Articles from Tehran Times (132)
"Patterns of Friendship" exhibition highlights cultural ties between Iran, Russia
TEHRAN- Iranian and Russian painters gathered at the "Patterns of Friendship" exhibition, featuring a curated selection of 200 artworks, to depict themes of mutual understanding between the two nations.
Iran to showcase cultural products at Shahab international exhibition in Baghdad
TEHRAN- The Islamic Republic of Iran is set to participate in the 4th edition of Shahab International Exhibition for Children and Adolescents, held in Baghdad, Iraq, from November 19 to 29, with a...
12 foreign documentaries to be shown at Portrait section of 19th Cinema Verite
TEHRAN – The 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite” has announced the line-up for the “Portrait” section.
Strategic reset in India-Afghanistan ties
TEHRAN -- India’s renewed engagement with the Taliban administration in Afghanistan reflects a pragmatic shift by prioritizing interests over earlier ideological reservations.
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.
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...
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,...
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.
How Tehran views recent Iraqi elections
MADRID – The announcement of preliminary results from Iraq’s parliamentary elections has launched the complex process of forming a new government in Baghdad.
Israel’s overlooked unraveling: The mass exodus and beyond
TEHRAN – Israeli emigration hit unprecedented levels in 2024 as 82,000 citizens departed, almost twice the 2022 figure of 42,000—a 95% jump in just two years.
When water becomes politics
TEHRAN – Iran is facing one of its most severe water emergencies in decades. But too much of the Western and Israeli coverage treats the crisis as a political morality play: headlines and opinion...
Sniper Safari in Sarajevo: We were in the crosshairs
SARAJEVO - Everything was a matter of time and place. Would you be there when a sniper took aim on the street while you were fetching water, because the taps were dry and the entire Olympic city...
Hezbollah vows Lebanon won’t surrender a single inch to Israel
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem delivered a televised address during a memorial service for late media figure Hajj Mohammad Afif Al-Naboulsi on Monday, condemning Israel’s “blatant...
Iran victorious over South Korea at IFCPF Asia-Oceania Cup
TEHRAN – Iran beat South Korea 7-0 in the 2025 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Cup on Monday.
Iran beat Poland at 2025 Women’s Kabaddi World Cup
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Poland 55-11 at the 2025 Women’s Kabaddi World Cup on Monday.
Rising Hamas popularity in Gaza
TEHRAN – Despite over two years of U.S.-backed genocidal campaign in the Gaza Strip, American media reports Hamas has seen its popularity increase.
Hezbollah’s unshakable echo: Mourning the mind that engineered resistance discourse
BEIRUT—With the assassination of Hajj Mohammad Afif Al-Naboulsi by the Zionist regime in an air raid, the Resistance loses not merely a media official, but one of the rare architects who shaped...
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.
Amid mounting MAGA revolt, Trump abruptly backs Epstein files release
In a sudden political pivot, President Donald Trump on Sunday urged House Republicans to release the remaining Jeffrey Epstein files, claiming “we have nothing to hide” on Truth...
Nearly 100 Palestinians have died from torture, starvation in Israeli prisons since Oct. 2023
A stark report from Physicians for Human Rights–Israel (PHRI), published Monday, finds at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since the war on Gaza began in October 2023, with the...
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.
43rd Fajr International Film Festival poster unveiled
TEHRAN – The poster for the 43rd Fajr International Film Festival was unveiled on Saturday during a ceremony held beside the Tomb of Saadi in Shiraz, Fars Province.
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...
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.
Iranian Para shot putter Khosravi collects gold: 2025 Riyadh
TEHRAN – Iranian Para shot putter Yasin Khosravi won a gold medal in the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Monday.
Bam Khatoon lose to East Bengal in AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26
TEHRAN – Bam Khatoon of Iran lost to India’s East Bengal 3-1 in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 Group B opener on Monday.
Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina sentenced to death
Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death in absentia by a court in Dhaka for crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last...
