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Iran tour operators welcome restrictions on unplanned foreign travel

TEHRAN – Iranian tour operators have welcomed new guidelines requiring foreign visitors to travel with visas and licensed guides, saying the move will support the tourism industry and local communities.

Today 16:55

Rock carving of Sassanid ‘nobleman’ discovered in southern Iran

TEHRAN - A Sassanid-era rock carving estimated to be more than 1,500 years old has been discovered on the cliffs of Marvdasht in southern Iran’s Fars province, an Iranian historian said on Thursday.

Today 16:54

Global tourism rises 5% in first half of 2025, UN Tourism says

TEHRAN – International tourist arrivals across the globe grew 5% in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 4%, according to UN Tourism.

Today 16:37

‘Show of humiliation’ as Israeli army lays siege to West Bank’s Tulkarem

Israeli forces have sealed off entrances to Tulkarem in the northern occupied West Bank, further escalating a campaign of raids, arrests and collective punishment that has displaced thousands of Palestinians as the military relentlessly destroys Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.

Today 15:52

Iran's heavy crude stands at $69.18 in August as OPEC output rises

TEHRAN– The price of Iran’s heavy crude fell in August in line with declines across OPEC’s basket of crudes, the producer group said in its latest monthly report.

Today 15:43

Tehran, Yerevan discuss expanding energy cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia have held talks on expanding cooperation in the energy sector, including trade in petroleum products and potential supplies of liquefied gas, during meetings between senior officials of the two countries.

Today 15:43

Iran water polo know rivals at 2025 Asian Aquatics Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s water polo team discovered their fate at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships.

Today 15:37

Iran in talks with Chinese firms to expand solar, energy storage projects

TEHRAN – Iran is negotiating with several Chinese companies to develop solar power plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS) as part of efforts to boost renewable capacity, a senior official at the Iran Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Company (Tavanir) said.

Today 15:35

Iran, Pakistan, Turkey agree with ECO to revive ITI transit rail corridor

TEHRAN – Iran, Pakistan and Turkey have agreed with the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to revive monthly freight services along the 6,540-km Istanbul–Tehran–Islamabad (ITI) rail corridor, aiming to cut trade times and boost regional competitiveness.

Today 15:16

‘Burkina Faso needs Iran's expertise for sustainable development’

TEHRAN – Burkina Faso’s Ambassador to Tehran, Mohammadi Kaboureh, has highlighted the significance of boosting scientific ties with Iran, calling it essential for the sustainable development of the African country.

Today 15:14

‘Environmental helpers’ to be trained in elementary schools

TEHRAN – Since education plays a key role in boosting environmental protection, the Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to implement a national project which aims at training eco-friendly students, dubbed as ‘environmental helpers’, in 20 percent of elementary schools across the country.

Today 15:12

Mehdi Taremi joins FIFA Century Club

TEHRAN – Iran football team forward Mehdi Taremi celebrated his 100th international cap in 2025 CAFA Nations Cup.

Today 15:08

Some 160 earthquakes shake Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 158 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from August 30 to September 5, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Today 15:06

Tehran, Baghdad hold joint meeting on combating drugs

TEHRAN –Participating in the 2nd joint meeting of committee on combating drugs and psychotropic substances in Baghdad, Iranian and Iraqi officials have underscored their commitment to combat drug-related crimes.

Today 14:46

Dozens killed in Gaza City and northern areas as Israeli strikes intensify

More than 40 Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Friday, including 14 from the same family, medical sources told Al-Jazeera.

Today 14:17

Israel’s latest Yemen assault kills 46 amid vows of continued Yemeni resistance

Israel’s Wednesday airstrikes on Sanaa and Al-Jawf killed 46 people and injured 165, with Yemeni authorities reporting that civilian sites — including a medical station, newspaper offices, and the Al-Hazm government complex — were deliberately targeted.

Yesterday 18:41

Exclusive: Trump okayed Israel’s strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, Aleef Sabbagh says

Host countries must know Israel ignores state sovereignty when backed by US, political expert says

TEHRAN- As the repercussions of Israel’s latest strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha reverberate across the region, questions are mounting over the future of ceasefire negotiations and Qatar’s role as a trusted mediator.

Yesterday 12:08

Bam Khatoon handed tough draw at AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26

TEHRAN - The AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 cast discovered their path to glory following the Group Stage Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Yesterday 00:29

Uruguay condemns Israeli airstrike in Doha amid global outcry

Uruguay has strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike on Doha, Qatar’s capital, expressing solidarity with the Qatari government and people.

2025-09-10 23:45

Projects defined to construct 3-MW solar power plants

TEHRAN- The executor of the 3-megawatt solar power plant projects elaborated on the process of constructing these power plants in the country.

2025-09-10 23:39

Polymer products production capacity to reach 16m tons

TEHRAN- The managing director of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NOC) said the country’s polymer production capacity is planned to reach 16 million tons.

2025-09-10 23:33

Swedish envoy highlights role of expats, calls for stronger Iran-Sweden cultural ties

TEHRAN – Sweden’s ambassador to Iran has said the Iranian community in Sweden plays a significant role in introducing Persian culture and identity, as he called for deeper cultural and artistic exchanges between Tehran and Stockholm.

2025-09-10 23:33

Over 65 bcm of sweet gas produced in South Pars in 5 months

TEHRAN- The managing director of the South Pars Gas Complex stated that in the first five months of this year, over 65 billion cubic meters of sweet gas and 79 million barrels of gas condensate were produced.

2025-09-10 23:10

Brotherly bonds, mutual understanding underline Iran–Tunisia relations, says Tunisian President

TEHRAN – Tunisian President Kais Saied has described relations between Iran and Tunisia as “brotherly,” emphasizing that they are built on mutual understanding, respect, and shared positions, during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tunis on Wednesday.

2025-09-10 23:02

Exclusive: New Iran-IAEA agreement removes agency’s pretexts, says nuclear physicist

TEHRAN – The Iranian government has decided to begin working with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) again. This means they are now exploring the specific steps required to allow the agency's inspectors to re-enter the country and resume their monitoring work.

2025-09-10 22:43

By Shahrokh Saei

Trump’s trap: Fueling Israel’s Qatar attack and advancing 'Greater Israel' vision

TEHRAN – International condemnation is mounting following a deadly Israeli airstrike on a residential area in Qatar’s capital, Doha.