Iran, Azerbaijan sign bilingual MOU at 16th joint economic committee meeting

TEHRAN – Iran and Azerbaijan signed Persian and Azeri versions of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday during the 16th Joint Economic Committee meeting, co-chaired by Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister.

Iran, Iraq eye joint industrial parks, stronger private sector ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have expressed interest in creating joint industrial parks along their shared border and boosting Iranian investment in the Iraqi market, during a meeting between the Iraqi ambassador to Tehran and the head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA).

Iran U23 football teams coach candidates revealed

TEHRAN – Four coaches have been shortlisted to lead Iran’s U23 football team.

Resistance Journalism course to be held in Tehran 

TEHRAN- A course on Resistance Journalism will be held in Tehran in May to explore the role of colonialism in altering the borders of West Asia following World War I. 

Children's art on display at IRSPRC 30th anniversary exhibition

TEHRAN- In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Iran’s Society for Protecting the Rights of the Children (IRSPRC), an exhibition featuring the works of children supported by the organization will be inaugurated on Thursday at the Autumn Gallery of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran.

Three Iranian films attending 52nd Athens International Film and Video Festival

TEHRAN-Three films from Iran are present at the 52nd Athens International Film and Video Festival (AIFVF), underway in Athens, Ohio, the United States.

African Union expels Israeli ambassador from Rwanda genocide conference

The African Union (AU) expelled an Israeli ambassador from a conference on the Rwanda genocide on Monday, the Israeli foreign ministry said.

Turkey and Israel mull deconfliction line in Syria

Turkey and Israel have held talks over the establishment of a deconfliction line in Syria to avoid any misunderstandings and prevent potential clashes between their militaries, two western officials have told Middle East Eye.

The ball is now in America's court

The Javan newspaper ran a story saying dialogue between Iran and the United States has been the hottest topic in media and political circles in recent weeks.

The day Carter broke US ties with Iran

TEHRAN – Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter severed his country’s diplomatic relations with Iran on April 7, 1980.

Russia's Duma ratifies strategic partnership treaty with Iran

TEHRAN – The Russian State Duma, the lower house of parliament, has ratified the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Iran, marking a significant step in the deepening relationship between Moscow and Tehran. 

Iran equips wide-body Gaza drone with anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technology

TEHRAN – Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has enhanced the capabilities of its Gaza wide-body combat drone by integrating sophisticated anti-jamming and anti-spoofing technologies into its systems. 

‘Historic, resilient ties:’ Araghchi meets his counterpart in Algeria

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, leading a high-ranking delegation to Algeria, held pivotal talks on Thursday with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, underscoring the nations’ shared vision for regional stability and deepened bilateral cooperation.

By Mona Hojat Ansari 

Saturday test for US

Iran to evaluate Washington's true intentions during indirect Oman talks

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is slated to visit Oman for indirect talks with Washington, offering U.S. President Donald Trump a chance to give fresh life to the nuclear deal he unraveled in 2018.

Patterns of Persian, European and Chinese gardens discussed in Tehran

TEHRAN - A gathering themed “From Spring to Persian Garden” was held at the Niavaran Historical-Cultural Complex on Monday, participated by Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti, a senior cultural heritage expert.

Mashhad to host its 18th International Tourism and Handicrafts Fair

TEHRAN - Director General of Khorasan Razavi Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Seyyed Javad Mousavi said on Tuesday that Mashhad’s 18th International Tourism and Handicrafts Fair would be held in the provincial capital.

Another section of 1,200-year-old mosque of Jiroft unearthed

TEHRAN - Director of the archaeological team working on the ancient city of Jiroft (Daqyanoos), Hamideh Choubak, said on Tuesday: “We have found another section in this area which shows the spread of a mosque. It is around 1,000 square meters. We guess that it is more than this.”

Tourism minister attends global investment forum in UAE to promote cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Monday evening to participate in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2025, one of the world’s leading platforms for international investment and economic dialogue.

Giant ‘Sasanian-era’ jar unearthed in southern Iran

TEHRAN - An ancient earthenware jar believed to date back to the Sasanian era has been unearthed during a routine excavation in a village in southern Iran, according to local heritage authorities.

Iran discover opponents in FIBA Asia Cup 2025

TEHRAN - The path to the trophy for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 has been determined as the groups for the thirty-first edition of the event were confirmed in Tuesday's draw.