Iraqi ambassador underscores support for Iranian investors

TEHRAN- The Iraqi ambassador has stressed the need to support Iranian investors and improve the investment environment in Iraq during a meeting with representatives of the Iranian Entrepreneurs Association.

90 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 90 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from August 8th to 14th, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Mazandaran University to host Iran-China Science Day

TEHRAN – Mazandaran University is scheduled to play host to Iran-China Science Day, an official with the science ministry has said.

World Humanitarian Day: let’s make protecting each other our greatest achievement

TEHRAN - On 19 August, the world marks World Humanitarian Day, a time to honour humanitarian workers and to stand with people affected by crises around the world.

IRCS proposes BRICS to establish community-based health network

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red crescent Society (IRCS) has proposed the establishment of a BRICS network of community-based health centers.

Theater-orchestral production “Arash” to bring Iranian legend to Tehran stage

TEHRAN- A large-scale theater-orchestral production based on one of Iran’s most enduring legends, “Arash,” is scheduled to go on stage in Tehran in September.

Persian Empire: New scholarly work sheds light on Achaemenid monetary systems

TEHRAN - A major new scholarly work on the monetary systems of the Achaemenid Empire was published earlier in July, offering the first comprehensive account of the diverse coinages that circulated across one of the ancient world's most expansive and administratively complex territories.

Qal-e Kord Cave may shed new light on evolution of stone-tool technology

TEHRAN -The seventh season of archaeological excavations at Qal-e Kord Cave could provide new evidence for reconstructing the evolution of stone-tool technology and the history of early human occupation on the Iranian Plateau, the project’s director said.

Tehran, Tashkent explore stronger tourism ties 

TEHRAN – Iran and Uzbekistan should turn their shared cultural and civilizational heritage into practical tourism programs and joint projects, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Tuesday.

Iran calls on Ukraine to compensate for drone attack on Iranian Ship 

TEHRAN- Iran has called on Ukraine to compensate for all damages resulting from a drone strike on an Iranian merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea that killed one crew member and injured several others, describing the attack as a criminal act against a civilian ship.

Iran rejects foreign interference in its sovereignty

TEHRAN- Iran has rejected 'attempts by foreign powers to interfere in its sovereignty and regional affairs,' while warning US President Donald Trump against 'an unfounded claim over the Strait of Hormuz.'

Ali Rahbari to conduct Mariinsky Orchestra in St. Petersburg

TEHRAN – Internationally renowned Iranian composer and conductor Ali Rahbari will take the stage on September 26 at the prestigious Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, officially marking the start of his sixth artistic season at this renowned venue.

 “Minions & Monsters” to be shown at IAF

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen the 2026 American animated period comedy film “Minions & Monsters,” directed by Pierre Coffin, on Thursday.

Americans increasingly reject Iran war as polls show growing support for diplomacy

TEHRAN- A majority of Americans want the United States to end its war with Iran, refrain from further military action, and pursue diplomacy instead, according to a new national public opinion survey by a leading US polling organization.

Qalibaf in Baghdad; Iran and Iraq seek a stronger regional partnership

TEHRAN- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday, August 19, for talks aimed at strengthening Tehran-Baghdad ties, with regional security, economic cooperation and the future of the region high on the agenda. His visit comes as Tehran continues to reject increased US pressure and insists that any negotiations with Washington must remain within the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

US sanctions ICC president, trial lawyer to dismantle the international body

The US announced on Tuesday that it is sanctioning the Japanese president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Tomoko Akane, as well as the body's Senegalese senior trial lawyer, Abdoulaye Seye.

Israel kills nine in Gaza police station bombing

Israel hit a cafe in Gaza City a day earlier and killed at least seven people

Israeli air strikes killed at least nine Palestinians at a police station in Gaza City on Wednesday, in the latest escalation as mediators push to advance the fragile ceasefire, Middle East Eye reported.

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