The Strait of Hormuz as a key pillar of Iran’s deterrence

Kayhan, in an analysis, discussed the importance of the Strait of Hormuz for Iran and wrote: Iran proved in the Ramadan War that it is not easy to engage with the Islamic Republic, but it did not reach the point where the enemy would avoid fighting it altogether. During the war, Trump was surprised that Iran stood firm

Sassanian Persia’s forgotten victory: The tunnel of death in the Syrian Desert

Beneath the Syrian Desert, the Sassanian Persians engineered a subterranean battle that still raises questions among archaeologists and historians.

Echoes of the past: folio from the manuscript of Layli and Majnun

A single folio from the manuscript of Layli and Majnun, illustrating the scene of the lovers attending school, is on display in the Timurid Hall of the Museum of Archaeology and Islamic Art of Iran, part of the National Museum of Iran.

Iran selects ancient port of Siraf for UNESCO World Heritage nomination in 2026

TEHRAN – Iran has selected the historical port of Siraf in the southern Bushehr province as its official candidate for UNESCO World Heritage inscription in 2026, a provincial cultural heritage official said on Saturday.

Spain calls for an end to war on Iran

TEHRAN- Spain's Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, has called for an end to the war against Iran and stressed the need to include Lebanon in any potential agreement.

Iran’s top diplomat steps up talks with France, Russia, and S. Korea to end war

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a series of diplomatic consultations with his French and Russian counterparts as efforts intensify to bring an end to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.

Science ministry pursuing legal actions against US-Israeli attacks on educational centers

TEHRAN – The head of the Organization of Student Affairs has stated that the science ministry is following up on the legal actions against the US-Israeli assaults on educational centers and the martyrdom of 175 university students.

JANFADA conveys ‘a real image’ of Iranians to world

TEHRAN – With over thirty one million volunteers, the campaign titled JANFADA, literally meaning ‘ready to self-sacrifice’, has turned into a symbol of social solidarity, a manifestation of readiness to safeguard the country’s national security.

Iran, Brazil highlight preventing ITU from being politicized

TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology Minister Sattar Hashemi and his Brazilian counterpart, Frederico de Siqueira Filho, have said the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) should not be affected by political approaches.

Iran submits latest negotiation proposal to Pakistani mediator

TEHRAN- Iran has submitted a new negotiation proposal to Pakistan, the mediator in its talks with the United States, aimed at ending the war. The proposal was delivered on the evening of April 30.

US must first abandon 'maximalism': Iran

TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared Iran's willingness to resume diplomatic negotiations with the United States, but only on condition that Washington drops its "maximalist approach" and ceases a series of provocative actions, including an ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Economic warfare: The fourth level of conflict

Javan examined the aspects of the Ramadan War in an article. The newspaper wrote: The Ramadan War had four levels or four types: moral security, military, and economic dimensions.

'A new chapter is unfolding for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz'

What are the key points in Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei’s new message?

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has announced that Iran will implement new management rules over the Strait of Hormuz following the joint US-Israeli war against the country that began on February 28.

Iran marks Persian Gulf National Day, recalling 17th-century expulsion of Portuguese forces

TEHRAN – Iran on April 30 marked the Persian Gulf National Day, commemorating a significant moment in 1622 when Safavid forces expelled Portuguese troops from the Strait of Hormuz, an event widely regarded in the country as a milestone in the restoration of sovereignty over its southern waters.

Crash site of US aircraft in Dasht-e Mahyar registered as national heritage

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage announced that the site where US aircraft were shot down in the Dasht-e Mahyar area has been officially registered on Iran’s National Heritage List of Sacred Defense sites.

Motorcycle rally held in Iran to protest damage to cultural heritage sites

TEHRAN – A two-day motorcycle rally was launched in Iran on Thursday to protest damage to historical sites during recent military strikes, with participants set to gather at Falak-ol-Aflak Castle, a landmark reported to have been affected.

Vice-presidency for science details supports to bolster bio-tech sector

TEHRAN – The Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy has elaborated on the measures that would contribute to the advancement of the biotechnology sector and the development of health technologies in the country.

SCO voices concern over cyberattacks on Iran’s digital infrastructure

TEHRAN – The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have expressed deep concern over US-Israeli cyberattacks that targeted information, communication, and technology (ICT) infrastructures in Iran.

By Mehdi Garshasbi

Protecting the Persian Gulf is a shared responsibility that transcends political boundaries

TEHRAN – April 30 is celebrated in Iran every year as the Persian Gulf National Day to raise awareness about its precious environmental characteristics and unique biodiversity.

ICRC president hails IRCS efforts, bravery during war

TEHRAN – The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, has commended the efforts, bravery, and accomplishments of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) during the recent imposed war by the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel on Iran.

Iran approves national document dedicated to its museums

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution has approved a “National Museums Document,” a senior cultural heritage official said, outlining a comprehensive framework to guide the country’s museum sector.

Over four million sheltered in Iran’s eco-lodges in recent war, official says

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution has approved a “National Museums Document,” a senior cultural heritage official said, outlining a comprehensive framework to guide the country’s museum sector.

Iran becoming prepared to welcome foreign travelers  

TEHRAN – Iran is observing early signs of a return in foreign tourist arrivals as conditions stabilize following recent conflict, a senior tourism official said on Wednesday, adding that infrastructure and planning are in place to support a broader recovery in the sector.

America is desperate in war with Iran

Kayhan discussed Trump's desperation in the war with Iran. While two months have passed since the war, the top brass in the Pentagon and the Trump administration have fallen apart.