Iran

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  • Iran Yesterday 21:58

    Supporting Iran’s counter-narcotics work pays off beyond its borders: UNODC

    TEHRAN – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released a report, emphasizing the need to support Iran in the battle against narcotics.

  • Iranian students clinched medals and an honorable mention at the 9th International Economics Olympiad (IEO 2026) Yesterday 21:52

    Iran shines at Intl. economics, informatics Olympiads 

    TEHRAN – Iranian students clinched medals and an honorable mention at the 9th International Economics Olympiad (IEO 2026) held from July 12-20 in Shenzhen China, and the 38th edition of International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) held from August 9 to 16 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

  • Papers Yesterday 21:45

    No fixed strategic objective

    Ettelaat examines the reasons behind Donald Trump’s contradictory behavior. The paper notes that Trump has repeatedly claimed victory in unjustified aggression, even asserting that the Strait of Hormuz is open, while Iran continues to exercise strategic control over this vital waterway.

  • A group of Iranians protested outside the French embassy in Tehran on January 10, 2023, after French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo published a defamatory caricature. Yesterday 21:44

    Intelligence Ministry reveals new details on French embassy interference in Iran

    ‘France should not waste its citizens’ tax money on illegal interference in Iran’s affairs’

    TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic on Saturday reacted strongly to Paris as two French diplomats are involved in a foreign infiltration project in Iran.

  • Qalibaf Yesterday 21:39

    Qalibaf: Trump recognized 'Resistance Front' in MoU

    TEHRAN — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Saturday that President Donald Trump signed off on the official recognition of the "Resistance Front" in a recently brokered memorandum of understanding (MoU).

  • Government meeting Yesterday 21:38

    Top three officials stress unity, coordination amid external pressures

    TEHRAN — The heads of Iran’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches convened on Saturday for a high-level trilateral session aimed at streamlining governance and fortifying internal cohesion.

  • Iran missiles Yesterday 21:37

    Major General Vahidi: Iran brought the world's most heavily armed military to its knees

    TEHRAN — The Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran has brought the world's most heavily armed military to its knees. Major General Ahmad Vahidi made the statement following months of successful offensive and defensive operations against the United States carried out under heavy fire.

  • Pezeshkian-Modi Yesterday 21:36

    Pezeshkian underscores commitment to stronger ties with India

    TEHRAN - Iran’s president has reaffirmed Tehran’s determination to deepen relations with New Delhi.

  • Iran is the only country withstanding the ill plans of Israel and the U.S. in the West Asia region Yesterday 21:12

    By Garsha Vazirian

    The world not thankful to Iran for its sacrifices

    Iran and the Resistance Front have been paying the price to keep the “Grater Israel” project incomplete

    TEHRAN — Close your eyes and trace the borders Washington and Tel Aviv intended to draw.

  • A view of Si-o-se-pol, a centuries-old arch bridge in Isfahan, central Iran Yesterday 16:43

    Four Iranian historic water structures selected for global irrigation heritage recognition

    TEHRAN - Four historic Iranian water and irrigation structures -- Si-o-se-pol in Isfahan, Band-e Amir in Fars, the Shadorvan Grand Weir in Khuzestan and the historic hydraulic structures of Siraf in Bushehr -- have been selected for recognition under the World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS) program of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID).

  • Tehran Papers 2026-08-14 21:05

    Meaningful message to Washington

    Javan analyzed the purpose behind the Mecca Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. The Mecca Agreement is undoubtedly one of the most significant security developments in the Middle East in recent years.

  • USS Abraham Lincoln 2026-08-14 20:56

    Schumer urges Hegseth ouster over deteriorating USS Lincoln conditions amid Iran war

    TEHRAN — Floating in the sweltering expanse of the North Arabian Sea, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has spent more than 250 days deployed and over 200 consecutive days at sea without a port call.

  • Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Bandar Abbas in Iran. Shipping through the strait has been greatly curtailed because of the war 2026-08-14 20:55

    By Hossein Amiri

    US Claims, Iran Controls Hormuz

    While Trump claims almost weekly that American forces have full control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran says it 'calls the shots'

    TEHRAN - A widening dispute between Tehran and Washington over control of the Strait of Hormuz has turned the strategic waterway into a battleground not only at sea, but also in the war of narratives surrounding the conflict.

  • Cartoons re Trump escaping 2026-08-14 20:54

    By Garsha Vazirian

    ‘Food Truck One,’ expandable decoys, and the propaganda ruin

    TEHRAN — The official narrative survived for a month. It portrayed an American president boarding Air Force One on July 8 following a NATO summit in Ankara, waving to the cameras, and flying west. The reality was far more humiliating.

  • Gholamhossein Darzi, 2026-08-14 20:52

    Iran rejects US allegations of destabilizing Yemen at UNSC

    TEHRAN— Iran has rejected as “baseless and unsubstantiated” allegations by the United States that Tehran is destabilizing Yemen or has used commercial flights to Sana’a to transfer military personnel or equipment in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2216.

  • Mashhad to get handicrafts township as Iran seeks to expand sector’s export potential 2026-08-14 16:46

    Mashhad to get handicrafts township as Iran seeks to expand sector’s export potential

    TEHRAN — Iran plans to establish a dedicated handicrafts township in Mashhad as a pilot project that could eventually be replicated across the country, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Friday.

