Persian calligraphy exhibition, master class held at Eurasian National University in Kazakhstan

TEHRAN – An exhibition and master class on the art of Persian calligraphy was held at the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University in Astana by the master Iranian calligrapher Hadi Ghasemi, with the support of the Cultural Attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kazakhstan, on the weekend.

“Untraceable” appears at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Russian writer Sergei Sergeevich Lebedev’s book “Untraceable” has recently been published by Markaz Publications in Tehran.

UN staff and human rights groups defend Francesca Albanese against disinformation

TEHRAN – UN personnel and advocacy groups have rallied in defense of Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.

‘Lebanon must choose between sovereignty and disappearance,’ Hezbollah chief says

TEHRAN — In an address on Monday honoring the memory of the martyred Lebanese resistance leaders, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem redefined the current conflict as an existential struggle for Lebanese survival.

Defensive deterrence is non-negotiable: Iran’s Larijani

Iran’s security chief says Israel seeking to sabotage nuclear talks with US

TEHRAN - A top Iranian security official has said Tehran won’t negotiate over its ballistic missile program as a deterrence capability. 

'Europe home to Nazism': Iranian MP reacts to MEP’s insulting move against Iran Leader

TEHRAN - An Iranian parliamentarian has reacted to an insulting move by a member of the European Parliament (MEP) against the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Shin Bet says it arrests Israeli on suspicion of spying for Iran

TEHRAN - The Israeli regime’s internal security and intelligence agency, better known by the acronyms Shabak or Shin Bet, has claimed it has apprehended an Israeli person on charges of spying for Iran.

Agreement or confrontation on the table

Shargh has examined the new round of nuclear negotiations, arguing that Europe is once again set to become the intersection of diplomacy and hard power. These discussions are unfolding at a moment when the atmosphere is more infused than ever with military threats, amassing of U.S. military forces in the region, and increasingly sharp rhetoric from the White House.

Araghchi, IAEA chief meet in Geneva ahead of new round of Iran-US nuclear talks

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi held talks in Geneva on Monday, as Tehran and Washington prepared for a second round of negotiations on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

Capital market needs expansion, fair risk distribution, says SEO head

TEHRAN – Iran’s capital market requires further development and investment, with greater focus on managing and fairly distributing risk alongside returns, the head of the Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) said on Monday.

Iran police seize 15 ancient Parthian coins in Darrehshahr

TEHRAN – Iranian police have seized 15 historical coins believed to date back to the Parthian era in Darrehshahr, Ilam province.

Iran’s Free Zones prepared to receive Nowruz travelers

TEHRAN—Iran’s Free Zones are prepared to receive Nowruz travelers.

Story of Iranian hospitality: When home becomes haven of warmth and love

TEHRAN--In Iranian culture, a guest is considered the ‘beloved of God’, someone whose presence brings blessing, joy, and closeness of hearts. This belief is rooted not only in proverbs and poetry but also in the daily behavior of the people.

Five more natural relics of Zanjan registered as national monuments

TEHRAN--With registration of five more natural relic, the total number of national natural monuments of Zanjan province has reached 32.

Iran, Russia stress deeper strategic ties as joint economic committee meeting opens

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia opened the 19th session of their Joint Economic Committee on Monday, underscoring efforts to convert bilateral understandings into executable projects and results-driven cooperation.

Malaysian, Chinese scientists grab Khwarizmi International Award

TEHRAN – Two foreign plans from Malaysian and Chinese scholars have been selected as winners of the 39th Khwarizmi International Award.

ISO accepts Iran's proposal on developing standards for AI, LLMs

TEHRAN – Iran's proposal to develop standards for artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) has been received, accepted, and will be implemented within a roadmap by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

By Maryam Qarehgozlou

Discover Iran: the network of rivers, lakes, and wetlands of Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN - In Iran’s southeastern corner, where desert landscapes dominate both maps and headlines, water has long been a constant and indispensable force in social and economic life.

Iran shakes with 118 earthquakes in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 118 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from February 7 to 13, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.