Iran Army bolsters combat power with massive drone integration

TEHRAN — The Iranian Army (Artesh) has officially integrated 1,000 “strategic” drones into the combat organization of its four service branches.

Qalibaf says Iran will pursue justice for terror riot victims at home and abroad

Parliament Speaker tells CNN genuine dialogue requires respect, guarantees, and peace

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has reiterated that Tehran does not reject dialogue or diplomacy in principle, stressing that any negotiations must be genuine, balanced, and grounded in mutual respect, clear guarantees, and the protection of Iran’s national interests.

Iran’s response to any aggression will be ‘immediate, decisive:’ Pezeshkian warns

TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stern warning against any military miscalculations by foreign powers, asserting that while the Islamic Republic seeks peace, it is fully prepared for a crushing retaliation.

Iran to EU: IRGC is world’s premier anti-terror vanguard

FM Araghchi says Europe would be battling ISIS on its own streets without the IRGC

TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic of Iran has launched a sweeping diplomatic and political counter-offensive following the European Union’s decision to classify the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

Full list of persons killed in the unrest will be released

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order on Wednesday night to publish the names and identities of all those who were killed in the first ten days of the unrest in January in certain cities across Iran.

US officials' disagreement over military attack on Iran

TEHRAN- Shargh wrote: U.S. media are reporting serious disagreements within the Trump administration regarding a military attack on Iran; a disagreement between hardline groups that emphasize the implementation of the red line and a group centered on J.D. Vance and Steve Witkoff, who believe that the costs of the war will not bring any tangible gains for the United States. However, some American officials admit that without further strengthening U.S. combat capabilities, it will be difficult to manage Iran’s possible response.

Poldokhtar’s tourism future bright, minister says

TEHRAN -- Poldokhtar county in Lorestan province is one of the emerging centers of nature-based tourism in Iran and has a bright and sustainable future.

Chabahar to host Iran's national tourism award

TEHRAN-- Iran's national tourism award event will be held in Chabahar, Sistan-Baluchestan province, from February 14 to 16, with a technology and innovation approach, aiming to develop and promote new approaches in the field of tourism.

Tabriz can be starting point for tourism cooperation between Iran, Turkey, consultant says

TEHRAN—Orhan Baki, the consultant of the Turkish tourism, commerce and trade company Sulduz considered Tabriz, the capital city of Iran’s East Azarbaijan province, one of the effective destinations for starting joint tourism cooperation between the two countries.

Officials discuss promoting knowledge-based products in food, medicine sectors

TEHRAN – The headquarters for developing food and agricultural knowledge-based economy and the headquarters for developing traditional medicine and medicinal herbs have discussed ways to expedite the commercialization of knowledge-based products.

Iranian scholars win COMSTECH award 2025

TEHRAN –Two Iranian scholars have won Life-time Contribution Award of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (OIC-COMSTECH) in Biology and Chemistry for their outstanding achievements in science and technology.

A miracle for a migratory bird: Steppe Eagle from Kazakhstan released after being treated in Iran

TEHRAN – A migratory Steppe eagle from Kazakhstan that had lost its strength due to parasitic and skin diseases was released into the wild after receiving complete treatment at the provincial Department of Environment (DOE) in Izeh, a city in the south-western province of Khuzestan, and regaining the ability to fly.

Western pressure will not halt Iran’s scientific sovereignty, says nuclear chief

TEHRAN – Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has condemned Western attempts to curtail the Islamic Republic’s “scientific advancement”, stating that neither sanctions nor political pressure will stop Tehran from mastering nuclear, quantum, and high-tech fields. 

Collective efforts needed to counter US unchecked power: Sharif University 

‘Overt military intimidation and economic strangulation designed to incite internal fragmentation entail global attention’ 

TEHRAN - Sharif University of Technology has issued a statement signed by 103 faculty members warning against the global threats of the unchecked power of the United States and the need for a collective responsibility to counter them. 

US will suffer greatly if it attacks Iran: admiral

TEHRAN - Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, deputy chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination, on Wednesday warned the U.S. about any military adventure against Iran.

The extensive US military buildup around Iran

TEHRAN- Hamshahri discussed the extensive U.S. military buildup around Iran. According to the newspaper, relations between Iran and the U.S. are at one of their most sensitive and tense points in recent years. The extensive U.S. military deployment around Iran, from aircraft carriers and fighter jets to defense systems, is arranged in a way that makes this threat appear completely real and operational from a military perspective.

Resolve issues with Iran one by one, Turkish FM tells US

TEHRAN – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday called on the United States to resolve its problems with Iran one by one.

Diplomacy and threats are incompatible, Iran tells US

TEHRAN - Talking to reporters after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said diplomacy will fail to prove “effective” or “produce results” through military threats.

Qasr-e Shirin needs decades of archaeological work, heritage official says

TEHRAN - Iran’s western county of Qasr-e Shirin requires up to a century of archaeological research due to the number of historical sites dating back to the Sassanid period, a senior provincial heritage official said on Tuesday.

Lighting operation of Belqeys citadel to begin

TEHRAN--Lighting operation of Belqeys citadel in Esfarayen county, North Khorasan province, will begin on Thursday with the aim of improving the night view, improving the visual effects and attracting more tourists.

Lori traditional clothing: an amalgam of Iranian culture, history and identity

TEHRAN – Lori traditional clothing is one of the most vivid expressions of Iran’s indigenous culture. More than a form of dress, it reflects the history, beliefs and lifestyle of the people of the Zagros region who have preserved their Iranian identity for centuries.

Mexican photographer: Iran, a country with cultural diversity and beyond stereotypes

TEHRAN—Mexican documentary photographer Roberto Flores, who traveled to Iran for the first time, emphasized Iran's cultural and human potential and said: “My goal in traveling to Iran is to record the cultural diversity and lifestyle of Iranian nomads, a living reality that can challenge the stereotypical narratives of Iran in the world.”

Iran, Philippines discuss ways to boost counter-narcotics co-op

TEHRAN – Iranian and Filipino officials have explored the potential to enhance ties in combating narcotics.

Tehran to host Iran–Russia joint economic committee meeting

TEHRAN – The 19th session of the Iran–Russia Joint Economic Committee meeting will be held in Tehran in mid-February, reflecting expanding cooperation prospects between the two countries, Iran’s deputy oil minister for international and commercial affairs said.