Mohammad Rabiei takes charge of Kheybar

TEHRAN – Mohammad Rabiei has been appointed as the new head coach of Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) club Kheybar on Friday.

By Marina Calculli and Gjovalin Macaj

Gaza genocide: The West finds new language - but does nothing to stop Israel

Mainstream voices are changing the song sheet.

Ilam, land of old treasures

TEHRAN—Ilam province, with a civilization history of 11,000 years old, is land of endless treasures of culture and art.

Name of Persepolis recorded in world's scientific memory alongside newly discovered lichen

TEHRAN—A newly discovered lichen namely as Circinaria persepolitana, has been identified in 42 spots of Takht-e Jamshid (Persepolis): from the Hall of Hundred Columns to the Palaces of Ardashir, in southern province of Fars. This lichen species has been identified following a joint research project between Iranian and International scientists, ILNA reported.

Heyran Tourism Village holds borage festival

TEHRAN—Astara’s herbal plants festival with focus on borage, known as Gol-e Gavzaban in Persian language, was held at Heyran Tourism Village in Astara border city, northwest of Gilan province on Thursday.

Tehran urges ECO members to share water efficiency expertise to tackle regional crises

TEHRAN - Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, has called on member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to exchange experiences and strategies to boost water resource efficiency amid growing regional challenges such as climate change and water scarcity.

UNESCO invites Iran to attend 5th World Congress on Biosphere Reserves

TEHRAN – The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Tehran Office, Ieng Srong, has invited the country to participate in the 5th World Congress on Biosphere Reserves (WCBR), which is scheduled to be held from Sept. 22-26, in Hangzho, China.

Iran, Russia advance free trade as Eurasian union finalizes roadmap with Iran

TEHRAN - The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has finalized a roadmap to implement its newly effective free trade agreement with Iran, aimed at boosting direct business engagement and resolving regulatory hurdles.

Iran, Russia underline development of environmental ties

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, and the deputy chairmen of the Federation Council of Russia, Konstantin Kosachev, have explored the potential of enhancing joint efforts in environmental fields.

Tehran, Beijing to deepen agricultural knowledge exchange, co-op

TEHRAN - Iran and China are set to expand their exchange of agricultural expertise, with both countries highlighting the potential for collaboration in a wide range of sub-sectors, Iran’s agriculture minister said.

WHO ready to support Iran in providing healthcare to refugees

TEHRAN – Recognizing the heavy burden imposed by Afghan refugees on Iran's health system, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has announced readiness to support the country despite the organization’s limited budget.

Iran’s acting economy minister meets Islamic Development Bank president in Algiers

TEHRAN - Seyed Rahmatollah Akrami, Iran’s acting Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, met with Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) President Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, expressing Tehran’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in pursuit of shared development goals.

Tehran, Ashgabat to expand ties on data transit, artificial intelligence

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, and the director general of Turkmenistan’s Agency for Transport and Communications, Chakyev Mammethan Berdimyradovich, have discussed ways to broaden ties between the two countries in digital economy, artificial intelligence, space technologies, and data transit.

Iran eyes strategic coffee trade ties with Vietnam amid surging domestic demand

TEHRAN - Mostafa Mousavi, head of the Iran-Vietnam Joint Chamber of Commerce, has called for the establishment of strategic mechanisms to boost trade ties with Vietnam, citing a sharp rise in coffee consumption across Iran.

By Afshin Majlesi

Iran holds first national celebration of ecolodges to promote sustainable tourism

KERMAN — The city of Kerman hosted Iran’s first-ever National Celebration of Ecolodges on May 21 (Ordibehesht 31), highlighting the country's growing commitment to sustainable and community-based tourism.

At least 50 killed or missing after Israeli strike on residential building

More than 50 Palestinians were killed or remain missing after an Israeli air raid on a residential building in the Jabalia al-Balad area of northern Gaza, the Civil Defence said on Friday.

Iran learn fate in 2025 IHF Women’s World Championship

TEHRAN – Iran are drawn in Pool B of the 2025 International Handball Federation (IHF) Women’s World Championship.

IRGC: Iran will give devastating response to any Israeli foolish act

A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran will give a devastating response to any foolish act by Israel, stressing that the Tel Aviv regime is incapable of grasping the power of the Iranian nation in supporting the Islamic Republic in times of war.

Top general says Iran will respond to any threats proportionately

TEHRAN -- Chairman of Iran’s Armed Forces warned on Thursday that the Islamic Republic will respond to any threats proportionately.

Iran won’t hesitate to respond strongly to any Israeli transgression, Araghchi warns

TEHRAN – Following a leaked report that Israel is preparing to strike Iran's nuclear sites if the nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington break down, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Thursday that the Islamic Republic will not hesitate to forcefully respond to any attack and will take all necessary actions to protect its interests and people.

Two Israeli embassy staff members shot dead in Washington

Two staff members at the Israeli embassy in Washington have been shot dead near a Jewish museum.

Israel fires at diplomats in Jenin, EU condemns the move

Israeli forces opened fire near a convoy of foreign diplomats at the entrance of Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, drawing widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.

By Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi

The India-Pakistan face-off: A crucial moment for global peace

In the heart of South Asia, two nuclear-armed giants, India and Pakistan, find themselves embroiled in a direct confrontation that poses a significant threat to regional stability and global peace. The recent horrific attack on tourists in Pahalgam sent shockwaves through the community and beyond, leaving behind a legacy of loss and fear that no amount of military might can ever erase.

Spanish parliament passes non-binding motion urging arms embargo on Israel

Spain’s parliament on Tuesday passed a non-binding motion calling on the government to impose an arms embargo on Israel in response to its military operations in Gaza, Anadolu Agency reported.

Israeli attacks kill 82 in 24 hours in Gaza

In the past 24 hours alone (the Wednesday afternoon time), Israeli air and ground assaults killed at least 82 Palestinians and wounded another 262, according to Gaza’s health ministry, Middle East Eye reported.

Pakistan, India agree to withdraw troops by end of May

Pakistan and India have agreed to withdraw troop reinforcements deployed during their recent conflict back to their peacetime positions by the end of May, according to a senior Pakistani security official, South China Morning Post reported.

US will put weapons in space as part of ‘Golden Dome’ plan

United States President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have laid out their clearest plan yet for the “Golden Dome” missile defense program, which would include putting weapons in space for the first time, Al Jazeera reported.