By Garsha Vazirian

Hezbollah's invisible commander: The man who mastered the machinery of Resistance

While others focused on military operations, Safieddine built the infrastructure that sustained the struggle

TEHRAN – In the intricate tapestry of Lebanese resistance, few figures have wielded influence as quietly yet decisively as Sayyed Hashem Safieddine.

Cultural heritage ministry plans to hold Mehregan Festival

TEHRAN--Mehregan Festival is the second largest celebration of ancient Iran after Nowruz, said Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage Ali Darabai, adding: “We are considering holding this world-recorded celebration on a public scale.”

Experts discuss Shirazi urban heritage in Eastern Africa

TEHRAN— A scientific gathering of ‘Shirazi city-states in East Africa’ was held by the Cultural Heritage Ministry’s Research Institute with the participation of the head of the institute, Mohammad-Ebrahim Zarei.

War tours aim to highlight Iranians’ resilience, Tehran official says

TEHRAN – Tours of sites in the Iranian capital damaged during the 12-day war imposed by Israel are intended to showcase the resilience of Iranians, Amir Qasemi, head of the Tehran Municipality’s tourism office, said.

Tourism minister invites Malaysian counterpart to visit Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran has extended an official invitation to Malaysia’s tourism minister, Tiong King Sing, to visit Tehran as part of efforts to strengthen tourism, cultural, and economic ties between the two nations.

Barancheshmeh remains head of Iran’s Zurkhaneh and Koshti Pahlevani federation

TEHRAN – Mehrali Barancheshmeh was re-elected as president of Iran’s Zurkhaneh and Koshti Pahlevani federation on Saturday.

Sponge iron export up 41% in 5 months on year

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s sponge iron export rose 41 percent during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA).

By Shahab Sarmadi

Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah through the words of Ayatollah Khamenei: A legacy of resistance and honor

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has repeatedly praised martyr Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah for his role in promoting resistance against the Israeli occupation. Following Nasrallah’s assassination in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut in late September 2024, Iran’s Leader issued several messages honoring his life and legacy.

Annual inflation rises to 37.5% in September

TEHRAN – Iran’s annual inflation rate reached 37.5 percent in the last month of summer (August 23-September 22), up 1.2 percentage points from the previous month, the Statistical Center of Iran said.

Nearly 79m passengers moved by public transport fleet in H1

TEHRAN – Nearly 79 million passengers traveled across Iran’s roads in the first six months of this year using the country’s public transport fleet, the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization said.

Agriculture exports jump 32% as sector shows recovery

TEHRAN – Iran’s agriculture exports rose by 32 percent in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended in late March), Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Qezeljeh said on Saturday.

Access to environmental info in digital age promotes accountability

TEHRAN – Observed on September 28 every year, the International Day for Universal Access to Information 2025 highlights Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age, as universal access to information is foundational for transparent, participatory, and accountable governance.

Iran spotlights free trade zones as bridge for BRICS digital economy integration

TEHRAN – At the BRICS 2025 meeting in Hangzhou, China, Iran highlighted the role of free trade zones in strengthening digital economic integration among member states, according to the Secretariat of Iran’s Free and Special Economic Zones High Council.

IRCS, ICRC discuss ways to boost co-op

TEHRAN – Razieh Alishvandi, the director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, and Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, have explored the potential to enhance joint efforts between the two societies.

By Maryam Tavassoli

IranPharma symbol of global health diplomacy

TEHRAN – With the vast participation of domestic and international pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers in the 10th IranPharma Exhibition, the first international event in the health sector after the 12-day war in June, the expo has turned out to be a magnificent symbol of health diplomacy and international communication of the country.

Pasteur Institute of Iran to mark World Rabies Day

TEHRAN – Observed annually on September 28, World Rabies Day aims to raise public awareness about rabies prevention and what to do in the event of a bite. In this line, the Pasteur Institute of Iran plans to hold special programs both in person and online.