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2025-12-10 21:10
U.S. deployment of warships to Caribbean violates international law: Iran President
TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed Washington’s deployment of warships to the Caribbean as a threat to international peace and security.
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2025-12-10 21:09
Major visual art exhibition to open in Tehran, celebrating Mother’s Day
TEHRAN- An art exhibition titled "In the Frame of Heaven" dedicated to the theme of motherhood is set to open at the Iranian Academy of Arts (IAA)in Tehran on Thursday.
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2025-12-10 21:08
Renowned photographer Alfred Yaghobzadeh to lead workshop on war photography in Tehran
TEHRAN- A specialized session titled "War Photography and Social Documentary" will be held in Tehran with the participation of renowned international photographer and award-winning artist Alfred Yaghobzadeh.
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2025-12-10 21:08
“Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” wins best picture award at Hainan Island International Film Festival
TEHRAN – “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” directed by Iranian filmmaker Shahram Mokri won an award at the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF), which was held from December 3 to 8, in Sanya, China.
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2025-12-10 19:47
By Shahrokh Saei
Trump’s psychological warfare over Venezuela’s skies
TEHRAN – The United States has intensified its pressure on Venezuela by sending two Navy F/A 18 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela. Although the Pentagon described the maneuver as a routine training flight, the timing and proximity to Venezuelan airspace made it appear far from routine.
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2025-12-10 19:26
Sepahan edge Aluminum, Esteghlal held by Malavan: PGPL
TEHRAN – Sepahan fought to a 1-0 victory over Aluminum in the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Wednesday.
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2025-12-10 19:19
By Garsha Vazirian
The traitor’s grave buries Israel’s proxy dream in Gaza
How Abu Shabab’s downfall exposes the limits of imposed governance and the resilience of social legitimacy
TEHRAN – When the ISIS-linked Yasser Abu Shabab fell, Israel lost more than a proxy commander. Tel Aviv saw its “day after” blueprint for Gaza shaken at the roots.
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2025-12-10 18:53
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Hezbollah’s role in Syria: 10 years that reshaped West Asia
BEIRUT — On the first anniversary of Syria’s collapse, Hezbollah’s intervention stands as one of the most consequential, and persistently distorted, events in contemporary regional history.
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2025-12-10 18:47
By Tannaz Karimi
Trump’s immigration policy: Global threats and domestic messaging
TEHRAN - In 2017, President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda marked a turning point in U.S. policy—delivering a jarring shock through travel bans, stricter border enforcement, and steep refugee limits. His most recent announcement in late 2025, declaring a “permanent pause” on migration from so-called Third World countries, represents the most radical extension of this trajectory so far.
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2025-12-10 18:43
By Wesam Bahrani
How Israel benefits from Gaza destruction
TEHRAN – Hamas has warned that Zionist regime’s violations are preventing the truce from advancing to its crucial second phase.
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2025-12-10 17:39
Influential women in Iranian-Islamic heritage honored at Tehran ceremony
TEHRAN--The ceremony of the endowment of the birth of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (AS) along with the fourth session of honoring influential women in preserving and introducing the heritage of Iranian-Islamic civilization to commemorate Mother’s Day was held at Malek National Library and Museum on Wednesday.
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2025-12-10 17:39
Equestrian tourism offers development potential for North Khorasan
TEHRAN—Equestrian tourism, also known as horse tourism, is a form of diversification of the tourism products of North Khorasan province and is one of the attractive and growing branches.
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2025-12-10 17:39
Exhibit of traditional clothing opens in Bandar Abbas
TEHRAN – A two-day exhibition on traditional clothing opened Wednesday in Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan province, aiming to turn cultural heritage into an economic asset and expand access to global markets for the region’s authentic attire.
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2025-12-10 17:38
Facial reconstruction portrays man lived c. 10,000 years ago in western Iran
TEHRAN – An international team of archaeologists and researchers has produced a facial reconstruction of a young man who lived around 10,000 years ago at Ganj Dareh, a Neolithic site in western Iran.
