Turkmenistan seeks to boost co-op with Iran in fight against drugs

TEHRAN –The minister of internal affairs of Turkmenistan, Muhammet Hydyrow, has announced the country’s readiness to expand cooperation with the Iranian anti-narcotics police in combating drugs.

Vitamin A supplementation program targeting two million kids

TEHRAN – Supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund, mega-dose vitamin A supplementation program, being implemented across the country for four years, has reached two million children under the age of 5 so far.

ICRC ready to offer relief services to families of Shahid Rajaee Port incident victims

TEHRAN – Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, has announced readiness to provide relief services to those injured during the massive explosion that occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port on Saturday.

Ministry of Interior, UNICEF promote co-op on refugees

TEHRAN – The head of the National Organization for Migration, Nader Yar-Ahmadi, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) ad interim Representative in Iran, Monika Oledzka Nielsen, have discussed ways for enhancing collaborations in different sectors including health, education, nutrition, and natural hazards to improve living conditions of refugees.

Mojallali handed four-year ban for meldonium positive

TEHRAN – Iranian rower Adel Mojallali has been banned for four years by the Iran National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO) after a positive test for meldonium.

ICCIMA proposes joint working committee with UAE to boost re-export of Iranian goods

TEHRAN - Iran has proposed the formation of a joint working committee between its Chamber of Commerce and the UAE Chambers Confederation to capitalize on the re-export potential of Iranian products through the United Arab Emirates.

Iranian, Iraqi railways to form joint technical committee to accelerate cross-border projects

TEHRAN - Iran and Iraq are set to establish a joint technical committee to expedite shared railway projects and overcome operational barriers, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said in a meeting with the strategic advisor to the Iraqi prime minister.

Iran offers agricultural technical services to Afghanistan

TEHRAN - Iran is ready to export technical and engineering services in agriculture to Afghanistan, the country’s agriculture minister said during talks with officials from the Taliban-led government.

Iran, Niger sign joint cooperation agreement

TEHRAN – Iran and Niger signed a joint cooperation agreement during the third meeting of their Joint Economic Committee, held on the sidelines of the Iran Expo 2025.

Persepolis reach agreement with Swiss defender Hadergjonaj

TEHRAN – Iranian football club Persepolis have reportedly agreed to sign Swiss right-back Florent Hadergjonaj.

Iranian director to restage "The Brothers Karamazov" in Tehran 

TEHRAN- Iranian stage director Ashkan Khalilnejad plans to restage an adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's renowned novel "The Brothers Karamazov" at the Iranshahr Theater Complex in Tehran on May 3.

Andisheh cultural center to review “Conclave”

TEHRAN- “Conclave”, a 2024 movie directed by German director and screenwriter Edward Berger, will go on screen at the Andisheh Cultural Center in Tehran on Tuesday evening. 

TMoCA hosting “Picasso in Tehran” analytical sessions

TEHRAN-A series of analytical sessions for the exhibition “Picasso in Tehran” is being held at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA).

2 Iranian short animations to participate in Bulgarian festival

TEHRAN-Two short animations from Iran will participate in the 16th International Animation Film Festival Golden Kuker, in Sofia, Bulgaria, from May 7 to 11.

Iran's first VP condemns Western ‘Iranophobia’ and ‘Afrophobia’ as barriers to Africa ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref sharply condemned Western countries for perpetuating "Iranophobia" and "Afrophobia," adding that these narratives are designed to undermine Tehran’s efforts to forge stronger ties with African nations.

‘Silence on Gaza exposes human rights hypocrisy;’ Iran proposes Eastern alternative

TEHRAN – Iranian officials and international scholars convened at an International Human Rights Conference in Tehran on Tuesday, where Vice President for Strategic and Parliamentary Affairs Mohsen Esmaili delivered a scathing critique of Western-dominated human rights institutions, noting that they have enabled Israel’s "genocidal crimes" in Gaza.

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Prospects of Tehran-Baku relations

TEHRAN - Hamshahri discussed the meeting of the presidents of Iran and Azerbaijan in Baku in an interview with Mehdi Khorsand, an expert on Eurasian issues.

Israel’s ‘delusional’ threats will not derail Iran-U.S. talks, says parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has dismissed recent Israeli rhetoric as “delusions” meant to influence ongoing indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, warning that any act of aggression against Iran would set the region ablaze.

Foreign military presence threatens Persian Gulf security: IRGC Navy chief

TEHRAN – The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, has warned that any insecurity in the strategic Strait of Hormuz would have far-reaching international economic consequences.

Delegation of Sudanese National Political and Social Forces Meets Iranian Foreign Ministry Official

A delegation representing Sudan’s national political and social forces met today in Tehran with the Iranian Foreign Ministry official responsible for the Sudan file. The delegation was led by Ms. Ishraqa Sayed Mahmoud, Engineer Maryam Al-Hindi, and Mr. Khalid Al-Fahal.

Grave stone inscription pertaining to Sassanid era identified in Fars province

TEHRAN - A historical grave stone inscription has been identified in the city of Abadeh, Fars province, Abolhassan Atabaki, a researcher said.