Trump to increase his new global tariffs to 15%

US President Donald Trump has said he will impose global tariffs of 15%, as he has continued to rail against a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous import taxes, the BBC reported. 

Afghanistan promises ‘appropriate response’ after deadly Pakistani strikes

Pakistan’s military early on Sunday carried out air raids in Afghanistan, targeting what it called “camps and hideouts” belonging to armed groups behind a spate of recent attacks, including a deadly suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Al Jazeera reported. 

Latest issue of Iran National Museum Journal now available

TEHRAN – On Sunday, Jebrael Nokandeh, Director-general of the National Museum of Iran, announced the release of the latest edition of the museum's biannual journal.

Nowruz a great opportunity to deepen Iranian-Islamic identity: minister

TEHRAN -- Nowruz 1405 (March 2026), which focuses on harmony and empathy and aims to rebuild social spirit, provides the ground for strengthening social capital and Iranian-Islamic identity. Nowruz is an opportunity to create solidarity and public joy.

Iran is not like any other West Asian country, Turkish researcher says

TEHRAN -- Iran is not at all like any other country in the West Asia. People are very civil, calm, kind, and cultured. Even in the smallest villages, when they realize you are a foreigner, they treat you with complete respect.

Heravi House registered on Iran’s national heritage list

TEHRAN – The Heravi House, a historical property in the city of Gorgan in Golestan province, has been registered on Iran’s National Heritage List, officials said.

Nearly 450 Afghans return from Iran in one day

TEHRAN – Taliban authorities have said 449 Afghan refugees have been deported from Iran on Wednesday, February 18.

‘Moscow, Tehran to establish joint technological market’

TEHRAN – Lauding Iran’s achievements and progress in the technology sector, Russian Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko has said that Russia and Iran intend to establish a joint market for technological products within a third country.

TEDPIX drops 85,000 points on Sunday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Securities Exchange (TSE), lost 85,148 points to 3.618 million on Sunday, which is the second day of the Iranian calendar week.

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Ramadan unites Muslims worldwide with unique traditions

TEHRAN – Ramadan is a month that unites Muslims from all over the world by observing religious rituals with unique traditions that may be different but have the same purposes.

Farmed shrimp output rises 37% to over 62,000 tons

TEHRAN – Iran’s farmed shrimp production increased 37 percent year-on-year to more than 62,000 tons in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in March 20), supported by improved disease control and strengthened health management measures, a veterinary official said.

Solar capacity expands fivefold as renewables reach 4,162 MW

TEHRAN – Iran’s renewable power capacity has risen sharply, with solar installations expanding more than fivefold and total renewable capacity reaching 4,162 megawatts, a senior energy official said.

NDF allocates $1b to strategic Makran projects

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Development Fund (NDF) has allocated around $1.0 billion to strategic projects in the Makran region, as part of broader financing of infrastructure and production schemes in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, a senior official said.

Tea exports rise 10.2% as global prices strengthen

TEHRAN – Iran’s tea exports increased 10.2 percent year-on-year, supported by higher global prices and steady demand in overseas markets, the head of the country’s tea syndicate said.

Iran tourism minister says tour guides shape country’s global image

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, said on Saturday that tour guides play a central role in presenting the country’s culture and civilization to the world, marking International Tourist Guide Day on Feb. 21.

Art Palace hosting Georges Bizet’s opera “Carmen”

TEHRAN – Art Palace in Tehran is hosting an adaptation of “Carmen,” an opera in four acts by the French composer Georges Bizet.

Arasbaran Cultural Center reviews “Marty Supreme”

TEHRAN- “Marty Supreme”, a 2025 movie by American filmmaker Josh Safdie, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Sunday. 

Milan Kundera’s “The Farewell Party” available in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “The Farewell Party” written by Milan Kundera has been released in the Iranian book market.

33rd International Holy Quran Exhibition opens in Tehran

TEHRAN- The 33rd edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition was inaugurated on Saturday, marking the commencement of a 15-day cultural event under the motto “Iran under the Protection of the Quran.”

Iran’s warships become mobile air defense hubs with new missiles

TEHRAN - Newly released photos from last week’s IRGC Navy drill in the Strait of Hormuz show a new leap in Iran’s maritime power. During the “Smart Control” exercise, forces fired a Sayyad 3-G missile from the Shahid Sayyad Shirazi warship, a launch that showed Iranian vessels have officially moved past point defense and are now armed with long-range, vertical-launch capabilities.

Tehran condemns yet another Israeli aggression against Lebanon

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has categorically condemned recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon, namely the strikes on the Bekaa region and the Palestinian refugee camp of Ain al-Hilweh in Sidon, which left more than 40 Lebanese and Palestinians dead or wounded.

Iran sends Dena destroyer to MILAN-2026 exercise in the Indian Ocean

TEHRAN – In line with marine diplomacy, expanding defense interactions, and demonstrating operational capabilities in open seas, the Iranian Navy has sent its Dena destroyer to the Indian Ocean to participate in the “MILAN 2026” naval exercises hosted by India.