FAO holds workshop on effective use of agricultural water in Lake Urmia

TEHRAN – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in cooperation with the Governorate of West Azarbaijan Province, has held a workshop on a project titled ‘Enhancing Restoration Activities in Lake Urmia through the Effective Use of Agricultural Water’, marking the official launch of the project’s second phase.

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Facilitating the purchase of insurance in Iran with Bime Bazaar

In recent years, changes in lifestyle and the growing use of digital services have transformed the way people look at purchasing insurance. Visiting insurance offices in person, spending a significant amount of time comparing prices, and lacking transparent information about coverage were among the challenges many policyholders previously faced. In this context, online platforms have been able to simplify and make the insurance purchasing process more accessible.

Mohsen Shadi elected head of Iran’s Rowing Federation

TEHRAN – Mohsen Shadi was elected unopposed as the new president of the Iran Rowing Federation on Sunday, securing all 38 votes cast at the election held at Iran’s Olympic Academy.

Iran to play 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage on U.S. soil

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will play their group stage matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles and Seattle.

Iranians win accolades at 2025 World Taekwondo U21 Championships

TEHRAN – Abolfazl Zandi of Iran was chosen the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the inaugural Nairobi 2025 World Taekwondo Under 21 Championships.

South Korea's positive signal to Isfahan's economy

TEHRAN- During his visit to Isfahan Province, South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo paid a visit to the Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, where he met with Amir Keshani, the chamber's president. They discussed expanding cooperation between South Korea and Isfahan.

Iran and Pakistan agree to revive key rail link

TEHRAN- As two neighbors with continously growing ties, Iran and Pakistan have agreed to revive the Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul (ITI) freight train service later this year.

Iran and Egypt foreign ministers discuss Gaza, bilateral ties

TEHRAN - In a telephone call on Saturday, the foreign ministers of Iran and Egypt discussed bilateral relations and the ongoing Israeli violence in Gaza. Iran’s Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty agreed to continue dialogue to develop ties between the two nations.

“Fear of Others” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Fear of Others” written by Christophe André, Patrick Légeron, and Antoine Pelissolo has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Audiobook of “Wilf the Mighty Worrier Rescues the Dinosaurs” available for Persian listeners 

TEHRAN- An audiobook of the Persian edition of British screenwriter and author Georgia Pritchett’s “Wilf the Mighty Worrier Rescues the Dinosaurs” has been released by Ketab Park, which is also the publisher of the Persian print edition of the book. 

Tehran Art Fair “Open Paper” kicks off

TEHRAN – The first edition of Tehran Art Fair “Open Paper” kicked off at the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (Kanoon).

Hamedan celebrates as children’s theater festival kicks off

TEHRAN- The 30th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults opened in Hamedan on Saturday, featuring 45 theatrical performances.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Javan: The Emirati colonial claim

TEHRAN - Javan, in an analysis, addressed the UAE’s ownership claim over the three Iranian islands and wrote: The (United) Arab Emirates, under the banner of the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council, has issued a final warning to Iran regarding the three Iranian islands, threatening to take the matter to the International Court of Justice if ignored.

Hadid-110: IRGC Ground Force fields new jet-powered suicide UAV

TEHRAN – The “Hadid-110” drone, known within the IRGC Ground Force structure as “Dalahu,” has been developed as a suicide UAV with a stealth-oriented platform and jet propulsion.

Army budget to be strengthened, Iran’s parliamentary committee says

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran’s parliamentary Plan and Budget Committee says financial support for the country’s Army (Artesh) will continue and be strengthened following a recent meeting with senior military officials.

Terrorists arrested before Tehran metro bombing; trainer a ‘NATO officer’ residing in Sweden 

TEHRAN – A number of individuals in Iran, receiving funds and training out of Europe, were arrested by intelligence forces before they could carry out the terrorist operations they had been instructed to conduct, which included the bombing of Tehran’s vast metro station, the killing of police and security forces, and the murder of random civilians.

Iran tests missile with range beyond length of Persian Gulf in latest naval drill

TEHRAN – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy (IRGC Navy) says a domestically produced missile with a range exceeding the length of the Persian Gulf was test-fired during a recent naval drill.

‘Pause’ in Gaza cannot be called ‘ceasefire’ without Israeli withdrawal: Qatar PM

Negotiations on consolidating the U.S.-backed truce in the war in Gaza are at a "critical" moment, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said on Saturday, according to Reuters.

Israel hikes military service to 36 months amid ‘corruption and draft-dodging’ crisis

Israeli War Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on 5 December a plan to extend mandatory military service to 36 months, The Cradle reported Saturday.