World Population Day: fears about future impacting fertility rates

TEHRAN –Fears about the future—such as climate change, environmental degradation, wars, and pandemics—are impacting fertility decisions, leading some to have fewer children than desired.

DOE elaborates on Iran’s initiatives in combating SDSs

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has outlined the measures taken by the country at the global level to address the sand and dust storms (SDSs) over the past few years.

South Pars platforms undergo major overhaul to sustain gas output

TEHRAN – Iran has completed major maintenance work on the offshore gas platforms of Phases 5 and 6 of the South Pars gas field, aiming to ensure stable gas production amid regional conflict. Mehdi Rajabi, head of production operations at Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC), said the overhaul was carried out without incident, registering over 12,734 person-hours of labor.

Industry Ministry unveils production support package

TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade has unveiled a production support package focused on sustaining industrial output, particularly for sectors affected by the recent war. Deputy Minister of Mining and Mineral Industries Vajiollah Jafari, said the package has been designed around two key pillars, with special assistance allocated to units damaged by the conflict, including access to foreign currency and financial resources.

Govt. eyes 3,000 MW renewable energy capacity by Mar. 2026

TEHRAN – Iran's push to expand renewable energy capacity is gaining momentum, with Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi unveiling a new 100-megawatt renewable energy project and expressing hope that total installed capacity will exceed 3,000 megawatts by the end of the current Iranian year (March 2026).

Faghani picked to officiate Club World Cup final

TEHRAN - Alireza Faghani was picked to referee Sunday’s Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.

Amirhossein Esfandiar joins InPost ChKS Chełm

TEHRAN – Iranian international outside hitter Amirhossein Esfandiar has become the newest member of the newly promoted team — InPost ChKS Chełm. He is the second Iranian to have the opportunity to debut in the PlusLiga.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Hashemian's red test: Can he revive Persepolis?

TEHRAN - Persepolis, Iran’s most decorated football club, have entered a new chapter with the appointment of Vahid Hashemian as head coach.

Milestone recognition marks Iran’s first Paleolithic World Heritage site

TEHRAN - In a landmark announcement during the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee on Friday, in Paris, the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. 

Chinese online literature offers global readers a window into modern China

Once a niche form of entertainment, Chinese online literature, from serialized novels to adaptations in television, gaming, and animation, is emerging as a new cultural bridge to the world- drawing millions of international readers into its vivid narratives and offering a fresh perspective on contemporary China.

Exploring cultural richness of ‘pearl of Silk Road’ Kashgar

Located in the southwestern part of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Kashgar sits on a lush oasis nourished by the Yarkant River, which flows from the Karakoram Mountains. Since ancient times, traders and travelers crossing the Pamir Plateau have stopped here to rest, trade, and connect.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

An exhibition of paintings by a large number of artists is currently on view in an exhibition at Dena Gallery. The exhibition titled “Homeland” will run until July 18 at the gallery that can be found at 4 Sussan Alley off Qarani St.

New mural of Ayatollah Khamenei unveiled, celebrating resistance, patriotism

TEHRAN- The latest mural at Valiasr Square in central Tehran was unveiled on Thursday, illustrating the image of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, alongside the message "O shining love."

IAF to show Chris Marker’s “Description of a Struggle”

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the documentary “Description of a Struggle” directed by Chris Marker on Sunday.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Undermining the enemy's calculation

TEHRAN - Farhikhtegan wrote in an analysis: The recent war, despite all the costs, it brought us two important treasures: internal cohesion and external unity. As the internal cohesion is valuable and needs to be protected, the external unity must also be preserved.

VP says Leader, public unity key to Iran’s resilience in 12-day war

TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says the government’s rapid response, strategic planning, and the leadership of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei enabled the country to effectively manage the 12-day conflict with Israel.

Silence is complicity: Iran envoy to Denmark slams Israeli attacks on hospitals

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Denmark has condemned the Israeli military’s attacks on Iranian medical facilities, warning that the silence of the international medical community in the face of such assaults is not an act of neutrality but one of complicity.

US-backed Israeli aggression a gross violation of intl. law: Iran envoy to UN

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned the Israeli regime’s U.S.-supported military offensive on Iran, describing it as a flagrant breach of international law and the UN Charter.

‘Firmer reprisal’ awaits aggressors, Pezeshkian warns while demanding IAEA reform

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a stark warning to Israel and the United States on Wednesday, declaring that any renewed act of transgression against the Islamic Republic would be met with a "firmer and more chastening reprisal."

Iran’s Army Chief surveys units, stresses steadfast defense

TEHRAN – Major General Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army (Artesh), conducted an unannounced visit on Friday to Shahid Lashgari Airbase (First Tactical Air Base) in Tehran, accompanied by Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Deputy Coordinator of the Army, and Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi, Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF).

Russia’s Lavrov denounces US strikes on Iran as brazen NPT violation

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov condemned recent U.S. military strikes against Iran during his address at the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, labeling the attacks a "violation of international law and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)."

Iran’s women’s basketball need one step further

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s basketball team will kick off the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2025 Division B on Sunday with a match against the Cook Islands. The team have gained valuable lessons from two years ago, when they failed to qualify for Division A.