Pezeshkian: US, Israel resort to sowing internal division after military failure

TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that the United States and Israel are aggressively pursuing a campaign to foment internal discord in Iran, having failed to break the nation’s resolve through direct military confrontation.

Iran submits Babak Khajehpasha’s “Land of Angels” to 99th Academy Awards

TEHRAN – Babak Khajehpasha’s “Land of Angels” has been officially selected as Iran’s submission to the 99th Academy Awards in the best international feature film category.

Kamel Daoud’s “Houris” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Houris,” also known as “Virgins,” written by Kamel Daoud has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Babak Karimi receives best actor award at Italian festival

TEHRAN – Iranian actor Babak Karimi has won an award at the 28th edition of Ortigia Film Festival, which concluded in Syracuse, Italy, on September 26.

Peter Shaffer’s “Black Comedy” on stage at Homa Theater

TEHRAN – The one-act farce “Black Comedy” written by Peter Shaffer is being staged at Homa Theater in Tehran.

Maritime power as pillar of Iran's shipping security and economic resilience

TEHRAN — Senior Iranian military commanders have underscored the strategic importance of the country’s maritime capabilities, describing naval power as essential to safeguarding national interests, protecting shipping routes and communications, maintaining regional security, and strengthening Iran’s economic resilience.

Iran seeks peace while defending its rights, security and interests: MoD spox

TEHRAN — Iran seeks peace and an end to conflict while remaining committed to defending its legitimate rights, national security and interests, the spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Defense has said, stressing that recognition of Iran’s legitimate rights and conditions would open the way to ending the conflict.

Iran seeks deeper ties with neighbors, puts Caucasus and Central Asia in focus

TEHRAN — Iran is stepping up efforts to expand political, economic and people-to-people engagement with neighboring and friendly countries, with recent high-level contacts with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan highlighting Tehran’s emphasis on closer ties with its northern neighbors and partners across the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Ansarallah’s gains could reverberate beyond Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN - In a commentary published on its website, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace said that victories by Yemen’s Ansarallah forces against Saudi-backed forces have brought them within 80 miles of Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, which houses the United States’ only permanent and largest military base on the African continent.

20 historical bazaars undergoing revitalization across Iran

TEHRAN – Around 20 historical bazaars across Iran are currently being revitalized in cooperation with municipalities and local shopkeepers, a former head of the Urban Regeneration Company of Iran has said.

S. Korean ambassador highlights Iran’s ecotourism potential

TEHRAN – South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo has highlighted the potential of Iran’s ecotourism sector to support local economies and offer visitors authentic experiences of local culture and daily life.

Iraqis celebrate the exit of US occupation forces after 23 years

Iraqis poured into the streets on Wednesday to celebrate the withdrawal of U.S. forces from their country after 23 years of occupation.

Tel Aviv-bound flight makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after 'pilot clash’

Some reports say one of the pilots tried to crash the passenger plane

An Israel-bound flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after sending a hijacking alert, reportedly plummeting 17,000 feet in two minutes.

Iran shakes with 379 earthquakes in a month

TEHRAN – A total of 379 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a month from August 23 to September 22, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.