On why UAE withdrew from U.S.-led maritime coalition

US decline prompts allies' departure

By Faramarz Kuhpayeh

TEHRAN – In the latest blow to the U.S. hegemony in the West Asia region, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its withdrawal from a U.S.-led maritime coalition, further giving credence to perceptions of U.S. decline.

Iran, Iraq interior ministers discuss security issues

TEHRAN – Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for security talks with his Iranian counterpart Ahmad Vahidi.

Iranian-built Simorgh aircraft conducts test flight

TEHRAN- The Iranian defense minister has said a transit aircraft built locally has successfully completed a flight test.

Iran, Saudi Arabia to strengthen economic, commercial ties: FM

TEHRAN- The Iranian foreign minister says the reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia is more than just “a tactical agreement,” and both nations have decided to advance their economic and commercial ties.

Tehran urges the West to change approach on Syria

TEHRAN- Zahra Ershadi, ambassador and deputy permanent representative of Iran to the UN, has urged the Western nations to change their approach toward Syria.

Unilateralism on losing streak: Raisi

TEHRAN- President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran has said that unilateralism is declining on the world scene and that regional nations and institutions are increasingly taking the lead in establishing international equations and future developments.

Leader calls Iran, Turkmenistan ‘relatives’ who share huge cultural affinities

Ayatollah Khamenei receives chairman of People’s Council of Turkmenistan

TEHRAN- Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has described Iran and Turkmenistan as “relatives” with a number of common cultural roots.

Tehran Papers:

Iranian honor

The Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly emphasized that it does not provide military assistance to any side in the war in Ukraine, does not consider the war as a solution, and supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, including Ukraine, Sobh-e-No wrote in its editorial.

“From the Land of the Moon” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – Italian novelist Milena Agus’s book “From the Land of the Moon” has recently been published in Persian by Mahi.

Alain de Botton’s “What Is Culture For?” published in Persian 

TEHRAN – “What Is Culture For?”, an essay written by Alain de Botton at the School of Life, has been published in Persian.

More films from Iran line up for Shanghai festival

TEHRAN – Six other movies by Iranian directors will be screened at the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival.

Allegorical play “Otolsurun” satirizes arrival of first car in Iran

TEHRAN – A play currently on stage at a Tehran theater allegorically satirizes the arrival of the first automobile in Iran during the Qajar period.

Iran volleyball roster named for 2023 VNL Week 1

TEHRAN – Iran volleyball federation announced on Wednesday the 14 players for the 2023 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 1.

TEDPIX drops 17,000 points on Wednesday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 17,381 points to 2.271 million on Wednesday.

‘Resolving transit, monetary issues a prerequisite for boosting Iran-Uzbekistan trade’

TEHRAN - Director-General of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA)’s International Department Shahram Khasipour has said that resolving the issues related to transportation and banking transactions is the prerequisite for the expansion of trade ties between the two countries.

Israel regional activities not hidden from Iran ‘keen eyes’: Tehran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has seemingly reacted to the Israeli president’s visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, saying Israeli activities in the region are not hidden from Iran.

UAE determined to boost relations with Iran: minister

TEHRAN – A senior Emirati official has underlined the United Arab Emirates’ determination to strengthen relations with Iran.

Annual trade with ECO members reaches $20.5b

TEHRAN - Iran’s trade with the members of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) reached $20.5 billion in the previous Iranian calendar year 1401 (ended on March 20), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said.

Iran's 4-month export to Turkey stands at $820m

TEHRAN - The value of Iran’s exports to neighboring Turkey stood at $820 billion in the first four months of 2023, according to the figures recently released by the Turkish Statistical Institute.

West Azarbaijan exports $14.29 million of handicrafts in year

TEHRAN - Handicrafts exports from West Azarbaijan province reached $14.29 million during the past Iranian calendar year 1401, which came to an end on March 20.

The Great Wall of Gorgan: an ancient marvel of military construction

TEHRAN – Ancient great walls are among the most recognizable wonders humans constructed centuries ago.

Digging deeper: a look into burial traditions in northwest Iran during Bronze Age

TEHRAN – Northwest Iran is a rich area of burial sites. For example, excavations in the Azarbaijan region have revealed a variety of similarities and differences in their placement, as well as in the structure, building materials, and funerary goods of their tombs.

By Ali Karbalaei

BRICS on standby for new world order

TEHRAN - The new emerging global markets are to kick off their annual summit, and many countries are keen to join.