Kermanshah invites 13 Iraqi travel agencies to boost tourism

TEHRAN—Kermanshah Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department has invited 13 Iraqi travel agencies to the western province in an effort to attract tourists from the neighboring country and exploit the investment potential in the tourism industry.

Intl. expo of semi-precious stones underway in Tehran

TEHRAN – The second edition of the International Specialized Exhibition of Gemstones, Machinery & Related Equipment is currently underway at the Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds, with participation from domestic and foreign activists in the gemstone industry, said Farzad Ojani, an official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Tehran-Sari motorcycle rally flagged off to promote road safety

TEHRAN— Concurrent with Iran’s Government Week (Aug. 23-29), 50 bikers departed from Tehran for Sari, Mazandaran province, on 250 cc motorcycles in the form of a tourist tour rally dedicated to promoting road safety.

Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra to perform at Persepolis, minister confirms

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has said that the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra will stage a concert on Sept. 6 at Persepolis, the UNESCO World Heritage site near Shiraz, to mark the orchestra’s 100th anniversary.

Iran to host debut tourism expo focused on children and teens

TEHRAN – Iran will host its first festival and exhibition on children and youth tourism in Tehran from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Iraqi higher education official in Tehran to boost ties

TEHRAN –Haider Abd Dahed, the Iraqi deputy minister of higher education and scientific research, is on a trip to Iran to foster scientific relations between the two countries.

Intl. conference on Iran's smart cities, AI slated for November

TEHRAN – Tehran will play host to the sixth international conference with the theme of Iran's smart cities and artificial intelligence, which is scheduled to be held from November 4 to 6.

MOU signed to accelerate plasma medicine industry’s growth

TEHRAN – Concerning the significance of integrating new technologies into the healthcare system, a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed to promote the country's status in the plasma medicine industry.

By Shina Ansari, head of the Department of Environment

The environmental toll of war: a crisis we often overlook 

TEHRAN - When wars break out, the news usually focuses on the tragic loss of human lives, injuries, and damage to buildings and infrastructure. But behind these visible horrors lies a similarly harrowing, though less visible, consequence of wars—one that rarely gets the attention it deserves: the long-lasting harm war does to the environment.

By Soroush Saki

Balancing innovation and privacy in the digital age

TEHRAN - In today’s digital era, data has become the invisible fuel driving innovation. From the way doctors diagnose illnesses to how cities manage traffic and how apps recommend our next favorite song, data is at the core of progress. Yet with all of this potential comes a serious dilemma: how do we balance the power of innovation with the responsibility of protecting people’s privacy? 

NPT and diplomacy will be dismantled after 'snapback' activation, source tells Tehran Times

TEHRAN – A high-level informed Iranian source has told the Tehran Times that activating the disputed “snapback” mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran would force a “very strong” reaction from Iran, deal a serious blow to global non-proliferation efforts, and permanently destroy the path of diplomacy.

Iran taps heavy water derivatives and plasma medicine for medical breakthroughs

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) says heavy water derivatives and plasma medicine are opening new frontiers in drug development and medical treatment, marking a major step in the application of nuclear technology to public health.

Israel seeks to weaken Lebanon the same way it crippled Syria: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to preserving Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, warning that Israel seeks to replicate in Lebanon the same destabilizing tactics it has employed in Syria.

IAEA inspectors to return to Iran for fuel replacement at Bushehr

TEHRAN - After weeks of stalled cooperation, inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have been allowed to return to Iran, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

US envoy’s outburst angers Lebanese, highlights stark difference with Iranian visit

TEHRAN – A visiting U.S. official, Tom Barrack, has managed to draw the fury of a lot of people in Lebanon after he lost his cool with local journalists. During a press conference in Beirut, he told them to shut up and called them "animalistic," demanding they act "civilized."

Scores of terrorists dead as Iran ramps up crackdown on foreign-backed outfits

TEHRAN – Iranian security forces have dealt significant losses to terrorist groups operating in the volatile southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Ardabili artist to attend International Pottery Forum in Uzbekistan

TEHRAN--Zahra Aslani, a ceramic artist from Ardabil, qualified for the second time for the International Pottery Forum and the International Festival of Handicrafts in the city of Rishtan, Uzbekistan.

Visit to museums free for families with three children, pregnant women

TEHRAN-- Visiting the museums, heritage sites, and historical sites under the Ministry of Cultural Heritage is free for families with three or more children and pregnant women accompanied by one person, the deputy minister of cultural heritage has said.

Qeshm-Mashhad direct flights start to boost religious tourism

TEHRAN-- Direct flights to the holy city of Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi province from the Persian Gulf island of Qeshm began this week in a move to the development of religious tourism and economic ties, the director general of Qeshm International Airport has said.

Bushehr province, one of top marine tourism destinations

TEHRAN--Bushehr province, with more than 900 kilometers of coastline along the Persian Gulf, is one of the most important marine tourism destinations in Iran. With its beautiful beaches, historical ports, and marine biodiversity, this province has great potential for developing sustainable marine tourism.

Malnutrition among children under five drops by 42%

TEHRAN – Thanks to the effective implementation of the national child care nutrition program, the prevalence of malnutrition among children under the age of five has decreased by 42 percent in the country, the deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, has said.

Some 120 earthquakes shake Iran in a week

TEHRAN –A total of 119 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from August 16 to 22, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Tehran, Dushanbe hold joint meeting on youth diplomacy

TEHRAN –The Youth Diplomacy Center of Iran hosted a joint meeting with a Tajik delegation on Tuesday to explore avenues for cooperation, highlighting that the youth play a pivotal role in expanding social, cultural, and scientific interactions.

Connect Forum specialized meeting slated for September

TEHRAN –The Organization for the Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology will hold the seventh edition of the Connect Forum specialized meeting on September 9.

By Soheila Zarfam 

Kangaroo court 

Aussie PM expels Iran’s envoy over unfounded allegations of “antisemitic” attacks after he angers Israel for plans to recognize Palestine  

TEHRAN – When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faced cameras in Canberra on Tuesday to announce the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador, he looked like a judge delivering a verdict in what English speakers call a kangaroo court.

Iran will not bow to bullying and arrogance: Pezeshkian 

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the resilience and unity of the Iranian people in the face of foreign pressure.

Top military official tells Pakistan Iran is ready for joint action against terrorism 

TEHRAN – Iran's top military leader has affirmed the nation's unwavering resolve to crush terrorism and safeguard the shared borders with Pakistan, following increased terrorist activity along the volatile frontier. 

No restraint in face of future aggression, says Iran’s parliament speaker 

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has warned that the Islamic Republic will not show self-restraint if a new war is waged against the country, vowing that any aggression would trigger a broader response across multiple fronts.