23,000 foreign tourists visited Fars during March-September 2025

TEHRAN—Over 23,000 foreign tourists visited Fars province during the first half of current Iranian year (March-September 2025).

Silversmithing, a potential beyond domestic market in tourism industry

TEHRAN--Silversmithing has a high potential for introduction not only in the domestic market, but also in the tourism industry, so that this art can be introduced to the pilgrims and travelers and, along with it, it can be presented as a capital good that is currently well received.

Turkish consul visits historical and tourism sites in Neyshabur

TEHRAN - Turkey’s consul general in Mashhad, Murad Erkul, has visited some historical and tourism sites in Neyshabur on an informal family trip, local cultural heritage officials said.

17 foreign tour groups visit Fatima Masumeh Shrine in Qom

TEHRAN - Seventeen foreign tour groups from nine countries have paid visits to the Fatima Masumeh Shrine in the city of Qom over the past week, the shrine’s international affairs office said.

Extension of Isfahan subway project awaits UNESCO approval

TEHRAN—The extension of Isfahan’s Metro Line 2 near the city’s UNESCO-listed Jameh Mosque, also known as the Atiq Mosque, is under review at national and international levels and will proceed only after approval from UNESCO, officials said.

White pelicans back to Caspian Sea coasts

In recent weeks, white pelicans have been spotted in Mazandaran province, neighboring the Caspian Sea, making the place an ideal time for birdwatchers and photographers to catch a glimpse of these rare visitors, along with the many other migratory species that flock to the refuge in winter.

‘Climate change, sea level rise threaten food security in southern Iran’

TEHRAN – Global warming and ice sheet melting pose serious threats to food security in the south of the country, Ahad Vazifeh, the head of the Meteorological Organization, has warned.

National polio vaccination campaign to target over 1m children

TEHRAN – The first phase of the national immunization campaign for polio eradication, using domestically produced vaccines, will cover a total of 1.1 million Iranian and foreign children under the age of five.

Comprehensive plan developed to preserve luristanica Sorbus

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has developed a comprehensive plan to preserve luristanica Sorbus, a rare plant species that is native to Iran and is classified as critically endangered.

Iran shakes with 70 earthquakes in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 70 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from December 27 to January 2, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Iran moves to next stage in latest satellite missions following initial checks

TEHRAN – Iran has announced the successful orbital deployment and initial testing of three new satellites. According to a Sunday statement from the Iran Space Agency, the Zafar, Paya, and Kowsar satellites are now in a multi-week orbital testing phase, having completed their first series of in-orbit checks with an overall favorable technical status.

In diplomatic briefings, Iran emphasizes deeper ties with Azerbaijan and Georgia

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has underscored a dual focus on strengthening regional ties, emphasizing the importance of expanding comprehensive relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan and Georgia. 

Border guards foil attempted terrorist infiltration in SE Iran 

ZAHEDAN – Iranian border security forces successfully intercepted and repelled an attempted terrorist infiltration along the border in Saravan County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province—a development believed to be linked to ongoing attempts by Israel and the West to exploit peaceful economic protests in Iran. 

Iran begins ‘targeted arrest’ of rioters 

Declaration comes as foreign intervention evidence mounts, Netanyahu publicly enters game

TEHRAN – Iran’s Police Chief Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Radan announced Sunday that law enforcement forces have begun arresting individuals whose incitement of violence—carried out under the direction of foreign spy agencies—has become clear.

Venezuela thanks Iran for solidarity as Caracas vows to resist US aggression 

TEHRAN – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto has expressed his gratitude to Iran for voicing solidarity with his country.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Recognizing pieces of the puzzle

TEHRAN- Siasat-e-Rooz analyzed ongoing protests in Iran, arguing that they are being orchestrated by hostile forces. It wrote: The recent developments in Iran and the world highlight a crucial principle—insight into the puzzle designed by the enemy.

Third excavation season of Vigol Fire Temple starts

TEHRAN--The third excavation season of Vigol Fire Temple in Aran and Bidgol county, Isfahan province, has begun with the allocation of national funds, announced Mohammad Javad Abdoli, head of the county’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.

Ardakan MP: Karbafi, a deep-rooted link between livelihood, culture, life of people

TEHRAN—Karbafi, a traditional Iranian weaving art, is not just an art or industry. It is a deep-rooted link between the livelihood, culture and life of the people of Ardakan, Yazd province.

Mend pottery, narrative of 5,000 years of art, culture, life in desert

TEHRAN--Pottery artifacts from the village of Mend with geometric and plant motifs, discovered in excavations conducted around Gonabad, indicate the advanced civilization of people of this region about 5,000 years ago.

Social harm prevention programs to be expanded

TEHRAN – Education Minister Alireza Kazemi has announced that social harm prevention programs will be implemented in 100 areas nationwide this year, up from 32 areas the previous year.

Over 33,000 saplings to be planted in Tehran national park

TEHRAN – With the public participation, more than 33,000 saplings will be planted in Sorkhe Hesar National Park, east of Tehran.

Over 2,000 individuals benefited from IRCS rescue services

TEHRAN – Over the past three days, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 2,398 people affected by the snowstorms across 20 provinces of the country, according to an official with the IRCS.

Smart cities: a way to reduce traffic and air pollution

TEHRAN - In recent years, with the increase in urban population and the rapid growth of private cars, the issue of traffic and air pollution has become one of the main challenges of urban management in Iran and the world. Statistics show that the transportation sector makes a significant contribution to the emission of pollutants; in some metropolises, more than 70 percent of air pollution is caused by vehicle traffic.

​​​​​​​Crowds defy cold to honor Gen. Soleimani on his 6th martyrdom anniversary

 KERMAN - A massive crowd converged on Kerman province from across Iran and other nations to commemorate the sixth anniversary of General Qassem Soleimani’s martyrdom.

Iranians honor late general Qassem Soleimani on 6th martyrdom anniversary

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement, marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani, the revered anti-terror commander of the IRGC’s Quds Force.

Iran flatly condemns US military aggression against Venezuela

TEHRAN – Iran has categorically condemned the United States’ military aggression against Venezuela, dismissing it as a “flagrant violation of the national sovereignty and territorial integrity” of that country.