Adaptation of “The Trial” on stage at Tehran theater 

TEHRAN – An adaptation of Czech writer Franz Kafka’s novel “The Trial” is currently on stage at Tehran's Homa Theater Hall.  

Book about Al-Ghazali's theory of mystical cognition published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Inspired Knowledge in Islamic Thought: Al-Ghazali's Theory of Mystical Cognition and Its Avicennian Foundation” written by Alexander Treiger has been released in Iranian bookstores across the country.

Iranian, Afghan women artists showcase unity at Tehran art exhibition

TEHRAN – The ECO Cultural Institute in Tehran is hosting a group painting and calligraphy exhibition titled "Voices in Color," showcasing the artistic talents of 24 women from Iran and Afghanistan. 

Tehran urges unified Islamic response to Gaza starvation in regional calls

TEHRAN – In a diplomatic move on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held urgent calls with counterparts from Pakistan, Egypt, Qatar, Iraq, and Tunisia, demanding immediate collective action to break the Israeli regime’s "genocidal siege" of Gaza, where starvation now kills as swiftly as bombs.

Diplomat says Iran demands diplomatic guarantees, confirms US message exchange via intermediaries

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, confirmed on Tuesday that Tehran and Washington are exchanging messages through intermediary nations, while simultaneously laying out stringent conditions for any future direct negotiations following the U.S.-Israeli "betrayal of diplomacy" with a 12-day aggression against Iran.

Pezeshkian: Iran should pursue defense and diplomacy in tandem

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that, in line with the recommendations of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Iran must actively and effectively pursue both the defense-security and diplomatic tracks in the aftermath of the Israeli attack.

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Joint authority

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Siasat-e-Rooz addressed the recent Iran-Russia joint search and rescue exercise in the Caspian Sea, underscoring its strategic significance. The editorial stated that recent developments in the Caucasus and the Caspian region reveal efforts by adversaries of regional security—including Western powers and the Zionist regime—to undermine cohesion, stability, and neighborly relations.

Hakim Urges Action From Islamic Organizations Over Israeli Crimes

TEHRAN-  Seyed Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement, condemned what he described as systematic crimes by the Israeli government against women and children in Gaza and other conflict zones. 

Iran's medical tourism brand proven with Hamedan's excellent hosting

TEHRAN-- Deputy Governor-General of Hamedan Mojtaba Hosseini gave news of the successful hosting of the third international medical tourism conference of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member countries in this province. He also said that Iran's medical tourism brand was proven with Hamedan's distinguished hosting of the Health Tourism Confobition (conference and exhibition).

Tourism ministry proposes week-long public vacation for tourism boost

TEHRAN—Cultural Heritage Minister Reza Salehi-Amiri said that the government is pulling Iranian tourism out of the wartime recession with two national strategies and 14 operational mechanisms.

12th-century Shebeli Tower to undergo restoration

TEHRAN – The historic Shebeli Tower in Damavand is set to undergo restoration, a local tourism official said on Saturday.

Over 3,000 historical photographs at Golestan Palace classified in new project

TEHRAN – More than 3,000 historical photographs being kept at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace have been classified under an extensive new project called “Awakened Mirrors,” the palace’s director announced on Saturday.

IRCS dispatches over 8,000 rescue workers to Iraq for Arbaeen

TEHRAN – A total of 8,200 rescue workers of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), including relief workers, physicians, and nurses, will offer services to people in Iraq during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, according to the head of the IRCS.

Iran elected as vice-chair of Ramsar Convention on Wetlands meeting

TEHRAN – The new Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands has elected Iran as the Vice-Chair for the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, which is taking place from July 23 to 31 July in Victoria Falls City, Zimbabwe.

Over 214,000 births registered in three months

TEHRAN – A total of 214,223 births were registered in the country in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year that started in March 2025, the Civil Registration Organization has announced.

3 categories of units included in government’s industrial support package

TEHRAN- Iran’s deputy minister of industry, mining and trade for planning and innovation has stated that three categories of units are included in the government's industrial support package.

Iranian students garner silver medals at IPhO 2025

TEHRAN – Five Iranian students secured silver medals at the 55th International Physics Olympiad, ranking 11th globally.

Hamed Haddadi changed Iranian basketball forever: FIBA

In the landscape of Asian basketball greats, few loom as large as Hamed Haddadi, the 218cm/7'2" colossus who reshaped the FIBA Asia Cup across more than a decade of dominance.

220 British MPs call for PM Starmer to recognize Palestinian state

More than a third of MPs have signed a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling for the UK to recognize a Palestinian state, BBC said on its website.

67 urban wastewater projects to be launched by end of current administration

TEHRAN — Iran plans to bring 67 urban wastewater projects online by the end of the 14th administration, as part of efforts to expand the country's sewage infrastructure, the head of the National Water and Wastewater Engineering Company said.

South Pars refinery begins major overhaul to boost efficiency, safety

TEHRAN — The fifth refinery of Iran’s South Pars Gas Complex has begun a major overhaul aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing safety, and maximizing the use of domestic expertise and materials, the complex announced.