Araghchi reaffirms Tehran’s commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty in high-level Beirut meetings

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s independence, sovereignty, and reconstruction efforts during an official visit to Beirut, emphasizing that Iran seeks to open a new chapter in its long-standing relationship with Lebanon based on mutual respect and shared interests.

President Pezeshkian calls for Muslim unity in Eid al-Adha message

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended heartfelt congratulations to Muslim leaders across the globe on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, one of Islam’s holiest festivals marking the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Tehran warns E3 against opting ‘strategic mistake’ at IAEA

TEHRAN – Iran has issued a sharp warning to Britain, France, and Germany over their reported move to push a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), accusing Iran of non-compliance with nuclear obligations, calling the effort a “strategic mistake” that could provoke serious consequences.

Yemen’s Houthis proved to be a surprisingly difficult foe to US Navy: WSJ

Houthis engaged the Navy in its fiercest battles since World War II

In a commentary dated on June 4, the Wall Street Journal said Yemen’s Houthis, officially called Ansarallah, proved to be a surprisingly difficult foe to the United States Navy. The WSJ said Ansarallah engaged the U.S. Navy in “its fiercest battles since World War II”.

Gaza marks start of Eid with outdoor prayers in rubble

Palestinians across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip have marked the start of one of Islam's most important holidays, amid little hope the conflict will end any time soon, Sky News reported.

UN warns of surge in acute malnutrition among Gaza’s young children

More than 2,700 children below the age of five in Gaza have been diagnosed with acute malnutrition, marking a steep increase in the number of children suffering from the serious medical condition since screening in February, the United Nations reports, according to Al Jazeera.

Three journalists killed in Israeli strikes on a hospital in Gaza

At least 10 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza's southern city of Khan Younis overnight into Thursday, according to Nasser Hospital, which received the bodies, Euro News reported.

France opens 'complicity in genocide' probes over blocked Gaza aid

French anti-terror prosecutors have opened probes into "complicity in genocide" and "incitement to genocide" after French-Israelis allegedly blocked aid intended for Gaza last year, Middle East Eye reported.

Over 6,000 people visit Sassanid-era Falak-ol-Aflak fortress in single day

TEHRAN - More than 6,000 people visited the historic Falak-ol-Aflak fortress in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province, on Thursday.

Human remains and pottery fragments unearthed in Isfahan’s utility excavation

TEHRAN - A routine utility excavation in the historical city of Isfahan has led to the unexpected discovery of human skeletal remains and fragments of pottery, prompting an immediate halt to construction work and renewed attention to the area’s archaeological significance.

Restoration of Jalal Al-e Ahmad’s paternal house nears completion, led by female experts

TEHRAN – The paternal home of Jalal Al-e Ahmad, one of Iran’s most influential 20th-century literary and philosophical figures, is undergoing the final stages of restoration, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated team of Iranian women.

Iran ready to shine at 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup, says captain

TEHRAN – Iran captain Negin Shirtari states that the team are ready for the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup.

Petchem sector invests $5b to curb gas flaring, aims to cut carbon emissions by half

TEHRAN – Iran’s petrochemical industry has invested $5.0 billion to reduce gas flaring in upstream oil operations and is drafting a strategic roadmap to further cut emissions, according to the health, safety and environment (HSE) director of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC).

Iran’s refining capacity rises to 2.4m barrels a day

TEHRAN – Iran has increased its daily crude oil refining capacity to 2.4 million barrels, with the Abadan refinery contributing the largest share to the rise, according to a senior official at the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC).

Iran shares urban regeneration strategies with Malaysia

TEHRAN – Iran has shared its urban regeneration initiatives with Malaysia’s Minister of Housing and Local Government during the second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly, attended by high-level representatives from across the globe.

Iran hails SCO co-op bank proposal as key step toward de-dollarization

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Russia said the country’s proposal to establish a joint bank for Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members marks a significant step toward de-dollarization and a shift toward a multipolar world order.

Netanyahu admits Israel backing ‘criminal’ groups in Gaza

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his regime is using armed gangs in Gaza to help fight Hamas, his admission coming after a new wave of military strikes on the besieged Gaza Strip that left at least 52 Palestinians dead.

Iranian, Chinese geological surveys agree to expand cooperation

TEHRAN – The Geological Survey and Mineral Explorations of Iran and the China Geological Survey have agreed to expand cooperation through signing a deal in the near future.

Iranian academic proposes a global fund for traditional medicine

TEHRAN - Roshanak Ghods, an associate professor of Persian medicine at the Iran University of Medical Sciences, has proposed setting up a global fund for research on traditional medicine.

Iran, FAO reaffirm commitment to advancing food security

TEHRAN –The Ministry of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing food security, sustainable agricultural production, and natural resource management, particularly in the face of increasing climate-related and environmental challenges, through exchanging advanced agricultural knowledge and practices between countries.

National environment week underway

TEHRAN – The national environment week is being observed from June 6 to 12 under the theme ‘Favorable environment, commitment of officials, participation of people’.