Iran stand third at 2026 Asian Beach Games

TEHRAN – Iran’s delegation finished third overall at the 2026 Asian Beach Games held in Sanya, China.

EU: US war on Iran drives €27 billion energy shock

TEHRAN - The European Commission president has warned of severe economic consequences from the recent US-Israeli war on Iran and continued tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran MP warns Bab al-Mandab may feature in “new cards” strategy

TEHRAN - A senior Iranian lawmaker has warned the United States against the continuation of Iran’s naval blockade, stressing that Tehran has “the upper hand” and is yet to reveal its “new cards.”

Qalibaf: Enemy turns to media and economic warfare after military failures

TEHRAN - Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the Iranian nation has foiled multiple US and Israeli plans since the beginning of their aggression against Iran on February 28.

By Maedeh Zaman Fashami

'We came looking for a palace, we found Keshvardoost'

TEHRAN - “We thought the Leader lived in a very large house with a courtyard, somewhere exclusive and luxurious.” This is what Barar Izadi, 56, says. He has come with his family from the town of Pishva County to “Keshvardoost” Street in the heart of Tehran to see the place where Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei lived and worked.

Iran warns of ‘unprecedented’ military response if US naval blockade continues: Press TV

TEHRAN - Iran has vowed a “practical and unprecedented military action” against the United States if it continues its blockade of Iranian ports, Press TV cited a high-ranking security official as saying.

Trust in NP is steadily eroding: ACA director

If states conclude that the NPT no longer provides security, more countries may seek nuclear arms as protection against coercion

TEHRAN - Kelsey Davenport, the director for Nonproliferation Policy at the Arms Control Association (ACA), says the NPT remains the cornerstone of the global nonproliferation system. However, she warns that “trust in the treaty is steadily eroding.”

Iran water polo crowned champions at Asian Beach Games

TEHRAN - Iran men’s water polo claimed the title of the 2026 Asian Beach Games, beating China 3-2 at a penalty shootout on Wednesday.

By staff writer

The Eiffel Tower could not outshine the tears for Minab’s children

TEHRAN — The rain had softened the stones of Place du Trocadéro, but it did not dim the candles. Beneath the Eiffel Tower, hundreds gathered in Paris on April 25 for a vigil that was part mourning, part protest, and part accusation.

By Garsha Vazirian

State visit of staged amnesia for two untouchable Epstein-era dynasts

TEHRAN — The 2026 state visit of Charles III to Washington was supposed to be a victory lap for the Western world. In reality, it felt more like a high-stakes funeral for accountability.

By Wesam Bahrani

The new Hezbollah drone threat is unsettling Israel

TEHRAN – Hezbollah’s loitering attack drones are now treated in the Israeli media discourse as a central and prominent challenge to the regime’s military.

Iran beach soccer claim title: 2026 Sanya

TEHRAN – Iran’s beach soccer team defeated Oman 6–2 on Wednesday in the final of the 2026 Asian Beach Games.

Iran beach volleyball win silver at 2026 Sanya

TEHRAN – Iran beach volleyball team lost to Qatar 2-0 in the final match of the 2026 Asian Beach Games on Wednesday.

Iran’s annual sponge iron production increases 16%

TEHRAN- According to the statistics of the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA), sponge iron production in Iran during the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20) increased by 16 percent. The country’s sponge iron output stood at 39.056 million tons in the past year, while the figure was 33.659 million tons in year 1403, the association announced.