Crushing retaliation against US aggression: Iran seeks the fate of three heroic aviators

TEHRAN — The Iranian Army has declared that comprehensive diplomatic and intelligence efforts remain underway to determine the fate of three Air Force Su-24 pilots who went missing following a high-precision strike against the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar earlier this year.

By Garsha Vazirian

Another coalition meets its grave in the Red Sea

Saudi Arabia’s new coalition against Yemen is doomed to failure because Riyadh does not learn from past experiences

TEHRAN — On a stifling afternoon, the Saudi defense ministry rolled out the red carpet for delegates from 43 nations, eager to announce a grand diplomatic and military recovery. Merely 13 governments and the Saudi-backed regime in Aden signed on the dotted line to back the newly minted “multinational maritime defense coalition.”

By Shahrokh Saei 

President Pezeshkian hails Iranians as ‘true heroes’ shaping the nation’s future

TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the Iranian people as "true heroes," insisting that the country's future belongs to its citizens despite "imposed wars" and pressure from the United States and Israel.

Spain's PM blames traffickers for massive migrant influx

Ceuta: 60,000 migrants cross the Spanish border

France and Italy bolstered border controls on Saturday after about 60,000 people crossed into Spain's enclave in North Africa, sparking one of the largest migrant crises for the European Union in recent years.

Padovani praises Iran's spirit at 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN — Former Esteghlal defender Leandro Padovani has praised Iran's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying Team Melli displayed resilience and pride despite facing distractions away from the pitch.

Mahalat: Discover the Netherlands of Iran

Nestled in Iran’s Markazi province, Mahalat is a charming city celebrated for its mild climate, natural beauty, and rich historical heritage. Known nationwide as the City of Flowers and Plants and often referred to as the “Netherlands of Iran,” Mahalat has become one of the country’s most distinctive travel destinations, attracting visitors with its colorful landscapes, ancient monuments, therapeutic hot springs, and thriving horticultural industry.

Intl. exhibit of building, construction draws interest with 1,000 companies registered

TEHRAN- The Deputy for Support and Planning of the Iran Cooperative Chamber announced that nearly 1,000 companies have registered to participate in the International Exhibition of Building and Construction and said: This event will be held from August 18 to 21, focusing on introducing new technologies, developing trade exchanges, and holding specialized panels.

TPO head, Pakistani ambassador discuss expanding Iran-Pakistan trade ties

TEHRAN- Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO), in a meeting with Pakistan's Ambassador to Iran, while emphasizing the importance of facilitating the activities of the private sector in both countries, stressed the necessity of utilizing existing capacities to develop and deepen the economic and commercial relations between Iran and Pakistan.

‘Shifting export track from raw material sales to finished goods, a necessity’

TEHRAN- The Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO), during a meeting with representatives and the board of directors of the Iran Guilds Chamber, announced the formulation of a new roadmap for a leap in non-oil exports and emphasized the strategic necessity of transitioning from raw and semi-raw material exports to high-value-added finished goods.

Renewable power generation capacity to hit 12,000MW by next March

‘Shifting export track from raw material sales to finished goods, a necessity’ TEHRAN- The Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO), during a meeting with representatives and the board of directors of the Iran Guilds Chamber, announced the formulation of a new roadmap for a leap in non-oil exports and emphasized the strategic necessity of transitioning from raw and semi-raw material exports to high-value-added finished goods. According to the Public Relations Department of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran, this meeting was held with the aim of explaining new structures for guild participation in the international supply chain and examining operational solutions to remove administrative, currency, and regulatory obstacles facing guild exporters. The Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran, pointing to the structural challenge of the country's trade balance from a qualitative perspective, stated: One of the fundamental and problematic issues in foreign trade is the low average value of export goods compared to import items. Currently, the average value per ton of the country's export goods is about $300, while this figure for imported goods reaches about $2,000 per ton. This deep gap indicates the continuation of the traditional approach and reliance on raw material sales in the country's economy. Emphasizing the need to enhance Iran's position in the global value chain, he added: A major portion of our non-oil exports is concentrated in upstream industries such as the steel chain, iron ore, pellets, and ingots, whose marketing and sales, due to the nature of raw materials, lack the scientific complexities of trade. In contrast, production and distribution guilds deal with a chain of finished and ready-to-consume goods (such as furnitu

Former NPC Iran medical committee head Dehghan dies

TEHRAN - Dr. Mohammad Rahim Dehghan, a veteran sports physician and former head of the Medical Committee of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Iran, passed away on Thursday.

Tarmei left out of Olympiacos’ UEFA list

TEHRAN – Iran international forward Mehdi Taremi has been left out of Olympiacos’ list in the Champions League tie against NEC Nijmegen.

By staff writer

Ansarullah leader ties Riyadh to Epstein as Yemen locks in naval blockade

TEHRAN — Hundreds of thousands of residents of Sana’a and surrounding areas gathered in Sab’een Square on Friday amid heavy rainfall, chanting in defense of the resistance and the Yemeni armed forces.