Iran’s Para powerlifter Izadi snatches gold at Oran 2026

TEHRAN – Alireza Izadi of Iran claimed a gold medal at the Oran 2026 Para Powerlifting African Open Championships on Thursday.

Iran dominate Bangladesh in CAVA Women’s Volleyball Championship Opener

TEHRAN – The Iranian women’s national volleyball team signaled their championship intent on Friday, kicking off their CAVA (Central Asian Volleyball Association) campaign with a clinical 3-0 (25-6, 25-9, 25-10) demolition of Bangladesh.

Iranian duo secure gold at 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships

TEHRAN – Iranian taekwondo athletes achieved significant success on Friday at the 27th Asian Taekwondo Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, clinching two gold medals.

Over 12.7m tons of long steel products produced in a year

TEHRAN- According to the statistics of the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA), 12.712 million tons of long steel products was produced in Iran during the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).

Iran NPC chief delivers speech at Russian Paralympic Committee's anniversary

TEHRAN - Ghafour Kargari, President of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Iran, delivered a keynote address at the 30th anniversary ceremony of the Russian Paralympic Committee during his official visit to Russia.

Nearly $6.4m in facilities paid to implement industrial support package

TEHRAN- The Director General of Monetary and Credit Operations of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) stated: From January 8 to May 4, selected banks disbursed 1,076 trillion rials (about $6,329,411) in facilities across 25,548 cases to support producers affected by the government's new foreign currency policy.

Strategic view of Iran-China rail corridor, a prerequisite for preserving Iran’s position in Silk Ro

TEHRAN- The head of the China Desk at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran said: “A strategic view of the Iran-China rail corridor is a prerequisite for preserving our country's position in the Silk Road.”

Strait of Hormuz closure shakes Europe: Oil price forecast soars 46%

TEHRAN – The European Commission has issued a stark warning that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz – triggered by the ongoing war in West Asia – will drive Brent crude prices to an average of $91.2 per barrel in 2026, a staggering 46% jump from previous estimates. The revised forecast, published Thursday in the EU’s Spring 2026 Economic Outlook, signals what officials call the most severe energy shock to hit Europe since the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Rouzbeh Cheshmi ruled out of 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN — Iran defensive midfielder Rouzbeh Cheshmi has been ruled out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury during training in Antalya, Turkey.

Iran to play Mali in 2026 World Cup preparation

TEHRAN - Iran have added a second friendly to their pre-World Cup itinerary, announcing a June 4 meeting with Mali during their training camp in Antalya, Turkey.

European tourists shift travel plans closer to home amid West Asia conflict

TEHRAN - European tourists are increasingly choosing destinations closer to home as conflict in West Asia raises security concerns and drives up the cost of long-haul travel, affecting tourism flows across parts of Asia and the Middle East while benefiting southern European countries, industry officials and analysts said.

National, regional railway museums planned to preserve industrial heritage

TEHRAN - Iran’s railway authority plans to establish five national and regional railway museums and expand rail tourism projects as part of efforts to preserve the country’s industrial heritage, officials said on Tuesday.

Zagros Paleolithic Museum damaged by blast wave from recent US strikes

TEHRAN – The Zagros Paleolithic Museum in Kermanshah, the first specialized museum of its kind in the region, has sustained damage from a blast wave generated by recent US airstrikes on the city’s historical center. The museum is housed within the historic Biglar Beigi Tekyeh (also known as Biglarbaigi), a Qajar-era Hosseinieh that is a recognized national heritage site.

By Afshin Majlesi

Iran government pledges support for rural eco-lodges, village revival

TEHRAN - Iran’s government will continue efforts to remove barriers to rural development and support operators of eco-lodges as part of a broader strategy to revive villages and strengthen local economies and cultural identity, senior officials said on Tuesday at a national conference marking eco-lodge day.

By Wesam Bahrani

Life in Gaza after the “Yellow Line”

TEHRAN – Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) continued to maintain a high level of activity, primarily in eastern Gaza City and Khan Younis, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to critical facilities.

Persian Gulf war raises risk of environmental disaster

TEHRAN – The dangerous war that the U.S. and Israel jointly started against Iran at the end of February has incredibly increased the risks of an environmental disaster, a Princeton University researcher warns.

By Garsha Vazirian

Inside the obsessive-compulsive loop of Trump’s digital noise machine

Ghostwritten tirades, em-dashed bluster, and cartoonish AI fantasies reveal Trump’s pathetic unraveling

TEHRAN — Donald Trump’s Truth Social feed is a daily ledger of strategic exhaustion that mistakes noise for authority. The feed functions as a round-the-clock psychological stage where the American presidency is performed in public view.

The next round, beyond West Asia

The IRGC warned that any renewed US or Israeli aggression would push the conflict beyond West Asia

TEHRAN - Iran has warned the United States of far-reaching consequences in the event of any renewed act of aggression, amid President Donald Trump’s repeated military threats and deadlines.