Yemen mourns prime minister killed in Israeli strike, vows continued resistance

In the wake of a deadly Israeli airstrike on Thursday, Yemen’s Presidency announced in a Saturday statement the martyrdom of Prime Minister Ahmad Ghaleb al‑Rahwi and several ministers during a routine government workshop in Sana’a. The attack, which also left other ministers wounded, was condemned as a “cowardly act” aimed at undermining Yemen’s role in supporting Gaza.

Israeli strikes kill 50 Palestinians in Gaza

At least 50 Palestinians have been killed in the latest Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Saturday, Gaza’s Health Ministry reported.

Iranian ministers consult on sports diplomacy

TEHRAN – The joint meeting of the Minister of Sport and Youth and the Minister of Foreign Affairs with the heads of sports federations was held to facilitate international affairs in this field.

Yazd official calls for stronger tourism cooperation with Isfahan

TEHRAN – The head of the Tourism Commission of Yazd Islamic City Council has called for closer cooperation between Yazd and Isfahan to boost joint tourism initiatives.

Tourism rally marks martyrs of 12-day Israeli imposed war

TEHRAN—A family tourism rally themed “Martyrs of Authority Memorial” was held with participation of Presidential staff and their families on Friday to commemorate the Government Week (August 23-29).

Iran seeks to expand tourism ties with Iraq

TEHRAN – Iran aims to broaden tourism cooperation with Iraq across four sectors, a senior industry official said.

Echoes of the Past: Millennia-old painted pottery vessel

The pictured vessel is a masterful example of the celebrated Cheshmeh Ali ware tradition, dating to the Transitional Chalcolithic period, approximately 5200-4800 BC.

Scaffolding taken down from Qazvin Jameh Mosque after 15 years

TEHRAN – Scaffolding has been removed from the southern iwan of Qazvin’s Jameh Mosque after nearly 15 years, marking the completion of a major restoration project, the provincial cultural heritage chief said on Thursday.

Tehran to host conference on UNESCO listing of Khorramabad Valley sites

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has said a national conference will be held in Tehran to celebrate and promote the UNESCO inscription of the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley, which were added to the World Heritage list in July.

IRCS staff attending disaster response training courses

TEHRAN – The Rescue and Relief Organization of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is holding disaster preparedness and response training courses for some 85,000 rescuers, relief, and rapid response teams.

Iran to commemorate National Cheetah Day

TEHRAN – The ‘National Cheetah Day’ is celebrated annually on August 31 to raise awareness about the significance of safeguarding and increasing the existing population of Asiatic cheetahs in the country.

More Iranian universities in ISC WUR 2024

TEHRAN – The 2024 World University Rankings (WUR) report by the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has included 72 Iranian universities, up from 69 in 2023.

Health officials, managers attend ToT workshop to strengthen immunization program

TEHRAN – Over 80 health officials and senior managers from across Iran gathered in Hamadan for a 3-day training of trainers (ToT) workshop to enhance immunization service delivery and improve vaccine coverage across the country.

Palestinian fighters coordinate multi‑front attacks on Israeli aggressors in Gaza

In the early hours of Saturday, reports emerged that Palestinian resistance forces had launched a series of coordinated assaults on Israeli military units across Gaza, inflicting significant casualties and disrupting operations.

Over $340m invested in new industrial park infrastructure in a year

TEHRAN – The government has developed more than 170 trillion rials ($340 million) worth of new infrastructure in industrial parks across 31 provinces over the past year, the head of the Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO) said.

Iran to boost South Pars output with new infill drilling wells

TEHRAN – Iran plans to increase daily gas production at the South Pars field by more than 15 million cubic meters by year-end through the completion of new infill drilling wells, the Pars Oil and Gas Company said.

Iran aims to boost renewable power capacity to 7,000 MW by 2026

TEHRAN – Iran plans to expand its renewable energy capacity to 7,000 megawatts by the next Iranian calendar year (begins late March 2026), up from current levels, an energy official said.

Pezeshkian inaugurates 2 major oil pipelines, 722 industrial projects

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday ordered the official launch of two strategic oil ministry projects and 722 industrial projects under the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade, state media reported.

POGC completes onshore section of South Pars Phase 16 gas pipeline

TEHRAN – Pars Oil and Gas Company has brought into operation the onshore section of a new 32-inch pipeline from South Pars Phase 16, aimed at strengthening gas transmission and easing supply imbalances, the company said on Friday.

Iran eyes 40m tons of transit by 2028 under 7th Development Plan

TEHRAN – Iran plans to double its annual transit volume to 40 million tons by the end of its Seventh Development Plan in 2028, a senior Transport and Urban Development Ministry official said, highlighting the country’s ambitions to become a regional transit hub.

Over 140 villages connected to national power grid in a year

TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Ministry has connected 144 villages to the national power grid over the past year as part of the government’s push to expand electricity access in rural and deprived areas, the Energy Ministry said.

Industry Ministry unveils support package for industries

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade has rolled out a support package for manufacturers and producers to ease challenges ranging from energy shortages and liquidity constraints to foreign currency access and supply of raw materials.

Non-oil exports hit $16.5b in 4 months, trade with Arab neighbors grows

TEHRAN – Iran’s exports reached $16.55 billion in the first four months of the Iranian year (March 20–July 21), down 5.5 percent in value from a year earlier, even as trade with neighboring and Arab countries remained a major driver of non-oil commerce, officials said.

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TEHRAN - In a note, Shargh discussed the European troika’s activation of the snapback mechanism against Iran.