Iran participating in 69th Belgrade International Book Fair

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran is participating in the 69th Belgrade International Book Fair, which kicked off in the Serbian capital on October 23.

Iranian MP warns Israeli-occupied territories could become uninhabitable in under an hour

TEHRAN– Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has warned that any action targeting Iran’s national security and interests would trigger a response that could render the Israeli-occupied territories uninhabitable in less than an hour.

 Iran fully united, on highest alert amid US-Israeli threats: official

TEHRAN— Iran remains fully united and on the highest level of alert amid continuing threats from the United States and Israel, Saeed Khatibzadeh, head of the Foreign Ministry’s Center for Political and International Studies, has said, warning that any further US military action would lead to another failure.

Qalibaf to skip BRICS parliamentary forum in India

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf will be unable to attend the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi due to unforeseen circumstances, the Iranian Embassy in India has announced.

Turkey warns Washington against renewed strikes on Iran

TEHRAN– Turkey has warned the United States against launching fresh military strikes on Iran, saying a new attack would widen the conflict across West Asia and that diplomacy remains the only viable path toward ending the war.

Nothing will be the same as it was before 40-day war: Araghchi 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to cooperate with all countries in the region, particularly those bordering the Persian Gulf, stressing that lasting peace, security and stability in West Asia can be achieved only through regional cooperation and without foreign interference.

Tehran has "veto power" over Strait of Hormuz: Obama

TEHRAN — Former US President Barack Obama has criticized President Donald Trump over the war against Iran, rising consumer prices, and chaos and corruption within his administration.

Iran slams Germany, EU for ‘contradictory’ positions on US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has criticized Germany and other European countries for 'contradictory positions' on the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, highlighting the contrast between Berlin’s earlier endorsement of Israeli attacks and its more recent warnings against renewed military action.

By Zahra Irani

‘Rings of Revenge’: Tehran Women Rise for Vengeance

Iranian women donate wedding rings and gold to avenge martyred Leader as revenge vow enters ninth month

TEHRAN – Since February 28, Iranians have pledged to avenge the blood of their martyred Leader and other martyrs of the war, and in the latest step, groups of women are offering their wedding rings and gold to pursue that revenge.

Tehran, Bangkok underline enhancing co-op in ICT

TEHRAN – Iranian and Thai officials have highlighted the importance of expanding joint efforts in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, boosting regional and international interactions, and developing a memorandum of understanding between the two sides.

Iran, Indonesia seek to bolster sci-tech ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Indonesia have explored ways to expand scientific and technological cooperation, with a particular focus on developing science and technology parks and strengthening academic and research ties.

Intl. conference on Global Coalition against Scientific Apartheid set for November

TEHRAN – The 5th International conference on Global Coalition against Scientific Apartheid is planned to be held on November 10 in Tehran to promote justice in science and technology in the new world order, and honor the scientists martyred during the US-Israeli war against the country.

Iran to add 3,800 MW of thermal power capacity to national grid

TEHRAN – Iran plans to add 3,800 megawatts of new thermal power generation capacity to its national grid in the next Iranian calendar year (begins late March 2027), as the electricity sector faces financial pressures that threaten investment in infrastructure, a deputy energy minister said.

Energy Ministry implements 60 measures to secure electricity supplies during winter

TEHRAN – Iranian Energy Ministry is implementing 60 operational measures to ensure stable electricity supplies during the winter and mitigate the potential impact of fuel shortages, while power plants’ liquid fuel reserves remain at satisfactory levels, the country's electricity industry spokesman said.

Next year’s budget bill to be submitted to parliament in a month

TEHRAN – Iranian government plans to finalize the budget bill for the next Iranian calendar year (starts in late March 2027) within a month and submit it to parliament in December, the head of the Plan and Budget Organization (PBO) said.

Livestock, poultry exhibition generates over $1b in export agreements

TEHRAN – More than $1.0 billion in export contracts and memorandums of understanding for technical and engineering services were secured at Iran’s 25th Livestock, Poultry and Related Industries Exhibition, the head of the country’s Animal Feed, Poultry and Aquatic Feed Industries Association said.