Tehran, Moscow discuss expanding maritime transport cooperation

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian and Russian officials have held talks in Moscow to strengthen maritime and combined transport collaboration through the Caspian Sea, ahead of a joint meeting in Makhachkala.

Iran, Kenya eye trade expansion with innovation hub, direct flights

TEHRAN – Iran and Kenya are exploring new avenues to deepen bilateral trade and technological cooperation, including plans to establish a permanent Iranian product exhibition center in Nairobi, a joint innovation hub, and a direct Tehran–Nairobi flight, officials said during a meeting between the Kenyan ambassador and the Iran–East Africa Joint Chamber of Commerce.

Pezeshkian inaugurates major development projects in his visit to Kordestan

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Kurdistan Province on Thursday as part of his “National Unity Tour,” inaugurating several infrastructure and industrial projects while emphasizing justice, local governance, and collective participation as foundations for Iran’s progress.

Iran, Kuwait sign comprehensive document at joint trade committee meeting

TEHRAN – The 13th session of the Iran-Kuwait Joint Economic Committee concluded with the signing of a five-point memorandum of cooperation between Mohammad Ali Dehqan-Dehnavi, Iran’s deputy industry minister, and Marwa Baddah Al-Juaidan, acting assistant undersecretary of Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

President Aoun calls Israel’s raid on southern Lebanon ‘full-fledged crime’

At least one person has been killed and nine injured in a series of Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon, ratcheting up tensions and drawing condemnation from both the Lebanese government and the armed group Hezbollah as a flagrant violation of a one-year-old ceasefire.

Golestan, a hub for tobacco cultivation

The northern province of Golestan has become one of the main tobacco producers in the country.

Iraq seeks to benefit from IRCS's expertise, services

TEHRAN – The Iraqi deputy minister of interior has announced the country’s willingness to benefit from the services and products, as well as the experiences of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

Iran, UN underscore climate justice

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, and the secretary general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, have emphasized the significance of climate justice in the face of coercive sanctions.

Tehran Peace Museum honors two national heroes

TEHRAN – The thirteenth edition of the People's Awards for Unknown Heroes, held in memory of Martyr Daryagali Sourani, took place at the Tehran Peace Museum this week. The ceremony recognized two exceptional individuals: veteran Seyyed Hossein Mousavi and the family of Martyr General Haji Zadeh, who were presented with statues symbolizing the legacy of unknown heroes.

Iran says ready to send aid to quake-hit areas in Afghanistan

TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign minister says the country is prepared to send relief aid to earth-quake areas in Afghanistan.

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“Diplomatic consensus”: A pragmatic path through crises

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Emrooz, in a note, explores the role of consensus in diplomatic relations.

Iran urges UN to take swift action over US president’s threatening remarks

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has urged the world body to take urgent action following statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about resuming nuclear weapons testing, describing them as a grave threat to global peace and a violation of international law.

Tehran seeks to deepen bilateral ties with Islamabad: Iran parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker has underlined the importance of the current level of relations between Iran and Pakistan, saying his official three-day trip seeks to “deepen bilateral ties and strengthen regional collaboration.”

French detainees released on bail in Iran as diplomatic talks progress

TEHRAN – Iran has released two French nationals who had been detained on charges related to national security, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.

“CHAOS: The Manson Murders” to be reviewed in Tehran 

TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen American film director Errol Morris’ 2025 documentary film “CHAOS: The Manson Murders” on Sunday.

20th Resistance Theater Festival set to promote culture of sacrifice, justice 

TEHRAN- The call for the 20th International Resistance Theater Festival has been officially announced, inviting international artists to collaborate in this edition of the event. 

Shahram Mokri’s “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” to attend festivals in Saudi Arabia, Singapore

TEHRAN – The latest film by the Iranian director Shahram Mokri “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit” will compete in two international film festivals in Singapore and Saudi Arabia.