UN expert: Israel’s starvation of Gaza constitutes war crimes and genocide

The UN expert who first warned that Israel was orchestrating a campaign of deliberate mass starvation in Gaza more than 500 days ago, has said that governments and corporations cannot claim to be surprised at the horror now unfolding, the UN special rapporteur on the right to food, told the Guardian.

Artists confront climate crisis in “A Final Gaze at Earth's Breaths” exhibition 

TEHRAN- The group exhibition titled "A Final Gaze at Earth's Breaths," offering an artistic perspective on environmental crises and the future of ecosystems, came to an end at Tehran's Art Garden on Sunday. 

8th Iranian Film Festival in Tokyo to screen 7 films

TEHRAN – The 8th Iranian Film Festival in Tokyo will take place from August 8 to 10 in Japan, screening seven films from Iran with Japanese subtitles.

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Possible consequences of snapback mechanism activation

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Shargh discussed the consequences of the possible activation of the snapback mechanism by the European trio of Britain, France and Germany.

Araghchi pays tribute to fallen journalist killed in Israeli strike on IRIB

TEHRAN - Speaking during an unannounced appearance at the Foreign Ministry’s weekly press conference on Monday, Araghchi paid tribute to the family of Martyr Nima Rajabpour, a media professional killed in the Israeli regime’s airstrike on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) headquarters.

Iran’s First VP heads to Turkmenistan for UN conference on Landlocked Developing Countries

TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref departed for Turkmenistan on Monday to attend the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), aimed at enhancing global support for nations without access to open seas.

‘Baseless and absurd’, foreign ministry slams EU's Iranophobic statement

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has dismissed a joint statement by four European countries accusing Iran of threatening international security, calling the allegations “ridiculous and unfounded.”

China rebuffs Washington’s demands to halt Iran oil trade

TEHRAN – China appears resolute in maintaining its oil imports from Iran, with the country’s foreign ministry announcing in a statement that U.S. pressure would not influence its actions or decisions.

7 things to know about Iran’s new Defense Council

TEHRAN – In a move to enhance strategic coordination and readiness, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has approved the establishment of a new Defense Council. Below are 7 key facts about the newly-established body.

Hundreds of Israeli ex-security officials call on Trump to end Gaza war

More than 600 retired Israeli security officials including former heads of intelligence agencies have urged US President Donald Trump to pressure the Israeli government to end the war in Gaza, France 24 reported.

Borujerd, city of handicrafts

TEHRAN--Production of various handicrafts, each of which reflects a specific culture and tradition, has made Borujerd one of the most important cities in Lorestan province.

Promoting green tourism, a joint strategy of DoE and Cultural Heritage Ministry

TEHRAN-- Shina Ansari, Vice President and Head of Iran’s Department of Environment (DoE), emphasized the need to redesign the tourism development model in Iran and urged for improving strategic cooperation with Cultural Heritage Ministry in green tourism field.

Seljuk, Ilkhanid oil lamps transferred to National Museum of Iran

TEHRAN--According to an official in charge of the dossier for the UNESCO registration of Masuleh Cultural Landscape, two metal oil lamps from the Seljuk (11th–12th centuries) and Ilkhanid (13th–14th centuries) periods, discovered in Masuleh, have been transferred to the National Museum of Iran for permanent display.

Exploration of historical Soltaniyeh Dome continues

TEHRAN—Abolfazl Ali, Director of the Soltaniyeh World Heritage Base, gave news of continuation of the new excavation season in the area of Abvab al-Bar with the aim of identifying the Ilkhanid architectures and rereading the historical structures.

Overhaul of phases 19 offshore platforms at South Pars completed

TEHRAN - The overhaul of the offshore platforms in phase 19 of Iran’s South Pars gas field has been successfully completed, Shana reported.

Iraq, 2nd destination of Iranian non-oil products

TEHRAN- Iraq has been the second top destination of Iranian non-oil products during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), according to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Tehran, Islamabad to develop ties on meteorology

TEHRAN – Meteorological organizations of Iran and Pakistan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote cooperation on meteorology, atmospheric science, and hazards.

Iran–Pakistan trade conference opens in Islamabad with President Pezeshkian in attendance

TEHRAN - The Iran–Pakistan Business Conference opened in Islamabad on Sunday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in attendance, alongside a high-ranking delegation. The event was hosted by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

Iran’s road transit surpasses 5m tons in 4 months

TEHRAN - More than 5.1 million tons of goods transited through Iran's road network during the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 20–July 21), according to the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization.

NIDC drills 48 oil, gas wells in 4 months amid rising output plans

TEHRAN - The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has drilled and completed 48 oil and gas wells across onshore and offshore regions during the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 20–July 21), marking a year-on-year increase of 17 wells.