplomats are involved in a foreign infiltration project in Iran.

  • Qalibaf Yesterday 21:39

    Qalibaf: Trump recognized 'Resistance Front' in MoU

    TEHRAN — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Saturday that President Donald Trump signed off on the official recognition of the "Resistance Front" in a recently brokered memorandum of understanding (MoU).

  • Government meeting Yesterday 21:38

    Top three officials stress unity, coordination amid external pressures

    TEHRAN — The heads of Iran’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches convened on Saturday for a high-level trilateral session aimed at streamlining governance and fortifying internal cohesion.

  • Iran missiles Yesterday 21:37

    Major General Vahidi: Iran brought the world's most heavily armed military to its knees

    TEHRAN — The Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran has brought the world's most heavily armed military to its knees. Major General Ahmad Vahidi made the statement following months of successful offensive and defensive operations against the United States carried out under heavy fire.

  • Pezeshkian-Modi Yesterday 21:36

    Pezeshkian underscores commitment to stronger ties with India

    TEHRAN - Iran’s president has reaffirmed Tehran’s determination to deepen relations with New Delhi.

  • Iran is the only country withstanding the ill plans of Israel and the U.S. in the West Asia region Yesterday 21:12

    By Garsha Vazirian

    The world not thankful to Iran for its sacrifices

    Iran and the Resistance Front have been paying the price to keep the “Grater Israel” project incomplete

    TEHRAN — Close your eyes and trace the borders Washington and Tel Aviv intended to draw.

  • A view of Si-o-se-pol, a centuries-old arch bridge in Isfahan, central Iran Yesterday 16:43

    Four Iranian historic water structures selected for global irrigation heritage recognition

    TEHRAN - Four historic Iranian water and irrigation structures -- Si-o-se-pol in Isfahan, Band-e Amir in Fars, the Shadorvan Grand Weir in Khuzestan and the historic hydraulic structures of Siraf in Bushehr -- have been selected for recognition under the World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS) program of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID).

  • Tehran Papers 2026-08-14 21:05

    Meaningful message to Washington

    Javan analyzed the purpose behind the Mecca Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. The Mecca Agreement is undoubtedly one of the most significant security developments in the Middle East in recent years.

  • USS Abraham Lincoln 2026-08-14 20:56

    Schumer urges Hegseth ouster over deteriorating USS Lincoln conditions amid Iran war

    TEHRAN — Floating in the sweltering expanse of the North Arabian Sea, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has spent more than 250 days deployed and over 200 consecutive days at sea without a port call.

  • Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Bandar Abbas in Iran. Shipping through the strait has been greatly curtailed because of the war 2026-08-14 20:55

    By Hossein Amiri

    US Claims, Iran Controls Hormuz

    While Trump claims almost weekly that American forces have full control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran says it 'calls the shots'

    TEHRAN - A widening dispute between Tehran and Washington over control of the Strait of Hormuz has turned the strategic waterway into a battleground not only at sea, but also in the war of narratives surrounding the conflict.

  • Cartoons re Trump escaping 2026-08-14 20:54

    By Garsha Vazirian

    ‘Food Truck One,’ expandable decoys, and the propaganda ruin

    TEHRAN — The official narrative survived for a month. It portrayed an American president boarding Air Force One on July 8 following a NATO summit in Ankara, waving to the cameras, and flying west. The reality was far more humiliating.

  • Gholamhossein Darzi, 2026-08-14 20:52

    Iran rejects US allegations of destabilizing Yemen at UNSC

    TEHRAN— Iran has rejected as “baseless and unsubstantiated” allegations by the United States that Tehran is destabilizing Yemen or has used commercial flights to Sana’a to transfer military personnel or equipment in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216.

  • Mashhad to get handicrafts township as Iran seeks to expand sector’s export potential 2026-08-14 16:46

    Mashhad to get handicrafts township as Iran seeks to expand sector’s export potential

    TEHRAN — Iran plans to establish a dedicated handicrafts township in Mashhad as a pilot project that could eventually be replicated across the country, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Friday.

  • Mulla Sadra house in Qom to become hub for astronomy and philosophy tourism 2026-08-14 16:45

    Mulla Sadra house in Qom to become hub for astronomy and philosophy tourism

    TEHRAN – Local officials plan to turn the historic house of philosopher Mulla Sadra in Kahak, Qom province, into a hub for astronomy and philosophy tourism, under a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting the city’s cultural attractions and strengthening its tourism economy.

  • $168,000 worth of handicrafts sold along Arbaeen pilgrimage routes 2026-08-14 16:45

    $168,000 worth of handicrafts sold along Arbaeen pilgrimage routes

    TEHRAN - Handicrafts worth 31 billion tomans, equivalent to about $168,000 at the prevailing open-market exchange rate, were sold at stalls set up along the Arbaeen pilgrimage routes in six Iranian provinces, an official said.

  • Ministries join hands to rebuild war-damaged healthcare infrastructure 2026-08-14 15:09

    Ministries join hands to rebuild war-damaged healthcare infrastructure

    TEHRAN - A cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening health diplomacy and rebuilding healthcare infrastructure damaged during the US-Israeli imposed war was signed on Tuesday by the ministries of health and foreign affairs.

  • Iranian Red Crescent Society offers health services in Ghana 2026-08-14 15:07

    Iranian Red Crescent Society offers health services in Ghana

    TEHRAN - A one-day medical camp has been organized by the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s health center in Ghana aimed to provide free medical services to flood victims and the needy, benefiting 547 individuals.

  • Iran receives honorary diploma at Intl. Mathematical Tournament of Towns 2026-08-14 15:05

    Iran receives honorary diploma at Intl. Mathematical Tournament of Towns

    TEHRAN – Three Iranian students have received an honorary diploma for their strong performance at the 38th Summer Conference of the International Mathematical Tournament of Towns held from August 2-12 in Moscow, Russia.

  • Iran ready to put Caspian Sea water-level decline at center of regional talks 2026-08-14 15:00

    DOE ready to put Caspian Sea water-level decline at center of regional talks

    TEHRAN - The head of the Department of Environment has said Iran is prepared to place the issue of the declining water level of the Caspian Sea at the center of regional discussions ahead of the Caspian Sea Summit.

  • Tehran Papers 2026-08-10 22:19

    The document of America’s defeat

    Khorasan analyzed the United States’ failure regarding Iran. According to Khorasan, the dispute over the Islamabad understanding is less about its clauses and more about differing definitions of victory and defeat. Critics call it a weak agreement, while supporters consider it a significant achievement.

  • Hossein Dehghan 2026-08-10 21:57

    Former minister: US, Israel have lost their aura of invincibility

    TEHRAN — The United States and Israel have lost their aura and myth of invincibility, Iranian official Hossein Dehghan said, arguing that the recent war had demonstrated the limits of Washington and its allies in providing security for themselves or others.

  • Iran’s Leader appoints six top military commanders 2026-08-10 21:47

    Iran’s Leader appoints six top military commanders

    TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued separate decrees on Monday appointing six senior military commanders and officials to key positions in the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), and the Basij Organization.

  • Mohsen Rezaei 2026-08-10 21:44

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    Rezaei appointment highlights lockstep coordination between Iran’s military and political leadership

    Pezeshkian names Rezaei as SNSC secretary after the Leader designates him as his representative to the council

    TEHRAN — Certain Western and regional media outlets have attempted to cast a new spotlight on alleged rifts between Iran’s military and political leadership following the appointment of Major General Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the country’s top security body.