Hashtrud’s Zahhak castle, a testament to Iranian history, mythology, and identity

TEHRAN--Zahhak castle in Hashtrud, East Azarbaijan province, is one of the prominent examples of rock and military architecture. It is today at the center of the restoration, research, and development-oriented programs of East Azarbaijan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department.

Hamedan, old land of civilization, pristine nature

TEHRAN--Hamedan Province, as one of the oldest centers of Iranian civilization, is home to many poets, cultural celebrities, historical places, and natural attractions.

Iran, Pakistan to draft MoU in tourism field: minister

TEHRAN--Iran and Pakistan will formulate a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of tourism, Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri announced on Tuesday.

Iran recognized ‘pioneer’ in assistive technology at GATE Summit

TEHRAN – The model of assistive technology introduced by Iran at the Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) summit 2025 has been recognized as a successful model for developing countries.

Habitat loss main cause of decline in species population: DOE official

TEHRAN – Habitat loss, exacerbated by climate change, is the leading cause of population decline in species, the head of the wildlife protection office has said.

UNFPA lauds Iran’s efforts in reducing maternal mortality

TEHRAN – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) representative in Iran has commended the country’s health system measures in lowering the mortality rate ratio by 63 percent, from 43 deaths per 1000 live births in 2000 to 16 deaths in 2023.

Ali Teymouri appointed as Iran's representative in UNCCD

TEHRAN – Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Qezeljeh has appointed the head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, Ali Teymouri, as the country’s representative in the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

Chinese FTZ council, Iranian customs delegation meet to facilitate trade

TEHRAN- During a meeting between the members of Chinese council for development of trade in Khorgos and Urumqi free trade zone and a delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration, the two sides explored the ways to facilitate trade and expand customs cooperation.

Four million customers, 135 trillion tomans of support in "National Kindness Project" of Bank Melli

At the Conference of "Evaluating Performance of Bank Melli Iran (BMI) Last Year (Ended March 20, 2025) and Clarifying Goals of Bank in Current Year (Started March 21, 2025)”, CEO of Bank Melli Iran (BMI) Abolfazl Najjarzadeh emphasized the special status of the bank in gaining public trust and introduced the "National Kindness" Project of the bank as a symbol of success and trust of four million dear customers of the bank.

Footshal in north of Iran

TEHRAN - Footshal, played in paddy fields or Shalizar (rice fields), offers northern Iranian people with a fun opportunity to enjoy themselves before starting rice cultivation.

Pakistan says 26 killed in Indian strikes as tensions rise after Kashmir massacre

India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early Wednesday, killing at least 26 people, including a child, in what Pakistan’s leader called an act of war.

By Masoud Hossein

Women’s kabaddi aim for second Asian Games gold: coach

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s kabaddi coach Mahrokh Danesh expressed hope that they can repeat their gold medal achievement from the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.

Iran beat Philippines in AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025

TEHRAN - A late goal from Iran secured a 1-0 victory in their opening match of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025 as they saw off the Philippines Wednesday morning.

Italian ambassador visits National Museum of Iran

TEHRAN - On Tuesday,  Paola Amadei, the Ambassador of Italy to Iran, visited the National Museum of Iran and held a meeting with Jebrael Nokandeh, the museum’s director-general.

Oman says it mediated US-Yemen ‘ceasefire’

In a statement late on Tuesday night, Oman announced it had conducted “recent discussions and contacts” with the United States and “relevant authorities” in the Ansarallah-controlled Yemen.

India strikes three sites inside Pakistan

Pakistan says will respond ‘at a time and place of its own choosing’

India said early Wednesday that it had conducted strikes on what it called “terrorist infrastructure” in Pakistan, two weeks after an attack by armed militants killed more than two dozen civilians in Indian-administered Kashmir, the New York Times reported.

Iranian group "For Palestine" issues second statement on Israeli genocide in Gaza

TEHRAN - The "For Palestine" group, a collective of Iranian workers, academics, artists, and intellectuals, has released a second statement denouncing Israel and the complicit global order for the regime's crimes in the besieged Gaza Strip.

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France's duplicity

TEHRAN - In a note, Shargh addressed Paris's destructive approach in the Iran nuclear talks.

Netanyahu seeking to drag it into another disaster: Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticized the destructive role of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in exacerbating regional instability and undermining diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States.

‘U.S. dishonesty proven repeatedly’, Iran says is committed but realistic toward talks

TEHRAN – The Iranian government spokesperson has cautioned against excessive optimism in ongoing indirect negotiations with Washington.

Enrichment ‘core’ to Iran’s industrial power, declares nuclear chief amid strategic blueprint launch

TEHRAN—Mohammad Eslami, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), emphasized the pivotal role of uranium enrichment in the nation’s technological and industrial sovereignty, underscoring the country’s commitment to advance its civilian nuclear program under a newly finalized 20-year strategic plan.

Tehran-Baku relations enter promising new phase: Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Iran, highlighting the growing momentum in bilateral relations and the two countries’ shared cultural and regional interests.

By Soheila Zarfam

Iran says ‘swift’ response will follow any US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – Recent statements by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who have threatened unwarranted action against Tehran based on unsubstantiated claims of involvement in Yemeni resistance against Israeli aggression, have drawn a firm response from Iran, with the country’s Ambassador to the United Nations promising a “swift” response to any illegal aggression by Washington or Tel Aviv. 

The date for next round of Iran-US talks under study: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Tuesday night that the date for the next round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States is being studied.

Key takeaways from Trump-Carney meeting

In a meeting that got pretty tense towards the end, Donald Trump dug in his heels on his tariff policy, insisting there was nothing Canadian PM Mark Carney could say to make him change his mind and lift tariffs imposed on Canada. Trump insisted the U.S. doesn’t want cars and steel from Canada “because we’re making our own”.