Over 940 km of gas transmission pipelines to be commissioned by Mar. 2026

TEHRAN – Iran will bring 948 kilometers of gas transmission pipelines and three new compressor stations into operation in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in late March 2026), alongside expanding its Sarajeh gas storage facility, the head of the Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company said.

Rail passenger transportation up 3% in H1

TEHRAN – Iran’s rail network carried 15.8 million intercity and suburban passengers in the first half of the current Iranian year (March–September 2025), a three percent increase compared to the same period last year, official data showed.

Iran–Afghanistan trade, investment exhibition to be held in October

TEHRAN – Iran and Afghanistan will hold a joint trade and investment exhibition in the eastern Iranian city of Birjand from October 18 to 21, aimed at expanding economic cooperation across multiple sectors.

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Sumud flotilla speaks volumes beyond humanitarian aid to Gaza

There is no limit to Israel’s disinformation campaign and lies 

TEHRAN - The Israeli military intercepted dozens of boats sailing as part of an aid flotilla towards Gaza, detaining hundreds of passengers. 

Rarely-seen painting, commemorative stamp unveiled to honor late Iranian artist Mahmoud Farshchian

TEHRAN – A rarely-seen painting titled Splendor of Flight by the late Iranian painter Mahmoud Farshchian was unveiled on Thursday in Mashhad to mark the 40th day since his passing.

Iran discover fate at 2025 IHF Men’s U17 World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran are drawn in Group C of the 2025 IHF Men’s Under-17 World Championship.

Iran condemns G7’s support for reinstatement of anti-Iran sanctions

TEHRAN – Tehran has condemned as illegal and unjustifiable a statement released by the Group of Seven (G7) in support of the reinstatement of sanctions against Iran.

FM Araghchi marks 76th founding anniversary of PRC with congratulatory message

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has extended warm congratulations to the government and people of China on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, praising Beijing’s long-term development and reaffirming Tehran’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties.

Landmark Iran-Russia partnership treaty officially takes effect

TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has, in a statement, announced that the Iranian–Russian Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is legally binding as of October 2, 2025.

Memorial held in Tehran to mark one-year anniversary of Hezbollah chiefs’ assassination

TEHRAN – A memorial service was held in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on October 2, 2025 to mark the first anniversary of the assassination of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, the former leaders of Lebanese Resistance movement Hezbollah.

Israel’s digital efforts to manufacture unrest in Iran and promote Pahlavi

TEHRAN – An article on Haaretz has reported a wide-ranging Israeli influence campaign targeting Iran, aiming to promote the return of the overthrown Pahlavi monarchy.

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Tehran must act in line with its national interests

TEHRAN - In a note, Kayhan discussed the activation of the snapback mechanism by the European trio (Britain, France and Germany) and Iran’s nuclear program, writing: Snapback does not limit Iran’s nuclear program; rather, it accelerates the collapse of oversight.

Iran-Tajikistan joint film on screen at German festival 

TEHRAN- Tajik director Muhiddin Muzaffar’s movie “Fish on the Hook,” a joint production of Iran and Tajikistan, is competing at the 30th edition of the SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival for Children and Young Audiences, which is currently underway at Chemnitz, Germany. 

What’s in Tehran art galleries

An exhibition of paintings by Yazdan Sadi is underway at Saless Gallery.  The exhibition will run until October 14 at the gallery located at 148 Karim Khan Ave.

Iran participating in Baku International Book Fair

TEHRAN – The 11th Baku International Book Fair is underway in the Azeri capital under the theme “Techno-Human: Yesterday’s Dream, Today’s Reality”.

Global Sumud Flotilla featured at new mural at Palestine Square in Tehran

TEHRAN – A new mural was unveiled at Tehran’s Palestine Square featuring the Global Sumud Flotilla imagery, coinciding with reports of an Israeli assault on aid vessels. The mural bears the phrase: “The sea will never be safe for Pharaoh.”

Gilan tourism activists honored

TEHRAN--A ceremony to honor the activists, servants, and members of the travel services staff of Gilan province was held in the central hall of Rasht, the capital city of the province on Thursday.

Iran 6,000 years ago, ahead of Mesopotamia in innovation, culture

TEHRAN-- New excavations at the ancient site of Chega Sofla in southeast of Khuzestan province have provided a new picture of the history of early Near East civilizations.

Weaving Iran’s sustainable growth through handicrafts

TEHRAN--Iran’s handicrafts sector, deeply rooted in millennia of cultural heritage, remains a vital yet often overlooked part of the country’s economy.