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Non-oil export from Khorasan Razavi province up 34% in H1

TEHRAN- The value of non-oil export from Khorasan Razavi province, in the northeast of Iran, rose 34 percent during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), as compared to the first half of the previous year, according to a provincial official.

Today 15:03

New railway financing models to be unveiled in presence of transport, economy ministers

TEHRAN- The head of Iranian Railways stated: “In order to provide financial resources for companies active in the railway sector, new financing models will soon be unveiled at an event attended by the Ministers of Transport and Economy.”

Today 14:55

Political free fall: Lecornu resigns as Macron’s fifth prime minister in two years

France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned Monday, hours after unveiling a cabinet that kept 13 of 18 ministers from the toppled Bayrou team—ending the shortest-lived government in modern French history and sealing a record-breaking 27-day premiership.

Today 14:46

Iran squad named for friendlies against Russia and Tanzania

TEHRAN – Iran football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has called up 26 players to the national Team for two friendly matches against Russia and Tanzania.

Today 14:16

Iranian ambassador to Iraq met with Ammar al-Hakim

TEHRAN– Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadeq, Iranian Ambassador to Iraq, has met with Ammar al-Hakim, head of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, to discuss issues of mutual interest.

Today 13:40

Iran steals the show at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, official says

TEHRAN – Aliasghar Hadizadeh, head of Iran’s para-athlete association, praised the performance of Iranian competitors at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.

Today 13:14

Iran water polo team earn third successive win at Asian Aquatics Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team defeated Uzbekistan 28-7 at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships on Monday.

Today 10:38

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

Iran to celebrate National Children's Week with record number of organizations joining initiative

TEHRAN- Hamed Alamati, director of the Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA)announced a significant increase in the number of organizations involved in this year's National Children’s Week, emphasizing a shift toward greater community participation and public involvement.

Today 07:16

Industrial goods share in Iran's exports to Russia increased significantly in 3 years

TEHRAN- As announced by an official with Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) of Iran, the share of industrial goods in Iran's exports to Russia has increased significantly over the past three years, and Iran's exports to this destination have almost doubled.

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Yesterday 22:15

Iran presenting over 500 titles at 7th Sulaymaniyah International Book Fair

TEHRAN – Iran is participating in the 7th Sulaymaniyah International Book Fair in Iraq with over 500 titles on various topics.

Yesterday 22:15

IAF cinematheque will screen “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”

TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the 1969 American Western buddy film “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” directed by George Roy Hill on Monday.

Yesterday 22:14

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Turkey's ties with Iran after snapback activation

TEHRAN - In an interview with Ali Heydari, an expert on Turkish affairs, Farhikhtegan discussed Ankara’s compliance with the sanctions against Iran.

Yesterday 22:13

Remains of 46 Iran-Iraq war martyrs returned home through Shalamcheh border

TEHRAN – The remains of 46 martyrs from Iran’s eight-year Sacred Defense were brought back to the country on Sunday through the Shalamcheh border crossing in Khuzestan Province, where a large crowd gathered to honor their return.

Yesterday 22:12

West’s excessive demands blocked Iran’s diplomatic efforts: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized Western countries for rejecting Iran’s diplomatic efforts toward a fair and balanced solution, saying their “excessive and unreasonable demands” have obstructed progress in negotiations.

Yesterday 22:11

‘Brutal and inhumane’, Iran condemns Israel’s harsh treatment of Sumud flotilla activists

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly denounced the Israeli regime’s “brutal and inhumane” treatment of hundreds of international activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian mission that sought to break Tel Aviv’s years-long blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Yesterday 22:09

By Sahar Dadjoo

Exclusive: Sanctions will harm Iranian consumers, not defense capabilities, economic expert says

Prof. Farzanegan highlights that trade and inspection restrictions will harm ordinary citizens more than strategic sectors

TEHRAN- As sanctions on Iran intensify with the reactivation of the UN snapback mechanism, questions arise about their long-term economic and geopolitical consequences for the country. The measures, targeting Iran’s trade, defense, and financial sectors, have sparked debates about their impact on ordinary citizens and the nation’s capacity for innovation. Amid these challenges, understanding Iran’s position in a shifting global landscape is critical.

Yesterday 21:57

Georgia’s post-election unrest tests government and opposition claims

Thousands rallied in central Tbilisi on Saturday as local elections proceeded, with clashes erupting after some demonstrators moved toward the presidential palace.

With very few supporters inside or outside Iran, opposition figures use AI-enabled operations to incite revolt

Yesterday 21:55

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

A ‘revolution’ pursued by bots

With very few supporters inside or outside Iran, opposition figures use AI-enabled operations to incite revolt

TEHRAN – On June 16th, an X user shared an AI-generated picture of the deposed Shah's son, Reza Pahlavi, seated on a throne, and said, "He will bring Iran freedom and prosperity!" His father, Mohammad Reza Shah, fled Iran twice during his reign: first, when the MI6 and CIA were conspiring to overthrow the democratically elected government of Prime Minister Mosaddegh in 1953, and a second time, when he admitted hearing "the voice" of the people's revolution in January 1979.

Yesterday 20:25

Esteghlal held by Chadormalou at 2025/26 PGPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team and Chadormalou shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Matchday 6 of the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Sunday.

Yesterday 19:12

After Sumud, ‘Conscience’ aims to renew flotilla effort

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition launched the Ship of Conscience alongside the “Thousand Madleens to Gaza” initiative, carrying 92 personnel from 26 nations — doctors, journalists, human rights defenders — in a bold challenge to Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza.

Yesterday 19:08

Iranian throwers win two more golds at 2025 New Delhi

TEHRAN – Mehran Nikoee Majd and Sadegh Beit Sayah claimed two gold medals at the final day of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on Sunday.

Yesterday 19:02

By Shahrokh Saei

Hamas calls the shots, leaves Israel and US to play catch-up

TEHRAN – The indirect talks in Egypt between Hamas, Israel, and U.S. representatives signal the growing significance of the Palestinian group’s strategic maneuvering in the Gaza conflict. The negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh illustrate Hamas’ strategic use of diplomacy following intensive Israeli military operations.

Yesterday 18:49

By Wesam Bahrani

Yemen wages new Israeli operation

TEHRAN – Yemeni forces have launched a new “high-precision” military operation against the Israeli occupation regime.

Yesterday 18:42

By Sondoss Al Asaad

The move to dissolve Hezbollah’s cultural association is spiteful

BEIRUT — Ignoring the ongoing U.S.–led Israeli aggression and the stifling economic crisis, the Lebanese government has prioritized putting on its agenda a draft resolution to dissolve the Lebanese Association for Arts.

Yesterday 18:31

Israel kills dozens more Palestinians in Gaza

The Palestinian Health Ministry reported on Sunday that at least 65 Palestinians were killed and 153 others wounded by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours.