Iran beat Finland to secure place in 2025 FIVB Boys’ U19 World Championship semis

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Finland 3-1 (30-28, 21-25, 25-16, 25-20) on Friday to secure their place in the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship semifinals.

Tehran condemns new US sanctions, says they reveal 'chronic addiction to unilateralism'

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry has vehemently condemned new U.S. sanctions targeting the country's energy sector as an "illegal and hostile assault on the dignity and rights of the Iranian people."

Iran mobilizes full consular support for Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the devotion of Arbaeen pilgrims and detailed extensive consular preparations to safeguard their journey, emphasizing that Iran’s diplomatic missions in Iraq are operating "in a state of full readiness" to assist travelers who lose passports or face emergencies.

Path to diplomacy narrow, but still open with serious commitments: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that while the path to diplomacy remains open, any resumption of nuclear negotiations hinges on serious commitments from the United States, including compensation for the recent joint U.S.-Israeli aggression and firm guarantees against future attacks during talks.

Renewed aggression against Iran will change region’s geography of war: IRGC

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, deputy head of public relations and spokesperson for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), has warned that any future aggression against Iran will provoke a response “far more devastating” than previous operations—one that will fundamentally alter the geography of conflict across the region.

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Who won the war?

TEHRAN - Kayhan examined Iran’s success in the 12-day war initiated by the Israeli regime in June.

Uzbekistan’s Persian language professors visit Ferdowsi Mausoleum

TEHRAN—Uzbekistan’s Persian language professors, while paying tribute to the great Iranian poet Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi, visited various parts of the Tus Cultural and Historical Complex in Khorasan Razavi province.

Step into history: a journey to Tehran’s Time Museum

TEHRAN--The historical museum of Tamashagah Zaman, also known as the Time Museum, is the first Iranian time museum that takes you on a journey through past times.

Glimpses of Iranian cities registered by World Crafts Council

TEHRAN – A total of 11 Iranian cities and three villages have been designated as global handicrafts hubs by the World Crafts Council, accounting for 24 percent of the 59 such designations worldwide.

Budget allocated for Sassanid Archaeological Landscape of Fars province

TEHRAN—Out of 4,300 billion rials ($4.7 million) credit allocated by the Oil Ministry for Fars province’s heritage, 3,700 billion rials ($4.1 million) has been earmarked for Sassanid-era sites.

“Martyrs of Power Memorial” tourism rally held in Tehran

TEHRAN--The “Martyrs of Power Memorial” family tourism rally was held in Tehran on Thursday, with participation of the families of the martyrs, veterans, and self-sacrificing veterans of 12-day Israeli war against Iran.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

Sharif Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Sayeh Mansour. The exhibit entitled “Nature Not Found” will be running until August 15 at the gallery that can be found at 11 Mahruzadeh Alley, Shariati Ave. near Quds Square.

TMoCA cinematheque to show documentaries about Iranian women artists

TEHRAN – Concurrent with the “In Women's Words” exhibition at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA), the museum's cinematheque will present a weekly screening program featuring documentaries focused on women, society, and art.

Enghelab Square mural depicting Rostam’s battle with dragon symbolizing U.S.

TEHRAN - The new mural in Tehran’s Enghelab Square features a design showing Rostam in combat with a multi-headed dragon symbolizing the United States.

Tajik minister reiterates his country's support for Iran

TEHRAN- Tajikistan’s Agriculture Minister Qurban Hakimzoda praised the steadfastness of the Iranian people during the imposed war and reiterated his country's support for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Pezeshkian inaugurates over 8,600 national housing units in one-day visit to Zanjan

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the northwestern province of Zanjan on Thursday, meeting with teachers, intellectuals, and artists as part of a one-day tour that also marked the inauguration of key housing and healthcare projects.

Tehran, Beijing explore expansion of agricultural co-op in high-level talks

TEHRAN – Iran and China discussed ways to deepen agricultural cooperation during a meeting between Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Qezeljeh and his Chinese counterpart Han Jun.

Iran names flag bearers in 2025 World Games

TEHRAN – Sara Bahmanyar and Ali Gharahgozlou will lead Iran’s delegation as the flag bearers in the opening ceremony of the upcoming World Games in Chengdu, China.