Iran’s renewable energy capacity to reach 4,800 MW by March 2025

TEHRAN- Iran’s deputy energy minister said that the capacity of generating electricity from renewable sources will reach 4,800 megawatts (MW) by the end of the next Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2025).

Iran says ready to enter 'constructive' talks for new nuclear deal

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Islamic Republic is ready to resume constructive and immediate talks on its nuclear program with the Western sides.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

An exhibition of paintings by Marjan Maleki is currently underway at Ehsan Gallery. The exhibit named “Among the Animals” will run until January 7 at the gallery located at No. 22, East 14th St. in the Ajudanieh neighborhood. 

IAF to show Ingmar Bergman’s “Persona”

TEHRAN-The 1966 Swedish avant-garde psychological drama film “Persona” written, directed, and produced by Ingmar Bergman will be screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) on Monday.

Lieutenant general Qassem Soleimani’s portraits on display at Art Bureau

TEHRAN-On the occasion of the anniversary of the martyrdom of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, the group painting exhibition “Jaml-e Habib” (literally meaning Beauty of Friend) was inaugurated on Wednesday, at the Aali Art Gallery of the Art Bureau in Tehran.

Ammar festival wraps up, honoring resistance figures 

TEHRAN- The closing ceremony of the 15th edition of the Ammar Popular Film Festival took place at the Andisheh Hall of the Art Bureau in Tehran, with the presence of families of martyrs and international guests.

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Iran able to curry favor in competition between global powers

TEHRAN - In a note, the Iran newspaper discussed the new round of talks between Iran and the three Western JCPOA parties (Britain, France and Germany) on January 13.

Tehran summons Italian ambassador over detention of citizen at US order

TEHRAN – Tehran has summoned the Italian ambassador to Iran following the continued detention of Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini by Italian authorities.

Iran calls on Afghanistan to honor water rights in border river disputes

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry has underscored the critical need for cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan to maintain the natural flow of water in shared border rivers.

Iranian ground forces heighten alert at eastern and western borders

TEHRAN – Iran has bolstered its border security by deploying military brigades and building advanced smart walls along its eastern and western frontiers.

Lebanese citizens protest improper treatment of Iranian flight passengers

TEHRAN – Public anger over the mistreatment of passengers on an Iranian flight led to protests in Lebanon on Thursday night.

Iran seeks UNESCO recognition for traditional felt-making and Tirgan festival

TEHRAN - Two cultural heritage files from Iran, one for traditional felt-making and another for the Tirgan festival, have been submitted for evaluation by UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee in 2026.

Hakim: Syrian people must be aware of dangers

Ammar Hakim, leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, spoke on Friday at the ceremony marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammad Baqir al-Hakim and the "Iraqi Martyr's Day" held at the martyr's shrine in Najaf Ashraf. He called on the Syrian people to be aware of the dangers.

Welfare, relief entities support more women heads of household

TEHRAN – According to a recent report by the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI), the number of female heads of households supported by Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation and Welfare Organization has increased from 1,566,606 and 180,120 individuals in 2017 to 1,264,269 and 278,353 in 2023, respectively.

By Maryam Tavassoli

World Braille Day highlights equal access to information for all

TEHRAN –World Braille Day is observed annually on January 4 to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights of blind and partially sighted people.

President: Iran’s health system ‘a role model’ in world

TEHRAN –President Masoud Pezeshkian has called the country’s health system a role model in the region and even the world thanks to its unique, particularly primary healthcare, services.

Tehran to host intl. conference on AI, future civilization

TEHRAN –An international conference on artificial intelligence (AI) and the future civilization is scheduled to be held in Tehran on January 29.

Loading, unloading of goods up 28% in Hormozgan province’s eastern ports

TEHRAN- As announced by a provincial official, the loading and unloading of goods in the eastern ports of Hormozgan province in the south of Iran, rose 28 percent during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20- December 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

Non-oil Export Development Council convenes after four years

TEHRAN - The 11th session of the Supreme Council for the Development of Non-Oil Exports was held after a four-year hiatus, with the participation of Iran's First Vice President.

Over 33,000 tons of red meat produced in a month

TEHRAN- The Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) announced that over 33,000 tons of red meat was produced in Iran during the eight Iranian calendar month Aban (October 22-November 20).