US envoy says France can ‘carve’ Palestinian state out of Riviera

Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, has lashed out at France’s advocacy for recognition of a Palestinian state ahead of a UN conference aimed at resurrecting the idea of a two-state solution.

UN chief ‘appalled’ by deaths of Palestinians seeking aid

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he is appalled by reports of Palestinian casualties while seeking aid in Gaza.

‘They knew’: Biden administration official admits Israel committing war crimes

Matthew Miller, the U.S. State Department spokesman under former President Joe Biden, has told UK broadcaster Sky News it is “without a doubt true that Israel has committed war crimes” in Gaza.

Israel destroys North Gaza’s only dialysis center

The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza says Israeli forces have bombed the Noura al-Kaabi Kidney Dialysis Centre in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza.

Gaza reduced to ‘herded animals in pens’: UNRWA official

Speaking on the recent killings at GHF’s aid distribution points, the acting director of UNRWA in Gaza has described the situation in the coastal enclave as “horrific”.

Iranian Artists Forum to stage Peter Handke’s “Kaspar”

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will host the play “Kaspar” written by Austrian playwright Peter Handke from June 8.

Iranian pianist Mahin Zarinpanjeh passes away at 87

TEHRAN – The Iranian musician, composer, and pianist Mahin Zarinpanjeh passed away on June 1 in Salman Shahr, Mazandaran Province, at the age of 87.

Andisheh Cultural Center to show, review “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story”

TEHRAN – The 2024 documentary “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui will be shown at the Andisheh Cultural Center in Tehran on Tuesday.

Leader’s commendation for “Ruhollah” unveiled

TEHRAN – On Sunday morning, the unveiling ceremony of the commendation for the book “Ruhollah” from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, took place at the Institute for Research and Cultural Studies of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran. 

Radio Tehran and Russia’s Sputnik strengthen media diplomacy through new partnership

TEHRAN – To enhance media diplomacy, Radio Tehran has entered into a strategic collaboration with Russia’s international news agency Sputnik, marking a new chapter in the media engagement between Tehran and Moscow. 

US proposal asks Iran for ‘zero’ enrichment, Iran preparing rejection

TEHRAN – A U.S. proposal delivered to Iran via Oman on Saturday calls for an end to Iran’s uranium enrichment—a demand Tehran has consistently rejected, both privately and publicly, since indirect negotiations with Washington over its nuclear program began in April, according to information obtained by the Tehran Times.

‘Israel exploits nuclear issue to manipulate US foreign policy:’ Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has asserted that the Israeli regime is exploiting Iran’s nuclear program as a tool to control U.S. foreign policy in West Asia.

Army Aviation boosts fleet with domestically refurbished helicopters

TEHRAN – In a ceremony at the Fourth Combat Aviation Base in Esfahan on Monday, Iran’s Army (Artesh) Aviation Unit integrated 10 refurbished helicopters into its fleet while celebrating the production of its 1000th indigenized aircraft part.

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The golden triangle of foreign policy

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Hamshahri highlighted a unique diplomatic initiative involving three top Iranian officials, describing it as a sign of Iran’s dynamic and multifaceted approach to foreign policy.

No nuclear deal without enrichment rights: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated that any nuclear agreement with Western powers will be contingent upon full recognition of Iran’s right to enrich uranium, stressing that diplomacy remains the preferred route for resolving tensions.

Iran-Venezuela alliance key to facing shared challenges: Qalibaf

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Tehran and Caracas are determined to expand comprehensive bilateral cooperation, calling for a transition from dollar-based transactions to national currencies and the use of the BRICS Pay system in their trade relations.

Ten more care centers to be established for autistic persons

TEHRAN – So far, six centers have been launched in the country to provide care for persons with autism, and 10 more centers will be founded by the end of the current Iranian year, March 2026, according to the head of the Welfare Organization.

Iran, Tajikistan stress necessity to expand, facilitate bilateral trade

TEHRAN- During a meeting between Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Mohammad-Ali Dehqan Dehnavi and Tajikistan’s Minister of Industry and New Technologies Sherali Kabi, the two sides emphasized the necessity to expand and facilitate trade cooperation between the two countries.

Tehran signals readiness to boost role in regional transport development

TEHRAN – Iran is fully prepared to play an active and constructive role in the development of regional transport and logistics, Iranian Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh said at the 13th Meeting of ECO Transport Ministers held in Tehran on Sunday.

Iran launches trade policy council for Iraq as private sector eyes major investments

TEHRAN – Iran's private sector is ready to boost its investment presence in Iraq, senior officials from the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said during a joint meeting with Iraq’s ambassador to Tehran.