Iran’s special envoy condemns ‘shocking’ Syria atrocities, demands justice for minorities

TEHRAN – Iran’s Special Envoy for Syrian Affairs, Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheybani, has condemned escalating violence in Syria’s coastal regions, labeling the atrocities against civilians as “shocking” and calling for international accountability.

Maritime Security Belt-2025: Iran showcases naval prowess in alliance with China, Russia

TEHRAN – Iran has reaffirmed its pivotal role in regional security by leading the seventh iteration of the Maritime Security Belt-2025 joint naval exercises alongside China and Russia, held March 10–13 near the strategic port of Chabahar.

Pakistan police say gunmen took 35 hostages in attack on train

Militants have taken 35 passengers hostage after attacking a train in southwestern Pakistan, and nearly 350 other passengers are believed to be safe, local police said on Tuesday.

IRCS to send humanitarian aid to Lebanon

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) plans to send a consignment of relief items to war-impacted people in Lebanon.

Tehran hosting exhibition on women’s achievements

TEHRAN – An exhibition of Iranian women’s achievements, titled ‘Iranian women, unwritten stories’, commenced at Iran house of innovation and technology (iHiT) in Tehran on Monday.

Marriage 2.3 times divorce in autumn

TEHRAN – Over the autumn season, some 118,450 marriages and 49,738 divorces were registered across the country, according to the Civil Registration Organization.

By Soroush Saki

The rise of AI: How data science is powering the Fourth Industrial Revolution

TEHRAN - The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here, and at its core lies the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. Unlike previous industrial revolutions driven by steam, electricity, and computing, this era is defined by intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and make decisions. From manufacturing to finance and retail, AI is reshaping industries, creating efficiencies, and unlocking new possibilities.

‘Unilateral sanctions hinder counter-narcotics measures’

TEHRAN –Imposing unfair sanctions against Iran not only increases the costs of implementing treatment and harm reduction programs but also challenges developing effective strategies for combating drug trafficking, the Secretary General of Iranian Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) has said.

By Professor Hossein Askari

A compromised president and the country sold to two donors!

Where will Trump, Russia, Adelson and Musk take America?

PORTLAND - Over time several of President Trump’s statements and actions have aroused suspicion that he may have become compromised by the Russian (Soviet) intelligence services in the 1980s and that he may knowingly or unknowingly have been acting as a Soviet asset for some time, increasingly so in his second term as president.

By Mahnaz Abdi

China's national legislature holds closing meeting of annual session

BEIJING- The 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, held the closing meeting of its third session on Tuesday.

Amir Zamanpour to represent Iran in World Athletics Indoor Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s Amir Zamanpour will compete at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships.

South Pars 1st infill well goes operational

TEHRAN – Iran has brought the first well from a 35-well infill drilling project at the South Pars gas field into production, aimed at maintaining output levels, the managing director of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) said.

RAI eyes launching Tehran-Ankara train after resuming Tehran-Van route

TEHRAN – Iran's railway authority is considering launching a direct Tehran-Ankara train service if passenger demand for the recently resumed Tehran-Van route remains strong, the managing director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) said.

Iran's renewable energy capacity surpasses 1,561 MW

TEHRAN – Iran’s renewable energy capacity has reached 1,561.66 megawatts by the end of February 2025, as the country accelerates efforts to address power imbalances and expand clean energy sources.

Iran Air secures EU, ICAO certification for fuel management in international flights

TEHRAN – Iran Air has received certification from the European Union and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for fuel management in its international flights, the airline’s deputy director of operations announced.

IRISL breaks container transport record despite sanctions

TEHRAN –The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) has set a new record in container transport despite ongoing sanctions, the chairman of the board of the IRISL Container Transport Company announced.

Tehran to host International Auto Parts Exhibition

TEHRAN – The 20th International Exhibition of Auto Parts, Accessories, and Assemblies will be held from May 29 to June 1, 2025, at Tehran’s Permanent International Fairgrounds, IRNA reported.

Iraq seeks to maintain gas and electricity imports from Iran amid sanction challenges

TEHRAN - Iran's exemption for exporting gas and electricity to Iraq was lifted on March 8, 2024, prompting the Chairman of the Economic Committee of the Iraqi Parliament to meet with the U.S. Charge d'Affaires in Baghdad.

Iran, Poland private sectors discuss strengthening ties

TEHRAN - An Iranian private sector delegation visited Warsaw to explore opportunities for expanding economic cooperation, emphasizing the need to reduce tariffs and ease visa requirements for businesspeople.

MME signs co-op agreement with leading Chinese steelmakers

TEHRAN - Iran’s Mines and Metals Engineering Company (MME), the executive arm of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), has signed a cooperation agreement with major Chinese steel manufacturers.

US seeks to deport Columbia University student for leading protests against Israel’s war on Gaza

A pro-Palestinian activist who played a prominent role in Columbia University protests against the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza was detained in New York on Saturday evening, his lawyer has said.

ECO Secretary General Meets with Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development

TEHRAN- Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization Dr. Asad M. Khan held a productive meeting today with H.E. Dr. Farzaneh Sadegh Malvajerd, Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran to discuss enhanced cooperation in the region in the transport sector.

Brussels film festival to screen Iranian short “The Mold” 

TEHRAN-Iranian director Mohammadreza Nourmandipour’s “The Mold” will go on scree at the 28th edition of Brussels Short Film Festival (BSFF), which will be held in the Belgian capital from April 23 to May 3, Mehr reported. 

Jean-Baptiste Andrea’s 2023 Prix Goncourt winner available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Watching Over Her” written by French author Jean-Baptiste Andrea has been released in the Iranian book market.

Tehran theater to host reading performance of Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie”

TEHRAN- Medea Theater Hall in Tehran will be playing host to a reading performance of American playwright Tennessee Williams’ memory play “The Glass Menagerie”.

International Holy Quran Exhibition launches virtual book sales

TEHRAN- The virtual book sales section of the 32nd edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition featuring 221 publishers and 14,282 titles comprising a total of 1,831,542 volumes, is accessible on the official website of the event. 

Tjeknavorian to perform “Rostam and Sohrab” opera in Armenia

TEHRAN-The renowned Iranian-Armenian musician and conductor Loris Tjeknavorian will conduct a concert and an opera based on Ferdowsi's Shahnameh in Armenia later this month.