UN slams Israel’s call to displace Palestinians from West Bank

The UN human rights office on Friday condemned an Israeli minister’s call to displace people from the West Bank, saying these statements only serve to escalate an already “very dire situation.”

Captives’ families slam Netanyahu for Philadelphi Corridor decision

A group representing the families of Israeli captives in Gaza has denounced the recent Israeli security cabinet decision to leave troops in the Philadelphi Corridor, a strip of land running along Gaza’s southern border with Egypt, according to Israeli broadcaster Channel 12.

UN’s Albanese: World is failing Palestinians

The UN’s special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory has equated the world’s failure to protect Palestinians from Israeli atrocities to earlier failures in protecting victims during the genocides in Rwanda and Bosnia.

Borrell asks EU to consider sanctions on two Israeli ministers

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday he has asked EU members to consider imposing sanctions on two Israeli ministers for "hate messages" against Palestinians.

Turkish FM: Netanyahu playing with fire

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says, “Israel is not only committing genocide in Gaza, but it is now extending this war to the West Bank, Lebanon, and potentially other nations it deems as enemies which we cannot know or predict”.

Yemenis rally in support of Palestine

Yemenis have taken to the streets of the capital Sana’a and other cities to express solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid ongoing Israeli ground and airstrikes there.

TEHRAN PAPERS

New excuse to apply more pressure

TEHRAN - In its editorial, Siasat-e-Rooz pointed out the American claim about the new nuclear agreement with Iran.

Pezeshkian extends national day greetings to Malaysian leaders

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent separate congratulatory messages to the King and Prime Minister of Malaysia, as well as to the Malaysian people, in celebration of Malaysia's National Day.

Iran on path to level up cooperation with Persian Gulf states: FM

TEHRAN– Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says that Iran is keen on entering a new era of diplomacy with the GCC, where both sides can work together to overcome regional challenges and achieve shared goals.

Iran calls for global action to stop Israel's ‘sinister and racist’ agenda in Palestine

TEHRAN – Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Nasser Kanaani, has strongly criticized Israel for its "sinister and racist" strategies aimed at escalating violence and committing atrocities across Palestine.

AI enhances Eastern border security: commander

TEHRAN- The commander of Iranian Army Ground Forces has indicated that the entire strategy for securing the eastern borders relies entirely on artificial intelligence. 

Iran vows calculated retaliation against Zionist regime

TEHRAN- The chief of staff of Iranian Armed Forces has declared that the Islamic Republic of Iran will respond to the actions of the Zionist regime in a measured way.

Iran demands lifting of U.S. sanctions against Syria

TEHRAN- Iran’s permanent representative and ambassador to the United Nations in New York has emphasized Iran's demand for the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, asserting that these unilateral actions serve as a means of collective punishment for the Syrian populace. 

IRGC facility suffers fatal incident

TEHRAN- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) reported the loss of two of its personnel due to a gas leak that occurred on Wednesday night at one of its facilities in Isfahan province. 

MKO terrorists gain support from Western advocates: spox

TEHRAN- The spokesperson of Iran’s foreign ministry stated that the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO), a widely recognized terrorist group, has received backing from certain Western nations that profess to uphold human rights. 

Global action needed to end nuclear tests and weapons, Iran warns

TEHRAN – On the occasion of the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, has issued a strong call for the complete cessation of nuclear testing and the ultimate elimination of nuclear weapons.

Iran Air Defense Force self-sufficient: commander

TEHRAN – The commander of Iran's Army Air Defense Force, Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi Fard, has declared the force's complete self-sufficiency in air defense capabilities, highlighting the nation's commitment to defending its skies amidst perceived regional threats.

Iranian Air Defense ensures national security: commander

TEHRAN- The head of the Joint Air Defense of Khatam al-Anbiya construction headquarters released a statement commemorating the anniversary of Air Defense Day.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

Paintings by Farshid Satiarvand are on display in an exhibition at Doost Gallery.  Entitled “Shadow Dwellers”, the exhibit will be running until September 17 at the gallery, which can be found at No. 4, 4th St. off Eshqyar St., Khorramshahr Ave.

Tehran cultural center reviews "The Red Circle"

TEHRAN- “Le Cercle Rouge” ("The Red Circle"), a 1970 crime film by French director Jean-Pierre Melville, was reviewed at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Thursday in in memory of the recently deceased actor Alain Delon.  

Kayhan Kalhor to perform at ACC World Music Festival in Gwangju

TEHRAN-Renowned Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor is to take the stage in Gwangju, South Korea, along with Kiya Tabassian and Navid Afghah.

Busts of martyrs of service unveiled in Tehran

TEHRAN-The 5th group exhibition “Heaven’s Garden” was inaugurated at the Abolfazl Aali Art Gallery of the Art Bureau in Tehran on August 28, with the unveiling of busts honoring the martyrs of service, alongside the display of ten large-scale sculptures.

Kerman province to host camper rally, harvest festivals

TEHRAN - Kerman province is set to celebrate its rich agricultural heritage and promote tourism with two upcoming harvest festivals and a rally of camping enthusiasts.

Rasht mayor attends BRICS forum, highlights tourism appeals

TEHRAN - The mayor of Rasht, Rahim Shoqi, presented the northern Iranian city’s tourism and cultural potentials at the 6th BRICS Urbanization Forum held in Moscow.