By Garsha Vazirian

Inside the structural collapse of Israel’s global legitimacy

TEHRAN – Something fundamental has broken in the architecture of global opinion, and no amount of propaganda from Tel Aviv or cover from Washington can piece it back together.

By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi

Iran: A civilization that refuses to bow

HAFIZABAD, Pakistan – Iran is often discussed through the language of sanctions, nuclear negotiations, and regional tensions. Yet those headlines tell only a small part of the story. Behind the politics stands a civilization that has survived for thousands of years and has repeatedly outlived the forces that sought to dominate it.

Restlessness of the Americans over reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Hamshahri, in an editorial, examined the growing impatience of American officials regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has become the central point of contention between senators and Marco Rubio, and the patience of US political elites with the economic, security, and strategic consequences of the Trump administration’s military adventurism is wearing thin.

Iran rejects President Aoun’s accusations as Israel intensifies indiscriminate strikes in Lebanon

TEHRAN - Iran has rejected accusations by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who claimed that Tehran uses Lebanon as a “bargaining chip” in negotiations with Washington. 

Retaliatory strikes on US bases reflect Iran’s firm response to continued aggression

TEHRAN - Iran’s latest retaliatory attacks against American bases in the Persian Gulf region have highlighted the country’s seriousness and preparedness to counter aggression.

By Maedeh Zaman Fashami

100 days of war: Iran's epic resistance

TEHRAN - One hundred days in politics and war is not just a number; it is a unit of judgment. Not so short that everything can be dismissed as chance or momentum, and not so long that history has had time to fully sediment the narrative. Within this relatively brief span, it becomes possible to discern whether a war is merely an “event” or a “process,” whether a crisis is heading toward quick closure or hardening into a prolonged, grinding condition.

By Hanie Shahrabi

How Persian carpets weave time into art

TEHRAN – Persian carpets are often introduced through familiar ideas: tradition, craftsmanship, heritage, and identity. While these remain essential, they do not fully explain why these objects continue to resonate, specifically with contemporary global audience increasingly attentive to timeless art.

Ayatollah Khamenei approves pardons, sentence reductions for over 2,000 convicts

TEHRAN - Iran’s Leader has approved pardons or sentence reductions for more than 2,000 convicted individuals ahead of Eid al-Ghadir, a major Islamic festival, according to the Judiciary.

By Garsha Vazirian

How the antifragile fusion of Ghadir and Ashura shields the Islamic Republic

TEHRAN — Western intelligence agencies consistently miscalculate the endurance of the Islamic Republic of Iran because they rely on a fragile, linear epistemology.

Iran’s Navy pushes American destroyers out of Sea of Oman 

TEHRAN - Iran’s Army said on Friday that several American warships operating in the Sea of Oman were forced to withdraw from the region after Iranian naval forces carried out warning strikes using cruise missiles and advanced drones.

“We were going to lose” the USS Gerald R. Ford, CNN reports on Iran war

TEHRAN - Fresh details revealed by CNN about the scale of the damage sustained by the US Navy during the war on Iran once again expose President Donald Trump's miscalculation and hubris.

Archaeological evidence points to ancient Parthian naval base near Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN - Archaeological investigations in southern Iran have uncovered evidence suggesting that the Parthian Empire established a strategic naval base near the Strait of Hormuz around 2,000 years ago, highlighting Iran's historical role in monitoring one of the world's most important maritime trade routes, a local archaeologist said.

Darak, where tourists rediscover coastal heritage, tropical agriculture and environment

Darak, Iran — Tourists joined local residents and community leaders in a unique cultural and environmental tourism event in Darak village, one of the most remarkable destinations along Iran’s Makran Coast.

Pamnar’s landscape highlights potential for sustainable tourism and scientific research

TEHRAN – The mountainous region of Pamnar in Iran’s Khuzestan province is gaining attention for its geological significance, ecological diversity and potential for sustainable tourism development, according to geologist and tour guide Ali Habibnejad.

Traditional ecological knowledge in Pamnar reflects deep ties between nature and rural life

TEHRAN – The mountainous village of Pamnar in southwestern Iran has preserved a rich body of traditional ecological knowledge shaped by generations of interaction with the natural environment, according to a study by anthropologist Mansoureh Razavi.

Ayatollah Khamenei: 37 years of following Imam Khomeini’s path to martyrdom

TEHRAN - Tens of millions of Iranians are preparing to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the demise of Imam Khomeini on Thursday, in a nationwide observance centered as in previous years at his mausoleum south of Tehran. The annual gathering brings together all walks of life from across Iran and also from other countries.