Iran, South Korea discuss expansion of co-op in science, research, technology
TEHRAN – In a meeting aimed at strengthening academic and technological ties, South Korea's Ambassador to Iran, Kim Junpyo, met with Iran’s Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology,...
Morteza Fouladi appointed as new managing director of NIDC
TEHRAN- The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) appointed Morteza Fouladi as the new managing director the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC).
Afghanistan seeks investment by major Iranian companies
TEHRAN- During a meeting between members of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA)'s trade delegation and the head of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and...
Women’s handball beat Maldives: 2025 Riyadh
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s handball team defeated the Maldives 49-13 at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Monday.
Iran’s exports to Africa double in H1
TEHRAN – Iran’s exports to Africa doubled in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (August 23-September 22) compared with the same period last year, the acting head of the Africa...
Iran’s Alimoradian takes gold at taekwondo: 2025 Riyadh
TEHRAN – Aliasghar Alimoradian of Iran won a gold medal at taekwondo of the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Sunday.
Comprehensive maritime-based economy plan being prepared for Khuzestan
TEHRAN- The acting head of the Industry, Mining, and Trade Department of Khuzestan province announced the formulation of a comprehensive maritime-based economic development plan aimed at the...
Wushu competitors win four golds: 2025 Riyadh
TEHRAN – Iranian wushu competitors won four gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Sunday.
Tehran hosts intl. conference on Iranology with scholars from 21 countries
TEHRAN- The inaugural international conference on Iranology was held in Tehran on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in promoting Iran’s cultural and academic dialogue worldwide.
Venezuela appreciates Iran’s warning over consequences of US military threats
TEHRAN – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto has, in a message, thanked Iran for giving a warning over the consequences of the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean and for Tehran’s...
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)...
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.
America’s missing honesty
TEHRAN – The Washington Post’s November 15 editorial on the U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites claims to explain “America’s missing Iran strategy.” Yet what it truly reveals is the...
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.
Osprey V: Rock, resistance, and survival in Gaza
TEHRAN- The story of Osprey V does not begin in a studio or on a stage—it begins in the ruins, during blackouts, under the sound of drones, and in the shadows of war. As Gaza’s first and only...
Araghchi: Iran seeks diplomacy, but US operates under a 'jungle law' agenda
TEHRAN – Iranians are growing increasingly doubtful about the prospects of a diplomatic deal with Washington and its European allies. This skepticism was evident at a recent international...
Trump’s entanglement and the rot of power in Epstein’s shadow ledger
TEHRAN – Jeffrey Epstein’s archive release unfolds not as a thunderclap but a slow-motion forensic collapse: more than 20,000 pages unsealed by House Democrats on the Oversight Committee, each a...
Gaza’s rock pioneers: Osprey V turn struggle into song
Meet Osprey V, Gaza’s pioneering rock band, and their powerful song dedicated to the flotilla movement. While some members remain trapped in Gaza, the band stands as a symbol of Palestinian...
Iran and Poland women’s futsal share the spoils
TEHRAN – Iran and Poland’s women’s futsal teams played to a 1-1 draw in a friendly on Sunday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig, Philippines.
Bombing and coming winter worsen plight of Gaza survivors
TEHRAN — Israeli strikes and bitter cold are driving Palestinians into deeper hardship as humanitarian needs surge.
Fortresses of fear: Israel’s walls and the myth of security
BEIRUT - Since its establishment, the Israeli entity has relied on walls, both physical and ideological, as central pillars of its security doctrine. The project itself emerged from the logic of...
Decoding the deception: How Trump’s ceasefire blocks Palestinian statehood
TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan for Gaza has been promoted as a pathway to Palestinian self-determination and eventual statehood. Yet Israeli officials have made...
Ardabil plans to promote tourism capabilities in Persian Gulf states
TEHRAN – Ardabil province is set to promote its tourism attractions to attract more visitors Persian Gulf littoral countries, a provincial tourism official said.
