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Today 07:44
By Mahnaz Abdi
Roti Jala: a golden net of Malaysian culture on Tehran’s guest table
TEHRAN — The Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran on Sunday, October 11, hosted a warm and colorful gathering in which the aroma of Malay spices and hospitality, leaving a lasting memory of friendship between two cultures.
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Today 00:01
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Yesterday 21:56
Nude Trump sculpture sparks political controversy at European Parliament
TEHRAN- A gold-covered sculpture depicting US President Donald Trump naked and sitting on the back of a frail man has sparked a political controversy at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, drawing criticism from several European lawmakers and a call by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico for its removal, while others have defended the artwork as a form of political satire and freedom of expression.
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Yesterday 21:55
Tehran hosts art exhibition, live painting workshop on True Promise
TEHRAN- The second edition of the painting exhibition and live art workshop “True Promise in the Mirror of Art” is currently underway at Palestine Square in Tehran, with artists and members of the public taking part in the event.
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Yesterday 21:55
By Ali Minabi
Syria between potential intervention in Yemen and domestic crises
TEHRAN – The costs and risks of Syrian intervention in Yemen could begin to mount from the moment a decision is made.
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Yesterday 21:54
By staff writer
Midterm panic pushes Trump to trade Zelensky for cheaper diesel
TEHRAN — With the 2026 U.S. midterm elections a month away and diesel at $6.28 a gallon, Donald Trump went looking for someone to blame and settled on Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, whose official presidential mandate expired long ago and whose continued rule under suspended elections remains constitutionally questionable.
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Yesterday 21:54
Gaza protests fill Europe and Washington three years into Israel’s war
TEHRAN — Palestinian flags filled streets from London to Washington on Saturday, three years after Israel launched its genocidal war on Gaza. A single thread ran through the crowds: the U.S.-backed “ceasefire” declared a year ago has not stopped the killing.
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Yesterday 21:52
By Batool Subeiti
Yemen breaking the blockade and beginning a new phase
LONDON – How Ansarallah succeeded in breaking the Saudi-imposed air blockade on Yemen is worthy of attention. The process began with an Ansarallah delegation’s trip to Tehran to attend the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, who was assassinated in a joint U.S.-Israeli air raid on his office on February 28.
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Yesterday 21:52
Farewell to a daughter (Lady) of Devotion: Zahedan honors police martyr Nosrat Eftekhari
With hearts heavy with grief and pride, the people of Zahedan gathered to bid farewell to Nosrat Eftekhari, a devoted policewoman who gave her life in the service of her people. As her coffin passed through the streets, the city paid tribute to a woman whose mission was not merely to serve, but to build bridges of trust, bring communities closer, and strengthen the bond between the police and the people.
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Yesterday 21:47
Adversaries have given up on military victory, IRGC adviser says
TEHRAN — Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), said on Sunday that Iran’s adversaries had lost hope of achieving their objectives through military confrontation and were increasingly relying on economic pressure and internal divisions.
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Yesterday 21:45
Paying tolls to Iran
In a commentary, Kayhan challenged Trump’s claims about the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that the reality on the ground differs from Washington’s narrative. The newspaper cited reports from Western media suggesting that vessels crossing the strategic waterway continue to pay various fees to Iran in exchange for safe passage.
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Yesterday 21:41
By Habib Ahmadzadeh
Hive dwellers vs. screen players: The anatomy of two societies
TEHRAN - This question has puzzled many astute observers in the West — and echoed through the stunned minds of Trump and Netanyahu alike: Why, following the assassination of the leadership, did the Iranian government not collapse like governments in other countries?
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Yesterday 21:38
Iran to pursue national interests through diplomacy or on the battlefield: AEOI
TEHRAN- Iran will pursue its national interests through diplomacy wherever possible, but will resort to force, if necessary, Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Sunday.
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Yesterday 21:36
Pezeshkian invites Oman's Sultan to Tehran
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq to visit Tehran, expressing hope for in-person talks in the near future.
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Yesterday 21:32
Super oil tanker catches fire after hitting sea mine in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN_ The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that a super oil tanker carrying crude oil caught fire after hitting a sea mine while attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorized route.
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Yesterday 21:30
Iran to pursue legal case over US strike on Minab school in foreign courts: Gharibabadi
MINAB – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs says Tehran is pursuing legal action over the American strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, with documentation completed and a special committee formed to file lawsuits in foreign courts.
