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  • Dozens of possible dinosaur footprints emerge in Iran, researcher urges urgent documentation Today 17:42

    Dozens of possible dinosaur footprints emerge in Iran, researcher urges urgent documentation

    TEHRAN – A rock surface bearing dozens of possible dinosaur footprints has been exposed in Iran following a landslide, prompting a paleontologist to call for urgent scientific investigation and documentation to protect the traces from weathering and erosion.

  • A view of Fanoos Kavir Abrisham ecotourism lodge, built using traditional materials, including mud bricks, earth, straw and dried timber. Today 17:20

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Jajarm offers budget-friendly rural escape, but rail links need improvement

    JAJARM, North Khorasan Province – With its quiet rural surroundings, historical railway station and proximity to protected natural areas, Jajarm has the potential to attract travelers seeking an affordable alternative to Iran’s busier tourist destinations. But poor railway facilities, limited train tickets and a shortage of visitor services remain major obstacles to turning that potential into a thriving tourism destination.

  • المپیک جوانان 2026 - داکار Today 16:58

    Faraji and Yari named Iran’s flag-bearers: 2026 YOC

    TEHRAN - Table tennis champion Benyamin Faraji and national futsal player Hadis Yari have been selected as Iran’s flag-bearers for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

  • International anti-imperialist organizations Today 16:49

    Anti-imperialist groups call for global action against US sanctions, military aggression

    Three international anti-imperialist organizations have condemned US-Israeli military aggression against Iran and called for an end to economic sanctions, military intervention and foreign occupation as part of a global campaign scheduled for October 1-10.

  • vc Today 16:07

    Uncle Sam, Meet History

    Iran’s top security official Mohsen Rezaei has warned that any renewed US military aggression could trigger retaliation against American assets, including data systems and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

  • Peace must remain at the heart of UNESCO’s mission: Iran Today 15:13

    Peace must remain at the heart of UNESCO’s mission: Iran

    TEHRAN –Secretary-General of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO Hassan Fartousi has underlined the importance of preserving peace at the heart of UNESCO’s mission, and urged National Commissions for UNESCO to play a more active and responsible role in sustaining lasting regional and global peace while delivering a talk at the Traditional Meeting of UNESCO National Commissions.

  • UN official: Environmental protection must be integral to post-war recovery Today 15:11

    UN official: Environmental protection must be integral to post-war recovery

    TEHRAN – UN Resident Coordinator in Iran Christine Weigand has stressed the far-reaching and long-term environmental consequences of war, saying environmental protection must be incorporated into both emergency response measures and long-term recovery plans, as protecting the environment ultimately means safeguarding human health, livelihoods and the future.

  • Mustafa Prize laureate donates award money to support young scientists Today 15:09

    Mustafa Prize laureate donates award money to support young scientists

    TEHRAN – Turkish Professor Mehmet Toner, a 2025 laureate of the Mustafa Prize, has pledged his share of the prize money to support the development of the Rasul Medal and provide research grants for young scientists.

  • Iran to expand nuclear technology applications in healthcare Today 15:04

    Iran to expand nuclear technology applications in healthcare

    TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand the application of nuclear technology in the healthcare sector.

  • Masoud Farahani Today 13:55

    Iran deaf athletics team exceed expectations: chief

    TEHRAN - Iran Deaf Sports Federation President Masoud Farahani has praised the national deaf athletics team’s performance at the Asian Championships in Penang, Malaysia, saying the team achieved the best possible results at minimal cost.

  • تکواندو - ابوالفضل زندی Today 13:36

    Iran claims double gold at Paris-Levallois 2026

    TEHRAN - Abolfazl Zandi and Arian Salimi secured two titles for Iran on the opening day of Kyorugi competition.

  • Malaysia Embassy Today 07:44

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    Roti Jala: a golden net of Malaysian culture on Tehran’s guest table

    TEHRAN — The Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran on Sunday, October 11, hosted a warm and colorful gathering in which the aroma of Malay spices and hospitality, leaving a lasting memory of friendship between two cultures.

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  • “The Orange Plague” Yesterday 21:56

    Nude Trump sculpture sparks political controversy at European Parliament

    TEHRAN- A gold-covered sculpture depicting US President Donald Trump naked and sitting on the back of a frail man has sparked a political controversy at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, drawing criticism from several European lawmakers and a call by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico for its removal, while others have defended the artwork as a form of political satire and freedom of expression.

  • True Promise Yesterday 21:55

    Tehran hosts art exhibition, live painting workshop on True Promise

    TEHRAN- The second edition of the painting exhibition and live art workshop “True Promise in the Mirror of Art” is currently underway at Palestine Square in Tehran, with artists and members of the public taking part in the event.

