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Today 20:59
“Iran Symphony” unveiled in Italy
TEHRAN – At a ceremony in Italy, the musical work “Iran Symphony,” composed by the renowned Italian musician Antonio Pappalardo was unveiled.
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Today 20:53
Artists, cultural figures to honor Martyr Leader at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall
TEHRAN – The 40th-day mourning ceremony for the Martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei by the American-Zionist enemy will be held with the presence of cultural, artistic, and media figures at Vahdat Hall in Tehran on Sunday.
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Today 20:48
12th Islamic Revolution Art Week kicks off with nationwide street performances
TEHRAN- The 12th edition of the Islamic Revolution Art Week officially commenced nationwide on Thursday, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Seyyed Morteza Avini.
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Today 20:44
Drying intl. wetlands in Golestan province coming back to life
TEHRAN – Three international wetlands of northern Golestan province, which were drying due to drought in previous years, are being restored thanks to recent rainfall, the head of the provincial Department of Environment has said.
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Today 20:40
Blood donation among women, first-time donors on rise during war
TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the US-Israeli imposed war on February 28, there has been a notable growth in the number of women and first-time donors referring to blood donation centers across the country, an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization has said.
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Today 20:36
‘Damage to Pasteur Institute of Iran threatens regional health security’
TEHRAN – Mario Moreira, President of the Pasteur Network, has expressed concern over the destruction of Pasteur Institute of Iran, targeted by the US-Israeli airstrikes on April 2, and warned of the potential regional impacts as it disrupts the major role of this century-old pillar of global health in prevention and control of existing and rising health threats in the region.
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Today 16:40
Team Iran arrive in Sanya for Asian Beach Games
TEHRAN - After a lengthy journey, Iran’s athletic delegation has officially landed in Sanya, China, the host city for the upcoming Asian Beach Games.
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Today 16:35
Iran’s Benyamin Faraji secures spot in 2026 Youth Olympic Games
TEHRAN - The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has officially announced that Iran’s rising star, Benyamin Faraji, has earned qualification for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
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Today 16:31
FIFA confirms Iran’s 2026 World Cup matches will go ahead in the U.S.
TEHRAN - FIFA has put an end to speculation surrounding Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirming that Team Melli’s matches will take place in the United States as originally scheduled. The proposal to relocate Iran’s fixtures to Mexico has been rejected.
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Today 15:49
Government pursuing a plan to compensate industrial, production units damaged in war
TEHRAN- The head of the Iran Chamber of Industries and Mines stated that issues related to paying facilities, compensating damages, and supporting industrial units are on the government's serious agenda.
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Today 15:38
‘Strait of Hormuz to determine future of global economy’
TEHRAN- An economic expert, stating that the Strait of Hormuz will determine the future of the global economy, said: Given the $40 trillion debt of the US federal government and Russia's decision to sell oil in yuan, not only will America's position in global trade weaken, but it will also further cement China's role in the global economy.
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Today 15:32
Economic consequences of US-Israeli attack on Iran & ensuing war on global price stability
TEHRAN- The prospect of a coordinated US-Israeli military attack on Iran, followed by a full-scale regional war, is not merely a geopolitical crisis—it is a looming economic catastrophe.
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Today 01:15
By Wesam Bahrani
Hezbollah strikes Zionist regime after Lebanon massacre
TEHRAN – Hezbollah has intensified its attacks on the Zionist regime, launching non-stop rocket barrages and long-range missiles.
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Today 01:13
“Strategic success beyond imagination”
TEHRAN – A senior expert says Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor, is a “strategic success beyond imagination.”
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Today 01:07
By Garsha Vazirian
Why the war on Iran will dictate the next era in American politics
On Washington’s deepening fissures, the economic backlash, and the right’s good-cop, bad-cop routine
TEHRAN — The fragile two-week ceasefire that took effect around April 8, decidedly not a victory for Washington or Tel Aviv, has forced Iran’s adversaries to confront the limits of their military pressure and the internal rivalries that both fuel the war and are now being reshaped by its possible fallout.
