Chamomile harvest in Isfahan

The chamomile harvest season in Isfahan Province is generally from late spring to early summer.

Iran-China workshop on increasing climate change resilience underway

TEHRAN –Supported by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), an Iranian-Chinese workshop is being held on Saturday and Sunday, focusing on emerging ways to boost climate change resilience.

By Mojtaba Bani-Asad, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Uruguay

Uruguay’s active participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions

MONTEVIDEO - Thursday, May 29, marked the United Nations International Day of UN Peacekeepers worldwide. This international occasion has been designated with two main objectives: first, to honor all personnel—men and women—who have served and lost their lives protecting others around the world; and second, to pay tribute to those currently serving in complex situations far from their homes, safeguarding the lives of others. On this occasion, we examine Uruguay’s role and position in UN Peacekeeping Operations (PKO).

Seven countries attend Iran’s nanotech achievements meeting

TEHRAN – During a meeting held in Venezuela on Thursday, high-ranking delegations from Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, Serbia, Honduras, China, and Vietnam gained a deeper understanding of Iran’s achievements in nanotechnology and its applications, particularly in the healthcare sector.

Government rapidly pursuing solar panels installation in organizations

TEHRAN- The government is rapidly pursuing the installation of solar panels in the organizations and executive agencies, especially in Tehran, the vice president announced.

Earthquakes in second month of spring rise by 16.8% yr/yr

TEHRAN – According to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran, a total of 617 earthquakes were recorded in the second month of spring (April 21–May 21), indicating a 16.8 percent increase compared to the number of earthquakes recorded over the same month last year.

Car manufacturing up 3.6% in 2 months on year

TEHRAN – Manufacturing of vehicles in Iran increased by 3.6 percent in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to data published on the Codal system.

Iran’s Tabiat learn fate in BCL Asia 2025

TEHRAN - The FIBA Regional Office-Asia has confirmed the groupings for the Basketball Champions League Asia (BCL Asia) 2025 following a draw conducted Saturday at the UG Palace in Mongolia.

Over 6.5m tons of iron ore concentrate produced in a month

TEHRAN – Production of iron ore concentrate in Iran stood at 6.575 million tons in the first month of the current Iranian calendar year, Farvardin (March 21-April21), up 1.1 percent from the figure in the first month of the past year, which was 6.501 million tons.

Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones’ “Persians: The Age of the Great Kings” available at bookstores

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Persians: The Age of the Great Kings” written by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

“Hamilton” to be shown at Labkhand Theater Complex

TEHRAN – Labkhand Theater Complex in Tehran will show the recorded stage performance of “Hamilton” on Saturday.

Macron threatens sanctions on Israelis over Gaza aid crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that his country could “apply sanctions” against Israelis unless the government in Tel Aviv responds to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.

Brazilian oil trade unions urge Lula to impose energy embargo on Israel

The National Federation of Oil Workers and the Single Federation of Oil Workers sent a joint letter to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and key ministers in the Brazilian government on Wednesday, urging them to take more concrete action against Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza.

Ireland stands by claim Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Ireland's Tanaiste, or deputy prime minister, Simon Harris, defended the government's position on Thursday that Israel is carrying out a genocide in Gaza, Irish broadcaster RTE reported.

BalkanIran Institute launched in Tehran

TEHRAN – During a ceremony attended by a distinguished gathering of researchers, scholars, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, media professionals, and international and regional experts on Thursday, the BalkanIran Cultural and Media Institute was officially unveiled in Tehran.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

A collection of paintings by Golnaz Farrokhnia is on view in an exhibition at O Gallery. The exhibit named “Flowers and Beetles” will be running until June 10 at the gallery, which can be found at 8 Shahin St., Sanai St.

Iran demands Austria explain ‘baseless’ nuclear leak amid suspected Austrian-Israeli collusion

TEHRAN – Iran has formally demanded that Austria explain an “irresponsible and provocative” intelligence report alleging Tehran maintains “an active nuclear weapons program,” amid rising suspicions of Vienna’s coordinated effort with Tel Aviv to disrupt Tehran-Washington diplomacy.

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National cohesion is an essential factor in negotiations

TEHRAN - Etemad examined the Iran-U.S. negotiations in an interview with Bijan Abdolkarimi, a philosophy scholar.

Talks, not headlines will deliver results, Iran FM rejects nuclear deal hype

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy amid renewed efforts to revive nuclear negotiations with the United States, denouncing the deliberate media disinformation aimed at undermining the talks.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg to join aid ship effort to break Gaza siege

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham will join the next sailing of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) as it attempts to break Israel’s months-long blockade of Gaza.

Israel announces expansion of West Bank settlements

Israel announced on Thursday that it would establish 22 settlements in the occupied West Bank, including legalizing outposts built without authorization, DW reported.