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,...
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,...
Bastam added to Iran’s list of historical cities
TEHRAN - Bastam, a tourism destination near Shahroud, has recently been added to Iran’s list of historical cities during the second conference of Iran’s historical cities held in Yazd.
Indigenous houses: forgotten treasures of Khorasan region
TEHRAN — Many cities and rural villages in Khorasan Razavi province, known for their rich history and central role in shaping Iranian culture and identity, hold hidden treasures of traditional...
Time Museum hosts children for water festival
TEHRAN - A group of children and their families attended a water festival held on Friday at Tehran’s Time Museum also known as Tamashagah Zaman.
Traces of Bronze to Iron Age settlements in the Ilam plain
TEHRAN—The ancient site of Bakheh Nam in southern part of Ilam plain pertains to the Bronze to Iron Age settlements given the surface evidence, Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric...
Pottery research center opens in Hamedan
TEHRAN – A specialized pottery research center has recently been inaugurated within the Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamedan to strengthen links between academia and the pottery industry, a...
Iran to submit independent UNESCO nomination for traditional rosewater distillation
TEHRAN - Iran plans to submit its own nomination file to UNESCO to register the country’s centuries-old tradition of rosewater distillation, known as Golab-Giri, as an element of intangible...
UNESCO recognition of Cyrus Cylinder highlights Iran’s role in human rights, museum director says
TEHRAN – The recent UNESCO recognition of the Cyrus Cylinder as one of the earliest documents on human rights is a source of national pride and a reaffirmation of Iran’s contribution to universal...
Chinese firms propose creation of smart industrial parks in Iran
TEHRAN – The Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Union of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises of...
Water inflow into Iranian dams drop 40% amid dry autumn
TEHRAN – Water inflow into Iran’s dams has fallen by 40 percent since the start of the current water year (late September), reflecting the severe dry conditions that have gripped the country this autumn.
Iran to establish foreign investment promotion agencies
TEHRAN – The acting head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI) said the country will soon launch foreign investment promotion agencies to...
Over $20m invested in airport infrastructure development
TEHRAN – The managing director of the Iranian Airports and Air Navigation Company said more than 10 trillion rials (about $20 million) are being invested in major airport infrastructure projects...
Hezbollah fighter martyred in Israeli drone strike amid ceasefire violations
Hezbollah has confirmed the martyrdom of one of its fighters, Hassan Ali Jamil Sultan, following an Israeli drone strike that targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon on Sunday. Lebanon’s Health...
Uruguayan ambassador highlights sports, media as bridges to stronger Iran ties
TEHRAN – In a meeting focused on fostering bilateral relations, His Excellency Beraldo Roque Nicola Flaniguen, the Ambassador of Uruguay to Tehran, met with a representative from Tehran Times at...
Tehran, Moscow highlight strengthening scientific relations
TEHRAN – During a meeting held between Iranian and Russian officials, the two sides explored avenues to expand scientific and technological collaborations between the universities of the two countries.
Some 150 earthquakes shake Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 149 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 1 to 7, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
Iran, Kenya to foster environmental ties
TEHRAN – Iranian and Kenyan officials have announced their readiness to enhance cooperation in different environmental fields.
National diabetes week being marked
TEHRAN – The health ministry is observing the national diabetes week from November 8 to 14 to raise public awareness of the dangers of diabetes on health, improve the lives of people with...
Iran wins medals at IBSA Judo Asian Championship
TEHRAN – Iranian judokas won two gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the 2025 IBSA Judo Asian Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Iran squad named for Al Ain International Cup
TEHRAN – Amir Ghalenoei has called up 25 players to the Iran national football team for the Al Ain International Cup.
Iran-Pakistan business forum held in Karachi
TEHRAN- During a visit to Pakistan, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament (Majlis), and Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, the Iranian deputy minister of industry, mining and...
