Ayatollah Khamenei: ‘More dangerous than a US warship is the weapon capable of sinking it’

TEHRAN - As more American warships move toward the Persian Gulf, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, warned that those vessels represent greater danger to the United States than to Iran — because in the event of conflict, they would be sunk.

‘Blood on Trump's hands’: Iran mourns victims of US and Israeli-backed riots

TEHRAN – Iranian citizens and top officials filled Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Tuesday to observe a Chehelom ceremony, a traditional 40th-day memorial, in honor of the more than 2,500 security forces and civilians killed in recent U.S.- and Israeli-backed riots.

Iran, Russia, and China deploy vessels for joint drill in Hormuz Strait 

TEHRAN - Russia, China and Iran have deployed naval vessels for joint exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev announced on Tuesday.

European Parliament’s anti-Iran resolution legally baseless: Judiciary 

TEHRAN - The Iranian Judiciary spokesperson says the anti-Iran resolution adopted by the European Parliament has no legal substance.

Iran’s agriculture minister visits Pakistan to boost bilateral co-op

TEHRAN – Iran’s agriculture minister arrived in Islamabad on Monday at the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, Iranian media reported.

TPO head visits Tajikistan to expand industrial, commercial ties

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) traveled to Tajikistan alongside the industry minister to discuss expanding industrial, mining and trade cooperation between the two countries, officials said.

Tehran, Moscow target $10b trade amid calls to ease customs hurdles

TEHRAN – Iranian and Russian business representatives called for the removal of customs restrictions and faster trade procedures, setting a $10 billion target for bilateral trade over the next three years.

Muscat calls for boosting ties with Tehran in combating drugs

TEHRAN – Omani Drug Liaison Officer, Abdul Hakim bin Saleh Al Siyabi, in a meeting with Iran’s anti-narcotics police chief, Iraj Kakavand, has called for signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deal with illegal drugs by taking joint measures and sharing expertise.

Iranian delegation to attend Korea Chem, Korea Pharm & Bio

TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based companies will set up their pavilions at the 18th Korea International Exhibition for Chemical Processing, Fine and Specialty Chemicals (KOREA CHEM) and the 16th Korea International Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Exhibition (KOREA PHARM & BIO), which are scheduled to be held from March 31 to April 3 in Seoul, South Korea.

All foreign nationals in Iran mandated to have health insurance

TEHRAN – All resident and non-resident foreign nationals with legal stay in Iran are required to have basic health insurance coverage following a new enactment by the Cabinet of Ministers.

'WHO verifies Iran has sustained measles, rubella elimination'

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) has verified that Iran has sustained rubella and measles elimination, an official with the health ministry has said.

Siah-Chador weaving in South Khorasan, from nomadic tradition to economic opportunities

TEHRAN--In the vast deserts of eastern Iran, where life is tied to the harsh climate, a long-standing art still breathes; an art that not only creates shelter, but also narrates the history, identity, and sustainability of a culture. Siah-Chador weaving (weaving the black tents) by the nomads of South Khorasan province is on verge of a new development today; a development that can link this indigenous heritage from nomadic habitats to national and even global markets.

26 Golestan events added to national tourism calendar

TEHRAN – Some 26 tourism events of Golestan province have been included in Iran's National Tourism Events Calendar.

Ilam’s Sarcham hill, a place of settlement from prehistoric to historical eras, says archaeologist

TEHRAN--Initial studies show that human settlement was established in the hill of Sarcham in Holeylan county, Ilam province, from prehistoric to historical eras, as well as the Bronze Age.

Defensive deterrence is non-negotiable: Iran’s Larijani

Iran’s security chief says Israel seeking to sabotage nuclear talks with US

TEHRAN - A top Iranian security official has said Tehran won’t negotiate over its ballistic missile program as a deterrence capability. 

Shin Bet says it arrests Israeli on suspicion of spying for Iran

TEHRAN - The Israeli regime’s internal security and intelligence agency, better known by the acronyms Shabak or Shin Bet, has claimed it has apprehended an Israeli person on charges of spying for Iran.

Agreement or confrontation on the table

Shargh has examined the new round of nuclear negotiations, arguing that Europe is once again set to become the intersection of diplomacy and hard power. These discussions are unfolding at a moment when the atmosphere is more infused than ever with military threats, amassing of U.S. military forces in the region, and increasingly sharp rhetoric from the White House.

Araghchi, IAEA chief meet in Geneva ahead of new round of Iran-US nuclear talks

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi held talks in Geneva on Monday, as Tehran and Washington prepared for a second round of negotiations on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

Iran police seize 15 ancient Parthian coins in Darrehshahr

TEHRAN – Iranian police have seized 15 historical coins believed to date back to the Parthian era in Darrehshahr, Ilam province.

Iran’s Free Zones prepared to receive Nowruz travelers

TEHRAN—Iran’s Free Zones are prepared to receive Nowruz travelers.

Story of Iranian hospitality: When home becomes haven of warmth and love

TEHRAN--In Iranian culture, a guest is considered the ‘beloved of God’, someone whose presence brings blessing, joy, and closeness of hearts. This belief is rooted not only in proverbs and poetry but also in the daily behavior of the people.

Five more natural relics of Zanjan registered as national monuments

TEHRAN--With registration of five more natural relic, the total number of national natural monuments of Zanjan province has reached 32.

Malaysian, Chinese scientists grab Khwarizmi International Award

TEHRAN – Two foreign plans from Malaysian and Chinese scholars have been selected as winners of the 39th Khwarizmi International Award.

ISO accepts Iran's proposal on developing standards for AI, LLMs

TEHRAN – Iran's proposal to develop standards for artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) has been received, accepted, and will be implemented within a roadmap by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

By Maryam Qarehgozlou

Discover Iran: the network of rivers, lakes, and wetlands of Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN - In Iran’s southeastern corner, where desert landscapes dominate both maps and headlines, water has long been a constant and indispensable force in social and economic life.