Agha Bozorg Mosque’s restoration complete

TEHRAN- A recent restoration project has come to an end on the 18th century Agha Bozorg Mosque in Kashan. 

Iran advances to fourth place globally in intangible cultural heritage rankings

TEHRAN- Iran has risen from seventh to fourth place globally in intangible cultural heritage, the Deputy Minister for Cultural Heritage has announced. 

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The Islamic Republic of Iran does not need a proxy force

TEHRAN - Siasat-e-Rooz devoted its editorial to the words of the Leader of the Revolution about the Axis of Resistance.

U.S. hostage-taking of nationals breach of intl. law: Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary, and Expatriate Affairs, Vahid Jalalzadeh, has vehemently denounced the recent arrests of Iranian nationals by the United States, accusing the U.S. of engaging in "hostage-taking" and violating international law.

‘Resistance robust and self-sufficient, IRGC insurmountable:’ Salami

TEHRAN – Major General Hossein Salami, the Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), emphasized the steadfast resilience and independence of the regional Axis of Resistance.

Iraq’s Kurdistan Region aims to deepen ties with Iran under new consul general

TEHRAN – In a bid to enhance bilateral ties, the Iranian Consul General in Erbil, Faramarz Asadi, received a call for increased cooperation from Safeen Dizayee, the Foreign Relations Minister of Iraq's Kurdistan Region, during their credentials meeting on Sunday.

Iran never left the negotiating table: foreign ministry spokesperson on talks with West

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iranian Foreign Ministry has affirmed the country’s commitment to diplomacy and dialogue, addressing Iran’s readiness for nuclear talks.

Trump could be key to reviving Iran nuclear agreement: Jake Sullivan

TEHRAN – The U.S. National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, has emphasized that President-elect Donald Trump could play a significant role in brokering a new nuclear agreement with Iran.

Media briefing held for General Soleimani’s fifth anniversary of martyrdom

TEHRAN – The media briefing for the fifth anniversary of General Qassem Soleimani’s martyrdom was held on Monday, at the Mehr Hall of the Art Bureau in Tehran.

Pezeshkian tells Russian Deputy PM Iran resolved to complete Rasht-Astara railroad

TEHRAN – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has underscored the nation's unwavering commitment to completing the Rasht-Astara railroad project, a crucial part of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). 

Ties with Egypt will strengthen Iran’s regional strategy, says former MP

TEHRAN – In an interview with ISNA, Mahmoud Abbaszadeh Meshkini, the former spokesperson of the Iranian parliament’s national security and foreign policy committee, underscored the significance of Iran's diplomatic engagement with Egypt. 

New research shows the massive hole Dems are in

Even voters who previously backed Democrats cast the party as weak and overly focused on diversity and elites.

Tehran hosting intl. printing, packaging, related machinery exhibit

TEHRAN- The 31st International Printing, Packaging and Related Machinery Exhibition of Iran (IPP) kicked off at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Monday.

Inflation rate drops 0.6%

TEHRAN - The Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) has put the average inflation rate in the twelve-month period ended on December 20, which marks the end of the ninth Iranian calendar month Azar, at 32.5 percent, falling 0.6 percent from the figure for the twelve-month ended to the eighth month.

Greenland is not for sale, its leader says in response to Trump

Greenland is not for sale, its elected leader said on Monday, responding to comments made by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding the "ownership and control" of the vast Arctic island that has been part of Denmark for over 600 years.

Energy imbalance challenges highlighted at TCCIMA meeting

TEHRAN - Alireza Kolahi Samadi, head of the Industry Committee at the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (TCCIMA), stated that $35 billion is required to address power shortages and modernize the country’s electricity grid.

Daffodil harvest in southern Iran

Harvesting daffodils in Khafr County, southern Fars Province, is underway until mid-January.

WFP releases November report on Iran

TEHRAN –The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of November.

Iran has capacity to accept more Iraqi students

TEHRAN – An official with the Iranian science ministry has said the country's universities hold the capacity to accept more Iraqi students.

Iranian women making headway in technology

TEHRAN – Having made great strides in manufacturing high-tech products and growing the knowledge-based economy, Iranian women are conveying to the world the message that they have the potential to shine in the field of ‘technology’, the same as other fields.

Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 16: Persepolis to play Sepahan

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team will play defending champions Sepahan in 2024/25 Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 16.

Gaza situation ‘nothing short of an apocalyptic nightmare’

We reported earlier how Oxfam said Israeli authorities only allowed 12 aid trucks into besieged northern Gaza in the past two and a half months.