Qalibaf’s Pakistan visit seals push for stronger economic, security cooperation
TEHRAN – The three days Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf spent in Pakistan this week appear to be the latest step in the two countries’ push for closer and stronger bilateral ties.
A stone of pride: The story behind Tehran's new statue of a Roman emperor's surrender
TEHRAN – Hundreds of people spent their Friday evening at Tehran’s Enghelab Square, awaiting the unveiling of a statue depicting an event from nearly 2000 years ago.
IAF cinematheque to screen Billy Wilder’s “One, Two, Three”
TEHRAN- The cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will review American filmmaker Billy Wilder’s 1961 political comedy film “One, Two, Three” on Monday.
The negotiation traps
TEHRAN - Hamshahri analyzed Donald Trump’s latest remarks. It wrote: In his recent statement, Trump declared: “I was very much in charge of” Israel’s attack on Iran.
Araghchi says Israel ‘source of instability’ in West Asia region
TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign minister has lambasted recent comments by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling Tel Aviv as “the source of instability in the region.”
Iran conducts nationwide cyber drill to counter growing digital threats
TEHRAN – The National Cybersecurity Monitoring Exercise, aimed at evaluating the preparedness of the country’s critical institutions and improving coordination in responding to cyber threats in...
Grossi is at it again: IAEA chief repeats incendiary claims on Iran’s nuclear program
TEHRAN – The latest remarks by Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have reignited controversy over the agency’s neutrality of its reports on Iran’s...
Bill supporting Iranians abroad approved by Guardian council
TEHRAN – The Guardian Council has confirmed that the bill supporting Iranians living abroad does not violate public principles or the Constitution, paving the way for its official implementation.
Tehran seeks compensation as Trump admits he was ‘very much in charge’ of Israel’s raid on Iran
TEHRN – Iran has stated that a public "criminal confession" from U.S. President Donald Trump confirms Washington's direct role in Israel's aggression against the country in June, holding both...
Kimball says Trump’s nuclear testing push could ‘blow apart NPT’
TEHRAN – Daryl Kimball, executive director of the Washington-based Arms Control Association (ACA), says if the United States conducts nuclear testing it will likely “blow apart the nuclear...
Turkish version of Award-winning Iranian novel “Call Me Ziba” republished
TEHRAN- The 5th edition of the Turkish translation of the acclaimed Iranian children’s book “Call Me Ziba” by Farhad Hassanzadeh has recently been released in Turkey.
Bahram Dabiri’s 50 years of artistic activity to be displayed at TMoCA
TEHRAN – An exhibition of artworks by the veteran Iranian painter Bahram Dabiri will be held at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) from November 10 to December 16.
Three awards for Iran at Kirkuk International Street Theater Festival
TEHRAN – Several Iranian artists were recognized and awarded for their artistic excellence at the ninth edition of the Kirkuk International Street Theater Festival, which was held in Kirkuk, Iraq.
Kheybar defeat Tractor at 2025/26 PGPL
TEHRAN – Kheybar football team defeated Tractor 2-1 in the 2025/26 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Saturday.
Iran’s men’s volleyball victorious over Turkey: Riyadh 2025
TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s volleyball team came from a set down to beat Turkey 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-16) in the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Saturday.
Iran come 10th at 2025 Asian Women's U16 Volleyball Championship
TEHRAN – Iran lost to Kazakhstan (25-18, 25-17, 25-18) in the 2025 Asian Women's U16 Volleyball Championship on Saturday and finished in 10th place in Amman, Jordan.
Darfur: A renewed tragedy — two decades after “Never Again”
Two decades after the vow of “Never Again,” the same villages burn, the same people flee, and the same perpetrators walk free. Inaction is not neutrality — it is the final weapon of genocide.
Haaretz details Israel’s costly campaign to reverse declining U.S. public support
TEHRAN – U.S. public support for Israel has been declining in recent years, a trend highlighted by a recent Haaretz report. Surveys show that negative views of Israel among Americans rose from 42...
