Over 2,000 students attend Kid Code tech competition

TEHRAN –  Some 2,180 students have participated in the fifth edition of the national scientific and technology competition known as Kid Code. This year, the competition was held on February 26 and 27 at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds, attracting students from 28 provinces of the country.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry vows ‘decisive defense’ after US bombs negotiating table a second time

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned Saturday’s military strikes by Israel and the United States, asserting that the country’s armed forces would decisively defend its sovereignty.

Over 8,850 prisoners of involuntary crimes freed this year

TEHRAN – A total of 8,859 prisoners of unintentional crimes have been released from prison so far in the current Iranian year (which began on March 21, 2025).

24 students killed in US-Israeli strikes on elementary school

A girls’ elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab was directly struck during Saturday’s US-Israeli attacks on Iranian cities, according to Iranian authorities.

National energy management program implemented in 120,000 schools

TEHRAN – According to the ministry of education, the national program for energy management has been implemented in 120,000 schools so far.

Iranian missiles hit five key US bases

TEHRAN - At least five key U.S. military bases in the region have come under heavy fire from Iranian missiles, as Iran continues to respond to the U.S.-Israeli attacks that targeted Tehran and other Iranian cities Saturday morning.

IRGC attacks Israel after US-Israeli strikes on Iran

TEHRAN - Iran has initiated a military response against Israel, launching missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets in the occupied territories less than two hours after the regime, together with the United States, conducted airstrikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities Saturday morning.

How hundreds were killed in Iran’s riots, according to an opposition outlet

TEHRAN – One of Telegram’s most prominent anti–Islamic Republic channels has circulated a list of locations where rioters were killed during Iran’s January unrest, revealing that the vast majority of those sites were police stations and military bases that had come under attack. 

US lawmakers to curb Trump’s powers to wage war on Iran

TEHRAN - A group of U.S. congressmen is seeking to vote on a motion to circumscribe the American president’s authority to launch military aggression against Iran.

Iran Armed Forces to take out US troops, equipment in case of war: senior general

TEHRAN - A senior Iranian military commander has warned that should the U.S. wage a war against the Islamic Republic, U.S. troops and equipment will be annihilated.

Role of music in attracting tourists to ecotourism destinations

TEHRAN--Local music can differentiate the experience of tourists in ecotourism resorts and strengthen the sense of closeness to the local culture.

Cultural heritage officials emphasize protection of historical Kharanaq castle and caravanserai

TEHRAN—Cultural heritage officials of Yazd province have recently visited the historical Kharanaq castle and caravanserai and emphasized the strengthening of interorganizational cooperation and the implementation of joint measures to protect and organize the monuments.

Qom on path of cultural heritage, tourism development

TEHRAN--Qom province, with more than 8,000 years of civilization and cultural and historical attractions, is entering a new stage of cultural heritage, tourism and handicraft development, along with a significant increase in credits and the implementation of extensive projects in the field of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts.

Museum director commemorates Arfa’i as pioneer of Elamite, Old Babylonian studies

TEHRAN – The head of the museum at Persepolis on Thursday marked the memory of professor Abdolmajid Arfa’i, an Elamite scholar and researcher of ancient Elamite and Akkadian languages, who died on Wednesday at the age of 86 after a period of illness.

Over 490 rare diseases identified in Iran

TEHRAN – A total of 492 rare diseases have been identified in the country, according to an official with the health ministry.

DOE warns UN: U.S. military presence endangers Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman biodiversity

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has written a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, warning that the U.S. military presence endangers biodiversity in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

Over 540 earthquakes hit Iran in a month

TEHRAN – A total of 546 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a month from January 21 to February 19, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Iran, Egypt explore potential to enhance sci-tech ties

TEHRAN – The head of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology’s center for international scientific cooperation, Ehsan Qaboul, and the head of the Egyptian Interests Section in Tehran, Mohammed Zia, have discussed avenues to expand educational, scientific, and technological cooperation between the two countries.

Oman, Iran confirm ‘significant progress’ in Iran-US talks, technical discussions to start Monday

Araghchi says Iran and US have entered 'components of a deal' and will sit for fourth round of talks next week

TEHRAN – Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi says the Thursday nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. in Geneva made "significant progress" and technical discussions will take place next week in Vienna.

Iran, US restart talks after a break

TEHRAN – After a break for consultations with the capitals, the negotiators from Iran and the United States restarted their nuclear talks on Thursday.

‘Practical’ proposals discussed in Iran-US talks: Tehran

‘Proposal focused on lifting US sanctions’

TEHRAN- Iran says that “important” and “practical” proposals were advanced during negotiations in Geneva on Thursday morning on Iran’s nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions.

US insists on ‘limiting’ Iran's enrichment in Geneva talks, source says

American negotiators insisted on “limiting” Iran’s enrichment of uranium and maintaining long-term verification of its nuclear program during indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.

Oman FM: Iran, US ‘exchanging creative and positive ideas’

Crucial talks between Washington and Tehran in Geneva, Switzerland, have been adjourned for a break and will resume “later today,” Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said a short while ago.

Tehran says Iran-US talks conducted with ‘great seriousness’

TEHRAN- Iran-U.S. talks in Geneva on Thursday are being carried out with “great seriousness” by negotiating teams on both sides, Iran’s Foreign Ministry says.

Iranian academics and activists unite in public declaration against war

TEHRAN - More than 350 Iranian researchers, civic activists, and political figures from across the political spectrum have signed a joint statement titled “No to War and Aggression Against Iran.” They are now calling on the public to join them by signing a petition launched at a dedicated campaign website.

Iran warns Trump using ‘Hitler-era’ propaganda to justify potential aggression 

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have rejected claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump in his recent State of the Union address, accusing him of spreading deliberate falsehoods aimed at derailing upcoming nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

‘Historic’ deal possible if diplomacy prioritized, Araghchi says ahead of US talks 

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign minister said Wednesday that Tehran is ready to strike a quick nuclear deal with the United States, but only if Washington proves it is serious this time.