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2026-07-29 21:36
By Wesam Bahrani
Iraqi resistance: Our response to America is on the way—perhaps in Saudi Arabia
In the joint US-Saudi aggression on multiple locations in Iraq, 20 PMF members , including 5 Iranian military advisors, are martyred
TEHRAN – The Iraqi National Security Council condemned the joint U.S.-Saudi attack on the country following an emergency meeting chaired by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi.
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2026-07-29 21:28
By Hossein Amiri
The return of an eagle: A tribute to the man who bequeathed the sky to his homeland
TEHRAN- There are moments in history when a nation's survival is purchased with the lives of its noblest sons—men who, when faced with the choice between comfort and sacrifice, unhesitatingly choose the path to the heavens. Their names are not merely carved into stone; they are etched forever into the conscience of history.
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2026-07-29 21:22
Iranian parliament prepares reciprocal bill over potential UK IRGC blacklisting
TEHRAN- Iranian lawmakers have submitted draft legislation outlining reciprocal measures in response to the British government's reported plan to designate the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, a senior member of parliament said on Wednesday.
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2026-07-29 21:20
Iran rejects southern Strait of Hormuz shipping route
TEHRAN — Iran will not recognize a southern shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz "even for one hour," Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said, arguing that any future arrangements governing one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints must be based on Iran's security requirements and the terms of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
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2026-07-29 21:18
Iran warns continued US actions threaten security of Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN— Iran has warned that continued US military actions pose a serious threat to the security of the Strait of Hormuz, regional stability, and freedom of navigation, while accusing both the United States and Israel of undermining international peace and security.
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2026-07-29 21:10
By Saied Reza Ameli
ICC vs. US-Israeli Exceptionalism: The Fight for Justice
The actions and threats perpetrated by the US and Israeli regimes in their aggression against Iran during the Second and Third Imposed Wars— inter alia, encompassing the assassination of Iranian citizens, the assassination of the martyred leader of Iran whose assassination profoundly grieved millions, and notably, the massacres of the little children of Shadjareh Tayebeh, a primary school in the city of Minab and the civilian population of the city of Lamerd, both in southern Iran, alongside systemic attacks on critical infrastructure, energy infrastructure, and communication networks—constitute unequivocal war crimes under international criminal law. Supported by extensive legal substantiation, these acts warrant the most severe punitive measures. Consequently, this provides a robust foundation for examining the criminal liability of these regimes, with a specific focus on two individuals; Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.
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2026-07-29 20:50
Iran pursues dual diplomatic track with Ukraine and EU to prevent escalation
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations on Tuesday with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha and the European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, as Tehran intensified diplomatic efforts to contain regional tensions while insisting on accountability for the recent attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea.
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2026-07-29 19:52
By M.A. Saki
Nature in the crossfire of climate inaction and wars
TEHRAN - Inaction or slow action to fight climate change has started to take its toll. It is getting worse every year.
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2026-07-29 19:40
By Garsha Vazirian
The time has come for Bahrain's liberation
Bahrain's liberation ends the most absurd colonial relic in the region
TEHRAN — Bahrain is a 760-square-kilometer minority fortress masquerading as a sovereign state. The Al Khalifa crime family operates an occupational tribal garrison transplanted from the Nejd in 1783.
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2026-07-29 17:35
Lut Desert offers untapped potential for science, geotourism, experts say
TEHRAN – Iran’s Lut Desert, one of the hottest places on Earth and a UNESCO World Heritage site, holds significant potential for scientific research, education and nature-based tourism, researchers said at a conference marking the 10th anniversary of the desert’s inscription on the World Heritage list.
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2026-07-29 17:29
Study points to Sasanian military control reaching Indian Ocean
TEHRAN - A comprehensive geochemical study of ancient transport containers from the Fulayj fort in Oman has provided compelling new evidence of extensive maritime trade networks linking the Iranian heartlands with the Arabian coast during the Late Sasanian and Early Islamic periods.
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2026-07-29 16:51
Iran, Pakistan emphasize developing cooperation centered on Chabahar-Gwadar
TEHRAN- The CEO of the Chabahar Free Zone Organization met with the new Pakistani ambassador and emphasized the development of Iran-Pakistan cooperation centered on Chabahar-Gwadar and the creation of the Rimdan-Gabd joint free zone.
