Young Paralympics medalist Rahimi gifts her father a truck

TEHRAN – Iran’s para taekwondo athlete Zahra Rahimi has surprised her father, gifting him a Volvo truck.

Khatoon learn fate at AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 Knockout Stage

TEHRAN - The eight remaining teams discovered the pathway to glory following the conclusion of the AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 Knockout Stage draw at AFC House on Wednesday.

Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda he has promoted since winning the Nov. 5 election.

Tehran cultural center to host Armenian Music Night

TEHRAN- An Armenian Music Night will be held at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Tuesday evening to mark the beginning of the year 2025.

John Williams’ “Stoner” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- “Stoner”, a novel by American author John Edward Williams has recently been published in Persian.

Tehran art exhibition to celebrate birth of Imam Ali (AS) 

TEHRAN- On the occasion of the birth of Imam Ali (AS) and Father's Day, which falls on January 14 this year, an art exhibition will be held at the Imam Ali (AS) Religious Arts Museum in Tehran.

Iranian Artists Forum to show Uberto Pasolini’s “The Return”

Six Iranian films to participate in India’s Third Eye Asian Film Festival

TEHRAN-Six feature films from Iran will take part in the 21st Third Eye Asian Film Festival, slated for January 10 to 16 in Mumbai, India.

Protests in New York in support of Gaza hospital director

Protesters gathered in New York City on Monday to call for the release of a prominent doctor in Gaza arrested by Israeli forces.

Israeli soldier faces war crimes complaint in Argentina over Gaza actions 

The Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom has reported that a fresh complaint has been filed in Argentina against an Israeli soldier accused of committing war crimes in Gaza.

Hamas condemns Palestinian Authority attack on resistance groups 

Hamas has denounced the Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces for shooting at a vehicle carrying three resistance fighters in Attil, north of Tulkarm.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Violators of rights do not seek Iran's interests

TEHRAN - In a note, Kayhan discussed the views of the West-leaning media about possible talks between Iran and the United States.

Trump reportedly halts extradition of Iranian citizen at Italy's request

TEHRAN – An Italian newspaper has reported that Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, has agreed to temporarily suspend the extradition of an Iranian citizen detained in Milan.

Iran eyeing Makran for new capital, says government spokesperson

TEHRAN – In a press conference on Tuesday, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced plans to relocate Iran's capital to the southern part of the country.

Araghchi stresses endurance of Resistance Front against enemies’ will

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized the resilience of the "Resistance school of thought," a movement late Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani significantly shaped.

Details of MEK’s brutal terrorist tactics unveiled in Tehran trial

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, the Tehran Criminal Court's 11th Branch held the 26th trial session for 104 members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist organization.

Iran’s women’s taekwondo coach Maddah resigns

TEHRAN - Iran’s women’s taekwondo head coach Minoo Maddah stepped down from his role.

Shams Azar, Mohajeri part ways: PGPL

TEHRAN – Shams Azar football club parted company with their head coach Reza Mohajeri.

Centuries-old carpets and a mystery unveiled at Golestan Palace

TEHRAN – In an unveiling ceremony held at the iconic Shams-ol-Emareh edifice within the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace, researchers presented 20 historical carpets selected from a collection some of which shed light on a long-standing mystery surrounding the palace’s architectural history.

Iran, Uzbekistan eager to strengthen cultural and tourism ties

TEHRAN - In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, met with Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Fariddin Nasriev, on Tuesday.

Tourism ministry adds division dedicated to AI

TEHRAN – On Monday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, announced the establishment of a new division dedicated to Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the ministry.

Combating wildfires necessitates stricter laws

TEHRAN – Wildfires in forests and pastures have increased by 27 percent in terms of frequency, and 299 percent in terms of affected areas from the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2024) till June 21, 2024, compared to the same period in the year before.

Normal, lower-than-normal rainfall projected for next six weeks

TEHRAN – According to Metrological Organization, average precipitation is forecast to be normal and less than normal in the next six weeks, from January 6 to February 18.