Tehran extends condolences to Turkey after deadly hotel blaze

TEHRAN – In the wake of a catastrophic fire at a ski resort hotel in northwestern Turkey, Iran has extended its heartfelt condolences to the victims' families and expressed deep sympathy to the Turkish people.

Iran set to join Pakistan's AMAN-25 naval drills

TEHRAN – Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, has confirmed the nation's participation in the upcoming AMAN-25 naval exercises, scheduled for February 7-11 in Karachi.

Iran calls for permanent Gaza ceasefire, full Israeli withdrawal

TEHRAN – In a Monday speech at the United Nations Security Council, Iran's Ambassador to the UN, Saeed Iravani, underscored the necessity for lasting peace in Gaza.

FM Araghchi meets with Iranian diplomats to discuss regional, international developments

TEHRAN – Iranian diplomats recently held separate meetings with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss Iran's foreign policy priorities, bilateral relations with Lebanon and Afghanistan, and ongoing agendas within the United Nations and other international organizations.

JCPOA talks depend on changes in other parties' behavior, says Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has reaffirmed the country’s willingness to resume negotiations aimed at lifting sanctions, provided other parties demonstrate readiness for constructive dialogue.

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Top Iranian security source denies alleged drone deal with PPK, says Turkish report fabricated

TEHRAN – An Iranian security source has denied claims circulating in Turkish media regarding a supposed secret meeting between Iranian officials and members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group, labeling the report as entirely fabricated. 

Cultural delegation from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan visits special handicraft house in Tehran

TEHRAN – On Monday, a cultural and commercial delegation from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan toured the Fusion Art Handicraft House in Tehran.

Simurgh Nameh: new digital platform launched to help promote Iran’s cultural heritage

TEHRAN - Simurgh Nameh, a newly developed online platform, is set to be a brief reference for researchers and enthusiasts of the Iranian arts and culture.

Iran to participate in MEGA HALAL Bangkok 2025 exhibition

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Attaché office in Bangkok has announced that the Islamic Republic will participate in the MEGA HALAL Bangkok 2025 exhibition, which will be held from July 16-18 in the Thai capital.

75th anniversary of adoption of Geneva Conventions marked

TEHRAN – The International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) office in Iran in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs observed the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions during a ceremony on Tuesday.

Iran, UAE to discuss environmental issues

TEHRAN –Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are going to confer on environmental issues, particularly renewable energies.

UNICEF enhances emergency preparedness for children with disabilities

TEHRAN – Under a globally unique program called ‘Earthquake Preparedness Education for Children with Disabilities’, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its partners have developed three books each targeting different stakeholders, i.e. parents/caregivers of children with disabilities, teachers, and policymakers.

Nine provinces to become age-friendly

TEHRAN – A national project for creating age-friendly environment has been launched in nine provinces of the country.

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The catalyst for Iran-U.S. negotiations

TEHRAN - In an interview with reformist political activist Morteza Alviri, Etemad analyzed possible talks between Iran and America.

Resistance against oppression key legacy of Islamic Revolution: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the importance of resistance against oppression as one key legacy of the Islami Revolution.

Funeral held for two Iranian judges martyred in terrorist attack

TEHRAN – A funeral ceremony was held on Monday to honor the lives and sacrifices of Ali Razini and Mohammad Moqiseh, two senior judges of Iran's Supreme Court who lost their lives during a Saturday armed attack on their Tehran office.

Tehran and Moscow can thrive without Western influence: Iranian president

TEHRAN – In a recent interview with Russian TV, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran and Russia will maintain their course of development and action even in the face of Western pressure.

New Iran-Russia partnership treaty reflects current state of bilateral ties, says Russian analyst

TEHRAN – During an interview with the Tehran Times, Vladimir Sazhin, a Sputnik columnist and senior researcher at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, stated that the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty recently signed in Moscow by the presidents of Iran and Russia demonstrates the evolving relationship between the two countries by addressing issues less relevant than those addressed in the 2001 strategic pact.

'Enhancing border cooperation is crucial,' Iran's top general tells Pakistani officials

TEHRAN – Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, highlighted the importance of strengthening security at the borders between Iran and Pakistan during his official visit to Islamabad on Monday.

Attempts to exploit snapback will be met with Iran’s reciprocal response: foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has issued a warning regarding the potential misuse of the snapback mechanism relating to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which could reinstate suspended sanctions.

Video clips highlight glimpses of Iran’s rich history in Malaysia

TEHRAN - The Cultural Attaché of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Malaysia has produced a series of 90-second video clips to introduce the country's tourism, historical, and natural attractions.

National Clean Air Day observed

TEHRAN – A ceremony was held today to observe the National Clean Air Day with the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian, Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi, and the head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari.

New rare diseases identified in Iran

TEHRAN –Five more rare diseases have been identified in the country, making the total number of rare diseases reach 456, according to the Rare Disease Foundation.

National campaign to combat cancer being held

TEHRAN –A national campaign to fight against cancer is being held from January 20 to 26 across the country.

Japan supports WHO in fight against malaria surge in Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN –Recognizing the urgent need for taking action to eradicate the surge in malaria cases in southeastern regions, the Government of Japan has provided a generous contribution to support the World Health Organization’s efforts.

National drill shifts to offensive training as ground forces begin new exercises in northeast Iran

TEHRAN – The Army Ground force in northeastern Iran has begun a series of offensive military drills as part of a larger national exercise. 

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Assassination is never a successful way to eliminate the opponent

TEHRAN - In a note, Hamshahri discussed the assassination of two senior judges in Tehran and wrote: Terrorists believe that by assassinating the leaders of the opposition side, they can remove obstacles and achieve their goals without any resistance.