Iraq pilgrimages proceed by land due to flight restrictions

TEHRAN - Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has announced that pilgrimage trips to Iraq during the sacred lunar months Muharram and Safar are proceeding as planned, with land routes remaining operational despite ongoing flight limitations at several Iranian airports.

Mashhad airport resumes flights to 12 intl. destinations amid post-conflict recovery

TEHRAN - Mashhad’s Shahid Hasheminejad International Airport has resumed flight operations to 12 international and 3 domestic destinations, as the region emerges from a tense 12-day conflict between Iran and the Zionist regime of Israel.

Alamut Castle nears UNESCO World Heritage status, tourism minister says

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced on Tuesday that the historic Alamut Castle is on the verge of possibly being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

I’ll never forget the love you gave me: El Amloud

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defender Ayoub El Amloud has shared a heartfelt message with the Iranian people.

IFRC seeks intl. aid to support Afghans deported from Iran

TEHRAN – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has appealed for increased funding, essential supplies, and long-term support to help Afghans returning home from Iran rebuild their lives.

IRCS urges Red Cross societies to denounce Israel’s violation of humanitarian laws in Iran

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in a letter to international communities as well as Red Cross societies, has urged them to slam the violation of humanitarian laws by the Zionist regime, demonstrated through killing IRCS members and targeting medical centers.

Nationwide campaign launched to organize, facilitate volunteering

TEHRAN – These days, when the need to promote solidarity and social responsibility is felt more than ever in the country, a campaign titled "Hemmat (Effort) for Iran" has been launched all over the country to organize and facilitate public volunteering.

National congress on AI in natural resources, environment slated for September

TEHRAN – The first national congress on artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture, natural resources, and the environment is scheduled to be held on September 4–5 in Shiraz, Fars Province.

TEDPIX loses 57,410 points on Tuesday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 57,410 points to 2.731 million on Tuesday, which is the fourth day of the Iranian calendar week.

Rebuilding areas damaged by Israeli aggression a priority of transport, urban development ministry

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh emphasized that rebuilding areas damaged by the Israeli aggression is one of the priorities of her ministry.

Persepolis’s candidates revealed

TEHRAN – Four coaches have been shortlisted to take charge of Persepolis football club.

Private investment in renewables fully backed by government: energy minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said the government fully supports private sector investment in renewable energy, as the country continues expanding its solar power infrastructure to address long-standing imbalances in the electricity sector.

Govt. develops sanctions response plan amid recent tensions: PBO head

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Planning and Budget Organization (BPO) said the government, particularly its economic team, has remained fully operational and responsive during recent national developments, including by formulating a sanctions response package in anticipation of unfolding events.

Pakistani poet condemns Israel’s actions, emphasizes cultural security

TEHRAN – In a recent statement reflecting on Israel’s strikes on Iran, Pakistani poet and scholar Ali Kumail Qazalbash highlighted the nature of Israel and emphasized the importance of cultural and diplomatic approaches to resolving disputes.

“The Full Moon Coffee Shop” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – A Persian translation of Japanese author Mai Mochizuki’s “The Full Moon Coffee Shop” has recently been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran.

Iranian actors Parsa Pirouzfar, Hoda Zeinolabedin win awards at Cinema Jove

TEHRAN - The 2024 Iranian drama romance television miniseries “At the End of the Night” directed by Ida Panahandeh has won two awards from the 40th Valencia International Film Festival - Cinema Jove, which was held in Spain from June 19 to 28.

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Revealing the core of Western hostility

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Melli discussed the enemy's defeat in an interview with Mohammad Hassan Asefri, a political analyst, highlighting attempts to divide the state and the nation.

Negotiations are meaningless under current conditions: Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran says the negotiations with Europe are futile under the current conditions, urging European nations to reassess their conduct.

Iran says it reserves right to peaceful uranium enrichment

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister has ruled out any possibility of halting uranium enrichment, insisting the country will continue to develop its nuclear program within the framework of international law and for peaceful purposes.

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Israel suffers more casualties

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance forces have started more deadly operations against the Israeli occupation forces in Gaza.

Australian injured protesting Gaza war could lose sight in one eye

A former political candidate from the Australian Greens says she may permanently lose vision in her right eye after her “interactions with police” at a peaceful pro-Palestine protest in Sydney last week.

Iran establishes special courts to prosecute Mossad agents 

TEHRAN – As Iran carries out a nationwide manhunt to catch mercenaries and spies working for the Zionist regime, the country’s judiciary has ordered the immediate establishment of special courts across the country to prosecute the relevant detainees. 

UK court allows export of F-35 components to Israel

A British court ruling rejected on Monday to halt the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel as it continues its war on Gaza.

No painkillers to treat Gaza children for ‘extremely painful injuries’

Hospitals in Gaza are “completely overwhelmed; there’s not enough beds; there’s not enough staff to treat them; patients are on the floor”, Hannah Grace Pan, a paediatric nurse volunteer from the UK, tells Al Jazeera.

Hundreds of cultural figures urge UK not to ban Palestine Action

A group of over 400 cultural figures from across the political spectrum has called on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to halt the proscription of Palestine Action on free speech grounds.