Oman counselor emphasizes development of medical tourism in Shiraz

TEHRAN-- Advisor to the Omani Ambassador to Iran, Haitham Al-Sanani, and Director of Fars Cultural Heritage Department Mohsen Ziaei have recently met and talked about promoting mutual cooperation, particularly in the medical tourism field.

'Iran, The Land of Legends' hits bookstore shelves

TEHRAN – “Iran, The Land of Legends” is the latest publication by acclaimed photographer and artist Davoud Vakilzadeh, produced in collaboration with the National Museum of Iran.

Tajik bloggers tour Tehran

TEHRAN— A number of bloggers from Tajikistan have been invited to Iran by the private sector to boost tourism between Iran and Tajikistan, said the deputy head of Tehran Tourism Department.

Iranian woodcarvers showcase craftsmanship at global art event in Japan

TEHRAN– Two Iranian woodcarving artists from Kermanshah province took part in the Osaka International Art 2025, presenting wooden sculptures and cultural talks highlighting Iran’s handicraft traditions, an Iranian official said on Sunday.

Armenian-Iranian Cultural-Culinary Festival, an action to confront Iranophobia

TEHRAN — Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni Bandpei has described the recent Armenian-Iranian Cultural-Culinary Festival as a step toward highlighting the connection between Iran’s food tourism and culture.

Iran to open five new ‘sacred defense’ museums dedicated to 1980-88 Iran-Iraq War

TEHRAN – Iran plans to open five new museums dedicated to the 1980–1988 Iran-Iraq War, known domestically as the “sacred defense,” by late this year or by May 2026 at the latest, an official said on Saturday.

More than 200 missing in flood-hit district in Pakistan

More than 200 people remain missing in one district of north-west Pakistan as a result of devastating monsoon flooding and landslides, an official has said, the BBC reported. 

ICCIMA head sees direct FATF talks as lifeline for business community

TEHRAN – The head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said the resumption of direct talks between Iran and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) after six years offers a ray of hope for the country’s business community, stressing that economic diplomacy led by the private sector is the best path to navigate current challenges.

TPO, ICG sign cooperation agreement to boost exports

TEHRAN – Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) and the Iran Chamber of Guilds (ICG) signed a cooperation agreement aimed at harnessing the capacity of guilds to expand the country’s exports.

Tax revenues rise 24% in 4 months year on year

TEHRAN – Iran collected 3.96 quadrillion rials ($79.2 billion) in tax revenues during the first four months of the current fiscal year (March 21 – July 22), up 24.2 percent from the same period last year, according to official data.

NIDC drills first development well at Yadavaran oilfield

TEHRAN – The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has completed drilling of the first development well at the Yadavaran oilfield, part of a six-well project in the West Karoun oil region of Khuzestan province, the Oil Ministry’s news agency Shana reported.

Earthquakes decline week by week

TEHRAN – The number of earthquakes recorded across the country in the current Iranian calendar month (July 23 -August 22) has been in a downward trend, decreasing from 163 in the first week to 117 and 87 in the second and third weeks, respectively.

By Farrokh Hesabi

New season, new hopes: PGPL 2025 begins

TEHRAN - After nearly two months of hiatus, the 25th season of the Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) is set to start on Monday, Aug. 18, reigniting the passion for top-flight football across Iran.

‘We remain fully committed to protecting, assisting people of Gaza’: ICRC assures IRCS

TEHRAN – In a letter to the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, has reaffirmed the organization’s unwavering commitment to doing its utmost to assist civilians in Gaza.

Iranians shine at FIRA RoboWorld Cup, IESO 2025 contests

TEHRAN – The robotics and earth science teams of Iran have won different awards at the Federation of International RoboSports Association (FIRA) and the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) competitions, which were held in South Korea and China, respectively.

Hamas condemns former Israeli intelligence chief’s ‘genocidal doctrine’

The Palestinian Hamas resistance movement said recent comments made by former Israeli military intelligence chief are “an explicit admission of the genocidal doctrine” of Israel.

Israeli forces kill more Palestinians near aid centers in Gaza

Medical sources at Nasser Medical Complex said on Sunday over a dozen Palestinian aid seekers have been killed by Israeli forces near the Morag axis and aid distribution centers across the Gaza Strip.

Iran squad named for 2025 FIVB World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran head coach Roberto Piazza named his 16-man side for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship.

TMoCA to show documentaries on Farah Ossouli, Gizella Varga-Sinai, Farzaneh Asadi

TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) will screen three short documentaries about Iranian women artists on Sunday.

“The Bald Soprano” on stage at Tehran theater 

TEHRAN- The debut play of Romanian-French playwright Eugène Ionesco, "The Bald Soprano," is currently being staged at Tehran's City Theater Complex.

Iran offers rescue aid as Pakistan floods kill over 320

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Iran’s solidarity with Pakistan following catastrophic monsoon floods that killed at least 320 people.

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An important trip to Lebanon

TEHRAN - In an interview with Mojtaba Amani, the Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Jam-e-Jam examined the significance of the trip of Dr. Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, to Iraq and Lebanon.

Member of Iran’s law enforcement killed in terror attack in SE Iran

TEHRAN – A deadly terrorist attack on Southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, claimed the life of one member of Iranian law enforcement forces.

Iran condemns ICJ VP’s ‘shocking breach of ethics’ in backing Israel

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has denounced the Vice-President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Julia Sebutinde, for a “shocking breach of judicial ethics.”

Israel confirms funding MEK, marking second time group sides with foreign aggressor

THERAN – What has been an open secret for many years was officially confirmed by Israeli media last week, with the Times of Israel stating that the Mojahedin-e-Khalq terrorist organization (MEK) has “repeatedly and effectively” proved its capabilities to Mossad, and that ties between the Zionist regime and the terror outfit must be formalized for better effectiveness in the future.