Iranian director wins at 14th Asian Film Festival Barcelona

TEHRAN – The Iranian film “Poultry Farm,” written and directed by Mohammad Reza Ardalan, won the Best Director award at the Other Narratives section of the 14th Asian Film Festival Barcelona, which was held in Barcelona, Spain, from October 22 to November 1.

Majid Majidi to chair jury of Bosphorus Film Festival

TEHRAN – Renowned Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi has been selected as the head of the international jury at the 14th Bosphorus Film Festival, which will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, from November 8 to 15.

Baqaei: Attacking Iran brings defeat, not victory

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has warned US officials that their military aggression against Iran has exposed the failure of Washington’s strategic calculations, stressing that further hostility will only bring more serious consequences for the United States.

The impact of US elections on Iran

Donya-e-Eqtesad discussed the possible impact of American elections on the future of relations between Tehran and Washington. The newspaper argued that even a strong Democratic performance in congressional elections would not necessarily prevent Donald Trump from pursuing a tough policy toward Iran. According to the analysis, the significance of the elections extends beyond determining the balance of power in Congress.

Pezeshkian receives credentials of five new ambassadors, calls for stronger ties and regional peace

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, November 3, received the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of Cyprus, Switzerland, Turkey, Nigeria and Portugal in separate ceremonies at the presidential office, calling for stronger bilateral relations and greater diplomatic efforts to promote peace and stability.

Iran protests IMO’s biased reports on maritime security

TEHRAN – Iran has criticized 'biased and incomplete reporting' by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the maritime security crisis, stressing that the protection of seafarers must be impartial and that the hardships facing Iranian crews should not be overlooked.

Iran's scientists develop ‘surprise weapons’ for possible new war: official

TEHRAN – Iran’s Defense Ministry scientists have developed new weapons with surprise capabilities in preparation for any potential future conflict, a senior defense official said on Wednesday.

Iranian officials link Republican election defeat to US war against Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have described the Republican Party’s projected defeat in the US midterm elections as a rejection of President Donald Trump’s policies, particularly his war against Iran, saying the outcome reflects growing public opposition to Washington’s military adventurism and its economic consequences.

By Ehsan Etesam

After the midterms, Republicans face a choice: Trump, or a future beyond him?

TEHRAN - The political earthquake of November 3 has changed the balance of power in Washington and exposed the growing costs of Donald Trump's political and foreign-policy choices. For Republicans, the defeat is more than the loss of congressional seats. It raises a question that the party has spent years avoiding: can it have a political future beyond Trump, his policies and an increasingly contentious relationship with Israel?

Iran's Students’ Day rallies resound with defiance: ‘pledge to martyrs, battle against arrogance’

TEHRAN — In a powerful display of national unity, defiance and unwavering resolve, millions of Iranians took to the streets across the country on Wednesday, November 4, marking Students’ Day and the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance. From the capital to cities and towns across the country, the rallies carried a message of remembrance, resistance and national pride, as participants renewed their pledge to the martyrs under the slogan: “Pledge to the Martyrs; Battle Against Arrogance.”

Leader’s message on Students’ Day and Fight against Global Arrogance:

US hegemony crumbling; Iran will never surrender

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has said that the United States has suffered an irreversible decline in both its military capabilities and international soft power, stating that recent developments in the Persian Gulf have exposed the limits of American power and accelerated the erosion of its global hegemony.

Over 428,000 births registered in 6 months

TEHRAN – A total of 428,664 births were registered in the country in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year that started on March 21, the Civil Registration Organization has announced.

By Mehdi Garshasbi

Iran, a vital wintering destination for millions of migratory birds

TEHRAN - Every year, as temperatures begin to fall across northern Eurasia, millions of migratory birds embark on long journeys toward warmer regions in search of food, shelter, and suitable wintering grounds. Along this remarkable natural journey, Iran stands out as one of the most important destinations in West Asia, providing a network of wetlands, lakes, coastal habitats, and lagoons for birds traveling from Siberia and other northern regions.

Tehran, Baghdad to implement reciprocal scholarship program

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq are set to begin implementing a memorandum of understanding on granting reciprocal scholarships to students from the two countries, with the aim of expanding educational cooperation.

Mustafa Foundation unveils initiatives for International Week of Science and Peace

TEHRAN – The Mustafa Science and Technology Foundation has organized a series of programs and educational and media productions to mark the International Week of Science and Peace (November 9–15) and World Science Day for Peace and Development (November 10).