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2026-09-12 20:56
What’s in Tehran art galleries
Melal Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by a group of Iranian artists. The exhibition named “Between Earth and Sky” will be running until October 9 at the gallery that can be found at the Melal Cultural Center in the Qeitarieh neighborhood.
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2026-09-12 20:55
“Pressure” to go on screen at Tehran cultural center
TEHRAN- Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran is scheduled to screen Australian filmmaker Anthony Maras’ 2026 war drama “Pressure” on Sunday evening.
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2026-09-12 20:55
Iranian drama “Whisper My Name” wins two awards at International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir
TEHRAN – The 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir in India concluded on Thursday evening, with Iranian film “Whisper My Name” winning two awards.
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2026-09-12 20:54
Mass Irish protests erupt against Trump over Gaza, aggression against Iran
TEHRAN — Over 10,000 demonstrators filled central Dublin on Saturday, September 12, transforming Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland into a scathing public indictment of American imperial power and its complicity in Israel’s genocidal war crimes.
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2026-09-12 20:54
Aoun’s dilemma: When diplomacy fails to change reality on the ground
TEHRAN — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s visit to Nabatieh was intended to convey a powerful political message: the Lebanese state stands with the people of the south.
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2026-09-12 20:53
By staff writer
Iraqi Resistance rejects Saudi pipeline accusation as ‘an honor we do not claim’
TEHRAN — The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has formally rejected Saudi allegations blaming it for recent drone strikes on the kingdom’s East-West crude pipeline. The resistance movement dismissed the charge on Saturday as “an honor we do not claim” and warned that the accusations are part of “malicious Zionist-American plots” meant to trap Iraq in a regional crisis.
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2026-09-12 20:53
By Xavier Villar
Bab el-Mandeb under Ansarallah’s control as oil crisis deepens
MADRID — In 2011, during the so-called "Arab Spring," the grievances of the Yemeni population reached a critical point, triggering mass protests demanding the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who had ruled the country for more than thirty years.
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2026-09-12 20:51
Iran’s opportunity in BRICS
Jam-e-Jam analyzed the multifaceted importance of BRICS for Iran. It noted that establishing an independent financial system within BRICS is not feasible in the short term, and even among member states there are disagreements about the pace and form of “de‑dollarization.” India has also emphasized that it is not currently seeking a BRICS common currency, focusing instead on cross‑border payments and the use of national currencies.
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2026-09-12 20:50
By Shahrokh Saei
Xi signals China’s ‘due role’ in advancing West Asia peace via BRICS
TEHRAN — President Xi Jinping has underscored China’s readiness to assume a role in advancing peace and stability in West Asia, positioning the BRICS bloc as a pivotal force for regional de-escalation amid the ongoing war between Iran and the United States.
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2026-09-12 20:50
Army, IRGC chiefs vow ‘unbreakable unity’ against hostile powers
TEHRAN – The chief commanders of the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have underscored that the ironclad unity and operational synergy between the country’s armed forces have established an unbreakable shield against hostile powers, dealing a crushing blow to enemy miscalculations.
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2026-09-12 20:48
Iran consults BRICS members to facilitate accession to NDB
TEHRAN- Iran is consulting fellow BRICS members to remove obstacles and facilitate its accession to the New Development Bank (NDB), Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, as Tehran seeks greater access to multilateral financing and alternative financial channels through the emerging-economy bloc.
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2026-09-12 20:45
Iran says IAEA chief’s reports helped pave way for US-Israeli attacks
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency of helping create a narrative that was later used by the United States and Israel to justify military attacks against Iran.
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2026-09-12 20:40
Iran urges genuine reform of international governance mechanisms
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for genuine reform of international governance mechanisms, arguing that effective multilateralism requires equal respect for national sovereignty, non-discriminatory enforcement of international law and greater representation for developing countries.
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2026-09-12 20:37
By Maede Zaman Fashami
All the Pentagon’s men
The Iran war and a crisis of command in the US: what do 12 departures mean?
TEHRAN — Since the beginning of the war against Iran, Donald Trump and his Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, have repeatedly described the performance of US forces and the results of American military operations in glowing terms, using phrases such as “victory,” “historic success,” and “major military achievements.”
