By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

The day Arafat visited Iran and opened the Palestine embassy

TEHRAN – The first foreign guest who visited Iran to meet with Imam Khomeini in Tehran and congratulate him and the Iranian nation over the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979 was the former leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Yasser Arafat and his accompanying Palestinian delegation.

By Soheila Zarfam

From exile to victory

Imam Khomeini’s return to Iran after 14 years in exile and start of the ten-day Fajr

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Iran’s Islamic Revolution, returned to his country on Thursday, February 1, 1979, after 14 years in exile. His arrival was a pivotal moment in the revolution, marking the beginning of the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn).

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

"The Shah Is Gone"

A look at the day the last Shah of Iran fled the country as protests gained momentum

TEHRAN – "The Shah Is Gone" dominated Iranian newspaper headlines on January 16, 1979, when Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, was forced to flee the country in January 1979, less than a month before the Pahlavi dynasty was toppled in the Islamic Revolution.

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh 

Ayatollah Modarres: a role model for freedom-seekers

TEHRAN – Throughout Iranian history, many have dedicated their lives to the nation's freedom, independence, and the rule of law against tyranny. Ayatollah Seyyed Hassan Modarres was one such clergyman who entered politics to champion the rights of the oppressed Iranian people.

By Nasser Kan'ani, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman

270 days of war and crime against Gaza

TEHRAN - Two hundred and seventy days have passed since the start of the military operation and the horrible crimes of the Zionists in the Gaza Strip. This terrible tragedy has set unprecedented records in terms of the volume and depth of brutality committed in contemporary history. 

By Afshin Majlesi

Tourism and cultural heritage: a dual mandate for Iran’s next president

As Iran approaches its run-off presidential election on July 5, the national tourism sector, which has rarely been addressed during recent debates, faces a pivotal moment.

By Mohammad Sarfi Editor-in-Chief

Revolutionary diplomat

TEHRAN - The world of diplomacy lost a shining star on that fateful day when Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the foreign minister, tragically perished in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran.

By Matin Jamshidi

Jews dismayed by Christian Zionists over Gaza war

TEHRAN - Despite claims, Western countries, particularly the United States which considers itself the leader of the free world, don’t care about human rights, public views, and freedom of speech.

By Ali Naqipour

Western approach toward Iran's legitimate defense is unbelievably hypocritical

TEHRAN- Iran’s drone and missile attacks on Israel, which were purely in response to Israel’s strike on an Iranian diplomatic premise in Syria, drew reactions from some Western countries.

By Mohammad Sarfi

The wounded bodies and brave hearts

TEHRAN - The people of Gaza have demonstrated remarkable patience and endurance in the face of Israel's brutal tactics and ongoing genocide. For decades, the Palestinian territory has been subjected to relentless attacks, blockades, and occupation by Israel.

By Soheila Zarfam

Iron-clad commitment to Israel has brought shame to Biden

TEHRAN - Joe Biden’s emotional embrace of Benjamin Netanyahu on October 18 on the tarmac of Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv was seen around the world with great attention. The hug, 11 days after the Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel by Hamas, gave Israel a blank check to do whatever it likes against the besieged Gaza Strip. 

By Mohammad Sarfi

Boiling the Red Sea: Just the beginning

TEHRAN - When Israel began its deadly attacks on Gaza, few thought that Yemen would become one of the key players in this war.

By Afshin Majlesi

The necessity of community-based tourism development

For millennia, events have been an inseparable facet of the Iranian culture, predominantly when it comes to natural occurrences triggered by seasonal changes. Originating from small rural and tribal entities, such community-based reunions have expanded, thrived, and passed down from generation to generation to convey a message of warmth and kindness.

By Afshin Majlesi

Gaza’s cultural gems at great risk

Israel’s constant actions in Gaza provide enough evidence to conclude that the Zionist regime is committing atrocities intended to kill innocent civilians.

By Alireza Akbari

Release of Iran's frozen funds is a rightful access not a favor

TEHRAN - The Washington Times on August 22 published an article titled "Biden's dangerous oral nuclear agreement with Iran".

By Afshin Majlesi

Lenj boats: Is UNESCO status enough to save a cultural heritage?

TEHRAN - In 2011, the traditional skills of building and sailing Iranian Lenj boats gained a place on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

By Mohammad Sarfi

Shooting at chronic wound

"That morning, he kissed me and said, 'Mom, I love you.' He went out to buy McDonald's, and I went to work. An hour later, they told me my son was killed by a gunshot." This is the account of the mother of a teenage boy who was killed on Tuesday in the western suburbs of Paris and is scheduled to be buried today, Saturday.

By Mohammad Sarfi

Iran's nuclear program needs Jesus Christ

TEHRAN- In recent days numerous and sometimes contradictory news have been published about nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States. An American media outlet reported on indirect negotiations between Iranian and American diplomats in Oman, while an Israeli regime media outlet said that an agreement between Tehran and Washington was imminent. However, both Iranian and American sides have denied being close to an agreement.

By Sara Atta

Tabas Desert: When angel overcame the eagle claw

TEHRAN – 43 years ago on this day, the US forces conceded a humiliating defeat in Tabas that later affected the country's internal politics.

By Afshin Majlesi

Discover Iran's halal tourism: a cultural and culinary experience

TEHRAN - Rich cultural heritage, superb cuisine, diverse landscapes, and extensive Islamic attractions make Iran one of the top destinations for halal tourism.