Iraqi Hakim Commends Iranian Resistance, Urges Enhanced Bilateral Cooperation

Leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement Ammar Hakim welcomed an Iranian parliamentary delegation on Sunday in Baghdad.

Child killers’ crimes recorded

Iran urges the UN to break its silence as full report on Israeli war crimes is submitted

TEHRAN – Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has submitted a detailed and updated report to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council outlining war crimes committed by the Israeli regime during its 12-day military aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Nation honors martyrs of culture, art, media in “Forever Iran” 

TEHRAN – Vahdat Hall in Tehran will be hosting a ceremony on Tuesday to honor the memory of martyrs from the realms of culture, art, and media who were killed tragically during the 12-day resistance against the Zionist regime, 

Eight awards for Iranian photographers from 2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon

TEHRAN – The 2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon has announced the winners of various sections, with six photographers from Iran winning eight awards.

Parliament approves general outline of bill supporting Iranians abroad

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament on Sunday approved the general outline of a bill aimed at supporting Iranians living abroad, with 209 votes in favor, 9 against, and 8 abstentions out of 226 lawmakers present. 

Pezeshkian: Iran will never bow to pressure, stands firm on legal nuclear rights

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Iran’s unwavering commitment to international law while stressing that Tehran will not yield to coercion or tolerate the denial of its legal rights, particularly in the context of its peaceful nuclear program.

Iran, Russia to launch joint naval search and rescue drill in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN — Iran is set to host a three-day multinational naval search and rescue exercise, CASAREX 2025, in the Caspian Sea beginning tomorrow.

Araghchi criticizes European silence on Israeli-US aggression against Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly criticized certain European countries for attempting to justify recent acts of aggression by the Israeli regime and the United States, including last month’s deadly and unprovoked attacks on Iranian territory.

National unity is Iran’s strongest shield against enemy’s aggression: Parliament speaker

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has emphasized the critical role of national unity in safeguarding Iran against future acts of aggression, particularly in light of the recent joint Israeli-American assault on the country.

Senior adviser to Iranian Leader meets Putin in Moscow: Kremlin

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, senior adviser to Iran’s Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, held talks on nuclear affairs with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Sunday, according to the Kremlin.

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‘Dirty campaign with political goals’

TEHRAN - In a note, Ham Mihan addressed Axios' claim about the option of stopping enrichment in Iran at Russia's request and wrote: Last week, after the Axios news outlet, citing Western diplomats, claimed that Russian President Putin had suggested in a message to Iran that the Islamic Republic accept the option of halting enrichment on its soil in the negotiations, a new controversy emerged about the Iran nuclear case.

Military at ‘peak operational readiness’ after the 12-day war: Iran top commander

TEHRAN – Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, declared Sunday that Iranian combat forces maintain "peak operational readiness" to deliver devastating retaliatory strikes against any renewed aggression.

Iran, European troika to resume nuclear talks amid rising tensions: report

TEHRAN – Tehran and the European troika (E3) of France, Germany, and Britain have reportedly agreed in principle to resume negotiations over Iran's civilian nuclear program, though critical details regarding timing and location remain unresolved.

2025 VNL: Morteza Sharifi sets new record

TEHRAN – Iran outside spiker Morteza Sharifi set a new record in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Saturday night.

300 Staff at Farabi Hospital Suffer from Shell Shock

TEHRAN- In global military terminology, there is a phrase called “shell shock”—a trauma not just caused by the physical impact of a bullet, but by the sound of gunfire and the terror before the strike. It’s a shock that targets the brain before the body, scrapes the ears from the inside, and its echo doesn’t fade for years. In Iran, we refer to victims of this trauma as “wave-affected”—people who were never physically struck by bullets but whose mental peace was shattered by the blast wave. Like the 45,000 veterans of the Iran-Iraq war who, without visible wounds, became silent casualties of war’s most elusive virus.

No damage reported to Golestan’s historical sites following 5.1 quake

TEHRAN—A 5.1 magnitude earthquake which occurred near Fazelabad, Aliabad-e Katul county, Golestan province, on Sunday, didn’t damage the historical monuments and other spots of the province, said a cultural heritage chief of the province.

Underground Anuj complex added to Iran’s national heritage list

TEHRAN - An ancient underground hand-carved complex, located in the Samen district of Malayer county, has been officially registered on Iran’s national heritage list, authorities announced.

Ramsar Research Garden nationally registered

TEHRAN—Ramsar Research Garden in Mazandaran province was registered under the number 1121 on the National Heritage List on July 9, the cultural heritage chief of the province has said.

Restoration of historical monuments starts in Bardsir

TEHRAN—Morteza Nikrou, caretaker of Kerman Cultural Heritage Department reiterated the importance of preserving the historical monuments and grave news of start of restoration project for historical buildings of Bardsir.

Tehran museum to host festival of Arbaeen heritage

TEHRAN – An international festival dedicated to Arbaeen heritage is scheduled to take place on July 21-22 at the National Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Sacred Defense in Tehran.

Restoration work begins on Palace of Ardashir Papakan

TEHRAN – Restoration work has started on parts of the historic Palace of Ardashir Papakan near Firuzabad in Fars province, a cultural heritage official said on Sunday.

Iran’s handicrafts reflect religious culture, says deputy minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s handicrafts serve as a mirror of the country’s religious culture and Shia identity, the deputy minister for handicrafts at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage said on Sunday.