Tourism in West Asia reels from fallout of 12-Day Iran-Israel War

TEHRAN - The recent 12-day military confrontation between Iran and Israel has sent shockwaves through the tourism industry of West Asia, disrupting flight routes, stranding tens of thousands of travelers, and casting uncertainty over one of the world’s most dynamic travel regions.

Condition for ending the war is destruction of Israel, not cessation of attacks

Kayhan discussed the full-scale war between Iran and Israel in an article and wrote: The war that has been started in West Asia these days is more than just a normal military conflict. A battle that will not end with a ceasefire, but only with the complete collapse of the sinister and fake structure of the Zionist regime.

Najah Mohammed Ali  

The resilience of the Axis of Resistance against Zionist-American aggression

LONDON – The ongoing escalation between Iran and the child-killing occupying entity and its backers highlights Iran as a central pillar of the Axis of Resistance, leading an existential battle against Zionist and Western-American aggression. This confrontation is not merely a military conflict but a struggle for dignity and independence, embodying the will of the Islamic nation to defend its sovereignty and sacred values.

Groundbreaking discovery in northern Persian Gulf sheds new light on early human migration

TEHRAN - A major archaeological discovery in the northern hinterlands of the Persian Gulf is transforming our understanding of early human migration into Asia.

Ayatollah Khamenei expounds on US president's West Asia trip

'You might not be there without US'; This is Trump's model for Arab states

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, met with a number of teachers and educators from across the country on May 17, 2025, in the Imam Khomeini (ra) Hussainiyah.

Trump’s West Asia tour spurs more distrust with Iran after ‘deceptive’ comments 

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump’s pronouncements on Iran during his ongoing West Asia tour have so far done little to help him advance a nuclear deal with the country, with Iran’s foreign minister taking to the public stage on Tuesday to call out the president’s “deception” and dishonesty. 

Resistance Journalism course to be held in Tehran 

TEHRAN- A course on Resistance Journalism will be held in Tehran in May to explore the role of colonialism in altering the borders of West Asia following World War I. 

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan border agreement will boost regional stability, says Iran

TEHRAN – Iran has praised a landmark agreement between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to officially establish the junction point of their shared borders—a move hailed as a milestone for regional cooperation and stability.

West Asia can ensure its own security, foreigners should stay out: Iran Navy commander

TEHRAN – Iran's Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, stated that countries in West Asia are capable of handling their own security and urged external actors to rethink their involvement in the region. 

Lake Urmia’s water volume increases by 80 mcm

TEHRAN –According to the CEO of West Azarbaijan regional water company, the volume of water in Lake Urmia has risen by 80 million cubic meters compared to the same time last year, reaching 1,630 billion cubic meters.

West Asia’s largest tourism park inaugurated in southern Iran

TEHRAN – Gohar Park, a tourism and entertainment complex, reportedly named the largest of its kind in West Asia, was inaugurated in Sirjan of Kerman province, southern Iran.

Who’s afraid of America first?

To many countries in Europe, the return of Donald Trump to the White House is seen as a momentous, almost apocalyptic, shift that is likely to disrupt alliances and upend economic relations. Meanwhile, American adversaries such as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia anticipate that the incoming administration will mark an opportunity to advance their anti-Western agendas. Yet there is another region of the world, one that includes many U.S. allies, partners, and friends, that views Trump’s return more calmly.

Zarif's 'MWADA' vision: a new era of peace and prosperity in West Asia

TEHRAN – In an op-ed in The Economist on Monday, Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs and former Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, outlined a novel approach to regional security and economic development through the creation of the Muslim West Asian Dialogue Association (MWADA).

Courageous Syrian youth will expel Zionists from Syria: Leader

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei discussed the situation in Syria, Iran’s regional strategy, and the future of West Asia during a meeting with religious eulogists on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Sunday. 

Growing radical influence in Syria threatens regional stability, Leader’s advisor warns

TEHRAN – In a statement released through the Mehr News Agency, an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution warned that the rise of radical groups in Syria will have grave consequences for the entire region. 

Collegiate programming contest for West Asia held

TEHRAN –Sharif University of Technology students have claimed the first top three positions in a programming contest known as the 25th International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) for the West Asia region.

Pezeshkian slams foreign intervention in West Asia, calls for regional unity

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian underscored the vital need for regional cooperation to establish security in West Asia, asserting that foreign interference is unwarranted.

Lake Urmia’s water volume, level grow yr/yr

TEHRAN—Lake Urmia is currently in better condition in terms of level and volume of water compared to last year, an official with West Azarbaijan governor general's office has said.