Israel intercepts Gaza-bound activist boat carrying food aid

The anti-Gaza war Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) says Israeli troops boarded a boat that was trying to bring food aid to the Gaza Strip by sea, BBC reported.

UN rights chief warns governments may be complicit in “international crimes” if they don’t pressure

The UN high commissioner for human rights, Volker Türk, has urged governments around the world to pressure Israel to end its assault on Gaza – and said those that don’t use their “leverage” may be complicit in “international crimes”, the Guardian reported. 

Funeral ceremony held for martyrs of terrorist attack in Zahedan

TEHRAN – The funeral procession for the six martyrs of the recent terrorist attack on the Zahedan Judiciary was held on Sunday with the participation of a broad spectrum of the Sunni and Shia communities of Sistan and Baluchestan, alongside families of the fallen and provincial officials. 

Iran’s decision to pursue negotiations stemmed from strength: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN – In a detailed Sunday interview recounting the recent 12-day war between Iran and Israel, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that Iran’s decision to enter a pause and pursue negotiations stemmed from strength, unity, and strategic calculation—not weakness or submission.

By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

Europe's Own Goal

Europe is cunningly seeking to absolve itself from the current situation surrounding the Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN — On July 26, 2025, leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany issued a joint threatening Iran to invoke the so-called “snapback mechanism” by August 31, 2025.

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Silence, claim of human rights, or political game?

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Khorasan commented on the recent terrorist attack on the courthouse in Zahedan (the capital of the southeastern province of Sisitan-Balouchestan) and said: The attack was not simply a security incident; rather, it is a sign that the enemy has entered a new phase of the war.

Leader’s aide warns of US-Israeli backed Zangezur corridor plan aimed to Isolate Iran

TEHRAN – Senior foreign policy advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ali Akbar Velayati, has warned that the proposed Zangezur Corridor is part of a broader geopolitical scheme by the United States and Israel aimed at isolating Iran and Russia.

Zionist regime waging economic, psychological war on Iranians: parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated on Sunday that the Israeli regime is seeking revenge for its recent defeat in the 12-day war by launching economic and psychological assaults against the Iranian nation.

Iran’s “Confusion” on stage at Georgian theater festival 

TEHRAN – Iran's renowned theater group Amitis will present its acclaimed production “Confusion,” written and directed by Mohammad Amin Saadi, as Iran’s official representative at the International Festival of Regional Theaters currently underway in Poti, Georgia.

"Iranian Cinema for the Homeland" program kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN – The "Iranian Cinema for the Homeland" initiative was inaugurated on Saturday with a screening of a restored version of Abbas Kiarostami's acclaimed film “Where Is the Friend’s House?”.

The strange will of the martyr of the Israeli attack

TEHRAN- Wife of Martyr Rajabpour: Mr. Jebeli, Head of IRIB, Insisted Nimā Must Be Buried in the Media Martyrs’ Section; Yet Section 42 Was Prepared for the Victims of the Israeli Attack. I Decided to Wait and See Where He Himself Would Wish to Rest.

2025/26 PGPL draw ceremony held

TEHRAN – Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) champions Tractor will meet Esteghlal in the opening match of the 2025/26 season.

Centuries-old qanats in Ardakan undergo restoration

TEHRAN – Restoration and rehabilitation work has begun on a series of historic qanats located in the old urban fabric of Ardakan, Yazd province, as part of a preservation initiative for the region’s ancient water infrastructure, local officials said.

Discover Qeshm, the largest island of the Persian Gulf

TEHRAN - Qeshm Island, the largest island in the Persian Gulf, is where natural wonders, strategic geography, and ancient culture intersect.

Iran seeks to facilitate travel for its expatriates

TEHRAN - Seyyed Zia Hashemi, Cultural Deputy to the First Vice President of Iran, has announced efforts by the government and parliament to ease travel procedures for millions of Iranians living abroad who wish to visit their homeland.

Father's Account of Tragic Dawn: The Young Star Silenced by Israeli Missile Strike

In the early hours of Friday, June 13, a missile attack by the Israeli regime on the Sarv Professors Residential Complex in Tehran claimed the life of Zahra (Najmeh) Shamsbakhsh — a young environmental athlete and civil society advocate. This harrowing incident once again laid bare the vulnerability of Iranian civilians and the deafening silence of self-proclaimed human rights defenders.

Continuous human settlement in Hamedan confirmed from Achaemenid era to Present

THERAN – Archaeologists conducting excavations at the Baba Taher pedestrian pathway in Hamedan have uncovered evidence of continuous human settlement in the area dating from the Achaemenid period (circa 550–330 BC) to the present day, according to local experts.

Health minister calls for global community's intervention to save civilians in Gaza

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has called on the global community to make an immediate intervention to end the humanitarian crises in Gaza and help rescue civilians.

TEDPIX loses 13,700 points on Sunday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), dropped 13,796 points to 2.811 million on Sunday, which is the second day of the Iranian calendar week.

Persepolis complete signing of Abarghouei

TEHRAN – Iran Persepolis football club have completed the signing of center-back Hossein Abarghouei from Kheybar.

Some 125 earthquakes shake Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 123 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from June 19 to July 25, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Iran ranks second at International Biology Olympiad

TEHRAN – Four Iranian students clinched three gold medals and a silver medal at the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2025), ranking second among 81 countries, up from third in 2024.

Tehran, Baghdad to boost counter-narcotics ties during Arbaeen

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq counter-narcotics police have discussed ways to enhance their cooperation in the fight against narcotics, particularly during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Netherlands exports non-oil products worth $340m to Iran in a quarter

TEHRAN- The Netherlands exported non-oil products worth $340 million to Iran during the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21), the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.

Piazza revived Iran volleyball's fighting spirit: Hossein Khanzadeh

TEHRAN – Poriya Hossein Khanzadeh, the outside hitter of Iran's volleyball team, has praised Roberto Piazza for restoring the fighting spirit and confidence to Team Melli.