How Washington and its allies are rewriting Lebanon’s future
BEIRUT — Lebanon stands at a decisive juncture. External powers, led by the United States and supported by Israel, are accelerating efforts to reshape the country’s political and military landscape.
Iraq heading for crucial elections
TEHRAN – Iraq will hold its sixth parliamentary elections on November 11, in what may be the most consequential vote since 2003.
Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Netanyahu, top Israeli officials
An Istanbul court on Friday issued arrest warrants for 37 suspects, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on charges of crimes against humanity and genocide in Gaza and against the...
Israeli airstrikes kill two in Lebanon despite truce
Two brothers have been killed in an Israeli air raid on a vehicle between the southeastern Lebanese towns of Ain Ata and Shebaa, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency, in the latest flagrant...
Echoes of the past: Early Sassanian natural mummy on public display
A remarkable archaeological discovery made by miners in Iran’s Zanjan province three decades ago has, after extensive scientific investigation, been confirmed as the naturally preserved remains of...
Tehran to hold Children and Adolescent Tourism Exhibition
TEHRAN-- Investing in children's tourism leads to increased creativity and field education for children. The Children and Adolescent Tourism Exhibition will be held from November 10 to 14 at...
Iranian Carpet Art Day marked at Tehran’s embassy in Berlin
TEHRAN — Iranian Carpet Art Day was celebrated in the conference hall of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Berlin, attended by several ambassadors and diplomats based in Germany,...
Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site a national will, deputy minister says
TEHRAN-- Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site is not just a local demand, but rather a national will of the Iranian people to preserve the historical identity of Rey, southern Tehran, said Deputy Cultural...
First scheduled freight train from Russia arrives at Iran’s Aprin dry port
TEHRAN – The first scheduled freight train from Russia arrived at Iran’s Aprin dry port on Saturday, marking a key milestone in expanding trade ties between Tehran and Moscow and paving the way...
Iran futsal defeat Tajikistan at 2025 Riyadh
TEHRAN – Iran’s futsal team defeated Tajikistan 4-1 on Saturday to secure a place in the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) semifinals.
Over 700 domestic, foreign firms to attend Iran’s electricity industry exhibit
TEHRAN – The 25th Iran International Electricity Exhibition will be held from November 11 to 14 at Tehran’s Permanent International Fairgrounds, featuring 577 Iranian and 115 foreign companies.
From Azzurri glory to Persian ambition: Gagliardi joins Iran’s coaching staff
TEHRAN - In a significant move aimed at elevating its tactical depth and international profile, the Football Federation of Iran has appointed Italian coach Antonio Gagliardi, a former analyst and...
Iranian, Dutch officials hold talks over Afghan refugees
TEHRAN – Nader Yar-Ahmadi, the head of the National Organization for Migration, and Guusje Korthals Altes, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign...
International Week of Science and Peace: significant role of science in society
The International Week of Science and Peace, November 9-15, was first observed in 1986 as part of the observance of the International Year of Peace.
Comprehensive book on Kish Island’s Millennia of Art Museum unveiled
TEHRAN – Iran’s Mostazafan Foundation has released its first museum publication, a comprehensive book dedicated to the art collections of the Millennia of Art Museum located on Kish Island in...
Iran to open its 1st export capabilities exhibition in Turkmenistan on Nov. 20
TEHRAN – The first Iran Export Capabilities Exhibition in Turkmenistan will open on November 20 in Balkan Province, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $3.0 billion within three years, the...
Despite sanctions, Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change: DOE chief
TEHRAN – Despite facing unilateral coercive measures, as well as restrictions on access to modern technologies, knowledge, financial support, and foreign investment, the Islamic Republic of Iran...
Iran opens trade development center in Shanghai, signs deal with Hangzhou trade council
TEHRAN – Iran inaugurated its Trade Development Center in Shanghai in a ceremony attended by Tehran Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mahmoud Najafi Arab and Secretary General Fereydoun Vardinejad,...