  • Jolani and MBS Yesterday 21:55

    By Ali Minabi

    Syria between potential intervention in Yemen and domestic crises

    TEHRAN – The costs and risks of Syrian intervention in Yemen could begin to mount from the moment a decision is made.

  • Zelensky and Trump at the Oval Office Yesterday 21:54

    By staff writer

    Midterm panic pushes Trump to trade Zelensky for cheaper diesel

    TEHRAN — With the 2026 U.S. midterm elections a month away and diesel at $6.28 a gallon, Donald Trump went looking for someone to blame and settled on Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, whose official presidential mandate expired long ago and whose continued rule under suspended elections remains constitutionally questionable.

  • Pro-Palestine protesters in Rome Yesterday 21:54

    Gaza protests fill Europe and Washington three years into Israel’s war

    TEHRAN — Palestinian flags filled streets from London to Washington on Saturday, three years after Israel launched its genocidal war on Gaza. A single thread ran through the crowds: the U.S.-backed “ceasefire” declared a year ago has not stopped the killing.

  • Yemen's missile aresnal Yesterday 21:52

    By Batool Subeiti

    Yemen breaking the blockade and beginning a new phase

    LONDON – How Ansarallah succeeded in breaking the Saudi-imposed air blockade on Yemen is worthy of attention. The process began with an Ansarallah delegation’s trip to Tehran to attend the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, who was assassinated in a joint U.S.-Israeli air raid on his office on February 28.

  • Nosrat Eftekhari Yesterday 21:52

    Farewell to a daughter (Lady) of Devotion: Zahedan honors police martyr Nosrat Eftekhari

    With hearts heavy with grief and pride, the people of Zahedan gathered to bid farewell to Nosrat Eftekhari, a devoted policewoman who gave her life in the service of her people. As her coffin passed through the streets, the city paid tribute to a woman whose mission was not merely to serve, but to build bridges of trust, bring communities closer, and strengthen the bond between the police and the people.

  • Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Yesterday 21:47

    Adversaries have given up on military victory, IRGC adviser says

    TEHRAN — Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi, a senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), said on Sunday that Iran’s adversaries had lost hope of achieving their objectives through military confrontation and were increasingly relying on economic pressure and internal divisions.

  • Kayhan Yesterday 21:45

    Paying tolls to Iran

    In a commentary, Kayhan challenged Trump’s claims about the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that the reality on the ground differs from Washington’s narrative. The newspaper cited reports from Western media suggesting that vessels crossing the strategic waterway continue to pay various fees to Iran in exchange for safe passage.

  • Bee Yesterday 21:41

    By Habib Ahmadzadeh 

    Hive dwellers vs. screen players: The anatomy of two societies    

    TEHRAN - This question has puzzled many astute observers in the West — and echoed through the stunned minds of Trump and Netanyahu alike: Why, following the assassination of the leadership, did the Iranian government not collapse like governments in other countries?

  • Kamalvandi Yesterday 21:38

    Iran to pursue national interests through diplomacy or on the battlefield: AEOI

    TEHRAN- Iran will pursue its national interests through diplomacy wherever possible, but will resort to force, if necessary, Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said on Sunday.

  • Iran-Oman Yesterday 21:36

    Pezeshkian invites Oman's Sultan to Tehran

    TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq to visit Tehran, expressing hope for in-person talks in the near future.

  • oil tanker Yesterday 21:32

    Super oil tanker catches fire after hitting sea mine in Strait of Hormuz

    TEHRAN_ The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that a super oil tanker carrying crude oil caught fire after hitting a sea mine while attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorized route.

  • Gharibabadi Yesterday 21:30

    Iran to pursue legal case over US strike on Minab school in foreign courts: Gharibabadi

    MINAB – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs says Tehran is pursuing legal action over the American strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, with documentation completed and a special committee formed to file lawsuits in foreign courts.

  • Araghchi Yesterday 21:24

    Araghchi calls for international accountability for environmental destruction in wars

    TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for stronger international mechanisms to prevent and address environmental destruction during armed conflicts, stressing that the international community must move beyond expressions of concern and ensure effective accountability for those responsible.

  • Rezaee Yesterday 21:19

    Powers greater than US tried to conquer Iran but ended up in ‘dustbin of history,’ Rezaei says

    TEHRAN — Iran’s top security official says Tehran will determine the outcome of its confrontation with Washington, rules out a return to previous diplomatic norms and warns of potential retaliation against US assets in the event of renewed aggression.