  • Mulla Sadra house in Qom to become hub for astronomy and philosophy tourism 2026-08-14 16:45

    Mulla Sadra house in Qom to become hub for astronomy and philosophy tourism

    TEHRAN – Local officials plan to turn the historic house of philosopher Mulla Sadra in Kahak, Qom province, into a hub for astronomy and philosophy tourism, under a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting the city’s cultural attractions and strengthening its tourism economy.

  • $168,000 worth of handicrafts sold along Arbaeen pilgrimage routes 2026-08-14 16:45

    $168,000 worth of handicrafts sold along Arbaeen pilgrimage routes

    TEHRAN - Handicrafts worth 31 billion tomans, equivalent to about $168,000 at the prevailing open-market exchange rate, were sold at stalls set up along the Arbaeen pilgrimage routes in six Iranian provinces, an official said.

  • Ministries join hands to rebuild war-damaged healthcare infrastructure 2026-08-14 15:09

    Ministries join hands to rebuild war-damaged healthcare infrastructure

    TEHRAN - A cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening health diplomacy and rebuilding healthcare infrastructure damaged during the US-Israeli imposed war was signed on Tuesday by the ministries of health and foreign affairs.

  • Iranian Red Crescent Society offers health services in Ghana 2026-08-14 15:07

    Iranian Red Crescent Society offers health services in Ghana

    TEHRAN - A one-day medical camp has been organized by the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s health center in Ghana aimed to provide free medical services to flood victims and the needy, benefiting 547 individuals.

  • Iran receives honorary diploma at Intl. Mathematical Tournament of Towns 2026-08-14 15:05

    Iran receives honorary diploma at Intl. Mathematical Tournament of Towns

    TEHRAN – Three Iranian students have received an honorary diploma for their strong performance at the 38th Summer Conference of the International Mathematical Tournament of Towns held from August 2-12 in Moscow, Russia.

  • Iran ready to put Caspian Sea water-level decline at center of regional talks 2026-08-14 15:00

    DOE ready to put Caspian Sea water-level decline at center of regional talks

    TEHRAN - The head of the Department of Environment has said Iran is prepared to place the issue of the declining water level of the Caspian Sea at the center of regional discussions ahead of the Caspian Sea Summit.

  • Tehran Papers 2026-08-10 22:19

    The document of America’s defeat

    Khorasan analyzed the United States’ failure regarding Iran. According to Khorasan, the dispute over the Islamabad understanding is less about its clauses and more about differing definitions of victory and defeat. Critics call it a weak agreement, while supporters consider it a significant achievement.

  • Hossein Dehghan 2026-08-10 21:57

    Former minister: US, Israel have lost their aura of invincibility

    TEHRAN — The United States and Israel have lost their aura and myth of invincibility, Iranian official Hossein Dehghan said, arguing that the recent war had demonstrated the limits of Washington and its allies in providing security for themselves or others.

  • Iran’s Leader appoints six top military commanders 2026-08-10 21:47

    Iran’s Leader appoints six top military commanders

    TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued separate decrees on Monday appointing six senior military commanders and officials to key positions in the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), and the Basij Organization.

  • Mohsen Rezaei 2026-08-10 21:44

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    Rezaei appointment highlights lockstep coordination between Iran’s military and political leadership

    Pezeshkian names Rezaei as SNSC secretary after the Leader designates him as his representative to the council

    TEHRAN — Certain Western and regional media outlets have attempted to cast a new spotlight on alleged rifts between Iran’s military and political leadership following the appointment of Major General Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the country’s top security body.

  • Intl. Tech Olympics 2026 2026-08-10 21:23

    Intl. Tech Olympics 2026 slated for fall

    TEHRAN – The third international Technology Olympics will be held in fall; the preliminary stage is scheduled to be conductedon linefrom October 19 to 22, and the final round will take place in person from November 2 to 5 at Pardis Technology Park, Tehran.

  • Iran shakes with 415 earthquakes in a month 2026-08-10 21:19

    Over 95 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

    TEHRAN – A total of 96 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from August 1st to 7th, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

  • 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting 2026-08-10 20:59

    Iran to beef up ties in evolving technologies with Indonesia, South Africa 

    TEHRAN – Acting Minister for Science, Research and Technology of Iran, Masoud Shams-Bakhsh, in separate meetings with Indonesian and South African officials has explored avenues for the development of scientific and technological cooperation.

  • Israeli attack on Beirut's financial institutions 2026-08-10 20:04

    By Garsha Vazirian

    The same hostage economics playbook, from Havana to Tehran to Beirut

    Washington uses civilian suffering as its primary foreign policy tool

    TEHRAN — The August 2026 New York Times report operates as an unclassified confession of state terror. When Israel launched its barbaric campaign of aggression on Lebanon in March, the opening salvos bypassed command centers. Warplanes targeted civilian banks, local exchange shops, and neighborhood gas stations. The architects of this aggression admit their primary objective was “Hezbollah’s money,” functionally confessing to holding the daily survival of Lebanese families hostage.