Iran condemns new Israeli bloodshed in Gaza, West Bank

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has denounced the ongoing killings and blatant violations of human rights in Gaza and the West Bank.

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India’s return to America’s embrace

TEHRAN - Shargh, in a commentary, analyzed the major oil and gas deal between India and the United States.

Top judge orders investigation into US June aggression against Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s judiciary chief has called for legal action in response to Washington’s direct responsibility for Israel’s June aggression against Iran, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s public admission of involvement. 

Aref tells Russian PM in Moscow: ‘Partnership treaty will guide us’

TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice-President, Mohammad-Reza Aref, traveled to Moscow this week to attend the 24th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government, using the trip to underscore Tehran’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Russian Federation. 

Israel arrests 27-year-old accused of spying for Iran in latest espionage case

TEHRAN – Israeli authorities say they uncovered another espionage case that led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man accused of working for Iranian intelligence.

Armenian Iranologist says media distort image of Iran’s treatment of Armenian heritage

TEHRAN  – An Armenian expert on Iran said on Sunday that Armenian cultural heritage has been preserved and respected in Iran, but inaccurate media coverage has led to a distorted image of the country.

Iranian team shines at RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian robotics team, called Mositto, has managed to win a gold medal at the 8th edition of RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP) 2025.

Iranian university holds workshop on ‘Pediatric Critical Care Nursing’ in Ghana

TEHRAN – Iran University of Medical Sciences and Islamic University College, Ghana, have co-organized a two-day clinical workshop on ‘Pediatric Critical Care Nursing’ in Ghana.

Iran shakes with 152 earthquakes in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 152 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 8 to 14, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Takht-e Soleyman: A 3,000-year-old mystery in Iran’s history

TEHRAN-Takht-e Soleyman is a unique archaeological site in a mountainous area of West Azarbaijan province, with aspects that remain mysterious even after more than 3,000 years.

Tehran to host meeting of tourism ministers from Nowruz-observing nations

TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri announced at the 25th meeting of the Cultural Heritage Ministry’s Strategic Council that the first meeting of tourism ministers from countries that celebrate Nowruz will be held in Tehran.

50 restoration workshops active in Kerman province

TEHRAN--There are currently 50 active restoration workshops in Kerman province, said Farnaz Farahi-Moghadam, deputy head of Kerman Cultural Heritage Department.

More Iranian universities in QS Asia University Rankings

TEHRAN – The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings has placed 48 Iranian universities in the list of top universities in 2026, compared to 32 universities in 2025.

Iran’s First VP to attend SCO Council of Heads of Government’s meeting in Moscow

TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref will participate in the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Russia.

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A golden opportunity for Tehran

TEHRAN - Ettelaat analyzed postponement of sending the Iran nuclear issue to the UN Security Council.

Iran, Lebanon discuss Israeli truce violations

TEHRAN – Ali Hassan Khalil, the political advisor to the Lebanese Parliament speaker, sat down with Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani in the Iranian capital.

Anger grows in Tehran over renewed Western pressure on nuclear program

TEHRAN – Iranians are reacting strongly to a draft anti-Iran resolution expected to be circulated at this week’s meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors.

Mazandaran launches fam tour for Russian, Kazakh and Turkmen visitors

TEHRAN - A tourism event titled “Mazandaran, the Green Gateway of Iran” has begun with the arrival of tourism professionals and social media influencers from Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, the province’s deputy governor-general for economic affairs and tourism said on Sunday.

Esfahak, symbol of rural sustainable development

TEHRAN— Esfahak, recognized as one of the world’s Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism, is symbol of cultural heritage and rural sustainable development, said South Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Seyyed Ahmad Barabadi.

Tehran-Kuala Lumpur direct flights resumed

TEHRAN — Iran Airtour has resumed direct flights between Tehran and Kuala Lumpur after a three-year suspension, the Iranian embassy in Malaysia said on Saturday.

Iran minister says UNESCO recognition of Cyrus Charter reflects deep cultural roots of justice

TEHRAN – Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s recognition of Cyrus the Great’s Charter demonstrates that justice has long been embedded in Iranian culture.

Over 2,770 Iranians among world’s top 2% most-cited researchers

TEHRAN – Stanford University, in collaboration with Elsevier, has placed a total of 2,772 Iranian researchers among the top two percent of the most-cited scientists’ annual list, based on career-long impact.

Scientific articles grow by 40% in 2nd national congress on Persian medicine 

TEHRAN – A total of 569 articles were submitted in the second national congress on Persian medicine, indicating a forty-percent growth compared to 390 articles handed in the first national congress on Persian medicine, according to the scientific secretary of the congress.

Iran robotics team shines at First Global Challenge

TEHRAN – A three-member team of Iranian students has won two silver medals at the ninth edition of the First Global Challenge (FGC), an Olympics-style international robotics competition held in Panama from October 29 to November 1.

‘Unfounded, fabricated’, Iran denounces Canada’s claims of targeted threats

TEHRAN – Iran has rejected recent accusations from the head of Canada’s domestic intelligence agency, dismissing them as unfounded and fabricated.