Gwynne Dyer’s “Shortest History of War” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The Shortest History of War: From Hunter-Gatherers to Nuclear Superpowers―A Retelling for Our Times” written by Gwynne Dyer has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Tehran’s City Theater hosting Jean-Michel Ribes’ “Theater Without Animals”

TEHRAN-The play “Theater Without Animals” by Jean-Michel Ribes is currently on stage at Tehran’s City Theater.

Harold Bloom’s “The Anxiety of Influence” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “The Anxiety of Influence: A Theory of Poetry” written by Harold Bloom has been released in the Iranian book market.

40th Fajr International Music Festival concludes at Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN-The closing ceremony of the 40th Fajr International Music Festival was held on Monday at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.

Leader meets with senior Islamic Jihad officials 

Idiotic Gaza displacement plan by US will get nowhere

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution told a high-ranking Islamic Jihad delegation on Tuesday that Americans will not be able to push Palestinians out of Gaza, calling U.S. president Donald Trump’s proposed plan idiotic and doomed. 

Ben-Gvir accuses Egypt of involvement in Al-Aqsa Storm 

Far-right Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir said Israel deserves “explanations” from Egypt’s government about how Hamas has received weapons.

Egypt stands firm against Trump's Gaza plan

Egypt is developing a plan to rebuild Gaza without forcing Palestinians out of the strip in a counter to President Donald Trump’s proposal to depopulate the territory so the US can take it over.

Oxfam warns about explosion of infectious diseases in Gaza

Oxfam said there has been an explosion of waterborne and infectious diseases in Gaza amid the lack of safe water and untreated sewage overflowing in the enclave’s streets, according to Middle East Eye. 

Taiwan considering multi-billion-dollar arms purchase from US: Reuters

Taiwan is exploring buying arms worth billions of dollars from the United States, sources briefed on the matter said, hoping to win support from the new Trump administration.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Revolutionary rationality is the path to future

TEHRAN - In a note, Sobh-e-No discussed the manifestations of revolutionary rationality and wrote: One of the manifestations of revolutionary rationality is standing by the Axis of Resistance.

Iran reaffirms support for Iraq as top security official meets with Hashd al-Sha’abi chief

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), met with Falih al-Fayyadh, the head of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, to discuss pressing regional developments and shared security concerns.

Two Brits arrested in Iran for spying in multiple provinces

TEHRAN - Iran's judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir says that two British nationals recently arrested in the country's southeastern city of Kerman are accused of spying for Western intelligence services. 

Iranian parliament holds closed session on economic issues

TEHRAN – Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced that key decisions were made on economic and livelihood issues, including currency and the stock market, during a closed parliamentary session on Tuesday.

Upgraded systems ready to counter any threat: Iranian air defense chief

TEHRAN – Iran's top air defense commander has declared the country fully prepared to counter any threat, emphasizing recent advancements in its defense capabilities.  

Araghchi says ‘no negotiations under pressure’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reiterated the country's position that talks with the U.S. are not of interest under the current circumstances, while no signs yet indicate that Washington may decide to drop its inflammatory and hardline approach toward Tehran.

US, Russia agree to start push towards peace in Ukraine

The United States and Russia agreed on Tuesday to address "irritants" to the U.S.-Russia relationship and begin working on a path to end Russia's war in Ukraine, the State Department said, making clear the effort was in its early stages, Reuters reported.

Iran to retire Hamed Haddadi's No. 15 jersey

TEHRAN - Iran's Basketball Federation has decided to retire Hamed Haddadi's jersey.

Tehran ready to establish more direct flights between Iranian and Chinese cities

TEHRAN - The Iranian ambassador to China has announced Tehran's readiness to develop the tourism industry between the two countries and also increase direct flights from different Iranian cities to different regions of China.

Indonesia seeks to boost Iranian tourist arrivals amid travel challenges

TEHRAN – Indonesia is aiming to attract more Iranian travelers as the number of Iranian tourists visiting the Southeast Asian nation continues to rise, despite challenges such as the absence of direct flights and high airfare costs

Fajr Festival of Handicrafts to showcase works from 20 countries

TEHRAN—The 9th Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, known as Sarv-e Simin, will take place in Tehran from February 20 to 24. It will feature a selection of works from 20 countries.

Alishah becomes Persepolis’s all-time record appearance holder

TEHRAN – Omid Alishah became Persepolis’s all-time record appearance holder Monday night in the match against Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League Elite.

Iran ready to develop Caspian Sea-Persian Gulf corridor infrastructure

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade Mohammad Atabak said: “Iran declares its readiness to develop the infrastructure of the Caspian-Persian Gulf corridor and create the necessary facilities for the establishment of logistics bases and the exploitation of Iran's southern ports for the Caspian Sea littoral states.”