‘Any limited strike will trigger an immediate all-out war’

TEHRAN — A senior military official from the Khatam-al-Anbia Central Headquarters has delivered a stark ultimatum to non-regional military actors, declaring that Iran’s defense apparatus has transitioned into a state of total vigilance where the distinction between a “limited” engagement and an all-out war has effectively vanished.

Tehran denounces US threats of force, state-sponsored unrest

TEHRAN — Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, has delivered an indictment of United States foreign policy, characterizing Washington’s recent actions and threats as a “deliberate and systematic assault” on international law.

Saudi Arabia considers any threat, escalation against Iran ‘unacceptable:’ MBS

TEHRAN — Reflecting the increasingly coordinated stance of the region’s two major powers, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has declared his kingdom’s opposition to external threats against the Islamic Republic.

Third group of deported Iranians returns home

TEHRAN — The third group of Iranian nationals to be forcibly expelled from the United States arrived at Imam Khomeini International Airport on Monday, January 26, escaping months of reported systemic neglect and inhumane treatment within the American detention system.

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Arab countries oppose US attack on Iran

TEHRAN - Donya-e-Eqtesad, in a note, addressed Arab countries’ opposition to a possible U.S. attack on Iran. According to the newspaper, from the perspective of the Persian Gulf (Arab) countries, the red lines have been repeatedly violated, and the possibility of war is looming large with the passage of time.

Traditional dessert-making ritual in South Khorasan added to tourism events calendar

TEHRAN - The traditional ritual of making Kaf, a local sweet dessert in South Khorasan province in eastern Iran, has been added to Iran’s national tourism events calendar, officials said.

Priority goes for adapting Fars historical sites to accessible tourism for people with disabilities

TEHRAN -- Physically adapting historical and tourist sites, observing accessibility standards, and strengthening the cultural activities related to the disabled community are among the main priorities of Fars Cultural Heritage Department.

Rab’-e Rashidi: archaeologists to return to 14th-century educational ruins in northwest Iran

TEHRAN--Plans are on the agenda to continue excavations in Rab’-e Rashidi area, an educational complex dating back to the 14th century, in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province.

Government backs tourism operators, prioritizes pilgrimage, medical tourism: deputy minister

TEHRAN – The Iranian government has put support for tourism operators through facilitation measures at the center of its agenda and sees pilgrimage and medical tourism as sustainable drivers of the sector’s development, a senior tourism official said.

Over 3 million students attend oral, dental health program

TEHRAN – A week-long national oral and dental health program in elementary schools provided services to more than three million students across the country.

Lake Urmia's level increases by 56cm

TEHRAN - The water level of Lake Urmia in the central area is 1,270.06 meters above sea level, an increase of 56 centimeters compared to the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2025).

Family Physician Program to include more cities

TEHRAN - Family Physician Program - an initiative started in 2005 to improve the health sector’s efficiency - will add 59 cities to its network of services in the next Iranian year, which starts on March 21.

Bandar Abbas hosting Intl. Conference on Persian Gulf Oceanography

TEHRAN - The Sixth International Conference on the Persian Gulf Oceanography opened on Tuesday in the port city of Bandar Abbas.

Foreign Ministry’s warning regarding any possible aggression against Iran:

‘Sweeping and regret-inducing’

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei issued a definitive warning on January 26, declaring that the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to deliver a “sweeping, regret-inducing response” to any act of aggression.

Qalaqiran Mountain, a prominent symbol of Ilam

TEHRAN — Qalaqiran Mountain stands as a prominent symbol of the city of Ilam in western Iran and is regarded as one of its most significant natural attractions.

Langeroud eyes becoming sea-based tourism hub in northern Iran

TEHRAN - Langeroud county in Iran’s northern Gilan province, which has 17 kilometers of coastline along the Caspian Sea, could develop into a sea-based tourism hub, a local official said.

Minister of Cultural Heritage, UNESCO official emphasize necessity of joint convergence

TEHRAN—Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri and Secretary-General of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO Hassan Fartousi emphasized the necessity of joint convergence and efforts to strengthen the position of the country's cultural and civilizational heritage in the regional and international arena.

Iran to resubmit Masuleh cultural landscape dossier for UNESCO World Heritage status

TEHRAN — Iran is set to soon submit a revised nomination dossier for Masuleh and its cultural landscape for possible inscription on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, a senior cultural heritage official said on Monday.

School-building benefactors honored

TEHRAN – The 27th national conference on honoring school-building benefactors was held in Tehran on Monday, with Education Minister Alireza Kazemi and several benefactors in attendance.

Iran shakes with 126 earthquakes in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 126 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from January 17 to 23, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Family and youth population projects to be supported

TEHRAN – The Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology and Knowledge-based Economy, in cooperation with the Innovation and Prosperity Fund, will support the implementation of projects in the family and youth population sectors.

Japanese envoy highlights boosting ties with Iranian universities in AI, emerging technologies

TEHRAN – Japanese Ambassador Tamaki Tsukada has highlighted the significance of promoting scientific ties with Iranian universities in different areas, especially emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced materials.

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Seeking a third way in Iran-IAEA relations

Arman-e-Melli examined the current situation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in an analysis by former diplomat Hassan Beheshtipour. According to Beheshtipour, in such circumstances where there is a difference of opinion between Iran and the Agency, we must think of a new way. We must set up a new framework for cooperation between Iran and the Agency.