BRICS welcomes Iran’s membership: FM

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian told a press conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday that BRICS has welcomed Iran’s membership in the bloc.

Iran releases two Iranian-Austrian prisoners and one Danish

TEHRAN – The Iranian Judiciary on Friday released two Iranian-Austrian nationals and one Danish prisoner.

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers meet in Cape Town

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia held talks on Friday on the sidelines of the “Friends of BRICS” meeting in Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday.

Amir Abdollahian says Iran’s goals are greatly aligned with BRICS

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – As Iran aspires to join BRICS, its foreign minister said on Friday that the Islamic Republic can be “reliable partner” of the bloc and that its objectives are greatly “aligned” with those of group that mainly seeks to promote multilateralism and partnership, the Tehran Times journalist reports from Cape town.

Alireza Beiranvand linked with Saudi Arabian clubs

TEHRAN - Persepolis football team goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand has been reportedly linked with a move to Saudi Arabian clubs.

Iranian wrestlers shine in Bishkek

TEHRAN - Two of Iran's biggest Greco-Roman stars got their preparations for the World Championships underway with gold medals.

Golmohammadi future at Persepolis clouded by uncertainty

TEHRAN - Persepolis have won treble in 2022/23 season in Iran football but Yahya Golmohammadi has yet to reveal whether he will extend his contract for the next season.

Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad to develop tourism infrastructure 

TEHRAN – The tourism infrastructure in the southwestern Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province is planned to be developed, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Flooring project begins at historical bazaar of Qazvin

TEHRAN – A flooring project is underway at Qeisarieh covered passage of the historical bazaar of Qazvin, a local tourism official has said. 

Marand Jameh Mosque to turn into tourist destination

TEHRAN –The historical Jameh Mosque of Marand, which stands tall in East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran, holds the potential to turn into a tourist destination, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said. 

Excavation sheds new light on Oshnavieh’s historical sites

TEHRAN –Five teams of Iranian archaeologists have recently finished the rescue excavations on the historical sites at the basin of the Chaparabad Dam in the city of Oshnavieh, northwest Iran, a local tourism official has said. 

On why UAE withdrew from U.S.-led maritime coalition

US decline prompts allies' departure

By Faramarz Kuhpayeh

TEHRAN – In the latest blow to the U.S. hegemony in the West Asia region, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its withdrawal from a U.S.-led maritime coalition, further giving credence to perceptions of U.S. decline.

Iran, Iraq interior ministers discuss security issues

TEHRAN – Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for security talks with his Iranian counterpart Ahmad Vahidi.

Iranian-built Simorgh aircraft conducts test flight

TEHRAN- The Iranian defense minister has said a transit aircraft built locally has successfully completed a flight test.

Iran, Saudi Arabia to strengthen economic, commercial ties: FM

TEHRAN- The Iranian foreign minister says the reconciliation between Iran and Saudi Arabia is more than just “a tactical agreement,” and both nations have decided to advance their economic and commercial ties.

Tehran urges the West to change approach on Syria

TEHRAN- Zahra Ershadi, ambassador and deputy permanent representative of Iran to the UN, has urged the Western nations to change their approach toward Syria.

Unilateralism on losing streak: Raisi

TEHRAN- President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran has said that unilateralism is declining on the world scene and that regional nations and institutions are increasingly taking the lead in establishing international equations and future developments.

Leader calls Iran, Turkmenistan ‘relatives’ who share huge cultural affinities

Ayatollah Khamenei receives chairman of People’s Council of Turkmenistan

TEHRAN- Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has described Iran and Turkmenistan as “relatives” with a number of common cultural roots.

Tehran Papers:

Iranian honor

The Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly emphasized that it does not provide military assistance to any side in the war in Ukraine, does not consider the war as a solution, and supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, including Ukraine, Sobh-e-No wrote in its editorial.

“From the Land of the Moon” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – Italian novelist Milena Agus’s book “From the Land of the Moon” has recently been published in Persian by Mahi.

Alain de Botton’s “What Is Culture For?” published in Persian 

TEHRAN – “What Is Culture For?”, an essay written by Alain de Botton at the School of Life, has been published in Persian.

More films from Iran line up for Shanghai festival

TEHRAN – Six other movies by Iranian directors will be screened at the 25th Shanghai International Film Festival.

Allegorical play “Otolsurun” satirizes arrival of first car in Iran

TEHRAN – A play currently on stage at a Tehran theater allegorically satirizes the arrival of the first automobile in Iran during the Qajar period.

Iran volleyball roster named for 2023 VNL Week 1

TEHRAN – Iran volleyball federation announced on Wednesday the 14 players for the 2023 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 1.

TEDPIX drops 17,000 points on Wednesday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 17,381 points to 2.271 million on Wednesday.

‘Resolving transit, monetary issues a prerequisite for boosting Iran-Uzbekistan trade’

TEHRAN - Director-General of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA)’s International Department Shahram Khasipour has said that resolving the issues related to transportation and banking transactions is the prerequisite for the expansion of trade ties between the two countries.