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Today 09:28
Korean Ambassador Hosts Luncheon for Iranian GKS Scholars Amid Wartime Challenges
TEHRAN – The Cultural Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Iran (Cultural Attaché Ohk Nara) announced that on August 5, 2026, Kim Junpyo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Iran, hosted a luncheon at his residence for students selected for the 2026 Korean Government Scholarship Program (GKS) and the Korea Studies Scholarship of the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS).
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Today 00:01
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Yesterday 20:47
By staff writer
Yemen strikes Saudi-linked mercenary concentrations in Mokha
TEHRAN — The Yemeni Armed Forces have shattered the illusion of a frozen conflict by unleashing a devastating wave of ballistic missiles and drones against Saudi-affiliated military concentrations across Mokha and Marib.
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Yesterday 20:46
Iranian Artists Forum to screen Capra’s “Arsenic and Old Lace”
TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen the 1944 American screwball black comedy crime film “Arsenic and Old Lace” directed by Frank Capra and starring Cary Grant on Monday.
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Yesterday 20:45
Iran, Russia discuss cultural cooperation in Ankara
TEHRAN – In a meeting in Ankara, Turkey, the Iranian cultural attaché in Ankara, Asghar Farsi, and the president of the Russian Science and Culture Center in Ankara (Russian House Ankara) Alexander Sotnichenko reached an agreement with the aim of developing cinematic cooperation and joint cultural programs.
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Yesterday 20:45
“The Tale of KAHO” appears at Iranian bookstores
TEHRAN- “The Tale of KAHO,” Japanese writer Haruki Murakami’s latest novel, has recently been translated into Persian.
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Yesterday 20:45
How Mossad and the CIA grossly miscalculated Iran’s resilience
TEHRAN — The joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran has exposed an unprecedented crisis of authority within the Western national security apparatus. Nearly six months after President Donald Trump authorized a war based on Israeli assurances regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, the operational and political justifications for the conflict have entirely disintegrated.
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Yesterday 20:44
Iran to mark 40 days since burial of martyred Leader
TEHRAN — The Iranian capital of Tehran, as well as the holy cities of Qom and Mashhad, are preparing to hold national mourning ceremonies to observe the 40th day following the burial of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Yesterday 20:43
Major General Rezaei: Leader’s military appointments disrupted US, Israeli calculations
TEHRAN - The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has praised a recent decision by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, to appoint new top commanders in the Iranian armed forces.
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Yesterday 20:43
Iran Offers $30,000 Reward for Capturing or Killing US Military Personnel
TEHRAN- Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami has announced a $30,000 reward for any Iranian who captures or kills a US military personnel member, saying the initiative has been prepared in response to widespread public requests to support the country’s armed forces.
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Yesterday 20:40
Iran’s armed forces vow no retreat until ‘complete defeat’ of US and Israel
TEHRAN- The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has vowed to continue confronting the United States and Israel until the “complete defeat” of its adversaries and the fulfillment of the Iranian people’s legitimate demands.
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Yesterday 20:33
Iran achieved victories both on battlefield and in political negotiations in the war
TEHRAN- Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has described the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States as a diplomatic achievement that, he saying if brought honor to the Iranian nation and consolidated the Islamic Republic’s victory on the diplomatic front.
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Yesterday 20:28
Iran-US agreement pursued with dignity, and strength: President
TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the recent agreement between Iran and the US was advanced with dignity and strength, grounded in the principles articulated by the late Leader, and that no concessions were made to adversaries.
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Yesterday 20:25
Case of 3 Iranian pilots is a serious test to determine Qatar’s role in the war
As Iran pushes for a formal inquiry into its detained pilots, Doha’s persistent denials highlight the heavy footprint of American influence
TEHRAN — A senior Iranian military official has called on Qatari authorities to grant access to a specialized delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) to investigate the status of three Iranian fighter pilots detained in Qatar.
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Yesterday 20:10
By Ali Minabi
Historic Zionist perceptions of Lebanon
TEHRAN – In southern Lebanon, the occupying Israeli regime is erasing the region’s entire civilizational landscape by demolishing and bulldozing homes, buildings, graves and trees.
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Yesterday 19:04
By Xavier Villar
Was Israel behind the Ceuta crisis?