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2025-12-10 17:31
Women preserve ‘Tal-o Mahtal’ ritual for rain in Iran’s Qaleh Bala village
TEHRAN – The ancient rain-seeking ritual Tal-o Mahtal, observed in Iran’s Qaleh Bala village, is originated as a community response to recurring desert droughts and continues to be practiced today. The ceremony is listed as part of the national intangible cultural heritage.
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2025-12-10 17:25
Tehran requests new restoration phase for Yerevan’s Blue Mosque
TEHRAN - Iran has formally asked the Armenian government to begin a new phase of restoration work at the Blue Mosque in Yerevan during a recent visit by senior Iranian tourism officials.
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2025-12-10 16:25
Trump’s peace deals at risk of collapsing
At least two of several agreements aimed at ending global conflicts that President Donald Trump has hailed as evidence of his negotiating prowess are in trouble and at risk of collapsing.
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2025-12-10 16:14
Iranian Para powerlifter Pouladi celebrates gold at AYPG
TEHRAN – Iranian para powerlifter Zahra Pouladi won gold medal on Wednesday at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG).
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2025-12-10 15:51
Free zones transformation document finalized
TEHRAN- Reza Masrour, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council of Free Trade and Special Economic Zones, announced the finalization of the transformation document for free zones and the drafting of the digital economy document for free zones within the government, stating that the implementation of these documents will transform the future roadmap of the free zones.
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2025-12-10 15:50
Land–Sea Alliance seen as gateway to expanding China–Iran economic ties
TEHRAN – Iran and China are looking to deepen economic and trade cooperation through the International Land–Sea Trade Corridor, with senior officials highlighting the platform’s role in connecting member states and improving living standards across the region.
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2025-12-10 15:49
ICCIMA head outlines 6 steps to boost trade with Kazakhstan
TEHRAN – The head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said on Wednesday that a set of practical measures, including formalized barter, a joint financial mechanism and long-term involvement in Kazakhstan’s infrastructure projects, could significantly expand bilateral trade.
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2025-12-10 15:44
BRICS meeting: Iran proposes expanding joint scientific infrastructures
TEHRAN – Hosting the 7th meeting of BRICS working groups on research infrastructures and mega-science projects, Iran has proposed the development of joint scientific infrastructures.
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2025-12-10 15:39
Tehran, Ankara underscore expanding scientific ties
TEHRAN – Iranian Science, Research and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Turkish Ambassador to Tehran, Hicabi Kirlangic, have discussed avenues for enhancing scientific and educational collaborations between the two countries.
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2025-12-10 15:37
DOE, UNEP discuss environmental challenges at UNEA-7
TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), and Inger Andersen, the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), have discussed environmental challenges in the country.
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2025-12-10 15:28
Iran, Belarus to expand cooperation across farming, forestry, veterinary services
TEHRAN – Iran’s agriculture minister and Belarus’ industry minister agreed to expand cooperation across farming, forestry, veterinary services, and plant and animal quarantine, with commitments to jointly produce agricultural machinery and potash fertilizer, the Agriculture Ministry said.
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2025-12-10 14:56
Para powerlifters start on a high note: 2025 AYPG
TEHRAN – Three Iranian para powerlifters won gold medals on Wednesday at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games.
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2025-12-10 12:50
World Cup 2026 draw: A group Iran must use, not just play
TEHRAN – Iran’s draw at the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be an opportunity for Team Melli to secure their place in the knockout stage for the first-ever time.
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2025-12-10 00:01
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2025-12-09 22:21
Iran president due in Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan on two-day tour
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to travel to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan on Thursday and Friday, the President’s Deputy for Political Affairs, Mehdi Sanaei, announced on Tuesday.
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2025-12-09 22:21
Iranian court begins hearings for Mossad agent arrested in June war
TEHRAN – Iranian judicial officials say a court in Alborz Province has opened proceedings against a dual national charged with spying for Israel during the June Israeli-U.S. offensive against Iran.