Iran once again emphasizes respect for Lebanon’s independence, territorial integrity

TEHRAN – Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has, in a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Beirut Mojtaba Amani, discussed with him the latest political developments in Lebanon and in the region, bilateral ties and repeated violations by the Israeli regime.

Iran calls for accountability for Gaza crimes in meeting with OIC chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, met with the Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hussein Ibrahim Taha, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday.

US bases on Iran’s target list in event of war

Araghchi says Iran seeks to avoid conflict but is prepared to strike

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that should a war break out with the United States, and should the United States attack Iran’s nuclear facilities again, then Washington should expect Iran to strike American bases wherever they might be.

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Escalation of disputes between Iran and IAEA

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Emrooz, in an analysis, addressed the growing rift between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Tehran summons Cyprus ambassador over ‘meddlesome’ remarks on Iranian islands

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Ambassador of Cyprus to Tehran on Tuesday, delivering a formal and forceful protest over the “meddlesome remarks” challenging Iran’s territorial integrity.

Europe has adopted a posture of submission toward Trump: Foreign Affairs

‘By giving in to Trump on defense, trade, and democratic values, Europe has effectively bolstered far-right forces’

TEHRAN – In an article on December 12, Foreign Affairs magazine highlighted Europe’s submission to U.S. President Donald Trump in realms of security and trade that his administration’s endorsement of far-right parties in the continent.

By Garsha Vazirian

MAGA's funeral pyre and the rotting White House

Trump's chief of staff lays bare a regime of ego, cruelty, corruption and betrayal

TEHRAN – The most terrifying sound in Washington right now is not the shouting of protesters or the drone of Congressional subpoenas; it is the shattering of the "Ice Maiden."

Iranian director to stage reading of Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard”

TEHRAN- Iranian director Ali Bakhshian plans to stage a reading performance of the renowned Russian author Anton Chekhov’s final play “The Cherry Orchard” at Tehran Theater Hall on Friday. 

Iranian documentary “Cutting Through Rocks” shortlisted for 98th Academy Awards

TEHRAN – The Iranian documentary “Cutting Through Rocks” directed by Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni is among the 15 films shortlisted in the Documentary Feature Film category of the 98th Academy Awards.

Cinema Vérité wraps up with celebrations, awards

TEHRAN- The 19th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival of Iran, known as Cinéma Vérité, came to an end in Tehran on Tuesday, announcing the winners.

Golestan’s Ghorogh Forest Park to become handicrafts center

TEHRAN--Ghorogh Forest Park in Golestan province is to turn into a center for production and distribution of handicrafts in Iran, said Deputy Minister of Handicrafts Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi on Tuesday.

Isfahan, a platform for Iran's tourism leap with a dedicated airline

TEHRAN--Establishment of Isfahan’s dedicated flight is a promising move and a pleasant event in tourism field.

Zanjan has golden chances for investment

TEHRAN—Zanjan province has golden chances for investment. It has unique capacities in various fields including tourism.

There are 10.2 million honey bee colonies in 86,088 apiaries in Iran

TEHRAN- The deputy for livestock production affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture announced the completion of the apiary census in the country for the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (started on March 21) and stated that the census of 86,000 apiaries across 448 counties was completed this year.

Govt. injects $300m into rail sector as private investment brings new locomotives, wagons

TEHRAN – Iranian government has allocated 150 trillion rials ($300 million) to the private sector to strengthen its rail fleet, paving the way for new locomotives and passenger wagons to enter service as part of the country’s Seventh National Development Plan, the head of the national railway company said.

Well-managed migration a strategic asset

TEHRAN – Observed annually on December 18, the International Migrants Day raises awareness of the impacts that migrants have on societies, both economically, culturally, and socially; however, well-managed migration is a strategic asset as it strengthens resilience, fuels prosperity, and supports social cohesion.

Refinery upgrades accelerated to boost fuel quality

TEHRAN – Iran has stepped up the implementation of refinery upgrading projects aimed at improving the quality of petroleum products under the country’s Seventh National Development Plan, with resources and management now focused on three national priority projects, the head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said.

ICCIMA urges Austria to ease business visas, seeks cooperation in renewables

TEHRAN – The head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has urged Austria to facilitate the issuance of business visas for Iranian traders, saying easier travel would help revive bilateral economic ties weakened by sanctions.

'Climate adaptation best strategy to reduce climate vulnerabilities'

TEHRAN – Boosting resilience and adaptation is the most effective strategy to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has said.

DOE, UNDP hold meeting on wetlands preservation 

TEHRAN – Ahmadreza Lahijanzadeh, the deputy head of the Department of Environment (DOE) for Marine and Wetlands affairs, and Ayshanie Medagangoda-Labé, the resident representative ad interim for United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Iran, held talks in Tehran on Wednesday, with a focus on the preservation of the country’s wetlands, particularly Hour al-Azim and Hamoun wetlands through provisions of water rights from Afghanistan and Iraq, respectively.