QS Asia University Ranking includes more Iranian universities

TEHRAN – The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings has included 50 Iranian universities in the list of top universities in 2027, up from 48 universities in 2026.

Families take part in mangrove planting initiative on Qeshm Island

TEHRAN – Families in Soheili village on Qeshm Island have joined hands to plant 2,000 mangrove saplings, taking part in a community-led effort to promote environmental conservation.

COMSTECH, Pardis Technology Park hold workshop to promote innovation ecosystems in Islamic countries

TEHRAN – Aiming to strengthen scientific and technological cooperation among Islamic countries, an online training workshop on the management of technology parks has been held under the joint Technology and Innovation Academy of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) and Pardis Technology Park.

TMoCA cinematheque to show French documentary about Iran

TEHRAN – Concurrent with the exhibition “In Search of Iran: In the Collection of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art,” a program titled “In Search of Iran in Cinema” will be held at the museum’s cinematheque.

Photo exhibition of 19th Mehr Muharram contest opens in Semnan

TEHRAN – The photo exhibition for the 19th International Digital Media Contest of Mehr Muharram, featuring works by photographers from Iran and 12 other countries, launched in Semnan on Saturday, November 7.

Industry, mining, trade minister visits, inaugurates industrial units in Ardabil province

TEHRAN- The Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade traveled to Ardabil province on Saturday to visit several production projects and also inaugurate an industrial unit.

Iran pavilion opens at China International Import Expo in Shanghai

TEHRAN- The Assistant to the Head of the Organization and Director-General of the East and Subcontinent Office of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization announced the establishment of the national and commercial pavilion of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with the authorization of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization, at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.

CBI governor emphasizes support for rebuilding gas industry

TEHRAN- The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) during a visit to South Pars, emphasized financing the reconstruction of damaged facilities and restoring one-third of the country’s gas production.

Country’s dam reserves up 57%

TEHRAN- The water volume in the country’s dam reservoirs reached 22.58 billion cubic meters, indicating a 30 percent growth compared with last year.

IRGC to unveil new underground missile city, vows uninterrupted weapons production

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced plans to unveil a new underground missile production complex and several other military achievements, while stressing that the country’s weapons manufacturing and development programs will continue uninterrupted, even under enemy bombardment.

Iranian navy says tanker catches fire after striking sea mine in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN– An oil tanker caught fire and was left immobilized after striking a sea mine in the eastern Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning, the Iranian Army’s Navy said, adding that the vessel had entered a restricted maritime zone despite repeated warnings.

By Ehsan Etesam

Washington and Tel Aviv: A rift, not a rupture

TEHRAN -- A bipartisan revolt against unconditional support for Tel Aviv is emerging in Washington, as the Iran war and the midterm elections expose the political costs of the US-Israeli alliance.

Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US accepts its terms: Iran

TEHRAN- Iran’s Armed Forces have control over the Strait of Hormuz, which will remain closed until the United States accepts Tehran’s conditions, Army spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said.