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2026-09-12 20:34
‘Utterly absurd’: Iran rebuffs US attempt to invoke 9/11 to justify reckless war
TEHRAN — Iran has strongly dismissed Washington’s attempts to weaponize the anniversary of the September 11 attacks to rationalize and justify a “reckless and unlawful war” against the Islamic Republic, exposing the glaring historical and moral contradictions underlying decades of aggressive American foreign policy and military interventionism.
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2026-09-12 20:33
Pezeshkian pursues wider economic ties and financial alternatives on BRICS sidelines
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has used his participation in the BRICS summit in New Delhi to intensify bilateral diplomacy with key members of the grouping, holding a series of meetings with the leaders of India, Malaysia, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates as Tehran seeks to expand trade ties and promote financial mechanisms less vulnerable to Western pressure.
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2026-09-12 17:01
Iran Reach AVC Volleyball Final
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2026-09-12 16:45
Quzlu: A stepped village offering a glimpse of rural Iran
TEHRAN - The stepped village of Quzlu, nestled in the mountainous landscape of northwestern Iran, offers travelers a chance to experience traditional rural architecture, unspoiled nature and a time-honored cultural heritage.
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2026-09-12 16:45
Iranian women showcase traditional crafts at BRICS exhibition in New Delhi
TEHRAN – A group of female Iranian artisans highlight skills at a handicraft’s exhibition being held on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
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2026-09-12 16:44
Iran Air seeks to resume flights to Malaysia
TEHRAN - Iran’s flag carrier, Iran Air, has explored the resumption of flights to Malaysia following a lengthy suspension, the airline said after its chief executive met with Malaysia’s ambassador to Iran.
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2026-09-12 16:40
Changwon 2026: Iranian para shooters win gold and silver
TEHRAN - Faezeh Ahmadi and Nasrin Shahi Samakhoun from Iran claimed a gold and silver medal respectively at the World Shooting Para Sport Championships on Saturday.
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2026-09-12 16:20
Where farmlands bloom in gold
Sunflower fields in Isfahan have created a spectacular golden landscape across the region’s farmlands as the flowers bloom.
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2026-09-12 16:18
Webinar on fertility preservation for people over 30 set for October
TEHRAN – Royan Institute will host a specialized webinar on October 1 to help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, focusing on fertility preservation options and strategies for single women and men over 30.
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2026-09-12 15:35
National document on Persian medicine governance being developed
TEHRAN - The first expert meeting to develop the National Governance Document for Iranian Traditional Medicine was held with the aim of reviewing the sector’s overarching policies, bringing together senior officials, leading academics, and representatives of executive bodies.
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2026-09-12 15:33
Forensic Medicine Organization seeks to enhance ties with ICRC
TEHRAN – Iran’s Forensic Medicine Organization has voiced its readiness to maintain and expand cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), with a focus on strengthening joint efforts in scientific, educational, and operational fields, alongside the provision of equipment.
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2026-09-12 13:21
TPO head outlines 3-pillar strategy to overcome export barriers
TEHRAN — Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (PMO), has outlined three core priorities for the organization this year: monitoring, facilitation, and proactive engagement.
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2026-09-12 13:08
Iran discover rivals at 2026 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s canoe polo team have discovered their opponents at the 2026 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships.
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2026-09-12 13:08
Economists’ prescription for breaking Iran’s inflation cycle
TEHRAN- Iran’s inflation has become a persistent, multi-layered economic problem that cannot be solved through a single tool or a simple policy choice. Economists interviewed by IRNA argue that suppressing prices, restricting demand, or relying only on monetary instruments such as interest rates or liquidity controls will not break the inflation cycle. Inflation can only be contained when the policymaker simultaneously controls the money-creation engine, directs financial resources toward production, prevents supply-side shocks, and protects the purchasing power of vulnerable groups without generating a new inflationary wave.
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2026-09-12 13:05
Restoring stability, trust, predictability: private sector’s roadmap for Iran’s economy
TEHRAN- Hossein Pirmoazen, the vice chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) emphasizes in a note that restoring stability, trust, and predictability to the economy provides the basis for returning capital to production, increasing employment, and strengthening hope in society.
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2026-09-12 12:58
ECO stresses speedy operationalization of regional center for anti-corruption co-op between members
TEHRAN- At the meeting of prosecutors general of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states in Kazakhstan, on Friday, September 11, the ECO Secretary General emphasized the need to expedite the operationalization of the “ECO Regional Center for Cooperation among Anti-Corruption Bodies and High Inspectors (Ombudsmen).”