IRCS ready to assist flood-hit Nepal

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has announced the IRCS’s readiness to dispatch rescue forces and relief supplies to help people affected by the flood in Nepal.

New partnership to promote herbal, traditional medicine

TEHRAN – A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy and the Inter-Islamic Network on Nanotechnology (INN), aimed at expanding scientific and technological cooperation, fostering networking among research centers and knowledge-based companies, and strengthening the international presence of Iran’s traditional medicine capabilities and its herbal and natural products.

Cheetah conservation plan revised with focus on reducing human threats

TEHRAN - The Department of Environment has revised the national cheetah conservation program with the participation of experts, academics, rangers and non-governmental organizations, with reducing human-induced threats and strengthening habitat protection identified as top priorities.

Iranian experts attend BRICS Youth Energy Summit

TEHRAN – Four young Iranian experts represented the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) at the 8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit, which was held online on August 17 in India, under the theme ‘Energy for All’.

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Xi advances a shared future with China's neighbors

BEIJING, (Xinhua) -- Picked fresh in Kyrgyz villages in the morning, cherries and melons can now travel hundreds of kilometers and reach markets in Kashgar, an oasis city in the southwestern corner of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, by evening.

New Tehran mural mocks Trump

TEHRAN – A new mural featuring US President Donald Trump in a theatrical disappearing act has gone on display at the intersection of Jomhouri and Valiasr avenues, carrying a satirical message about US policies.

Cinema Museum to show restored version of Kiarostami’s “Through the Olive Trees”

TEHRAN – The restored version of “Through the Olive Trees” directed by Abbas Kiarostami will be screened and discussed at the Cinema Museum of Iran in Tehran.

Minab school tragedy will never be forgotten or forgiven, Iran FM says

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the tragedy at a school in Minab, southern Iran, will never be forgotten or forgiven, describing the students killed in the incident as a symbol of heroism for the Iranian people.

Iran does not fear Trump’s threats

Kayhan, in an article, pointed to Iran’s strength in the face of the United States threats. If we review Trump’s statements over the past six months, we repeatedly encounter phrases such as “Iranians are tough.” All of these remarks were made at moments when he had previously threatened Iran, Iran ignored the threat, and the United States was ultimately forced to back down.

MP: Recent war exposed US as 'house of cards superpower' 

TEHRAN- Esmaeil Kowsari, a member of Iran's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Parliament, stated that the recent war demonstrated that the United States is a 'house of cards Superpower' with its influence relying solely on psychological operations and intimidation tactics.

Iran rebuilds defense-industrial capacity after recent conflicts: Defense Ministry

TEHRAN — Iran is moving to replenish strategic weapons stocks and expand its defense-industrial capacity following two recent conflicts, with the Ministry of Defense focusing on production resilience, indigenous technology and lessons learned from combat, Defense Ministry spokesman Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik said.

Iran’s unity led to defeat of US and Israel in three wars: Hezbollah chief 

TEHRAN — Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has said Iran’s national unity and steadfastness enabled the country to defeat the United States and Israel in three wars against the Islamic Republic.

The great celebration of the "Ummah of Ahmad"

Millions of Iranians across the country celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad

TEHRAN — A major public celebration titled “Ummah of Ahmad” was held in Tehran on Sunday to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and the Islamic Unity Week.