After its drone success, Iran's next breakout hit could come from the sea
TEHRAN – Over the past few years, Iran has, for the first time in its history, entered the global arms market and begun competing with world powers.
Trump says he was 'very much in charge' of Iran war despite earlier denials
TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed responsibility for Israel's June aggression against Iran, walking back his prior denials of involvement and substantiating Iranian allegations that...
Many of Iran’s arms not used during Israeli aggression, declares top commander
TEHRAN – A senior Iranian military commander says the Iranian Armed Forces have not yet shown many of their capabilities.
Iran and the power of the drone
MADRID - In the global landscape of the 21st century, technology has become one of the main sources of power and autonomy. It is no longer enough to have a strong army or access to natural...
Iran condemns Israel’s breach of truce and strikes on Lebanon
TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has, in a statement, categorically condemned the Israeli regime’s large-scale strikes on different areas of Lebanon, dismissing them as “blatant violation of...
Hezbollah’s open book: No compromise with the enemy
BEIRUT—Amid rising tremors along Lebanon’s southern frontier, Hezbollah unveiled an open letter directed both to the Lebanese people and to the nation’s three top officials: the President of the...
Disarmament is a fig leaf for Israel’s campaign to dominate Lebanon
TEHRAN – Israel’s latest deadly airstrikes in southern Lebanon are not breaches of a ceasefire. They are the continuation of a war strategy dressed up as security enforcement.
UNESCO recognizes Cyrus Cylinder as one of world’s earliest human rights charters
TEHRAN - UNESCO’s General Conference on Thursday adopted a resolution recognizing the Cyrus Cylinder as one of the world’s earliest declarations promoting cultural diversity and human rights.
Tehran hosts deBlock 2025, Iran's 1st intl. conference on blockchain, cryptocurrencies
TEHRAN- The deBlock 2025, Iran's first international conference on blockchain and cryptocurrencies, was held on November 6 and 7 at the IRIB International Conference Center.
The end of the New Middle East project
LONDON - The New Middle East project is over. So are the maps the occupation entity’s Prime Minister flaunted at every summit, like a prophetic vision in a book after 3,000 years.
Iran, Kenya eye trade expansion with innovation hub, direct flights
TEHRAN – Iran and Kenya are exploring new avenues to deepen bilateral trade and technological cooperation, including plans to establish a permanent Iranian product exhibition center in Nairobi, a...
President Aoun calls Israel’s raid on southern Lebanon ‘full-fledged crime’
At least one person has been killed and nine injured in a series of Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon, ratcheting up tensions and drawing condemnation from both the Lebanese government and...
Tehran seeks to deepen bilateral ties with Islamabad: Iran parliament speaker
TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker has underlined the importance of the current level of relations between Iran and Pakistan, saying his official three-day trip seeks to “deepen bilateral ties and...
Iran is not what Western media depicts, Indian ambassador says
TEHRAN - In an exclusive interview with the Times of Tehran on Saturday, the Indian ambassador to Iran urged greater efforts to correct what he called a “distorted image” of Iran shaped by Western media.
The illusion of peace in defeat
LONDON - The war fronts backing Gaza have decided to stand against the Israeli attempt to eliminate the Gazan resistance. The resistance was in a state of defense and not in a state of attack...
US standing against global will for Palestinian state
TEHRAN – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has shown contempt for the leaders of France, Britain, and Canada for planning to recognize the Palestinian state, calling them “clumsy”.
Triumph of ancient civilization of Iran over enemies depicted on huge billboard in Shiraz
Tehran – A new large billboard at Imam Hussein (AS) Square in Shiraz, Fars Province, tells the story of the triumph of the ancient civilization of Iran, whether it be over the Roman Emperor...
Tang-e Chogan: a peek into enigmatic legacy of Sassanids
TEHRAN – Deep within the heart of Iran lies the awe-inspiring site of Tang-e Chogan, a captivating testament to the grandeur of the Sassanid Empire (224–651).