Authenticity is key for foreign buyers of Persian handicrafts, exporter says

TEHRAN-- Foreign buyers are looking for the authenticity of handicrafts, not mass production, so work that has a soul is more valuable to them, a handicraft exporter in Yazd has said.

Restoration of world’s only historic mosque with four minarets begins in Darab

TEHRAN--Restoration operation of Jameh Mosque of Darab in Fars province, the only historical four-minaret mosque in the world, has begun, head of Darab Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department has said.

Mashhad hosting 4,000 pilgrims arriving on foot for Hazrat Fatemeh mourning

TEHRAN - More than 2,500 pilgrims arriving on foot entered Mashhad on Sunday to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Local officials expect the number of pilgrims entering the holy city on foot may reach 4,000.

Literacy Movement starts activities in elementary schools

TEHRAN – The Literacy Movement Organization, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, has started activities in elementary schools.

Iran discusses expanding ties with Tajikistan, Pakistan in ICT sector

TEHRAN – To boost cooperation with neighboring countries and strengthen regional interactions in the information, communication, and technology (ICT) sector, ICT Minister Sattar Hashemi has held meetings with his counterparts from Tajikistan and Pakistan.

Iranian delegation to attend Tokyo Nano Tech 2026

TEHRAN – Supported by the Organization for Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in the 25th International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference, known as Nano Tech 2026, which is scheduled to be held from January 27 to 31, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan.

Over 130 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 132 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 15 to 21, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

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Iraq’s elections: A strategic defeat for the United States

TEHRAN - The Iraqi parliamentary elections, held under highly sensitive circumstances, have been described by the Javan newspaper as a strategic defeat for the United States and Israel.

Araghchi says no need for mediators after Lebanese FM makes public call for negotiations 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is ready for dialogue aimed at boosting bilateral relations with Lebanon, while stressing that Iran does not interfere in the country’s internal affairs, and that it does not require a third party to arrange discussions with Beirut.

Israel undergoing an 'epidemic of infiltration', says Iran intelligence minister

TEHRAN — Iran’s Intelligence Minister says Israel is undergoing an “epidemic of infiltration,” as multiple Israeli media outlets report unprecedented levels of espionage cases linked to Iranian intelligence, including penetration of one of Israel’s largest air force bases.

MPs ponder response to IAEA’s anti-Iran resolution 

President’s appointees meet with lawmakers for consultations 

TEHRAN – The National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament categorically condemned the recently adopted anti-Iran resolution by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), after beginning the process to devise an appropriate response.

Brig. Gen. Jahanshahi takes helm of Iran Army Ground Forces

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi has been appointed as the new commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces, succeeding Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari.

Minister emphasizes restoration of UNESCO-registered Soltaniyeh Dome

TEHRAN—Minister of Cultural Heritage Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized restoration of the UNESCO-registered Sotalniyeh Dome in Zanjan during his visit to this province.

Isfahan firms to promote Iran’s heritage at Madrid’s Fitur fair

TEHRAN--Five travel agencies from Isfahan province have been selected to participate in the Iranian pavilion at the Madrid International Fitur 2026 exhibition to introduce the city's cultural and historical capacities to the global tourists, said Amir Karamzadeh, tourism chief of the province.

3.5 million religious tourists visited Iran last year

TEHRAN – Tourism Minister Reza Salehi-Amiri has said that 3.5 million religious tourists from Iraq, the Persian Gulf region, Central Asia, and the Caucasus traveled to Iran during the past Persian year (1403), which ended on March 20, 2025.

Bastam Castle, a lesser-known destination for domestic and foreign tourists

TEHRAN— Bastam Castle, in the north-central Semnan Province, is a lesser-known destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.

Tehran, Soul to beef up sci-tech co-op

TEHRAN – Farhad Yazdandoost, an official with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, and Kim Junpyo, South Korea’s ambassador to Iran, have discussed ways to promote scientific and technological collaboration between the two countries.

Iran explores potentials to boost tech ties with Algeria, Kenya

TEHRAN – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, has held separate meetings with his Algerian and Kenyan counterparts, discussing ways to develop markets and enhance synergy to promote collaboration on smart government, space industry, digital economy, and cybersecurity.

National HIV testing campaign underway

TEHRAN – A national HIV testing campaign, organized by the health ministry, is being held for a month, starting from November 11, across the country.

DOE calls for implementing regional action plan to save Caspian Sea

TEHRAN – Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has called for implementing a regional action plan drafted by five littoral states for the conservation of the Caspian Sea.

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A new scenario for Iran

TEHRAN - In a commentary on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman s visit to the White House, Shargh wrote: One of the most complex and sensitive aspects of this trip overshadowed by headlines about arms deals was the shift in Washington and Riyadh s joint approach toward the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Canada in no position to lecture others on human rights, says Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran has sharply rebuked Canada for presenting itself as a global defender of human rights, arguing that the country should instead face scrutiny for its own record of systemic racism and abuses against Indigenous peoples.

Another Israeli soldier indicted, in less than a week, for spying for Iran

TEHRAN – The Israeli regime has reportedly indicted, in less than a week, another one of its soldiers on charges of carrying out spying activities for Iran, including transferring sensitive information on a military site to an “Iranian handler.”

Iran, Brazil stress closer cooperation on all fronts

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira have, in a phone conversation, exchanged views on bilateral relations as well as international developments.

Presidential letter to Saudi Crown Prince was about Hajj, Iranian envoy clarifies

TEHRAN - The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Riyadh, Alireza Enayati, provided details regarding a letter sent by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Araghchi says Iran ‘fully prepared for war’ 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that the Islamic Republic of Iran stands more ready than ever to decisively counter any act of aggression from the Israeli regime. 

Paveh holds pomegranate harvest thanksgiving celebration

TEHRAN--The third pomegranate harvest thanksgiving celebration was held in Satiari village, Paveh county, Kermanshah province, on Thursday with the attendance of several thousands of tourists.

Evaz in Fars province, a new destination for cultural tourism

TEHRAN--In a climate with little water but rich in intellectual and social assets, the city of Evaz in southern province of Fars has become the focal point of Iran’s cultural vision by earning the title of ‘Iran's Book Capital’. This choice, which was formalized by hosting the opening ceremony of the 33rd Iran Book Week, marks the beginning of a new chapter in the city's flourishing cultural potential and literary tourism.