By Mohammad Ghaderi

Decoding U.S. negotiation game

TEHRAN – The reported U.S. refusal to present a written plan in five rounds of talks with Iran is part of a complex strategy based on game theory. According to this strategy, Washington, while maintaining ambiguity and without accepting responsibility, tries to unilaterally rewrite the rules of the game and keep its outcome in a halo of uncertainty. 

Kermanshah identifies 50 new villages with high tourism potential

TEHRAN - The Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Kermanshah province has announced the identification of 50 lesser-known villages with strong tourism potential, aiming to promote rural and nature-based tourism across the western Iranian province.

Lake Urmia’s level 23cm above lowest recorded ever

TEHRAN – The current level of Lake Urmia amounts to 1270.27 meters, which is 23 centimeters more than the lowest figure recorded so far.

Tehran hosts 5th Intl. Congress on ‘Health in Arbaeen’

TEHRAN – The 5th International Congress on “Health in Arbaeen” was held in Tehran from May 26 to 27 with the participation of six countries.

Health diplomacy workshop explores WHO’s vital role in national, global health security

TEHRAN –A two-day workshop, titled ‘Advancing Health Diplomacy: Understanding the World Health Organization's Role in Global and National Health System’, was held in Tehran, bringing together key health leaders and policy-makers to deepen their understanding of health diplomacy.

Health ministry to carry out comprehensive cancer screening program

TEHRAN –The health ministry is planning to implement a comprehensive screening program for the early detection of the three most common, but preventable cancers (namely breast, cervical, and colon) in the country.

Iran ready to strike if Israel acts recklessly: Army chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s top military commander has warned Israel against escalating tensions, stating that the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to retaliate decisively if provoked.

Use of human shields by Israel violates Geneva Conventions: Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran has sharply condemned Israel for using Palestinian civilians as human shields, calling it a “heinous war crime” and part of a broader campaign of genocide against the people of Gaza.

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The desire to have Iranian drones

TEHRAN - In a note, Siasat-e-Rooz discussed the power and value of Iranian drones.

By Soheila Zarfam 

Joint Iran-Pakistan efforts needed to halt Israeli crimes in Gaza: Leader

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, received Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday, engaging in a meeting that encompassed bilateral, regional, and international issues. 

New book brings ancient skeletons of Iranian plateau to life through storytelling and science

TEHRAN - A newly published Persian-language book titled “101 Narrations from Skeletons of Ancient Sites of Iranian Plateau” by Mehrnoosh Zadehdabagh offers a unique glimpse into the lives—and deaths—of ancient inhabitants of Iran.

Bangladesh ambassador visits historical attractions in Urmia, northwest Iran

TEHRAN - The Ambassador of Bangladesh to Iran, Manjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury, has visited the city of Urmia in northwest Iran, where he toured several of its prominent historical and cultural landmarks.

Damghan, a treasure trove for cultural travelers and history enthusiasts

TEHRAN - Steeped in history and dotted with architectural marvels, Damghan in Iran’s Semnan province is a treasure trove for cultural travelers and history enthusiasts.

Archaeologists uncover potential evidence of early maritime activity in southern Iran

TEHRAN - Recent excavations at Iran’s Kopal archaeological site have revealed artifacts that could shed new light on early maritime practices, though researchers emphasize the need for further analysis.

Iran, Kuwait eye enhanced co-op in car racing, tourism

TEHRAN—Head of Kuwait International Automobile Club (KIAC) Essa Hamzah, during his trip to Iran, said his presence was a turning point in the mutual ties of Iran and Kuwait, adding that a new chapter of international cooperation will start.

Iran among countries with advanced cancer treatment technology

TEHRAN – Launching the first national production line for electroporation systems, Iran has become the first country in Asia to acquire advanced cancer treatment technology.

Supplementary programs at schools to address Iron, vitamin D deficiency

TEHRAN – The health ministry is implementing the national micronutrients supplement programs under which Iron and vitamin D are distributed at high schools to address deficiencies in students, an official with the health ministry has said.

Iranian delegations to attend CPHI & PMEC China, Pharmedi Vietnam

TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in pharmaceutical events that will take place in Shanghai, China, from June 24-26, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from September 24-27.

Spring rainfalls revive Lake Urmia’s reservoirs for wildlife

TEHRAN – Recent precipitations in spring have restored Lake Urmia's reservoirs, with 550,000 litres of water being stored for the wildlife, Behzad Shir-Panjeh, head of National Park of Lake Urmia, has said.

FAO’s new representative to Iran presents credentials to foreign minister

TEHRAN – Farrukh Toirov, the newly appointed Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to the Islamic Republic of Iran, presented his credentials to Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on Sunday, 25 May 2025, and officially commenced his assignment.

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Challenging negotiations under shadow of deep differences and new US pressures

TEHRAN - Sobh-e-No called the fifth round of talks between Iran and the U.S. held in Rome on Friday challenging.

‘Harsh and decisive response’ will follow ‘snapback’ activation, Iran warns

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has cautioned that any attempt to trigger the so-called “snapback mechanism” to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran will be met with a “harsh and decisive” response from Tehran, signaling a firm line as indirect nuclear talks with the United States continue.

Decisions will be made on national interests, not foreign pressure: Iran nuclear chief

TEHRAN — Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s unwavering commitment to charting its own independent course in the face of foreign pressures, asserting that Iran’s nuclear and scientific trajectory will always be dictated by its national interests—not external dictates.

Iran’s resolve unshaken by enemy’s pressures: IRGC chief

TEHRAN – The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned of a Western-led cultural offensive aimed at eroding the country’s identity and values, vowing that the Islamic Republic will stand firm against external pressure in all its forms.

Iran steps up African outreach on Africa Day as new envoys begin postings

TEHRAN - Tehran has signaled a major shift in its Africa policy, moving beyond decades of symbolic ties toward concrete economic partnerships—a change underscored by recent high-profile diplomatic exchanges and the recent Africa Summit and Expo 2025.

Land subsidence threatens Achaemenid sites in southern Iran

TEHRAN - Experts have raised alarms over accelerating land subsidence near two of Iran’s most iconic archaeological sites – Naqsh-e Rostam, the necropolis of the Achaemenid kings, and Persepolis, the UNESCO-registered ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire – as unsustainable agricultural practices continue in the fertile plains of Fars province.