MADRID - The hybrid warfare episode recently endured by Spain, characterized by the mass entry of over 600,000 individuals, primarily from Morocco, is transitioning from political speculation to documented geopolitical reality. Early hypotheses suggesting the orchestration of this crisis by Israeli and United States intelligence are increasingly substantiated by concrete evidence and structural analysis.
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Yesterday 18:55
Ben-Gvir says Palestinian detainees should be hanged ‘one by one’
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he will do everything in his power to secure the execution of Palestinian prisoners, saying he hopes they will be hanged "one by one."
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Yesterday 18:39
Lebanese-Israeli-US talks intended to undermine US-Iran MOU: professor
Bard College professor Ziad Abu Rish says Lebanese officials have put ‘all their eggs in US-Israeli basket’
TEHRAN - The Lebanese government has been left at the “mercy” of the US and Israel after signing on to the Washington-brokered framework agreement, argues Ziad Abu Rish, an associate professor of Middle Eastern Studies at Bard College in New York.
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Yesterday 18:31
Over 2,000MW of new power capacity added to national grid
TEHRAN- Iran has added 2,028 megawatts of new power plant capacity to its national grid, achieving 75 percent of the 2,709-megawatt target for the current Iranian calendar year (began on March 21), according to the Thermal Power Generation Company.
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Yesterday 18:25
ICCIMA head announces improvement in economic activities after war shock
TEHRAN- The head of Iran's Chamber of Commerce stated that Iran's economy, following the shock caused by the war, has moved past the stage of severe decline and the trend of economic activities is once again resuming.
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Yesterday 17:18
Better use of books is essential to cultural diplomacy, tourism minister says
TEHRAN - Iran should make better use of books, literature and publishing as key tools to present its history, culture and civilization to international audiences, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Saturday.
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Yesterday 17:18
Iran has 58 sites on UNESCO tentative list, heritage official says
TEHRAN - Iran currently has 58 cultural and natural properties and heritage collections on the UNESCO Tentative List, according to the director general of registration of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.
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Yesterday 17:18
Echoes of the past: Golden-lustre ceramic bowl
The pictured golden-lustre ceramic bowl, which dates from the 7th century AH (13th–14th century CE), is made of a stone-paste (glass-paste) body. It is deep-bodied, with a flat rim, an elongated profile, and a tall, rounded, concave base. Decorative inscriptions adorn both its interior and exterior surfaces.
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Yesterday 16:07
Database unveiled to document Minab war crime, commemorate victims
TEHRAN - A comprehensive database of information, documents, and narratives has been unveiled on the 168th day since the US-Israeli war crime at Minab School to systematically document the various dimensions of the tragedy and preserve the memory of its innocent victims.
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Yesterday 16:04
Qeshm oil contamination: a legacy of US military presence in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN – The recent oil pollution around the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm is the result of the US military presence in the region, exacting a devastating toll on public and marine lives in southern parts of the country.
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Yesterday 15:39
Royan hosting intl. event on role of microbiome in regenerative medicine
TEHRAN - The Royan Institute is playing host to the 17th International Summer School in Tehran to examine the growing role of the microbiome in regenerative medicine.
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Yesterday 15:36
Women’s share of blood donation targeted to rise to 30%
TEHRAN — Women account for only around five percent of total blood donation in the country, a share that does not reflect their potential and level of social participation. The government has set a target of increasing women’s share of blood donation to at least 30 percent by identifying and addressing the barriers to their participation.
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Yesterday 15:00
Bam Khatoon ready for another Asian challenge
TEHRAN - Iranian women’s football champions Bam Khatoon are ready for another demanding campaign on the Asian stage as they return to the AFC Women’s Champions League, determined to build on their growing reputation as one of Iran’s leading clubs.
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Yesterday 14:12
Tough task ahead of Iran in 2026 Asian Para Games: Kargari
TEHRAN – Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) President Ghafour Kargari has outlined the country’s plans for the upcoming 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, saying Iran will face a significantly tougher challenge in its bid to defend its runner-up finish.
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Yesterday 11:05
Iran ready for technical co-op to improve, develop electricity sector in Tajikistan
TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Energy, in a meeting with the Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan, while reviewing areas for the development of water and electricity cooperation between the two countries, emphasized Iran's readiness for technical cooperation in Tajikistan's electricity grid.