Iran transfers body of terror ringleader to Germany after legal procedures

TEHRAN – Iran has officially transferred the body of Jamshid Sharmahd, the leader of the Tondar terrorist group, to Germany after completing all necessary legal processes, according to Iranian judiciary officials.

Tehran urges UN action against Israel’s violations in Lebanon

TEHRAN – The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss the latest political and security developments in Lebanon.

Pezeshkian, VP, and ministers visit defense industry exhibition

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, accompanied by several members of his cabinet, visited the National-Defense Cooperation Development Exhibition organized by the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics.

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The goals of Netanyahu's trip to U.S.

TEHRAN - In a note, Jam-e-Jam discussed the goals of Netanyahu's trip to the U.S. and wrote: It seems that his most important goal is to win Donald Trump's support again in line with his goals.

Tehran theater to host reading performance of Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt’s “Between Worlds”

TEHRAN- Medea Hall in Tehran will be playing host to a reading performance of Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt’s 1999 play “Between Worlds” (“Hotel des Deux Mondes”) on Saturday. 

“Gruesome Playground Injuries” on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN- An adaptation of American playwright Rajiv Joseph’s “Gruesome Playground Injuries” is currently on stage at Book Garden Theater in Tehran.

Norman Stone’s “Turkey: A Short History” published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Turkey: A Short History” written by Norman Stone has been released in bookstores across Iran.

“Nian” calligraphic paintings exhibition underway in Tehran 

TEHRAN- An exhibition of paintings and calligraphic paintings by Iranian artist Ahdieh Bahadori is currently underway in Tehran. 

Final three Iran football presidency candidates announced

TEHRAN – The final three candidates of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) presidency announced.

Esteghlal target Ghorbani signs with Al Wahda

TEHRAN - Al Wahda has finalized the signing of Iranian midfielder Mohammad Ghorbani from Orenburg.

Deputy tourism minister visits UNESCO-listed Tchogha Zanbil in Khuzestan

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Ali Darabi, Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, visited the UNESCO-listed Tchogha Zanbil, a prehistorical ruined ziggurat in Khuzestan province as part of his official tour of heritage projects in the region.

Museum dedicated to Qajar-era diplomacy opens in Tehran

TEHRAN - A new museum dedicated to diplomatic relations during the Qajar era has been inaugurated at the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran. Among the notable exhibits on display is a historical copy of the Treaty of Finckenstein, being shown to the public for the first time.

Tourism map dedicated to Islamic Revolution events in Tehran revealed

TEHRAN - The Head of the Tehran Municipality’s Tourism Office announced the launch of a new digital tourism map detailing key locations related to the events of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran. This map is now accessible online to the public.

Iran’s Shush plans sister city partnerships with Najaf, Paris, and Athens

TEHRAN – The Governor of Shush has emphasized the importance of promoting the city’s rich cultural heritage and announced plans to establish sister city partnerships with Najaf, Paris, and Athens.

Over 540 gas projects to go operational during Ten-Day Dawn

TEHRAN - The head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has announced the inauguration of 543 gas projects across the country during the Ten-Day Dawn marking victory of Islamic Revolution, emphasizing that these projects will enhance the gas distribution network, increase production, and help reduce air pollution.

Iran’s petrochemical boom: driving oil industry’s value chain

TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) has hailed the petrochemical sector's exponential growth as a key achievement in the oil industry’s value chain, emphasizing its role in curbing crude sales.

Who controls the Panama Canal?

President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to regain U.S. ownership of the Panama Canal, which the United States previously controlled until a treaty transferred full ownership to Panama in 1999. Trump’s bluntly stated desire, alongside comments he has made about acquiring Greenland, would violate the international principle of sovereignty and decades of U.S. foreign policy norms if translated into action. The canal facilitates hundreds of billions of dollars of trade each year. It is a central point for international commerce, vital to U.S. supply chains, and critical to Panama’s standing as a regional trade hub. Yet, China’s growing commercial ties to Panama and the region have fueled U.S. concerns about Beijing’s broader role in global shipping and port operations.

Some 2m Iranians donate blood in 10 months

TEHRAN – A total of 1,997,288 Iranians donated blood over the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year which started on March 20, 2024, indicating a two-percent growth, the Blood Transfusion Organization spokesman has said.

Bern ready to expand co-op with Tehran in crisis management

TEHRAN – Swiss ambassador to Tehran, Nadine Olivieri Lozano, in a meeting with the president of Tehran Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization (TDMMO), Ali Nasiri, has voiced Switzerland's readiness to enhance relations with Tehran in crisis management.

Iranian biotech products target 35 countries

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 19, 2024), biotechnology products have been exported to 35 countries worldwide, compared to 33 countries in the past year.

Iran, UNDP extend MOU to preserve wetlands

TEHRAN—The Department of Environment (DOE) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have extended their partnership by signing a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to conserve Iranian wetlands projects in the country.

Construction begins on Iran’s 1st Mini LNG plant on Kish Island

TEHRAN – The construction of Iran’s first mini liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant has commenced on Kish Island, with investments from Iranian companies and equipment supplied by domestic knowledge-based firms.

Unilateral sanctions destabilize oil markets: Iran’s oil minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Wednesday that imposing unilateral sanctions against major oil producers and exerting pressure on OPEC is a clear attempt to destabilize global oil and energy markets, ultimately harming consumers worldwide.

Ex-Iran women volleyball team player Seyed Hadizadeh dies

TEHRAN - Jaleh Seyed Hadizadeh, a former member of Iran's women's volleyball team, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82 in Germany.

Trump floats US taking over Gaza Strip

President Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of the U.S. taking over the Gaza Strip, saying America should be responsible for clearing the territory of rubble and unexploded bombs and proposing an “economic development.”