By staff writer

Greater Israel: A ‘spiritual mission’ or ‘evil mission’?

Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ vision resembles ISIS’s ideological mission to establish Islamic caliphate  

TEHRAN - Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shocked the world by saying that he is backing a “Greater Israel” vision.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Gaza City puts up fierce resistance 

TEHRAN – Palestinian resistance forces have carried out multiple attacks and ambushes against Israeli occupation forces trying to advance in Gaza City. 

Five countryside destinations for traveling in summer

TEHRAN-- Summer always invites you to a short but profound journey into the hidden beauties of Iran.

Iran tourism gems to be highlighted in five intl. fairs

TEHRAN--The CEO of Touring and Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) emphasized that one of the missions assigned by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts to TACI is to hold Iranian tourism and handicraft exhibitions abroad.

Mashhad is to host over 6.5 million pilgrims, governor-general says

TEHRAN – Mashhad, Iran’s holiest city, is expected to host between 6.5 million and 7 million pilgrims during the last ten days of the Islamic lunar month of Safar, the governor-general of Khorasan Razavi province said.

Fars province, cradle of the Achaemenid Empire, seeks tourism rise

TEHRAN – Iran’s Fars province, home to ancient Achaemenid sites including Persepolis and Pasargadae, recorded 7.4 million tourist visits last year, officials said, as the government steps up efforts to position the region as a leading cultural tourism hub.

By Nafise Hajati

Iranian influencers highlight India’s heritage at Tehran event

TEHRAN – “Iran and India share a timeless heritage, reflected in Bihar’s ancient sites,” the Indian ambassador to Iran said at a recent cultural gathering in Tehran.

Tehran to play host to 16th Iran Nanotechnology Exhibition

TEHRAN – The 16th Iran Nanotechnology Exhibition is scheduled to be held in Tehran from November 2 to 5, aiming to commercialize nanotechnology products, facilitate the presence of knowledge-based companies in international arenas, and boost their ties with research centers, investors, and leading companies.

Intl. Exhibition, Conference on Sustainable Cities slated for October

TEHRAN – The third International Exhibition and Conference on Sustainable Cities is scheduled to be held from October 13 to 16 in the Persian Gulf island of Kish.

Gandoman wetland a crucial stopover for thousands of migratory birds

TEHRAN –Located in Borujen county, southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, Gandoman wetland is one of the most important habitats for migratory birds in the country, hosting some 40,000 birds from across the globe.

WFP releases July report on Iran

TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of July.

UN: At least 1,760 Palestinians killed while seeking aid in Gaza since May

The UN human rights office said Friday that at least 1,760 Palestinians had been killed while seeking aid in Gaza since late May, a jump of several hundred since its last published figure at the beginning of August.

Domestic investment in Iran’s free zones rises 80% in 4 months on year

TEHRAN – Domestic investment approved in Iran’s free trade zones surged 80 percent in the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 20 – July 22), reaching 2,095 trillion rials ($4.2 billion), according to the Free and Special Economic Zones High Council.

Russia, Iran discuss Rasht-Astara railway as Moscow signals stance on 'Trump corridor'

TEHRAN – Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said Moscow and Tehran discussed accelerating construction of the Rasht-Astara railway during a meeting between Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref on the sidelines of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit in Kyrgyzstan.

Eurasian Economic Commission express readiness to expand trade with Iran

TEHRAN – The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) expressed readiness to deepen trade ties with Iran during a meeting between its trade minister and Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade Seyed Mohammad Atabak, on the sidelines of a summit of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Oil minister says gas flaring to end by 2029

TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Saturday the country aims to eliminate gas flaring by the end of the Iranian calendar year 1407 (March 2029), as one of the largest gas recovery projects in southern Ilam came online.

Ali Gholizadeh undergoes foot surgery in Finland

TEHRAN - Lech Poznań officially announced on Friday that Ali Gholizadeh underwent foot surgery in Finland.

South Africa’s top general tours special unit in Tehran

TEHRAN – General Rudzani Maphwanya, Commander of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), visited Iran’s elite 65th Rapid Reaction Brigade of the Ground Forces (the NOHED Brigade) on Thursday, praising its capabilities during a tour in Tehran that underscored deepening military ties between the two nations.

Larijani enters Lebanon to warm public welcome, vows unwavering Iranian support

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), arrived in Beirut on Wednesday to a fervent public reception, with crowds lining routes to Rafic Hariri International Airport chanting “Labbaik ya Nasrallah” (At your service, O Nasrallah).