Cool escapes from Tehran's summer heat: destinations to visit

TEHRAN - As the summer sun blazes over Tehran, many residents and visitors alike search for refreshing retreats to escape the heat.

By Maryam Tavassoli

‘Nature, the silent part in wars’

TEHRAN –Nature is part of our community, but unlike people, it is silent, and this silence is the most dangerous sign of its suffering, an official with the Department of Environment has said.

Nationwide campaign aims to free 17,000 prisoners in Muharram

TEHRAN – A nationwide campaign was launched on June 27, the beginning of the month of Muharram, aiming to help release 17,000 prisoners of intentional crimes.

Iran’s industrial parks stay operational amid 12-day conflict with Israel

TEHRAN - Despite Israeli airstrikes damaging nine industrial parks during a 12-day conflict, Iran kept all its industrial parks operational, according to Reza Ansari, head of Iran's Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO).

Iran says foreign trade remains stable amid regional tensions

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign trade activities remain on track despite recent regional tensions, with no interruptions to services for traders and exporters, the head of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said on Monday.

Lake Urmia water level shrinks by 51cm yr/yr

TEHRAN – The current water level of Lake Urmia stands at 1270.09 meters, indicating a fifty-one-centimeter decline compared to the same time last year.

Weightlifter Yousefi to miss 2025 Solidarity Games

TEHRAN – Iranian super heavyweight weightlifter Alireza Yousefi will not participate in the sixth edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games in 2025.

Iran’s slogan for Asian Youth Para Games 2025 unveiled

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has announced the team’s official slogan for the Asian Youth Para Games 2025.

Iraqi artists honor martyr Mansoureh Alikhani in symposium

TEHRAN – The Bait al-Jamal Lil-Funun art center in Baghdad is hosting a week-long symposium dedicated to the memory of martyred Iranian painter Mansoureh Alikhani. 

Veteran actor Jamal Ejlali passes away

TEHRAN – Renowned actor Jamal Ejlali passed away at his home in Tehran on Sunday, after a period of illness. He was 78.

Five Iranians invited to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

TEHRAN – There are five Iranians among the 534 artists and executives invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to join the organization.

Salami, Hajizadeh, and Shadmani laid to rest amid national grief

TEHRAN – In scenes of profound national grief, the Islamic Republic of Iran laid to rest three of its most revered military commanders on Sunday.

Four takeaways from Shamkhani’s first interview after surviving Israeli terrorist attack

TEHRAN – Admiral Ali Shamkhani, advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, talked to Iranian TV on Sunday, over two weeks after he was targeted by Israel in simultaneous attacks that led to the massacre of dozens of Iranian civilians, military officials, and nuclear scientists on June 13.

Tehran doubts Israeli commitment to truce, warns of stronger retaliation if provoked

TEHRAN — The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has issued a strong warning against any potential Israeli resumption of hostilities, stating that the Islamic Republic stands ready to deliver a decisive and powerful response if aggression resumes.

Israeli strikes kill at least 72 people in Gaza

Israeli strikes have killed at least 72 people across Gaza overnight and into Saturday, according to Palestinian health workers.

Persepolis, İsmail Kartal part ways: official

TEHRAN – İsmail Kartal, who served as Persepolis’ third coach after Juan Carlos Garrido and later Karim Baghri last season, has parted ways with the Iranian club.

War threat should turn into opportunity for tourism infrastructure: official

TEHRAN--Tourism activists should not be passive during the war crisis, Isfahan’s Governor-General Mehdi Jamalinejad has said.

Turkish Airlines to resume flights to Iran on June 30

TEHRAN – Türkiye’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, will resume flights to Iran on Monday, June 30, after a temporary suspension prompted by regional conflict and security concerns.

Tourism minister hails national resilience, calls for cultural renewal

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has praised the Iranian people for demonstrating unity and maturity during the recent 12-day war with Israel.

Date for 2025/26 PGPL season confirmed

TEHRAN – The 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) season date has been confirmed, with the opening match round starting on Monday Aug. 18.

Iran’s oil exports to China hit record high in June

TEHRAN – China’s imports of Iranian crude reached an all-time high in June 2025, according to data from tanker tracking firms, highlighting Tehran’s growing footprint in the world’s largest oil market despite U.S. sanctions.

Iran’s envoy urges IMO to condemn assassination of martyred seafarer

TEHRAN- Iran’s representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has formally requested the organization to condemn the targeted killing of an Iranian maritime official and his family in a recent Israeli military strike, the news portal of Iran’s Ministry of Transport and Urban Development published.

UNHCR voices concern over sharp increase in Afghan returns from Iran

TEHRAN – Following the deportation of unauthorized Afghans, with the implementation of a return deadline by the Government on March 20, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has warned that returns on a massive scale have the potential to destabilize the fragile situation in Afghanistan.

Blood donation campaign kicks off in Muharram

TEHRAN –With the beginning of Muharram, the first lunar month, a nationwide blood donation campaign commenced on June 27 and is scheduled to run for 60 days.

Gas exports begin from 3rd sweetening train of South Pars phase 14 refinery

TEHRAN – Iran has begun gas exports from the third sweetening train of the Phase 14 refinery at the South Pars gas field, marking a significant expansion in the country’s production and export capacity. The milestone follows the recent commissioning of the refinery’s fourth sweetening train, which became operational earlier this month.