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2026-09-28 15:07
Over 80 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 82 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from September 19 to 25, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-09-28 15:02
Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, INN to develop nanotech cooperation
TEHRAN – The Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy and the Inter-Islamic Network on Nanotechnology (INN) have agreed to bolster collaborative efforts through implementing joint research projects in nanotechnology and advanced materials.
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2026-09-28 14:43
WHO representative highlights role of medical universities in evidence-based health policy
TEHRAN – Dr. Jean Jabbour, WHO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, has underscored the vital role of medical universities in strengthening national capacity for evidence-based policymaking, advancing research and innovation, and supporting resilient health systems in the face of emerging challenges.
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2026-09-28 14:41
First group of migratory pelicans spotted in northwestern Iran
TEHRAN – The first group of migratory pelicans has been spotted at Solduz Wetland in Naqadeh County, northwestern Iran.
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2026-09-28 13:41
Afshin Majlesi
Kenargerd Caravanserai gets new life as cultural, tourism complex
TEHRAN – The first phase of restoration and development works at the historic Kenargerd Caravanserai in Hasanabad, Fashapuyeh district, south of Tehran province, was inaugurated on Sunday, marking World Tourism Day.
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2026-09-28 13:18
Iran’s Alipour strikes gold in weightlifting at Nagoya 2026
TEHRAN - Iranian weightlifter Ali Alipour captured the gold medal in the men’s 95kg category at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.
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2026-09-28 12:19
Iran water polo beat South Korea in Nagoya
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team defeated South Korea 15-11 in Group B of the 2026 Asian Games on Monday.
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2026-09-28 12:10
Iran’s Ahmadzadeh wins silver in kurash: 2026 Nagoya
TEHRAN – Iran kurash athlete Ramin Ahmadzadeh claimed a silver medal in the 2026 Asian Games on Monday.
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2026-09-28 12:02
Iran volleyball defeat Thailand: 2026 Asian Games
TEHRAN – Iran men’s volleyball team defeated Thailand in straight sets (25-18, 25-18, 25-15) in Pool B of the 2026 Asian Games on Monday.
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2026-09-28 11:54
Women’s futsal team invited to tournament in China
TEHRAN - China has invited Iran’s women’s national futsal team to take part in a four-nation tournament, providing the Asian heavyweights with a valuable opportunity to prepare for the 2026 Asian Indoor Games in Riyadh.
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2026-09-28 11:46
Afshin Ghotbi shortlisted to take charge of Iran U23
TEHRAN - Afshin Ghotbi, former Persepolis and Iran national team head coach, is reportedly on the verge of taking charge of Iran’s U23 national team.
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2026-09-28 11:16
By Mahnaz Abdi
Vietnamese embassy in Iran holds Vietnam–Iran business networking event in Tehran
From coffee to connectivity: Vietnam and Iran build practical business bridges
TEHRAN — The Vietnamese Embassy in Iran on the evening of September 27 hosted a Vietnam–Iran Business Networking Event at its embassy in Tehran, bringing together more than 50 businessmen active in different fields.
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2026-09-28 00:01
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2026-09-27 20:55
Kiarostami’s “Where Is the Friend's House?” goes on screen at Athens open-air cinemas
TEHRAN- Abbas Kiarostami’s acclaimed film “Where Is the Friend’s House?” continued its theatrical rerelease in Greece with screenings at two open-air cinemas in Athens on September 26 and 27.
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2026-09-27 20:54
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Tehran literary event explores books on Lebanon, resistance
TEHRAN- The fourth edition of the “Ta Ketab” literary event, focusing on Lebanon and the culture of resistance, was held at Tehran’s Art Bureau on Saturday, bringing together authors to share the stories behind the creation and publication of their books.
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2026-09-27 20:54
Iranian, Russian culture ministers meet in St. Petersburg, promise new era in cultural relations
TEHRAN – In a meeting in Saint Petersburg, the culture ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation discussed the expansion of cultural ties.