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2026-07-29 16:49
Mostazafan Foundation launches museum card to encourage visits
TEHRAN - Iran’s Dafineh Museums Institute on Wednesday unveiled a special museum card that will allow holders to visit participating museums across the country, with organizers aiming to expand the scheme beyond the institute’s own museums through partnerships with public and private institutions.
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2026-07-29 16:49
Vietnam ready to invest in Mazandaran province
TEHRAN- The Governor of Mazandaran announced Vietnam's readiness to invest in the province and said: The economic, scientific, agricultural, and tourism capacities of both sides were explored in a meeting with the Vietnamese Ambassador to develop joint cooperation.
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2026-07-29 16:43
Iran, China vow to deepen strategic urban ties
TEHRAN- The Mayor of Tehran, in a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Iran, emphasizing the strategic position of Iran-China relations, called for deepening urban management cooperation and accelerating the implementation of joint projects, especially in the field of public transportation.
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2026-07-29 16:39
NDF allocates $1b in facilities to Agriculture Ministry for ensuring food security
TEHRAN – The head of the National Development Fund (NDF) announced the allocation of one billion dollars in foreign currency facilities to the Ministry of Agriculture to strengthen strategic reserves and ensure the country's food security.
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2026-07-29 16:20
Health ministry, WHO hold workshop to strengthen national capacity for PHC
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health and Medical Education and the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Iran have organized a capacity-building workshop to strengthen primary health care (PHC).
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2026-07-29 16:14
Iranian, Portuguese sci-tech parks explore potential to develop ties
TEHRAN – Iran’s Sharif University of Technology and Portugal’s Taguspark have explored avenues to promote scientific and technological cooperation between the two institutions.
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2026-07-29 16:06
DOE drafts legal framework for sustainable conservation of mountains
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) in cooperation with related agencies has developed regulations for the conservation and sustainable use of mountains, an official with the DOE has said.
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2026-07-29 16:02
INSF, Tehran University of Medical Sciences to improve cancer research
TEHRAN – The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the cancer institute of Tehran University of Medical Sciences have discussed ways to improve cancer-related research and lay the groundwork to develop infrastructure in this regard.
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2026-07-29 13:12
Hashd al-Shaabi Says 20 Members Killed in Joint Saudi-U.S. Airstrikes
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2026-07-29 12:48
3×3 basketball teams learn fate at 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s and men’s 3×3 basketball teams discovered their opponents at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.
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2026-07-29 12:18
Persepolis sign two more players
TEHRAN - Persepolis football club have strengthened their squad with the signings of Pouria Lotififar and Mohammadmehdi Mohebi, as the club continues to build for the upcoming season of the Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
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2026-07-29 11:35
Iranian pair win gold at Novi Sad 2026 WSPS World Cup
TEHRAN - Sareh Javanmardi and Ali Galavi claimed gold in the Mixed 10m Air Pistol SH1 (P6) event at the 2026 World Shooting Para Sport World Cup in Novi Sad, Serbia, on Tuesday, setting a new world record in the process.
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2026-07-29 00:01
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2026-07-28 21:24
Avaye Chirok releases audiobook adaptation of “The Unfinished Note”
TEHRAN- The audiobook version of “The Unfinished Note”, written by Vahid Akbari, has been produced and released by the Avaye Chirok, a major institute that produces audiobooks in Iran.
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2026-07-28 21:24
Tehran theater to host reading performance of “The Glass Menagerie”
TEHRAN- Sobhan Theater Hall in Tehran will be playing host to a reading performance of American playwright Tennessee Williams’ memory play “The Glass Menagerie” on Wednesday.
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2026-07-28 21:21
5 Iranian films to compete in 16th International Youth Film Festival Light of the World
TEHRAN – Five films from Iran will take part in the 16th International Youth Film Festival Light of the World, which is set to be held from September 11 to 16 in Yaroslavl, Russia.
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2026-07-28 21:20
Mehr Media Group and Pakistan’s RightNow Media sign memorandum of cooperation
The CEO of Mehr Media Group, Mohammad Mahdi Rahmati, and the director of Pakistan’s RightNow Media signed a memorandum of cooperation on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit, which is held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
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2026-07-28 21:18
US floundering between threats and retreat
How Trump’s contradictory rhetoric masks US strategic failure in Iran
TEHRAN - President Donald Trump continues to oscillate erratically between aggressive militaristic rhetoric and desperate diplomatic overtures toward Tehran, a contradictory posture that military analysts and critics rightfully argue masks the severe strategic constraints imposed by heavily depleted US munition stockpiles.