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By Sepehr Zarei

Rethinking the Persian Gulf’s role in deep time human history

In contemporary political rhetoric, “returning to the Stone Age” is often invoked as a metaphor for collapse and backwardness—a phrase occasionally directed at Iran. Yet, from an archaeological perspective, this term carries a fundamentally different meaning.

Yesterday 22:02

Imam Khomeini Airport handles over 21,000 passengers as flights resume

TEHRAN – More than 21,000 passengers traveled through Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport in the week from April 25 to May 1, signaling a steady recovery in air traffic following the reopening of Iran’s airspace after weeks of disruption, airport authorities said.

Yesterday 22:01

Agha Bozorg Mosque: The soul of Kashan’s architectural heritage

TEHRAN - Rising from the historic fabric of Kashan, the Agha Bozorg Mosque stands as one of the most remarkable architectural ensembles of late Persian design. It is a place where spirituality, scholarship, and artistry converge.

MV Touska, an Iranian-flagged container ship

Yesterday 21:59

Pakistan evacuates crew from seized Iranian ship

TEHRAN- Pakistan announced on Monday that it had facilitated the transfer of 22 crew members from an Iranian commercial vessel seized last month by the United States Navy, describing the move as a "confidence-building measure" coordinated with both Washington and Tehran.

Yesterday 21:55

Hawkish think tank insider joins Trump's Iran team as blockade backfires

TEHRAN — The Trump administration has added Nick Stewart, a lobbyist from the hawkish Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD), to the U.S. Iran negotiating team led by envoy Steve Witkoff. The appointment comes as peace talks remain stalled and a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports continues.

Yesterday 21:52

Iran criticizes UAE’s ‘inappropriate behavior’ for backing US during war

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman sharply criticized the United Arab Emirates on Monday for “inappropriate behavior” during the recent war with the United States and Israel, accusing the Persian Gulf Arab state of siding with the aggressors against the Islamic Republic.

Yesterday 21:42

Tehran’s largest mural unveiled to honor Martyred Leader, national solidarity

TEHRAN- A new massive mural was unveiled on Sunday at the intersection of Jomhouri and Valiasr avenues, featuring a depiction of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Yesterday 21:41

US must be willing to make uncomfortable concessions to Iran: analysis

The US will have to acknowledge that Tehran is entitled to develop nuclear technology for energy, health care, and other peaceful purposes

TEHRAN - In a May 1 article for Foreign Affairs, former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Tom Pickering; conflict resolution expert Gabrielle Rifkind; and nuclear policy specialist Paul Ingram argued that the U.S. “must be willing to make uncomfortable concessions to Iran” to end the hostilities between Washington and Tehran.

Yesterday 21:40

Rome prosecutors open criminal probe into Israeli abduction of Gaza aid activists

TEHRAN — Rome prosecutors formally initiated a criminal investigation into Israeli forces on Monday following the violent abduction of international activists and the illegal seizure of humanitarian vessels in international waters.

Yesterday 21:40

Sharp talks between senior diplomats from Iran and counterparts

TEHRAN — Iran’s top diplomat has been engaged in a flurry of telephone diplomacy with counterparts in Spain, Brazil, and Pakistan, reiterating Tehran’s commitment to regional stability while pursuing a diplomatic end to the two-month war imposed by the United States and Israel.

Yesterday 21:34

By Adil Farooqui

UAE acting as Israel’s shadow enforcer

The UAE is betraying Pakistan, fracturing the Ummah, and selling out Muslim solidarity for Zionist gold

ISLAMABAD – The United Arab Emirates once posed as Pakistan’s “brotherly” partner in the Persian Gulf – pouring in investments, hosting millions of Pakistani workers, and talking up Islamic brotherhood. That facade has shattered.

Yesterday 21:32

By Wesam Bahrani

Israel lacks troops and ammo for a prolonged war

TEHRAN – The Israeli military is depleted and overstretched, unable to sustain multi-front warfare without American support.

Yesterday 21:31

By Garsha Vazirian

Iran’s geography strikes back in the corridor war

The strategic collapse of Washington’s attempt to bypass the heart of Eurasia

TEHRAN – The global maritime order fractured in early 2026, not through a single explosion, but through a methodical reassertion of geological reality. When the U.S.-Israeli axis launched its kinetic campaign of aggression against Iran on February 28, the strategic assumption in Washington was that the world’s most critical energy artery would remain a mostly passive, obedient channel for Western commerce.

Yesterday 21:30

Jam-e-Jam: The mirage of easy victory

Jam-e-Jam analyzed Israel's illusion of the rapid destruction of Iran. When Israel began its crimes after the Al-Aqsa storm, Netanyahu spoke of creating a new order in the Middle East. It is clear that Israel's security will only be fully ensured when there is no powerful country left in the region that can resist the excesses of this regime.

Yesterday 21:28

UAE claims Iran behind attack as US steps up regional tensions

TEHRAN - The US military approach toward Iran is once again escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf region, as the United Arab Emirates reports attacks on its territory.

Yesterday 21:15

Trump opens Hormuz Strait in his dreams

IRGC confirmed on Monday that no commercial vessels or oil had transited the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing US claims as 'baseless and outright false'

TEHRAN - Iran has firmly asserted its military authority over the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump launched “Project Freedom,” a campaign aimed at escorting merchant vessels through the strategic waterway. The move underscores Iran’s determination to maintain full control over one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints and to respond decisively to foreign encroachment in the wake of the joint US-Israeli war that initially began in late February.

Yesterday 17:07

Gholizadeh ruled out of 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran international winger Ali Gholizadeh has missed the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Yesterday 16:48

‘Providing access to vaccines, medicines a universal responsibility’

TEHRAN – The head of the communicable diseases department of the ministry of health has highlighted that providing access to vaccines and medicines during crises is a universal responsibility.

Yesterday 16:26

SIR 2026 includes 166 Iranian universities

TEHRAN – The SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2026 has ranked 166 Iranian universities among the top institutions in the world, up from 164 in 2025.

Yesterday 16:05

IBTO aims to foster blood donation culture among new generation

TEHRAN – Iran Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) has launched a campaign to help children get familiar with the altruistic act of donating blood and promote the culture of blood donation.

Yesterday 15:00

Laboratorium. Biosensor for instant diagnostics

Yesterday 13:19

Octavio: Iran will shine at the 2027 World Cup

TEHRAN – Marco Octavio, former Brazilian head coach of Iran's beach soccer team, believes that Team Melli will achieve excellent results at the 2027 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.

Yesterday 13:09

Athletes exceeded all expectations in Sanya: Alinejad

TEHRAN – Mehdi Alinejad, Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), has declared that Iran's athletes fully met expectations at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China.

Yesterday 12:50

Iran’s annual semi-finished steel production increases 6.2%

TEHRAN- According to the statistics of the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA), semi-finished steel production in Iran during the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20) increased by 6.2 percent.

Yesterday 12:47

Necessary measures considered to secure essential goods: CBI governor

TEHRAN- The Governor of the Central Bank, referring to the necessary forecasts for securing essential goods, stated that the government has tried with all its might to ensure no shortages occur in essential goods and medicine, and the necessary actions have been taken in this regard.

Yesterday 12:44

Strait of Hormuz governance should be pursued by leveraging private sector capacities

TEHRAN- The head of the Corporate Governance Commission of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, referring to the importance of the Strait of Hormuz as a national asset, called for designing targeted mechanisms to utilize the capacities of this waterway in the post-war period.

Yesterday 12:40