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2026-09-27 20:54
By staff writer
Hezbollah marks second anniversary of Sayyed Nasrallah’s martyrdom with vows of continued resistance
Sheikh Qassem vows Hezbollah will not surrender weapons at massive Beirut commemoration
TEHRAN — The southern suburbs of Beirut transformed into a sprawling sea of black and yellow on Sunday. Tens of thousands of mourners converged on the shrine of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah to mark two years since his assassination in an Israeli airstrike.
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2026-09-27 20:52
By Ali Minabi
What the new Moroccan–Israeli relationship means
TEHRAN – No previous U.S. president has served Israel in a way that Donald Trump has done for Netanyahu’s terror regime.
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2026-09-27 20:52
The lesson America learned from the New York speech
Resalat highlighted the Iranian president’s forceful speech at the United Nations. The main message of the developments and speeches in New York can be summarized in one key proposition: the era of unipolar order and cost-free bullying has come to an end. Iran does not welcome war, but it will not compromise when it comes to defending its dignity and independence.
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2026-09-27 20:51
Saudi warplanes bomb Yemeni marketplace, killing and wounding civilians
TEHRAN — Saudi fighter jets bombed a crowded civilian marketplace in southwestern Yemen on Sunday morning. According to preliminary reports, the attack killed at least seven people and wounded at least 43 others. Several children were among the casualties.
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2026-09-27 20:50
Army: Iran will deliver a more crushing response to renewed US aggression
TEHRAN – The spokesman for Iran’s Army has warned enemies against any further miscalculations, stating that the country’s Armed Forces are fully prepared to deliver a “more crushing” response in the event of renewed aggression.
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2026-09-27 20:50
Army chief: Driving US and Israel out of West Asia prerequisite for lasting security
TEHRAN — Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army Major General Amir Hatami said on Sunday that lasting security in West Asia requires an end to the military and political presence of the United States and Israel, stressing that collective regional stability can only be built from within rather than dictated by extra-regional powers.
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2026-09-27 20:47
Iran fires on vessels traversing unauthorized routes in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN – Iranian naval forces have fired warning shots at several foreign vessels attempting to breach designated maritime transit lanes in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
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2026-09-27 20:45
Pezeshkian: Iran,US have reached a framework for possible negotiations
TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that differences surrounding the Strait of Hormuz can be resolved through dialogue and regional cooperation, stressing that Iran will not submit to pressure or threats while remaining committed to peaceful engagement with neighboring countries.
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2026-09-27 20:39
Iran urges UN to examine European role in US military operations against Iran
TEHRAN— Iran has called on the United Nations Security Council to examine the role played by European territory, military bases and infrastructure in supporting US military operations against the Islamic Republic, arguing that such assistance could raise questions of international responsibility for the states and officials involved.
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2026-09-27 20:35
Another catch in Hormuz
IRGC captures second US spy sub in Hormuz, exposing the limits of Washington’s undersea warfare
TEHRAN — In another humiliating blow to the US automated naval warfare doctrine, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has intercepted and captured a state-of-the-art American autonomous underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz, further cementing Iran’s control over the world’s most vital energy chokepoint.
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2026-09-27 20:33
Araghchi: Iran will stand firm against any aggression, even a 'Doomsday War'
TEHRAN— Iran has used an intensive diplomatic campaign on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly to reiterate that it remains open to diplomacy, while insisting that any future negotiations with the United States must be based on reciprocal commitments, respect for Iran’s rights and guarantees against a repetition of previous breaches of agreements.
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2026-09-27 20:20
Iran will respond to any aggression with new weapons
TEHRAN — Iran has warned the United States against any intervention in the Strait of Hormuz, while stressing that its Armed Forces have developed new military technologies and capabilities to respond to any potential aggression.
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2026-09-27 19:37
5 arrested near British air base used by US over alleged bomb plot
British authorities evacuated several homes on Sunday over fears of explosive ordnance near RAF Fairford, an air force base in southern England. American military personnel are stationed at the base, and the United States has used it in recent months to load B-52 and B-1 bombers before sending them to strike sites in Iran.
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2026-09-27 19:22
Trump is first and foremost a 'fabulist'
TEHRAN - Daniel Dale, a former Washington correspondent for the Toronto Star wrote an analysis casting light on Donald Trump’s lies, calling him a “fabulist”.