‘Sumud’ flotilla heads for Gaza with over 50 vessels despite Israeli threats

The Global Sumud Flotilla — named for the Arabic word meaning steadfastness, a principle of unyielding resistance — is pressing across the Mediterranean toward Tunisia, part of a bid to break Israel’s 18-year naval blockade of Gaza.

By staff writer

Shifting US political landscape threatens Israel’s traditional congressional influence

TEHRAN - In late August 2025, Donald Trump gave an interview to the Daily Caller, which stirred great debate regarding shifts in the political U.S. support for Israel and the diminution in power of the American pro-Israel lobby in the U.S. Congress.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Gaza genocide passes 700 days 

TEHRAN – As the Gaza genocide surpasses 700 days, Hamas has accused the Israeli prime minister of deliberately sabotaging mediation efforts.

BRICS TV to air over 50 hours of Iranian documentaries in Russian

TEHRAN — BRICS TV is set to broadcast more than 50 hours of Iranian documentaries dubbed in Russian starting in fall 2025, the network announced.

Managers of Iraq travel agencies visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Bisotun

TEHRAN—A number of managers of Iraqi travel agencies visited the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bisotun and all the attractions and historical monuments of Bisotun complex during September 2-5.

‘Majestic Iran’ tourism brand to be introduced in CITIE 2025

TEHRAN-- Iran is to participate in the 17th China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE 2025), with the aim of introducing the country's tourism vision (brand) under the title “Majestic Iran” and developing the Chinese tourist market.

Qom to become a tourism hub within five years, minister says

TEHRAN—Qom province will gain special status in domestic and foreign tourism within five years through expanding the infrastructures, supporting the private sector and continued management stability, said Cultural Heritage Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri.

Tehran eyes more medical tourists from Islamic countries, officials say

TEHRAN — Tehran is on track to become a hub of medical tourism for Islamic countries, the secretary general of the Islamic Countries Health Tourism Development Center said on Thursday.

US forces killed North Korean civilians in failed 2019 spy mission: NYT

A newly revealed U.S. military operation in North Korea in early 2019 ended in failure and the deaths of local civilians, raising questions about Washington’s credibility during a period of high-stakes diplomacy.

63 coins bearing Prophet Muhammad’s name to be unveiled in Unity Week

TEHRAN – Iran will unveil 63 historical coins inscribed with the name of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for the first time during Islamic Unity Week, officials said on Thursday.

Iran boosts monthly oil exports by 630,000 barrels: oil minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s oil exports rose by an average of 630,000 barrels a month in the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 21-July 22) compared with the same period last year, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Wednesday.

Iran to digitize oil tanker fleet within 2 years, refining company says

TEHRAN – National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) has launched a major digital transformation program to modernize its supply chain, with all domestic oil tankers set to be equipped with real-time monitoring systems within two years, a senior official said.

Iran, China expand cooperation on energy projects

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Company (Tavanir) said the country has stepped up collaboration with Chinese firms in areas such as smart grids, gas switchgear equipment, energy storage systems and other related technologies, with some production lines already operating inside Iran.

‘Cooperatives contribute to higher productivity, greater competitiveness in global markets’

TEHRAN – According to Farrukh Toirov, the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to Iran, cooperatives help bring farmers together, enabling larger-scale farming, higher productivity, and greater competitiveness in global markets.

Scottish Parliament votes for full boycott of Israel, citing Gaza genocide

In a landmark move, the Scottish Parliament has voted to impose a full boycott of Israel and companies linked to its military operations.

Illegal Israeli settlers injure 20 Palestinians in West Bank village attack

Around 20 Palestinians were injured early Friday when illegal Israeli settlers attacked the village of Khillet al-Daba in the southern occupied West Bank, Anadolu reported, citing local sources.

Israeli strikes devastate Gaza City as families flee westward

Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn Friday have killed dozens of Palestinians, including children, according to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera.

Over 1m Iranians donate blood in 5 months

TEHRAN – A total of 1.034 million Iranians donated blood in the first five months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

International Charity Day develops human solidarity culture

TEHRAN – Celebrated every year on September 5, the International Charity Day highlights the opportunity to commend philanthropists, the collective efforts to fight poverty, promote education, public health, as well as human solidarity culture.

Intl. congress aims to elevate Iran’s position in global cooperative diplomacy

TEHRAN – Taking place in the context of the United Nations (UN) International Year of Cooperatives 2025, the second International Congress on Cooperative Economy aims to strengthen international cooperation in the cooperative sector, promote innovation and productivity, and elevate Iran’s position in global cooperative diplomacy.

IRCS dispatches humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has sent over 100 tons of essential goods to quake-hit people in Afghanistan.

Piazza names Iran squad for 2025 World Championship

TEHRAN - Roberto Piazza has named his 14-man team for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.