Persian Medicine Festival to develop knowledge-based enterprises: official

TEHRAN –The fourth Persian Medicine Festival will serve as a platform for experts in Persian medicine and knowledge-based companies to share expertise and experiences, providing the basis for the development of knowledge-based enterprises, an official with the health ministry has said.

By Maryam Tavassoli

‘Know your brain, your brain is your entire body’

TEHRAN –National Brain Awareness Week is scheduled to be observed from February 22 – 28 in Tehran to promote cognitive sciences and brain health, as well as raise public awareness of the structure, function, and capabilities of the brain.

Iran, Oman telecom companies sign MOU on data transmission

TEHRAN –Iranian and Omani telecommunication companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand data transmission among operators of the two countries.

Benefactors contribute to constructing over half of schools

TEHRAN –Some 51 percent of the schools in the country are constructed with the help of benefactors, the government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, has said.

Iran’s Masoumi aims to win 2025 World Championships

TEHRAN - Shortly after winning the gold medal in the 125kg category at the Zagreb Open Ranking Series on Thursday at Arena Zagreb, Amirreza Masoumi announced that he aims to win the gold medal at the World Championships in the same venue."

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Nian Gallery is currently playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Hamed Sadr-Arhami.  The exhibition entitled “Dewall” will be running until February 21 at the gallery located at 5 Abhari Alley, Vafai St. off Tur St. off South Mofatteh St. 

Peter Carey’s “Oscar and Lucinda” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the novel “Oscar and Lucinda” written by Australian author Peter Carey has been released in bookstores across Iran.

Tehran’s City Theater to stage Slawomir Mrozek’s “The Martyrdom of Peter Ohey”

TEHRAN-The play “The Martyrdom of Peter Ohey” by Polish playwright Slawomir Mrozek will go on stage at the City Theater in Tehran from February 9.

17th Fajr Visual Arts Festival to kick off in Tehran 

TEHRAN- The Tehran province section of the 17th Fajr Visual Arts Festival, featuring My Homeland segment, will officially open on Tuesday at Rasul-e Mehr Gallery in Tehran.

36th Festival of Films from Iran kicks off in Chicago

TEHRAN-The 36th Festival of Films from Iran began in Chicago, the U.S., on Friday, showing some of the highlights of Iranian cinema presented at the Gene Siskel Film Center - during the festival and year round - in the last 36 years.

Iran's nuclear program achieving world-class advancements, declares AEOI chief

TEHRAN – Iran has achieved full mastery of nuclear science and is now ranked among the 18 countries with a recognized nuclear industry, according to Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI).

Iran inaugurates Shahid Bagheri, its first drone-carrier warship

TEHRAN – In a landmark ceremony attended by senior military officials on Thursday in Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy welcomed its first domestically developed drone carrier, the IRIS Shahid Bagheri, into its fleet.

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Iran's missile power is a major challenge for Israel

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Kayhan discussed a report by the American magazine National Interest about Iran's missile arsenal and said: The Revolution Guard Navy unveiled a new underground missile base in the southern coastal region.

Tehran will never surrender to pressure: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed his country’s unwavering stance against external pressure, stating that whenever the Iranian people face excessive and unjust coercion, they respond with maximum and heroic resistance.

Trudeau says Trump's 51st state threat 'is a real thing'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told business leaders at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit in Toronto that U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to annex Canada "is a real thing."

By Sayyed Pezhman Madany

How civilian resistance forced Israeli retreat from southern Lebanon

TEHRAN - In the annals of modern conflict, the Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon stands as a striking example of how unarmed civilian movements can disrupt even the most entrenched military occupations.

Canada is merely first in line

All of America’s allies should prepare for Trump’s coercion

Earlier this week, it appeared as if the Trump administration was going to follow through on its threat to impose a sweeping 25 percent tariff across the board on Canadian exports to the United States. Canada owes the United States “a lot of money, and I’m sure they’re going to pay,” President Donald Trump claimed. “We may have, short term, some little pain, and people understand that. But long term, the United States has been ripped off by virtually every country in the world.” Ottawa was sent scrambling for a response and announced a set of retaliatory tariffs, targeting $150 billion on an array of U.S. products, including appliances, machinery, and agricultural goods. “Tariffs against Canada will put [U.S.] jobs at risk, potentially shutting down American auto assembly plants and other manufacturing facilities,” warned Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Zarif’s Baghdad visit focuses on security, cooperation, and regional peace

TEHRAN – In a bid to strengthen bilateral ties and reinforce regional stability, Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, visited Iraq on Thursday, holding a series of high-level meetings with top Iraqi officials.

Nowruz 1404: handicraft exhibits to be set up at city entrances, border crossings

TEHRAN - Iran plans to establish handicraft sales exhibitions at railway stations, city entrances, and border crossings across the country during the Nowruz 1404 holidays.

Iran showcases charm at EMITT 2025

TEHRAN – Iran participated in the Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition (EMITT), which was held in Istanbul from February 5 to 7.

The reason? Experience

Leader says talks with U.S. unwise, unsmart, and dishonorable

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has ruled out any negotiations with the U.S., stating that Iran learned in the 2010s that Washington cannot be trusted. 

Chinese archaeologists visit Susa’s World Heritage site

TEHRAN – On Thursday, a group of Chinese archaeologists, professors, and students visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Susa in southwest Iran, gaining insights into the region's rich history, civilization, and unique historical artifacts.