Esteghlal goalkeeper Hosseini joins Sepahan

TEHRAN – In a surprise move, Esteghlal football team goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini joined Sepahan on Wednesday.

Iran to face Spain in 2025 FIVB U19 World opener

TEHRAN – Iran will start the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship on Thursday with a match with Spain.

20 Iranian athletes to vie in Asian Junior, Cadet Taekwondo

TEHRAN - Over 1,300 participants from 44 countries will vie in Kuching, Malaysia for the 2025 Asian Junior, Cadet and Para Taekwondo Championships.

Alborz province conveys an essence of Iran’s history and culture: Minister

TEHRAN—Alborz province is a compact representation of the history, nature, culture, and civilization of Iran and should become a transformative axis in the country's tourism policymaking system, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi on Wednesday.

Archaeologists race to preserve looted Parthian-era cemetery in Yazd

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have launched a major effort to document and preserve the looted Gour-e Kafari Cemetery, which is located in Bahabad county of Yazd province, officials from the Iranian Center for Archaeological Research (ICAR) announced.

Nearly 1.6m TV sets manufactured in a year

TEHRAN- In the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20), 1.591 million TV sets were manufactured in the country, Tasnim news agency reported.

IRCS urges ICRC to take immediate actions on humanitarian crisis in Gaza

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in a letter to the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called for prompt actions to be taken to stop the humanitarian crisis escalated by starvation in Gaza, and end the torture of civilians.

ICCIMA calls for reshaping economic governance, empowering private sector in post-war recovery

TEHRAN – Following the recent 12-day conflict, Iranian economists and business leaders are calling for a fundamental restructuring of the country’s economic governance, emphasizing the need to boost the private sector’s share in the economy and transition from a state-dominated model to a more dynamic, resilient system.

Daily diesel consumption cut by 5m liters amid anti-smuggling efforts

TEHRAN – Iran has reduced its daily diesel consumption by an average of five million liters in 2025 (Iranian year 1404), compared to the previous year, driven by tighter consumption management and enhanced fuel smuggling controls, a senior oil official said.

Iran approves Maku free zone master plan, boosting China-Europe rail link

TEHRAN - Iran has approved the long-awaited master plan for the Maku Free Trade Zone after 12 years, a move officials say could unlock economic potential and advance the country’s east-to-west rail ambitions connecting China to Europe.

Isfahan refinery begins using seawater, secures 700,000 cubic meters monthly

TEHRAN – Isfahan Oil Refining Company has launched the pilot operation of the first phase of a major seawater transfer project, aiming to supply around 700,000 cubic meters of water each month to the refinery, its head announced.

‘Support for hemophilia’ week to be observed

TEHRAN – The national week to support individuals with hemophilia will be held from July 23 to 29.

Iranian, Armenian universities to boost scientific ties on environmental issues

TEHRAN –Mohammad-Hossein Omid, the chancellor of University of Tehran, and Grigor Hakobyan, the Armenian ambassador to Iran, have explored the potential to expand scientific collaboration on critical environmental challenges.

Interior minister, UNHCR representative discuss issues on Afghan refugees

TEHRAN – Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, have explored ways to address problems related to Afghan refugees living in the country and those being deported.

UN: Israel has killed over 1,000 seeking Gaza aid since late May

The UN on Tuesday said Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 Palestinians trying to get food aid in Gaza since the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation started operations.

Celebration honors storytelling mothers, commemorates war narrators 

TEHRAN – On Monday, a special ceremony was held in Tehran to honor storytelling mothers and reflect on the memories of mothers who narrated the twelve-day war. 

Namayesh Radio presents adaptation of “Red Dragon” in seven episodes

TEHRAN – The radio play “Red Dragone,” directed by Ayyub Aqakhani has recently been produced and aired in seven episodes on Namayesh Radio, an Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)’s radio station dedicated to audio plays and performances. 

27 martyred children depicted on Enqelab Square mural 

TEHRAN – The image of 27 children martyred in the 12-day Iran-Israel war has been featured on the mural at Enqelab Square in Tehran.

AFP warns Gaza journalists risk starving to death amid ongoing Israeli siege 

The AFP journalists' union has warned that its colleagues working in Gaza are facing death from starvation, as a result of Israel's blockade on the besieged Palestinian territory.

Muslim world must act now to stop Gaza genocide: Iranian, Turkish FMs

TEHRAN – The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Turkey issued a joint appeal on Monday, demanding immediate and coordinated action from Muslim nations to halt the Israeli regime's ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza, now entering its 22nd month.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Clear messages of the 12-day war

TEHRAN - Kayhan devoted its editorial to Iran's achievements after the 12-day war with Israel and wrote: The recent 12-day war, in which the Islamic Republic of Iran was on one side and the United States, the Zionist regime, and some European governments on the other, had very important results.

US open to talks with Iran, White House says

TEHRAN – The White House has announced that the United States remains open to potential dialogue with Iran, even as Tehran and its European counterparts gear up for negotiations set to take place this Friday.

Over 20,000 foreign cyberattacks thwarted during 12-day war, Iran ICT minister says

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology announced that the country was the target of more than 20,000 foreign cyberattacks during the recent 12-day war.