By Soheila Zarfam

Kolookhi welcomes back their ‘young teacher’ as president

Kolookhi, a small and unassuming village nestled in the Sistan and Baluchestan Province of Iran, is the kind of place where not much ever seems to happen. 

Leader highlights PMF as key force in Iraq’s national strength, tells al-Sudani it must be fortified

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has highlighted the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), as a key pillar of Iraq's national strength.

Kamal Sharaf's cartoon exhibition opens in Tehran 

TEHRAN- On Tuesday, a solo exhibition titled "Kamal al-Fann," showcasing 120 pieces by Yemeni artist Kamal Sharaf, was inaugurated at the Aali Gallery of the Art Bureau in Tehran. 

IRGC begins extensive military drills in western Iran

TEHRAN – Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has commenced large-scale military exercises, termed the "19th Great Prophet Exercise," as of Saturday.

Ammar festival wraps up, honoring resistance figures 

TEHRAN- The closing ceremony of the 15th edition of the Ammar Popular Film Festival took place at the Andisheh Hall of the Art Bureau in Tehran, with the presence of families of martyrs and international guests.

“Resistance Day” commemorates Martyr General Soleimani's fifth anniversary

TEHRAN- In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of Hajj Qassem Soleimani’s martyrdom, the "Resistance Day" event was held at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran on Monday. 

By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

“Eye to Eye” exhibition at TMoCA: Portraits that capture public attention

TEHRAN-The exhibition “Eye to Eye,” which is underway at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) has been extended again.

Iran marks National Women’s Day with calls for unity, empowerment

TEHRAN – On National Women’s Day, Iranian officials highlighted the critical role of women in shaping the country’s progress and called for unwavering protection of human rights.

'Iran's power remains undiminished': IRGC Chief

TEHRAN – In a recent closed session of the Iranian Parliament, Major General Hossein Salami, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), reaffirmed the country's steadfast influence in West Asia, despite the region's volatile dynamics.

Diplomatic push for Syria

Iranian, Turkish, and Russian FMs discuss regional peace, stability at Doha

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran, Turkey, and Russia convened in Qatar on Saturday for high-level talks addressing the volatile situation in Syria.

Funerals across Iran mourn 300 unidentified soldiers of war

TEHRAN – Iran observed a day of national mourning on Thursday, commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA) with widespread funeral processions for 300 unidentified soldiers who perished during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988). 

Maritime diplomacy crucial to Iran, declares Navy Chief

TEHRAN – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani underscored the significance of maritime diplomacy as a fundamental strategy and obligation for naval forces worldwide.

Iranians mourn IRGC advisor’s martyrdom in mass funeral procession

TEHRAN – Iranians gathered for a large funeral procession on Saturday to honor Brigadier General Kiomars Pourhashemi, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), who was martyred during an assault by foreign-backed Takfiri terrorists in Syria’s Aleppo province.

IRGC opens cutting-edge military simulation center

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art wargaming center at its University of Command and Staff located in Tehran.

Larijani delivers Leader’s message in visits to Lebanon, Syria

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei, pledged Iran’s support for the Resistance while delivering the Leader’s message to officials in Syria and Lebanon.

Leading Iranian, Saudi generals hold talks in Tehran

TEHRAN – In a major advancement for bilateral relations, senior military leaders from Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Tehran to discuss opportunities for strengthened collaboration.

Araghchi talks bilateral ties, regional tensions in visit to Pakistan

TEHRAN – During an official visit to Pakistan, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to address recent developments in their countries' bilateral relations and discuss critical regional issues.

Leader meets families of air defense staff martyred in Israeli airstrike 

TEHRAN – On Sunday, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, convened with the families of air defense staff who lost their lives during Israel’s attacks on Iranian territory last month.  

Leader’s commentary praises Roosevelt Street Station book as ‘accurate account of history’

TEHRAN – The Leader of Islamic Revolution has written a commentary on the book “Roosevelt Street Station: A Documentative Narrative of Seizing U.S. Embassy in Tehran”, commending the author’s efforts and emphasizing the importance of accurately recounting history, especially regarding pivotal events during the Islamic Revolution.

Iran FM holds meeting on regional developments with ambassadors in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister held a meeting with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in Tehran, outlining Iran's positions on recent regional developments.

Mass funeral processions in Iran honor army officers martyred in Israeli attack

TEHRAN – Iranian citizens gathered on Monday in a solemn tribute to four Army officers killed in the Saturday aggression by Israel.

Thousands gather in Shiraz for funeral of Iranian woman martyred in Lebanon

TEHRAN – The city of Shiraz witnessed a solemn gathering on Sunday as the funeral procession for martyr Masoumeh Karbasi began at Shohada Square in the Iranian city of Shiraz.

Funeral ceremony held for Iranian physician martyred in Beirut

TEHRAN – The body of martyr Ali Heydari, a distinguished Iranian physician and devoted aid worker, was laid to rest at the holy shrine of Imam Khomeini in Tehran.

Pezeshkian submits $98.5b budget bill to Majlis

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted the national budget bill for the next Iranian calendar year (March 2025-March 2026) to the Majlis (parliament) on Tuesday.

Tehran, Muscat urge immediate international action to end Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman have called for swift international intervention to halt what they describe as Israeli genocide and aggressive actions in Gaza and Lebanon.

Immediate halt to Israeli crimes key to regional stability: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister says an immediate halt to the crimes of the Israeli regime in Gaza and Lebanon can be the only thing that saves the West Asian region from a dangerous escalation of conflicts.

1st international summit on martyred Resistance journalists held in Shiraz

TEHRAN - Shiraz hosted the inaugural international summit on the martyred Resistance journalists on Tuesday, marking a significant gathering of regional and international figures.

Tehran, Moscow on path to strengthen ties as Iranian President receives Russian PM

TEHRAN -Mikhail Mishustin, the Prime Minister of Russia, has emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between Moscow and Tehran, particularly highlighting the efforts to enhance trade and economic cooperation in key sectors such as transportation, energy, industry, and agriculture.

Iranians hold nationwide rallies to condemn Israeli actions in Gaza, Lebanon

TEHRAN - Following Friday prayers, worshippers in Tehran, along with participants across Iran, took part in nationwide rallies to denounce the Israeli regime's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.