Women’s doubles win bronze at 2025 AYPG

TEHRAN - Narjes Soltan Mohammadi/Hananeh Nejati from Iran lost to Japan’s Asako Kurashimo/Miura Riri 3-0 in the U23 Women’s Doubles Classes WD14-20 Semifinals and claimed a bronze medal at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG).

Supervisory board appointed ahead of Parliamentary, Assembly of Experts elections

TEHRAN – The Guardian Council of Iran has selected the members of the Central Supervisory Board tasked with overseeing the upcoming midterm elections for the Assembly of Experts and the Parliament, the council’s spokesperson said on Saturday.

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Tehran and Beirut in Middle East’s critical days

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Melli reviewed the latest regional developments, focusing especially on Tehran–Beirut relations.

Non-Iranian oil tanker smuggling fuel seized in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN – Iran has detained a foreign oil tanker accused of carrying contraband fuel in the Sea of Oman.

Tehran, Beijing reaffirm close bilateral ties in all areas

TEHRAN – Iran and China have emphasized their commitment to further enhancing mutual relations, highlighting the long history of Tehran-Beijing ties over decades.

Ethiopian parliament speaker says expanding bilateral ties with Iran a ‘priority’

TEHRAN – Ethiopia’s Parliament Speaker, Tagesse Chafo, said Saturday that strengthening and expanding bilateral relations with Iran is a top priority, highlighting opportunities for deeper political, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two countries amid their recent BRICS membership.

Hezbollah leader: Disarming resistance would mean Lebanon’s end

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem on Saturday rejected any attempts to disarm the resistance, framing such efforts as a direct extension of Israel’s strategic objectives and a threat to Lebanon’s very existence.

Lebanon FM withholds credentials of Iran’s ambassador: report

The Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar has reported that Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi is deliberately obstructing the accreditation of Iran’s newly appointed ambassador to Beirut, in what the paper describes as a violation of established diplomatic protocol.

US funded covert training of activists ahead of Nepal coup, leaked documents reveal

Leaked documents reviewed by The Grayzone indicate that U.S. government–funded organizations covertly supported and trained Nepalese youth activists in the years leading up to the violent overthrow of Nepal’s government in September, amid Washington’s efforts to curb what it perceives as Chinese and Indian influence in the country.

Phillip Claudel’s “Compromise” on stage in Kerman

TEHRAN- An adaptation of French writer Phillip Claudel’s play “Compromise” is currently on stage at Kerman's City Theater Complex. 

Jules Verne’s “Mathias Sandorf” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the 1885 adventure book “Mathias Sandorf” written by the French writer Jules Verne has been released in the bookstores across the country.

Iranian artist showing artwork in “The Temple of Dreams” international exhibition in Italy

TEHRAN – An artwork by the Iranian artist Shirin Mohseni-Nasab is present at the international exhibition “The Temple of Dreams” in Lecce, Italy.

Irreparable Defeat cartoon festival to highlight themes of resistance, justice

TEHRAN- The third edition of the Irreparable Defeat Cartoon and Caricature Competition will be held on the themes the irreparable defeat of the Zionist regime in the Al-Aqsa Storm operation, the defeat of the Zionist regime in the Operation True Promise III, and the martyrs of the 12-day war. 

IRCS provides relief services to people affected by severe rains

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 5,442 individuals affected by blizzards, floods, and heavy rain over the past few days.

Iran stripped off of hosting rights in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN – Iran’s national basketball team will be forced to play their home games in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers at a neutral venue.

Iranian researcher wins Mahathir Mohammad Award 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian researcher, Seyed Hadi Borhani, has won the fifth edition of Mahathir Mohammad Award for Intellectual Creativity, which honored outstanding researchers on the theme ‘Palestine: A Pillar of Civilizational Renaissance’.

National Research, Technology Week underway

TEHRAN – The National Research and Technology Week is being held from December 13 to 18 across the country.

Iran Lab Expo kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN – The 13th Iranian-Made Laboratory Equipment and Materials Exhibition, known as Iran Lab Expo 2025, opened in Tehran on Saturday and will run till Tuesday.

Israeli troops advance into Syrian village near Golan Heights border

Israeli troops have advanced towards the village of Saida al-Hanout in the countryside of Quneitra, in southern Syria, near the border of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Al Jazeera reported Saturday, citing the Syrian state news agency (SANA).

Storm Byron impacts 250,000 displaced Gazans as infrastructure collapses

Gaza's Government Media Office has issued updates detailing the extent of the devastation left by Storm Byron across Gaza.

Israeli drone strike kills several Palestinians in vehicle west of Gaza City

Several Palestinians were killed and injured on Saturday after an Israeli drone targeted a vehicle west of Gaza City, WAFA reported Saturday, citing local sources.

Mashhad to hold specialized exhibition to boost tourism, pilgrimage

TEHRAN--Mashhad's specialized exhibition in the field of pilgrimage and tourism will be held in January 2026 in line with the plan to transform Mashhad, the capital city of Khorasan Razavi province, into a free zone for tourism and pilgrimage.

Ilam to hold three-day tour for Iraqi tourists

TEHRAN-- Inviting a group of Iraqi tourists and media activists to attend the three-day tour of Ilam is part of the province's tourism diplomacy programs, which are held with the aim of introducing local capacities, said head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department on Saturday.