Tehran hosts 8th national conference on soil conservation and watershed management

TEHRAN – Tehran played host to the 8th national conference on soil conservation and watershed management on October 13 and 14, under the theme ‘successful experiences, national and international lessons learned’.

Disaster Risk Reduction Week: building resilience starts at home

TEHRAN – Iran is marking Disaster Risk Reduction Week from October 13 to 19, focusing on the importance of improving the health of individuals, families, and the safety of homes, raising public awareness, and strengthening family economic resilience before the disaster strikes.

Pezeshkian urges ‘peace diplomacy’ to protect biodiversity, condemns ecocide

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for “peace diplomacy” to protect biodiversity, condemning the devastating environmental impact of wars of aggression as ecocide and urging the international community to establish effective, transparent and enforceable mechanisms to safeguard natural heritage during wartime.

Group exhibition at Art Garden Pavilion will honor master and veteran calligraphers

TEHRAN – The second edition of the “Infinite Love” calligraphy group exhibition, featuring a collection of works by of Iran’s master and veteran calligraphers, will open on October 29 at the Art Garden Pavilion in Tehran.

Iranian Cinema Day to be held during 3rd Toji Somon National Film Festival in Tajikistan

TEHRAN – The Iranian feature film “The Gambler,” directed by Mohsen Bahari, will be screened during the Iranian Cinema Day in Tajikistan.

Tehran puppet theater festival to open with public ceremony

TEHRAN- The 21st Tehran-Mobarak International Puppet Theater Festival will open on Saturday with a ceremony at the open-air grounds of Tehran’s City Theater Complex, bringing together puppetry artists and members of the public in a celebration of the art form.

Kiarostami’s “Where Is the Friend’s House?” selected for Tokyo festival

TEHRAN- The 1987 Iranian film “Where Is the Friend’s House?” by the late acclaimed filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami will be screened at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival in Japan as part of a special program celebrating films cherished by legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa.

Smart use of Hormuz Strait

The Iran newspaper analyzed the increasingly complex regional environment and argued that careful strategic judgment is essential. According to the paper, the convergence of multiple crises, including the Gaza war, tensions in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Iran-Israel rivalry, the US military presence, and competition among regional powers, has made security in West Asia more fragile than ever. One of the clearest examples of this fragile balance is the Strait of Hormuz.

Terrorists assassinate female Basij commander in southeastern Iran

TEHRAN – A female Basij commander has been assassinated by terrorists in Mehrestan County in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, in the second targeted killing of a female security official in the province in less than a week.

Iranian embassy in Baku rejects baseless claims linking Iran to school hijab row

TEHRAN – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Baku on Wednesday categorically rejected what it called unfounded and baseless allegations by Azerbaijan's National NGO Forum attempting to link ongoing debates over hijab in schools to Iran.

Iran sets out defense modernization plans as officials stress deterrence and domestic arms productio

TEHRAN — Iran is seeking to accelerate the modernization of its armed forces, expand domestic weapons production and strengthen its defense-industrial infrastructure, according to plans presented by defense minister nominee Mehrdad Akhlaqi, as senior military officials stress the importance of deterrence and preparedness amid continued tensions with the United States and Israel.

Oman says talks with Iran on Strait of Hormuz concluded

TEHRAN- Oman's Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that its negotiations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz have concluded, though the implementation of understandings and the full resumption of maritime transport through the waterway depend on the outcome of broader Tehran-Washington talks. 

Iran, Azerbaijan seek to turn bilateral agreements into concrete action

TEHRAN — Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan are seeking to translate bilateral agreements into practical measures to expand passenger and commercial traffic, improve border cooperation and strengthen coordination in disaster prevention and response, following a visit to Baku by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.

Iran’s ambassador to Russia rejects Trump’s allegations about destruction of US cities

TEHRAN — Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has rejected US President Donald Trump’s remarks suggesting that Iranian military capabilities could threaten major American cities, describing the allegations as unfounded and unrealistic and saying they amount to little more than election campaign rhetoric.

Families of Iran's terror victims call on Pakistan to act against militants

TEHRAN — Families representing Iran's 23,000 victims of terrorism have sent an open letter to the government of Pakistan urging decisive action against terrorist groups operating along the southeastern border, following a recent escalation of attacks in Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

Aoun and Araghchi discussed latest regional developments 

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a series of telephone consultations with regional counterparts, including the foreign ministers of Turkey and Oman, to discuss developments in Yemen and ways to promote regional peace and stability.

IRGC Navy Commander:

US carriers dare not approach Hormuz, we are waiting to sink them

TEHRAN – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy says American warships have withdrawn to hundreds of kilometers from the Strait of Hormuz out of vulnerability, warning that Iranian forces are counting the moments for them to come within range.

Tehran Auto Plaza seeks to turn the automotive world into a destination

TEHRAN – For many motorists, a visit to a car showroom has a specific purpose: to inspect a vehicle, discuss a price and decide whether to buy. Tehran Auto Plaza is being developed around a broader idea, one in which the automobile becomes the starting point for a day of discovery, specialist services, social encounters and new experiences.

Israeli forces raid West Bank villages as settlers torch mosque

Israeli settlers have set fire to a mosque, an olive tree and a vehicle in the occupied West Bank, as Israeli forces continue to carry out raids across the territory.