Golzadeh joins Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina

TEHRAN – Iranian volleyball player Amir Mohammad Golzadeh joined Italian club Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina.

Bahrain, Pakistan and Korea claim opening victories at AVC Men’s Nations Cup

TEHRAN – Hosts Bahrain, Pakistan and Korea opened their campaigns with impressive victories on Wednesday as the inaugural AVC Men’s Nations Cup Bahrain 2025 got underway at Isa bin Rashid Hall, launching the eight-day competition with three action-packed encounters.

Manchester City announce new club captain for 2025/26 season

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City have decided upon their new club captain ahead of the 2025/26 season, following the departure of Kevin De Bruyne to Napoli.

Skate athlete Safaeian killed in Israeli attack

TEHRAN – Iranian skate athlete Matin Safaeian was killed in Israeli attack.

Mohammad Mohammadi appointed Foolad general manager

TEHRAN – Former Persepolis and Esteghlal goalkeeper Mohammad Mohammadi has been appointed as Foolad football club general manager.

Handball player Akbari martyred in Israeli attack

TEHRAN – Saber Akbari, Iranian handball player, was martyred in Israeli attack.

Netanyahu is notorious for killing women and children, Zahra Rahnavard says  

TEHRAN — Prominent Iranian academic and political figure Zahra Rahnavard has strongly condemned recent Israeli military strikes on Iran, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of violating international norms and targeting civilians, infrastructure, and scientists.

From mirage to reality: Bubble growth of Tel Aviv Stock Exchange index with political backing

TEHRAN- The Israeli Stock Exchange's TA-125 index has deviated from its long-term average and variance to an unprecedented extent, showing clear signs of the formation of a politically-backed price bubble.

Arab tribes of Khorramshahr help forces amid ongoing Iran-Israel conflict

TEHRAN – Arab tribes in Khorramshahr have joined security and military forces to bolster the safety and stability of this strategically sensitive oil-rich region, situated in southwest Iran. 

Legendary Iranian character “Arash the Archer” depicted on new mural in Tehran 

TEHRAN – A new mural at Vanak Square in Tehran was unveiled on Tuesday, depicting the legendary Iranian character “Arash the Archer” (Arash-e Kamangir in Persian) ready to shoot his arrow, with missiles launched in the background, and a verse about Iran.

Solidarity of Iranian people, a thorn in eye of ill-wishers

TEHRAN— The unity of Iranian people is like a thorn in the eyes of the ill-wishers and enemies of this land, said Fatemeh Vaez-Javadi, a faculty member of Tehran University.

FARAJA ready to render free counseling services to citizens

Brigadier General: Success in face of adversity tied to strong resilience

TEHRAN—Deputy head of Iranian police's counterterrorism unit, known as FARAJA, said that success in adversities and overcoming the crisis and war is tied to powerful and smart resilience.

Iranian media campaign "Defense of Homeland" launched in response to Israeli aggression

TEHRAN- In the wake of the heinous aggression by the Zionist regime against the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a campaign titled "Defense of Homeland" has been initiated among media professionals. 

Creative effort launched to promote Ashura culture through handmade crafts

TEHRAN- Iran’s Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults – Kanoon has announced the launch of a craft campaign titled "Gift of the Good Ones," aimed at promoting and deepening the culture of Ashura among its audience.

Second round of Konkur postponed

TEHRAN—The second round of Iranian University Entrance Exam, simply known as Konkur, was postponed, The National Education Assessment Organization announced.

45-year-old mother martyred in one step hugging her daughter

TEHRAN—Tabassom Pak, 45, was returning from work to her home near Sabounchi Street in Tehran on Sunday, June 15, to hug her 17-year-old daughter and tell her not to be afraid of the sound of war when she was martyred in her car.

Parliament warns of historic retaliation following Israeli strikes on Iran

TEHRAN - The Iranian Parliament condemned recent Israeli attacks on Iranian soil and civilians, warning that a “severe and calculated response” awaits the regime in Tel Aviv—one that would serve as a “lesson in history.”

Iran denounces Israeli attacks as ‘destructive to environment, biodiversity’

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment has strongly condemned the recent Israeli attacks on fossil fuel tanks and storage facilities, saying it will be destructive to the natural environment and biodiversity.

IRGC says Fattah missiles shattered myth of Zionist regime’s air defense invincibility

TEHRAN - The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has said in a statement that the 11th wave of the retaliatory strikes on Israel included the first generation of Fattah hypersonic missiles, which have “shattered the myth of invincibility of the Zionist regime’s air defense systems”.

Pentagon official axed after calling Israel 'death cult,' highlighting growing US dissent 

TEHRAN – The Pentagon has removed Colonel Nathan McCormack from his sensitive advisory role after his scathing criticism of the Israeli regime, including labeling it a "death cult" and questioning if the United States acts as its proxy.

Asian Gymnastics Union mourns loss of Iranian gymnast Hajimiri

TEHRAN - Asian Gymnastics Union mourns the loss of Tara Hajimiri, an 8-year-old Iranian gymnast whose life was tragically taken in the recent conflict.

Iran’s nuclear facilities operating normally, says Atomic Chief

TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says the country's nuclear facilities remain secure and fully operational, as international scrutiny intensifies following recent Israeli attacks on Iranian territory.

'Any US military intervention will be met with irreparable harm': Leader

TEHRAN – In a Wednesday message, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warned Washington against involvement in the ongoing Iran-Israel war, threatening severe consequences.  

Health minister urges UN, WHO to slam, halt Israel’s aggression 

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has called on the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, and the World Health Organization’s director for the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, Hanan Hassan Balkhi, to censure Israeli airstrikes on Iran, and take action to stop the aggression.

President Pezeshkian stresses national unity as key to overcoming any crise

TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of national cohesion and public engagement during a cabinet session held on Tuesday, saying that with unity and solidarity, the country can overcome any crisis.

Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin unveils artwork symbolizing resistance 

TEHRAN – In an artistic response to recent Israeli strikes on Iran, renowned Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has unveiled a new artwork symbolizing the enduring spirit and resilience of Islamic fighters.