Iran

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  • Najaf protesters Yesterday 21:02

    Iraqis hold rallies protesting suspension of flights with Iran

    TEHRAN – Large numbers of people held protests in the shrine cities of Najaf and Karbala to express their strong opposition to the Iraqi government’s decision to suspend direct flights between Iran and Iraq at the Trump administration’s order.

  • Tehran Papers Yesterday 21:00

    The enemy’s narrative of control over the Strait of Hormuz has been challenged

    Khorasan, in an analysis of Iran’s repeated seizure of enemy equipment in the Strait of Hormuz, wrote: The IRGC Navy has announced the capture of a second advanced uncrewed surface vessel (USV) belonging to the terrorist US military.

  • Gholamhossein Darzi Yesterday 20:58

    Iran files formal complaint with UN over Trump’s ‘hateful and disgusting’ threats

    TEHRAN — Iran has formally lodged a robust protest with the United Nations, denouncing the inflammatory remarks made by US President Donald Trump during the 81st session of the General Assembly. Tehran has warned that such declarations, delivered from the highest international podium, represent a severe breach of the UN Charter and the foundational principles of international law.

  • US Marines Yesterday 20:58

    Report: Eight US Marines wounded in Iranian strike near Strait of Hormuz

    TEHRAN — An Iranian anti-ship cruise missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz has left at least eight US Marines wounded, exposing the mounting operational vulnerabilities of the American military presence in West Asia and puncturing Washington’s carefully curated narrative of naval dominance in the Persian Gulf.

  • New Tehran gallery blends history with digital tourism Yesterday 20:56

    New Tehran gallery blends history with digital tourism

    The “Stories of Tehran” gallery is inaugurated at the Kushk-e Bagh-e Honar cultural complex in Tehran’s Abbasabad Cultural and Tourism Zone on September 27, 2026, coinciding with World Tourism Day and Tehran Week. The exhibition presents the capital’s political, social, cultural and artistic history through historical maps, photographs, timelines and interactive displays, while highlighting artificial intelligence and digital technologies as tools for developing future tourism experiences.

  • Sayyari Yesterday 20:55

    Iranians ready to defend homeland against any aggression: commander

    TEHRAN— Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination, has stressed the Iranian people’s readiness to defend their homeland, saying the nation’s preparedness, together with that of the Armed Forces, sends a clear message to any adversary contemplating aggression against Iran.

  • Mojtaba Khamenei Yesterday 20:50

    Leader: The enemy dares not venture beyond Arabian Sea — and soon will be driven from there

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued a message on Monday saying that due to the painful blows that the enemy has suffered at the hands of Iranian armed forces and the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, it has sought refuge in the Arabian Sea and it will soon be expelled from there.  

  • Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf Yesterday 19:29

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    Ghalibaf underscores significance of Xi’s shared future vision, four global initiatives

    TEHRAN — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s Parliament speaker and special representative for China affairs, has voiced strong support for President Xi Jinping’s vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, as Iran and China mark the 55th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.

  • Tehran gallery traces capital’s past, explores future of smart tourism Yesterday 16:51

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Tehran gallery traces capital’s past, explores future of smart tourism

    TEHRAN – A new gallery in Tehran is taking visitors on a journey through the capital’s political, social, cultural and artistic history while using digital technology and artificial intelligence to offer a glimpse of how tourism in the city could evolve in the future.

  • Tehran hosts workshop on motorcycle helmet safety Yesterday 15:11

    Tehran hosts workshop on motorcycle helmet safety

    TEHRAN – The National Road Safety Commission, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has convened a high-level consultative workshop on motorcycle helmet safety to strengthen the country’s legislative framework and improve protection for motorcyclists.

  • Over 80 earthquakes hit Iran in a week Yesterday 15:07

    Over 80 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

    TEHRAN – A total of 82 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from September 19 to 25, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

  • Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, INN to develop nanotech cooperation Yesterday 15:02

    Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, INN to develop nanotech cooperation

    TEHRAN – The Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy and the Inter-Islamic Network on Nanotechnology (INN) have agreed to bolster collaborative efforts through implementing joint research projects in nanotechnology and advanced materials.

  • WHO representative highlights role of medical universities in evidence-based health policy Yesterday 14:43

    WHO representative highlights role of medical universities in evidence-based health policy

    TEHRAN – Dr. Jean Jabbour, WHO Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, has underscored the vital role of medical universities in strengthening national capacity for evidence-based policymaking, advancing research and innovation, and supporting resilient health systems in the face of emerging challenges.

  • First group of migratory pelicans spotted in northwestern Iran Yesterday 14:41

    First group of migratory pelicans spotted in northwestern Iran

    TEHRAN – The first group of migratory pelicans has been spotted at Solduz Wetland in Naqadeh County, northwestern Iran.

  • Kenargerd Caravanserai gets new life as cultural, tourism complex Yesterday 13:41

    Afshin Majlesi

    Kenargerd Caravanserai gets new life as cultural, tourism complex

    TEHRAN – The first phase of restoration and development works at the historic Kenargerd Caravanserai in Hasanabad, Fashapuyeh district, south of Tehran province, was inaugurated on Sunday, marking World Tourism Day.

