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Waltz and Rubio are no different

TEHRAN - In an interview with Amir Ali Abolfath, an analyst on American affairs, Ham Mihan discussed the changes in the White House and their impact on the Iran nuclear issue.

Controversial UK raids target seven Iranians, prompting calls for legal clarity

TEHRAN – British police’s so-called “counter-terrorism” unit has arrested eight men, including seven Iranian nationals, in two separate operations, sparking accusations from critics of systemic bias and politically motivated overreach.

Iran and Venezuela forge closer ties in nuclear science 

TEHRAN – Venezuela's Deputy Minister of Science, Alberto Quintero, recently concluded a visit to Iran, marking a significant step in strengthening cooperation between the two nations. 

Tehran-Baghdad anti-terror coordination intensifies with high-level judicial agreements

TEHRAN – Nasser Saraj, Deputy for International Affairs of Iran’s Judiciary, led a high-profile delegation to Iraq this week. The visit culminated in the signing of four bilateral agreements on Saturday and intensified commitments to combat terrorism and address judicial challenges faced by Iranian pilgrims.

Leader’s charter on clergy to mark turning point in seminary discourse, says senior cleric

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Alireza A’rafi, Director of Iran’s Islamic Seminaries, said the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s upcoming Charter on Clergy will mark a significant turning point in religious and academic developments, aligning with the legacy of the Founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini’s original vision.

More contradictions from Trump on Iran’s nuclear program as talks postponed

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump told American media that he wants indirect talks with Iran to lead to a “total dismantlement” of the country’s nuclear program, but he would still muse an agreement that acknowledges Iran’s right to pursue “civilian nuclear energy”. 

Tehran slams Western complicity in Israel’s deadly repression of journalists in Gaza

TEHRAN – On World Press Freedom Day, Iran condemned the systematic killing of Palestinian journalists in Gaza, holding Israel and its Western allies—chiefly the United States—responsible for enabling a campaign of genocide and information suppression.

Iran unveils ballistic missile named 'Qassem Basir'

TEHRAN – Late on Sunday, Iran unveiled its recently test-fired solid-fueled ballistic missile named “Qassem Basir” with a range of 1,200km, the Mehr news agency reported.

Traces of Neanderthal presence discovered in cave, western Iran

TEHRAN – Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of Neanderthal habitation in Kunakhera Cave, located in the Zagros Mountain range in western Iran’s Kermanshah province.

Over 32,000 marriages after age 50 registered in a year

TEHRAN – A total of 32,196 marriages over the age of fifty were registered across the country in the past Iranian year (March 2024 – March 2025), according to the Civil Registration Organization.

Iran prioritizes neighboring countries in science diplomacy: official

TEHRAN – The current administration places a priority on fostering scientific collaborations with neighboring countries, an official with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, has said.

Female Iranian innovator grabs WIPO prize, IFIA IIS certificate

TEHRAN – Hasti-Sadat Hosseini, a female Iranian inventor, has won the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) prize, and received the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) innovation standard (IIS) certificate for her invention, ‘Hasticell’, at the 50th edition of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva.

GIEWS releases report on food security in Iran

TEHRAN –The Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) has released a report, providing up-to-date information on the food security situation in Iran.

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What does Europe want from the negotiations?

TEHRAN - Jam-e-Jam wrote about the United States’ exclusion of Europeans from the nuclear negotiations: After the start of a new round of talks between Tehran and Washington on the Iran nuclear issue, one point that received intense attention was the exclusion of European parties from the negotiations.

Araghchi to visit Pakistan, India amid tensions

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Pakistan and India next week to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and international issues, according to a Foreign Ministry spokesman speaking to Press TV. 

Iran, Cambodia reaffirm commitment to strengthen strategic ties

TEHRAN – In a move to strengthen economic ties, Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol welcomed Iranian investment in the country’s infrastructure and development projects during a meeting with Iran’s ambassador to Cambodia.

Progress in indirect talks depends on U.S. resolve, says Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the path to reviving diplomacy with the United States hinges on Washington demonstrating genuine intent and adopting a realistic stance, warning that continued threats and sanctions only deepen mistrust.

Iran’s nuclear dispute a political standoff, not a legal matter: Leader’s aide

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council, says the nature of Iran’s nuclear dispute has turned entirely political, driven by global power dynamics rather than international law.

Tehran condemns US war crimes in Yemen, warns about West Asia’s ‘deteriorating security’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei issued a scathing condemnation of the United States’ recent military strikes across Yemen, describing the attacks as “war crimes” and a “flagrant breach of international law.”

Soltaniyeh, a UNESCO-listed mausoleum of the 14th century, undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – Phase two of a restoration and conservation project on the southern gate of the UNESCO-listed Soltaniyeh Dome has commenced, according to the director of the World Heritage site.

Locals revive tradition of cherishing ancient qanats with flowers and rosewater

TEHRAN - After more than five decades of silence, the people of Bam in southeastern Iran have revived an ancient tradition honoring qanats – the man-made subterranean aqueducts that sustained life in this arid region for centuries.

Teachers, symbols of dedication and enthusiasm

Mohammad Farrokhi, a 26-year-old teacher, travels 55 kilometers every day to reach a school in a border village in Shirvan County, northeastern North Khorasan Province.

Farabi International Award extends submission deadline

TEHRAN – The deadline for submitting articles to the 16th Farabi International Award (FIA) has been extended to May 21.

DOE develops data bank of over 5,000 species in Persian Gulf, Oman Sea

TEHRAN –The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has announced the provision of a data bank of more than 5,000 creatures in the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea, saying that it will serve as a regional and even international platform for the preservation of the biodiversity in these waters.

Russia needs to enhance cooperation with Iran in emerging technologies: presidential aide

TEHRAN –Russian Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko has underscored the significance of promoting partnerships and collaborations with Iran in emerging technologies.

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Tehran and Baku are too far, too close

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Etemad discussed the importance of Iran-Azerbaijan relations.

Senior diplomat calls for Iran-Persian Gulf states dialogue amid regional realignment

TEHRAN – Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has called for serious and sustained dialogue between Iran and its Arab neighbors in the Persian Gulf, citing a growing sense of rationality and political maturity across the region.