Iran is world’s oldest country based on organized government

TEHRAN - In a newly revisited global ranking published by the World Population Review, Iran has been officially recognized as the oldest country in the world in terms of its earliest known organized government and sovereign identity, dating back to 3200 BC.

Ex-Iran goalie Faramarz Zelli laid to rest

TEHRAN - Former Esteghlal and Iran national football team goalkeeper Faramarz Zelli was laid to rest on Monday at Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery in Tehran. Zelli passed away on April 1 at the age of 83.

Over 200 investment opportunities worth $137b to be introduced in oil industry

TEHRN- An official with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), announced the holding of an event for the transformation of investment and development in Iran's upstream oil and gas sector this spring, saying: "More than 200 investment opportunities in the field of the National Iranian Oil Company’s activities will be introduced in this event."

Iranians are into humanitarian activities: ICRC representative

TEHRAN – Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, has said people in Iran are highly interested in supporting and helping each other as exemplified by their participation in humanitarian and healthcare programs.

Over 6 million Afghan nationals residing in Iran

TEHRAN – According to the head of the National Organization for Migration, Nader Yar-Ahmadi, a total of 6.1 million authorized and unauthorized Afghan nationals are living in the country.

By Maryam Tavassoli

World Health Day: healthy beginnings, hopeful futures

TEHRAN – Every year, World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 worldwide to mark the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. The day aims to raise awareness of global health issues and mobilize forces to address them and improve public health.

Benefactors help free some 11,400 prisoners of involuntary crimes

TEHRAN – Over the past Iranian calendar year (March 2024–March 2025), benefactors contributed to releasing 11,380 prisoners of unintentional crimes in the country.

Iran marks 27th death anniversary of Sirous Ghayeghran

TEHRAN - April 7 marks a special day in the history of Iranian sport – the anniversary of the tragic death of national football team hero Sirous Ghayeghran.

25% of nomadic society enjoy solar panels

TEHRAN – As announced by the acting head of Iran’s Nomadic Affairs Organization, 25 percent of the nomadic society in the country is now supplied with the solar panels.

A taste of tradition: Masghati festival returns to Lar

TEHRAN - The ancient city of Lar in southern Iran is set to host its fourth Masghati festival as part of its culinary heritage.

Energy Ministry prepares 36 electricity consumption management packages

TEHRAN- Iran’s deputy energy minister announced the preparation of 36 consumption management packages in the electricity sector for the first time and said: "Consumption management is the front line of controlling and reducing the imbalances in the electricity industry; advancing this issue requires serious management and action."

Gasoline consumption stands at 2.823b liters in Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN – Gasoline consumption in Iran stood at 2,823,600,000 liters during Nowruz holidays (March 21-April 2).

Iran to play friendly matches against Russia and Chile

TEHRAN – The Iran national football team are set to play friendly matches against Russia and Chile, according to Mehdi Taj, head of the Iran Football Federation.

Civil society activists warn about US threats against Iran

TEHRAN – More than 400 Iranian university professors, lawyers, human rights defenders, and independent political activists have written a letter to UN Secretary General António Guterres warning about the U.S. threats of military aggression against Iran for its peaceful nuclear program.

Israel deports two British MPs amid backlash over killings of Gaza medics

Israel has detained and deported two British members of parliament, refusing them entry as part of a parliamentary delegation, according to the United Kingdom foreign secretary, David Lammy.

At least 602,000 children in Gaza at risk of ‘permanent paralysis’

The Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip has likened Israel’s prevention of polio vaccines in the besieged and bombarded territory to “a time bomb that threatens to spread the epidemic”.

Audiobook of “The Ten Basic Principles of Good Parenting” available for Persian listeners

TEHRAN- An audiobook of the Persian edition of Laurence Steinberg’s “The Ten Basic Principles of Good Parenting” has been released by Avaye Chirok, a major Iranian institute that produces audiobooks.

City Theater to host “Rabbit”

TEHRAN-The play “Rabbit” written by the English playwright Nina Raine will be staged at the City Theater in Tehran from April 10.

Iranian shorts to go on screen at Bulgarian festival 

TEHRAN- Two Iranian short films are scheduled to go on screen at the 22nd edition of In the Palace International Short Film Festival in Pernik, Bulgaria. 

Budapest hosts naqqali performances by Bahareh Jahandoost

TEHRAN-Special celebrations marking Persian New Year Nowruz and the 100th anniversary of Iran and Hungary official relations were held in Budapest, Hungary, which included a naqqali performance, an ancient Iranian storytelling tradition, by the acclaimed Iranian naqqal Bahareh Jahandoost.

‘Netanyahu belongs behind bars, not podiums’, Iran’s embassy condemns Israeli PM’s remarks

TEHRAN – The Iranian Embassy in Hungary has fiercely rejected anti-Iran statements by the Israeli regime’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Budapest, describing them as “baseless” and “hypocritical” given Tel Aviv’s documented record of war crimes and genocide in Gaza.

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Understanding America's behavior

TEHRAN - Siasat-e-Rooz dedicated its editorial to America's behavior, both with Iran and with the world.

Kabul calls for joint talks with Tehran on Afghan migrants

TEHRAN – In a recent meeting between Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation and the Director General for South Asia at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, the Taliban called for joint meetings with Tehran to address the situation of Afghan migrants.

Thousands rally in Morocco at pro-Palestine protest

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Morocco's capital on Sunday against the conflict in the Gaza Strip where Israel has resumed its anti-Hamas offensive after a two-month ceasefire, Al-Monitor reported.