  • Tehran Papers 2026-09-27 20:52

    The lesson America learned from the New York speech

    Resalat highlighted the Iranian president’s forceful speech at the United Nations. The main message of the developments and speeches in New York can be summarized in one key proposition: the era of unipolar order and cost-free bullying has come to an end. Iran does not welcome war, but it will not compromise when it comes to defending its dignity and independence.

  • Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia 2026-09-27 20:50

    Army: Iran will deliver a more crushing response to renewed US aggression

    TEHRAN – The spokesman for Iran’s Army has warned enemies against any further miscalculations, stating that the country’s Armed Forces are fully prepared to deliver a “more crushing” response in the event of renewed aggression.

  • Major General Amir Hatami 2026-09-27 20:50

    Army chief: Driving US and Israel out of West Asia prerequisite for lasting security

    TEHRAN — Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army Major General Amir Hatami said on Sunday that lasting security in West Asia requires an end to the military and political presence of the United States and Israel, stressing that collective regional stability can only be built from within rather than dictated by extra-regional powers.

  • IRGC 2026-09-27 20:47

    Iran fires on vessels traversing unauthorized routes in Strait of Hormuz

    TEHRAN – Iranian naval forces have fired warning shots at several foreign vessels attempting to breach designated maritime transit lanes in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-09-27 20:45

    Pezeshkian: Iran,US have reached a framework for possible negotiations

    TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that differences surrounding the Strait of Hormuz can be resolved through dialogue and regional cooperation, stressing that Iran will not submit to pressure or threats while remaining committed to peaceful engagement with neighboring countries.

  • Iran-UN 2026-09-27 20:39

    Iran urges UN to examine European role in US military operations against Iran

    TEHRAN— Iran has called on the United Nations Security Council to examine the role played by European territory, military bases and infrastructure in supporting US military operations against the Islamic Republic, arguing that such assistance could raise questions of international responsibility for the states and officials involved.

  • IRGC captures second US spy sub in Hormuz 2026-09-27 20:35

    Another catch in Hormuz

    IRGC captures second US spy sub in Hormuz, exposing the limits of Washington’s undersea warfare

    TEHRAN — In another humiliating blow to the US automated naval warfare doctrine, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has intercepted and captured a state-of-the-art American autonomous underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz, further cementing Iran’s control over the world’s most vital energy chokepoint.

  • Araghchi 2026-09-27 20:33

    Araghchi: Iran will stand firm against any aggression, even a 'Doomsday War'

    TEHRAN— Iran has used an intensive diplomatic campaign on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly to reiterate that it remains open to diplomacy, while insisting that any future negotiations with the United States must be based on reciprocal commitments, respect for Iran’s rights and guarantees against a repetition of previous breaches of agreements.

  • Iranian Armed Forces Spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi 2026-09-27 20:20

    Iran will respond to any aggression with new weapons

    TEHRAN — Iran has warned the United States against any intervention in the Strait of Hormuz, while stressing that its Armed Forces have developed new military technologies and capabilities to respond to any potential aggression.

  • A B1 bomber at RAF Fairford earlier this year 2026-09-27 19:37

    5 arrested near British air base used by US over alleged bomb plot 

    British authorities evacuated several homes on Sunday over fears of explosive ordnance near RAF Fairford, an air force base in southern England. American military personnel are stationed at the base, and the United States has used it in recent months to load B-52 and B-1 bombers before sending them to strike sites in Iran.

  • An aerial view of the centuries-old Deir-e Gachin Caravanserai, located in the center of Kavir National Park, some 35 kilometers southwest of Varamin in Qom province. 2026/09/27

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Where the road became a destination: Iran’s historical caravanserais

    TEHRAN - For centuries, crossing Iran was as much a test of endurance as it was a journey of discovery. Merchants moved goods between distant markets, pilgrims traveled toward sacred places, and ordinary travelers followed routes across deserts, mountains and plains. Between these long stretches of road stood caravanserais, places where a journey could pause, animals could be rested, goods could be protected and strangers could share food, stories and news.

  • DOE steps up efforts to restore Persian yellow deer population 2026-09-27 15:23

    DOE steps up efforts to restore Persian yellow deer population

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is carrying out research, conservation, and breeding programs aimed at restoring the population of Persian yellow deer in designated natural habitats and wildlife breeding centers across the country.

  • Iran expects Iraqi students to return as flight disruptions ease 2026-09-27 15:05

    Iran expects Iraqi students to return as flight disruptions ease

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said the disruptions to flights between Iran and Iraq would be resolved soon, paving the way for Iraqi students to return to Iranian universities.

  • ‘Science-based approach essential to address environmental hazards’ 2026-09-27 15:02

    ‘Science-based approach essential to address environmental hazards’

    TEHRAN – Environmental health plays a key role in preventing hazards and safeguarding public health; addressing environmental health challenges requires scientific, evidence-based decision-making, enhanced intersectoral collaborations, and benefiting from the country’s scientific capabilities, Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has stated.

  • Over 5,000 prisoners of unintentional crimes released in six months 2026-09-27 14:59

    Over 5,000 prisoners of unintentional crimes released in six months

    TEHRAN – A total of 5,059 prisoners convicted of unintentional crimes were released across Iran during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21, with their combined debts amounting to 370 trillion rials (around $160 million).