Carnival of joy held to welcome Nowruz

The Municipality of Tehran organized a carnival of joy on Friday to welcome the Nowruz holidays that start officially on March 21.

IRCS, ICRC explore avenues for boosting services in underprivileged areas

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have discussed ways for expanding collaborations to promote supportive and medical services, particularly rehabilitation services, in different provinces of the country.

Iran unveils national AI platform

TEHRAN –The first national artificial intelligence platform was unveiled on Saturday, a significant milestone in the country’s advancements in AI technology.

Intl. Conference of Iranian Aerospace Society slated for May

TEHRAN – The 23rd International Conference of the Iranian Aerospace Society is scheduled to be held from May 20 to 22 in Tehran.

Yazd University joins CINVU

TEHRAN –Yazd University has become a new member of the Ministerial Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Inter-Islamic Network on Virtual Universities (CINVU).

TEHRAN PAPERS

It is an illusion that Europe would stand up to America for Iran

TEHRAN - Kayhan wrote in a commentary on the Iran-Europe talks: Reportedly, the Iran-Europe talks in Geneva have not gone very well and promisingly, and the Europeans have expressed their harsh positions in the talks.

Iran backs prospective peace deal between Armenia, Azerbaijan to end conflict

TEHRAN - Iran has voiced support for a potential peace agreement unveiled by Armenia and Azerbaijan, aimed at resolving a nearly 40-year territorial dispute.

'Portraying a war with Iran as low-cost is Israeli deception:' Leader's Advisor

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, emphasized that American officials must choose between engaging respectfully with Iran on the basis of shared economic interests or succumbing to the Israeli regime's deception by mistakenly perceiving conflict with Iran as low-cost.

Exhibit of Iranian handicrafts on sidelines of joint naval drill with Russia and China

TEHRAN – An exhibition showcasing Iranian handicrafts was held on the sidelines of the joint naval drill conducted by Iran, Russia, and China in the Sea of Oman.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Healthcare without borders: Iran’s growing role in medical tourism

Evidence of Neanderthal habitation discovered in Qamari Cave, western Iran

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has discovered some evidence of Neanderthal habitation during their recent survey conducted in Qamari Cave, located on the outskirts of Khorramabad in Lorestan province, western Iran.

Isfahan, main producer of stock flowers

The city of Khomeini Shahr in Isfahan Province is the main producer of matthiola incana, commonly known as stock flower or hoary stock, in the country.

Iranian-made HPV, flu vaccines to be manufactured in Indonesia

TEHRAN –The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (the virus that usually causes cervical cancer in women) and the recombinant influenza vaccine are projected to be produced in Indonesia, an official with the vice-presidency for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy has said.

Special traffic plan to be implemented during Nowruz

TEHRAN – Some 22,000 traffic police officers and 3,000 unmarked police will be on duty to implement a special traffic plan that aims to lower road accidents and ensure the safety of the roads during Nowruz holidays, which start on March 21.

Iran urges Italy, Switzerland to play active role in anti-drugs fight

TEHRAN – The Secretary General of Iranian Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ), Brigadier General Hossein Zolfaqari, in separate meetings with the central director for Italy’s Anti-Drug Services DCSA (Central Directorate for Anti-Drug Services), General Pierangelo Iannotti, and the head of the International Affairs Division of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) of Switzerland, Barbara Schedler Fischer, has called for expanding cooperation to play a more effective role in combating drug-related issues.

By Shahrokh Saei

Iran, China and Russia: Sanctions, threats not a solution to Tehran nuclear issue

Moscow and Beijing stress the need to fully respect Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy as a signatory to NPT

BEIJING – Deputy foreign ministers from Iran, China, and Russia held a trilateral meeting in Beijing on Friday to discuss the pressing issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, stressing that “sanction, pressure, or threat of force” are not a solution to the Iran nuclear issue.

Iran summons E3 envoys over ‘provocative’ closed-door UN security council session

TEHRAN - Tehran has summoned the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to express strong opposition to their role in convening a recent United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran's nuclear program.

Iran’s ‘Tourism Triangle’ showcased at cultural week in Qatar

TEHRAN – Iran’s renowned “Tourism Triangle”—the cities of Shiraz, Isfahan, and Yazd—was a major highlight of Iran Cultural Week in Qatar, where their rich cultural heritage and tourism potential were prominently showcased.

Seven historical sites in Isfahan added to Iran’s heritage list

TEHRAN – Seven historical monuments in Isfahan Province have been officially added to Iran’s National Heritage List, further cementing the region’s reputation as a cultural and historical treasure trove.  

Historical caravanserai in Khuzestan set for restoration 

TEHRAN – The historical Dehdez caravanserai, a centuries-old structure in the southwestern province of Khuzestan that has long stood abandoned, is set to undergo a major restoration, according to a county official.

TEHRAN PAPERS

We should not show weakness by insisting on negotiations

TEHRAN - In an interview with Foad Izadi, an expert on American affairs, Kayhan discussed the relationship between not negotiating with the United States and preserving national interests.

Strategic military ties strengthened as Iran, Belarus ink defense agreement in Minsk

TEHRAN – Iran and Belarus solidified their partnership by signing a defense cooperation agreement on Wednesday, a move both nations described as critical to countering shared security threats and advancing a multipolar world order.

Iran, China, and Russia to convene in Beijing to discuss nuclear issue, sanctions removal

TEHRAN – In a move to counter Western economic pressure and reinvigorate nuclear negotiations, Iran, China, and Russia are scheduled to hold trilateral talks in Beijing this Friday.

Iran to publish list of US elements involved in terrorism

TEHRAN – Iran is compiling a list of American individuals it’s found are linked to terrorist actions, a Foreign Ministry official has announced.

Senior Emirati diplomat arrives in Tehran with Trump’s letter

TEHRAN – Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, was received by Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran on Wednesday, as he carried a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump. 

Iranian court holds US responsible for divers' massacre in Iran-Iraq War

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, coinciding with Martyrs' Day, a Tehran court announced a verdict condemning the United States for its role in the brutal killing of Iranian divers captured during Operation Karbala-4 in the 1980s Iran-Iraq War.

IRCS ready for Nowruz services

The Iranian Red Crescent Society held a drill on Tuesday for dispatching forces to different parts of the country to offer services to travelers during the Nowruz holidays, which start on March 21.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Regular screening key to kidney health

TEHRAN –Regular screening, adhering to nutritional guidelines, and avoiding risky behaviors are the effective ways to keep kidneys healthy and prevent kidney cancer, an official with the health ministry has said.