Pezeshkian hails Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal in call with Armenian PM

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, calling it a significant step toward regional stability.

Iran will not start war but will respond to threats with force: IRGC chief

TEHRAN – The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reaffirmed that while Tehran has no intention of initiating a war, it will respond forcefully and decisively to any threats or acts of aggression.  

Tehran, Muscat push for peaceful solutions in region

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart, Seyed Badr Al-Busaidi, in Muscat on Sunday, as the two nations reaffirmed their commitment to diplomatic engagement and regional stability.

‘This too will fail’: Iran condemns US airstrikes on Yemen as Ansarullah gears up for response 

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly denounced the latest US-British military assault on Yemen, calling it a reckless act of aggression that jeopardizes global stability. 

Police seize 19 tons of narcotics in Tehran in a year

TEHRAN –Iran anti-narcotics police have seized some 19 tons of narcotics and arrested 555 smugglers in Tehran province in the current Iranian calendar year, which will end on March 20.

Environmental award for students slated for April

TEHRAN –The 9th edition of the national environmental award for university students is scheduled to be held concurrent with World Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22.

17 Iranian universities in QS ranking 2025 by subject

TEHRAN –The 15th edition of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject 2025 has included 17 Iranian universities in 21 subject entries, compared to 17 Iranian universities in 17 subject entries in 2024.

Trump admin considers sweeping travel ban on 41 countries, memo reveals

The Trump administration is weighing new travel restrictions for citizens of dozens of nations, according to sources and an internal memo seen by Reuters.

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Nuclear issue from New York to Beijing

TEHRAN - Donya-e-Eqtesad, in an analysis, addressed the formation of a new JCPOA arrangement and wrote: The Iranian nuclear case has once again become the focus of high-level talks from New York to Beijing, which has demonstrated a new JCPOA arrangement in a 3-vs-4 confrontation.

Araghchi calls for stronger cooperation as Iran, India celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties

TEHRAN – Tuesday marked a significant milestone in the history of Iran-India relations as the two nations celebrated 75 years of diplomatic ties. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi commemorated the occasion with a message shared on his X account. 

Trump administration reportedly eying visa ban for Iranians, a move likely to escalate tensions

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering barring citizens from 43 countries from entering the United States, with the strictest limitations proposed for countries like Iran.

IAEA chief: Iran's nuclear situation ‘relatively controlled’ despite tensions

TEHRAN – The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated that the situation in Iran remains "relatively controlled."  

Iran will stay in the oil market, sanctions won’t work: government

TEHRAN – Donald Trump's latest attempt to move towards eliminating Iran's oil exports met with a rebuke from government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani, who declared that Iranians would continue to sell their oil as they had for the past decades, undeterred by Washington's unrelenting sanctions.

Tehran says it prioritizes constructive engagement with Europe based on mutual respect

TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to fostering strong diplomatic ties with other nations, emphasizing that the Iranian government prioritizes constructive engagement with European countries based on mutual respect and shared interests.

Iranian women thrive despite Western-imposed sanctions: envoy

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Zahra Ershadi, has reaffirmed the unwavering determination of Iranian women in the face of Western-imposed sanctions, emphasizing their role in shaping a more just and progressive society.

Tehran, Astrakhan discuss cultural and health tourism co-op

TEHRAN - In a recent meeting, Seyyed Mohammad Kazem Abedi, the Acting Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Astrakhan, exchanged views with Hamza Davudov, a member of the Duma of Astrakhan Oblast, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations in cultural and health tourism.

Carnival of joy held to welcome Nowruz

The Municipality of Tehran organized a carnival of joy on Friday to welcome the Nowruz holidays that start officially on March 21.

IRCS, ICRC explore avenues for boosting services in underprivileged areas

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have discussed ways for expanding collaborations to promote supportive and medical services, particularly rehabilitation services, in different provinces of the country.

Iran unveils national AI platform

TEHRAN –The first national artificial intelligence platform was unveiled on Saturday, a significant milestone in the country’s advancements in AI technology.

Intl. Conference of Iranian Aerospace Society slated for May

TEHRAN – The 23rd International Conference of the Iranian Aerospace Society is scheduled to be held from May 20 to 22 in Tehran.

Yazd University joins CINVU

TEHRAN –Yazd University has become a new member of the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Inter-Islamic Network on Virtual Universities (CINVU).

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It is an illusion that Europe would stand up to America for Iran

TEHRAN - Kayhan wrote in a commentary on the Iran-Europe talks: Reportedly, the Iran-Europe talks in Geneva have not gone very well and promisingly, and the Europeans have expressed their harsh positions in the talks.

Iran backs prospective peace deal between Armenia, Azerbaijan to end conflict

TEHRAN - Iran has voiced support for a potential peace agreement unveiled by Armenia and Azerbaijan, aimed at resolving a nearly 40-year territorial dispute.

'Portraying a war with Iran as low-cost is Israeli deception:' Leader's Advisor

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, emphasized that American officials must choose between engaging respectfully with Iran on the basis of shared economic interests or succumbing to the Israeli regime's deception by mistakenly perceiving conflict with Iran as low-cost.

Exhibit of Iranian handicrafts on sidelines of joint naval drill with Russia and China

TEHRAN – An exhibition showcasing Iranian handicrafts was held on the sidelines of the joint naval drill conducted by Iran, Russia, and China in the Sea of Oman.

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