Larijani signs new security agreement in Iraq before heading to Lebanon

THERAN – In his first major trip since being appointed Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Larjani met with top officials in Iraq on Monday to address pressing bilateral and regional security issues. The next stop on the seasoned stateman’s itinerary is Lebanon.

Tehran’s Palestine Square showcases anti-Israeli mural, expressing solidarity with oppressed nations

TEHRAN – The new mural in Palestine Square in Tehran, featuring an image from an anti-Israeli painting by Australian artist Scott Marsh, has been unveiled, which highlights the plight of Palestinians and unveils the true face of Zionism.

Iranian short film “A Death for Life” to attend International Haiku Amateur Little Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short film “A Death for Life” written, directed, and produced by Mohammadreza Setarehshenas will represent Iran at the 15th International Haiku Amateur Little Film (HALF) Festival, set to be held in Kerala, India, from September 13 to 14.

Iran and China to preserve their ‘robust’ relations: Iran foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei delivered a rebuke of U.S. sanctions targeting Iran-China trade during his weekly press briefing in Tehran on Monday, declaring: “Iran and China preserve their robust relations.”

Iran seizes tanker carrying 2 million liters of smuggled fuel in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – In a blow to organized fuel smuggling networks, Iranian Border Guard Commander Brigadier General Ahmadali Goudarzi announced the interception of an oil tanker carrying 2,030,755 liters of illicit diesel in the Persian Gulf’s exclusive economic zone.

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Iran's economic diplomacy in post-war period

TEHRAN - Dr. Davoud Manzoor, former head of the Planning and Budget Organization analyzes Iran's economic diplomacy in the post-war period with the Jam-e-Jam newspaper.

Armenia will make no major decision without consulting Iran: PM Pashinyan

TEHRAN – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has underlined the “special and distinguished” status of Yerevan’s ties with Tehran, calling the relationship “strategic” and pledging that all major decisions would be made in close consultation with Iran.

‘No press badge can stop a war crime’, Iran condemns Israeli killing of Al Jazeera team

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the Israeli regime’s “war crime” in killing Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, saying a press badge offers no protection against those seeking to silence witnesses to their atrocities.

Persian translation of Koestler's “The Thirteenth Tribe” republished after 30 years

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Hungarian author and journalist Arthur Koestler’s 1976 book "The Thirteenth Tribe: The Khazar Empire and its Heritage", by Iranian translator and scholar Mohammad Ali Movahed, has been republished 30 years after its initial release.  

Iran’s 2025 Paralympic Day slogan unveiled

TEHRAN – Iran’s 2025 Paralympic Day slogan was unveiled during a session held at the National Paralympic Committee's headquarters on Monday. The slogan for this year is “National Paralympic Day; A Celebration of Strong Wills”.

Iran ready to defend title at FIVB U21 World Championship, coach says

TEHRAN - Gholamreza Momeni Moghaddam says that Iran aim to repeat their title at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship.

China’s Nanjing Museum hosting ‘Land of Kindness’ exhibition

TEHRAN – The loan exhibition of ‘Land of Kindness’, which showcases artifacts from several Tehran museums, including the Reza Abbasi Museum, Moqaddam Museum of the University of Tehran, Abgineh Museum, and the Carpet Museum of Iran, has reached the Nanjing Museum in eastern China. It will be running in Nanjing city until the end of the Iranian month of Aban.

Restoration of Musa Khani edifice, important for promoting Kerman’s Shahr-e Babak tourism

TEHRAN--The fundamental restoration and change of the use of the historic Musa Khani building in Shahr-e Babak, Kerman province, in order to develop tourism and economic prosperity in the region is one of the priorities of the Kerman Cultural Heritage Department, said the caretaker of Kerman Cultural Heritage Department.

Pasargadae is a rich source of pride, tourism minister underlines

TEHRAN—Pasargadae is a rich source of pride, the unparalleled origin of Iranian culture and civilization, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri during his field visit to Pasargadae in Fars province and in the presence of media members on Monday.

DOE implementing over 120 projects to preserve marine coastal ecosystem

TEHRAN – Over the past few years, the Department of Environment (DOE) has been implementing more than 120 projects to protect the country’s marine coastal ecosystem.

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Transformative role of youth in localizing SDGs

TEHRAN – The International Youth Day (IYD) is observed on August 12 annually to highlight the potential of the youth as partners in global society, and the importance of strengthening their engagement in local development.

Police seize over 113 tons of narcotics since March

TEHRAN – The Iranian anti-narcotics police have seized more than 113,278 tons of narcotics since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 21), seventy-five percent of which were discovered in the eastern provinces of the country.

Over 1m Afghans deported in 4 months

TEHRAN – Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has said some 1.1 million illegal Afghan refugees have been sent back to their home country since the beginning of the current Iranian year, March 21.

Royal Ilkhanid cemetery unearthed near UNESCO-listed Soltaniyeh Dome

TEHRAN – Archaeologists have uncovered parts of a royal Ilkhanid cemetery adjacent to the UNESCO-listed Soltaniyeh Dome in west-central Iran, the head of the excavation team said on Sunday.

Australia to recognize Palestinian state in September

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, the BBC reported.