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Today 01:00
Minab installation commemorates martyred students
TEHRAN- To honor the memories of the young students martyred in the recent tragedy and mark the 40th day of their martyrdom, a conceptual art installation featuring 2,000 red butterflies and symbolic crimson pages has been unveiled at the ruins of Minab’s Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School.
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Today 00:58
Farhadi’s “Parallel Tales” to premiere at 79th Cannes Film Festival
TEHRAN – The Cannes Film Festival has announced the auteur-driven competition lineup fort its 79th edition including the new film by the celebrated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi.
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Today 00:55
International artists, cultural figures acknowledge Iran’s victory against US, Israel
TEHRAN – After announcing the acceptance of Iran’s conditions by the US President Donald Trump and the announcement of a ceasefire on April 8, which marked a definite failure of the US and Israel in the war against Iran, several international artists and cultural figures have reacted on social media.
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Today 00:48
Extent of damage to Isfahan’s historic sites unclear, UNESCO academic says
Isfahan - A senior Iranian academic affiliated with UNESCO said it is not yet possible to provide an accurate assessment of damage to historic monuments in Isfahan following recent air strikes, citing the need for detailed studies once conditions stabilize.
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Today 00:45
Scholars condemn damage to Iran’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN - A group of international researchers and heritage specialists has condemned the damage inflicted on Iran’s cultural heritage during the recent US-Israeli military strikes, warning that the destruction threatens not only historical sites but also global scientific research and collective human memory.
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Today 00:42
Minister inspects damage at Sa’dabad palace complex after air strikes
TEHRAN - Iran’s minister of cultural heritage visited the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran on Thursday to weigh damage caused by recent air strikes.
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Today 00:36
Education for foreign university students to continue despite war losses
TEHRAN - The Ministry of Science has announced that educational programs for foreign university students present in the country will continue despite the unfavorable conditions caused by the imposed war.
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Today 00:33
International community is not indifferent to Minab tragedy: UN envoy
TEHRAN – Jean Arnault, the UN special envoy, has said the international community has not remained indifferent to the Minab school tragedy that occurred by the US and the Zionist regime of Israel, saying that the genocide will be recorded in history.
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Today 00:29
Red Crescent, National Committee for Humanitarian Law condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure
TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the National Committee for Humanitarian Law (NCHL) have condemned the US-Israeli attacks on the country’s civilian infrastructure.
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Today 00:22
Iran’s Leader: Kharrazi’s martyrdom a shameful testament to US-Zionist arrogance
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has offered condolences on the martyrdom of Dr. Kamal Kharrazi, the former foreign minister and head of the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations.
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Today 00:18
IRGC rejects allegations of attacks on Persian Gulf states during ceasefire
TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has categorically denied any missile or drone strikes against countries along the Persian Gulf littoral during the ongoing ceasefire between Iran and the United States, dismissing the reports as a ploy by hostile actors.
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Today 00:15
Pezeshkian and Erdogan discuss US-Israeli aggression
TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey discussed the escalating situation following military aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran, exploring potential pathways to achieve a definitive end to the war.
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Yesterday 17:54
ACL tear sidelines Iran star Vahedi for 9 months
TEHRAN – Disaster has struck Iran’s national basketball team as rising star Sina Vahedi faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a devastating ACL tear while playing for his new club, the New Taipei Kings, in the East Asia Super League (EASL).
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Yesterday 16:39
Iran beach soccer ready to battle despite wartime hardship, captain says
TEHRAN – Iran’s national beach soccer captain, Mohammadali Mokhtari, has declared his squad fully prepared to make a statement at the 2026 Asian Beach Games, emphasizing their resilience in the face of challenging wartime conditions.
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Yesterday 08:10
Train movements on most routes continue, Zanjan-Tabriz line damaged section under reconstruction
TEHRAN- The Deputy Director of the Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stating that passenger and freight trains continue to operate on many axes of the rail network, said: "Except for the Zanjan-Tabriz axis, whose damaged infrastructure facilities are under reconstruction, from this afternoon onwards, with the completion of repairs to the lines damaged during the war, passenger train movements on the country's rail network will continue steadily."