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Yesterday 21:24
Araghchi calls for international accountability for environmental destruction in wars
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for stronger international mechanisms to prevent and address environmental destruction during armed conflicts, stressing that the international community must move beyond expressions of concern and ensure effective accountability for those responsible.
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Yesterday 21:19
Powers greater than US tried to conquer Iran but ended up in ‘dustbin of history,’ Rezaei says
TEHRAN — Iran’s top security official says Tehran will determine the outcome of its confrontation with Washington, rules out a return to previous diplomatic norms and warns of potential retaliation against US assets in the event of renewed aggression.
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Yesterday 21:14
By Bahram Sangari
Bombs that pushed Iran across the rubicon
Two wars launched by the US and Israel under the false pretext of stopping Iran's nuclear weapon may have made it more likely
TEHRAN – Donald Trump says he went to war to ensure Iran never gets the bomb — dozens of times and counting. Yet the war fought in the name of non-proliferation has acted like a boomerang: far from closing Iran's path to the bomb, it may have pushed Tehran closer to it.
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Yesterday 20:11
Photo: Mina Noei
Turkish cyclists pay tribute to Minab martyrs in Tabriz
TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – A group of Turkish cyclists who are heading towards south Iran in memory of Minab School martyrs, paid tribute to the martyred Iranians who became victims in Ramadan War by visiting the Shahid Kilidi School in Tanriz Saturday.
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Yesterday 18:35
International Shiraz Expo opens with 343 foreign guests from 13 countries
TEHRAN- The opening ceremony of the second International Shiraz Expo was held on Sunday, October 11, in the presence of Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts; Hossein-Ali Amiri, Governor of Fars; and representatives of the people of Fars in the Parliament.
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Yesterday 18:30
Iran, Turkmenistan emphasize expansion of parliamentary, economic cooperation
TEHRAN- Farzaneh Sadegh, Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development and Chair of the Iran–Turkmenistan Joint Economic Cooperation Committee, met Dunyagozel Gulmanova, Speaker of the Assembly of Turkmenistan.
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Yesterday 17:18
2026 YOG: Iran beach volleyball discover fate
TEHRAN - The match-ups are now known for the beach volleyball tournament at the Dakar 2026 YOG.
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Yesterday 17:06
From ancient clay to living tradition: the enduring art of Iranian pottery
TEHRAN - Pottery is among the oldest forms of human craftsmanship, transforming ordinary clay into vessels and objects of practical use and artistic expression.
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Yesterday 17:04
Trump's diesel deal with Putin: How much, how long, and will It cut prices?
TEHRAN - On October 9, US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply diesel to the US and global markets, paired with a temporary 6-month US sanctions waiver. The move is aimed at easing record-high US diesel prices weeks before the November 3 midterms. Initial volumes are modest relative to consumption, so analysts expect limited and mostly psychological price effects — unless larger follow-on deliveries materialize and Russian refineries recover.
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Yesterday 17:00
Forgotten Safavid-era village discovered in southern Iran
TEHRAN – Researchers have identified and documented the remains of an abandoned village believed to date back to the Safavid era in the Dasht-e Barm forest area of Kazerun county, Fars province, southwestern Iran.
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Yesterday 16:57
Iranian crafter named Asia-Pacific’s top master of wood arts
TEHRAN – Iranian artist and sculptor Mohammad-Ali Vadood has been named the Top Master of Wood Arts in Asia and the Pacific at the 2025 China Asia-Pacific Furniture and Woodworking Industry Forum (CAPFA), according to Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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Yesterday 16:53
Cultural officials reject Rubio’s remarks on Persian history at Athens’ Acropolis
TEHRAN – Joining Iranian political officials, several senior cultural figures, including the tourism minister, the head of the Iranology Foundation and the director-general of the National Museum of Iran, have criticized US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks on ancient Persian history, saying historical civilizations should not be used to justify political hostility or threats of war.
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Yesterday 16:35
Fajr Sepasi part way with Rasoul Khatibi: PGPL
TEHRAN - Fajr Sepasi football club have officially parted ways with head coach Rasoul Khatibi, the Iranian club announced, adding that his successor will be introduced in the coming days.
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Yesterday 15:58
“Cell No. 14” Published in Armenian
The Armenian translation of Cell No. 14, a memoir of Iran’s late Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been unveiled in Yerevan, highlighting his political struggles and offering a new avenue for cultural exchange between Iran and Armenia.