IFRC supports relief operations in Iran with emergency funding

TEHRAN - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has announced its support for relief operations of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) by approving a disaster response emergency fund (DREF) and issuing an international appeal in this regard.

Ecocide in an unjust war

TEHRAN - The US-Israeli attacks, with the widespread explosion of oil storage facilities in Tehran and Alborz provinces, the release of large amounts of air pollutants, and the encirclement of Tehran with a layer of smoke, are a clear example of "ecocide" or "environmental crime."

By Garsha Vazirian

Cuba on the brink of Washington’s predatory play

Desperate for a win after the Iran war quagmire, the U.S. tightens the noose on Havana

TEHRAN — Cuba is living through a nightmare of its own making, if you ignore America’s fingerprints. Blackouts that stretch sixteen to twenty hours a day have become ordinary.

By Wesam Bahrani

Lebanon ceasefire: A new impasse or a lifeline?

TEHRAN – The Zionist regime’s prime minister is not expected to easily surrender his plans and aspirations in Lebanon.

SNSC: No reopening of Hormuz Strait amid US ceasefire violations

TEHRAN - Iran’s top security body said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as Washington continues to violate the two-week ceasefire with Tehran.

US 'piracy': Iran locks the sea gates of Hormuz

TEHRAN – Iran has reasserted full control over the Strait of Hormuz following US breaches of commitments related to a fragile two-week ceasefire. 

Agricultural, border cooperation between Iran, Turkey expands

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Agriculture, referring to his trip to Turkey, announced an agreement to expand agricultural and border cooperation between the two countries.

Wheat production, harvest increase

TEHRAN- A member of the Pricing Council for Basic Agricultural Products has announced an increase in wheat production for the 2025–2026 crop year, predicting that approximately 14 million tons of wheat will be harvested in the country this year.

‘Global energy markets future: Capital flight from Persian Gulf energy industries’

TEHRAN- An international expert on oil and energy, emphasizing that due to domestic conditions in the U.S., Trump wants nothing more than to end the Strait of Hormuz issue as quickly as possible with a triumphant display, said: "Beyond current prices, capital flight from the oil and gas industries of Persian Gulf countries is now a larger problem, fueling uncertainty about the future of the energy market."

Basketball star Sina Vahedi undergoes successful knee surgery

TEHRAN - Iran national team guard Sina Vahedi has undergone surgery after suffering a serious injury to his right leg.

Iran U18 girls’ volleyball team launch training camps

TEHRAN – The Iran women’s U18 national volleyball team have kicked off their training and selection process in Sari, Mazandaran Province, under the guidance of head coach Fariba Sadeghi, as part of preparations for the 2026 Asian U18 Girls’ Volleyball Championship set to be held from June 30 to July 6 in Thailand.

Iran come second at 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships

TEHRAN – Iran finished in second place at the Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Iran’s PGPL faces a risky plan to resume after 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN - Uncertainty around the future of the Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) has turned into a serious challenge for Iranian football. With the season left unfinished due to exceptional conditions of the country and the 2026 World Cup approaching, the idea of resuming the league after the tournament raises more questions than answers.