By Afshin Majlesi

Tehran metro takes on a new role in urban tourism

TEHRAN - Tourism maps have been installed at 24 metro stations in Tehran to help passengers discover historical, cultural and tourism attractions located around the stations, the Tehran Municipality Tourism Headquarters said.

By Ali Minabi

Maliki offers ‘containment’ for Iraqi resistance

TEHRAN – Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has rejected the disarmament of resistance factions, proposing “containment” as an alternative to stripping them of their weapons.

By staff writer

Up to 14,000 bodies still lie under the ruins of Gaza homes

TEHRAN — Thousands of mourners gathered in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighborhood on Sunday for a mass funeral honoring 100 Palestinian martyrs whose remains were recently exhumed from beneath shattered residential buildings.

By M.A. Saki

US House moves to silence universities in favor of Israel

TEHRAN — The United States House of Representatives on September 3 passed a legislation to penalize American universities for boycotting Israel or its academic institutions, including those located in the occupied West Bank.

By staff writer

Aramco facilities in Jizan burn as Yemeni forces advance

TEHRAN — Saudi Aramco’s oil complex in Jizan took another direct hit on Monday, September 7, highlighting persistent fragility in Saudi Arabia’s strategic infrastructure. The latest strike targeted the vital 400,000-barrel-per-day refinery, leaving assessors scrambling to measure structural losses.

Washington Post confirms US bombing of Iranian wedding

TEHRAN — The Washington Post has admitted that the deadly attack on a southern Iran wedding was the direct result of a US bombing, exposing Washington's relentless disregard for civilian life during its military operations.

Qatar: Iran war showed strategic alliance with the US ‘is not enough’

TEHRAN — The war with Iran has shown that Persian Gulf Arab states should not rely solely on their strategic partnership with the United States to ensure their security, according to Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari.

Iran to declare ‘restricted zone’ beyond Strait of Hormuz amid US military adventurism

TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has announced plans to declare a comprehensive new “restricted zone” extending beyond the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf. The move significantly heightens the maritime standoff with the United States and asserts Tehran’s operational control over critical shipping corridors.  

By Shahrokh Saei

India’s new ambassador to Iran seeks to deepen ties amid shifting geopolitical dynamics

TEHRAN — India’s Ambassador-designate to Iran, Vishwesh Negi, met with a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official on Sunday to explore avenues for boosting relations between New Delhi and Tehran.

Qom: A province of ancient beacons along historic routes

TEHRAN - Scattered across the mountains, plains and historic routes of Qom province, a group of ancient Meels, standalone beacon towers once used to guide travelers and caravans, offers a distinctive glimpse into the history of travel and communication in central Iran.

Over 2,800 mining machines placed on track for overhaul

TEHRAN- The CEO of the Mining Investment Insurance Fund, noting the fund's support for 960 private mines, stated that 2,815 mining machines have been placed on track for procurement and modernization.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran head to Nagoya with a strong delegation

TEHRAN - Nagoya is preparing to host one of Asia’s biggest sporting events, with millions of sports fans across the continent turning their attention to the 20th Asian Games.

Overcoming financial, logistical hurdles: path to Iran-Vietnam trade expansion

TEHRAN- Despite significant potential in petrochemicals, agriculture, and industry, Iran and Vietnam have yet to reach their desired trade levels. Overcoming financial, logistical, and intermediary obstacles is essential for a leap in bilateral exchanges, reports Mehr News correspondent.

‘Economic blockade is difficult in a multipolar world’

TEHRAN- The head of the Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce, stating that the aim of US sanctions is to increase the costs of Iran's economic transactions, said: "In today's multipolar world, an absolute economic blockade against Iran is difficult, and shared economic interests are an important strategy for countering these oppressive measures."

Details of reconstructing 27 airports across Iran after war outlined

TEHRAN- The CEO of Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company, outlining the jihad-style efforts undertaken after the ceasefire, reported the rapid reconstruction of runways and navigation systems at 27 damaged airports across the country, relying on the expertise of domestic personnel and collaboration with knowledge-based companies.

Iran and Iraq sitting volleyball teams hold joint training camp

TEHRAN — Iran and Iraq’s national sitting volleyball teams are currently holding a joint training camp at the Iran Sports Federation for the Disabled in Tehran.