UNESCO-listed caravanserai hosting Nowruz festival

TEHRAN - Semnan's department for cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts has announced the inauguration of a Nowruz festival, titled “Semnan, Home of World Heritage Caravanserais,” being held at the city’s Shah Abbasi Caravanserai.

Eight Iranian crafters honored at WCC-APR

TEHRAN – In a distinguished event, held in China, eight accomplished artisans hailing from Iran have emerged as the standout figures selected by the World Crafts Council-Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR).

Iranian province records 90 million overnight stays in 11 months

TEHRAN—Mazandaran province, which is bounded by mountains and sea, has registered some 90 million overnight stays mainly by domestic travelers in the first eleven months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).

Rainfall declines compared to last year

TEHRAN – The amount of rainfall in the country has decreased by 26 and 16 percent, respectively, compared to last year’s long-term average, and the previous water year.

Over $4.3b allocated to subsidize medical imports

TEHRAN – More than $4.3 billion has been allocated for importing medicine and medical equipment in the current Iranian calendar year that ends on March 20.

Iran to pursue Israel’s expulsion from UN commission on women

TEHRAN – In light of the extreme deterioration of the situation in Gaza, the vice president for women and family affairs attending the 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will call for removing Israel from the UN body.

Regional security gains from Iran-Armenia connections: FM

TEHRAN- Iran’s foreign minister has advocated for deeper ties with Armenia, stating that more collaboration between the two countries would be advantageous for the security, stability, and peace of the region.

Iran nabs largest UK-linked financial sabotage, online gambling network

TEHRAN- The largest nationwide coordinated internet gambling and betting network, founded and run by UK-based entities, was brought down by Iran’s Intelligence Ministry.

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The double standards of the West in dealing with Iran and Israel

TEHRAN - Siasat-e-Rooz dedicated its editorial to the dual behavior of the West and its supporters on the issue of Iran and Israel and said: Western and Persian-language media focused all their programs on Women's Day on the women of Iran and Afghanistan, as if Western women were in heaven, and the women of Iran and Afghanistan have critical and exceptional conditions.

Iran’s naval prowess paves the way for global dominance: MP

TEHRAN - In a recent announcement, the head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament underscored the profound global ramifications of achieving maritime dominance for the country.

Raisi sends congratulatory message to new Pakistan president

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has sent a congratulatory message to Asif Ali Zardari on his election as the new President of Pakistan and expressed hope that relations between the two countries, which have historical, cultural and religious history, will be further developed and deepened during his presidency.

Iran proposes six practical proposals for Gaza

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has proposed six practical proposals for resolving issues in the Gaza Strip during an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Over 1,000 schools constructed in deprived areas

TEHRAN – More than 1,000 schools have been constructed in underprivileged areas in the east and northeast of the country in the current Iranian calendar year that started in March 2023, an official with the Headquarters for Executing the Order of the Imam Khomeini has said.

Iran to attend Commission on Status of Women

TEHRAN – A delegation headed by the vice president for women and family affairs will participate in the 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) which will take place in New York from March 11-22.

Female Iranian scientist grabs APS award 2024

TEHRAN – Azadeh Keivani has won the American Physics Society’s (APS) award for the development and application of artificial intelligence techniques to problems ranging from education to clinical studies in cancer and heart disease.

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An absurd humanitarian gesture

TEHRAN - Siasat-e-Rooz devoted its note to the fake gesture of the Westerners in support of women and wrote: In a thought-provoking move, the Western media, including foreign Persian-language media, declared that a group of employees of several embassies based in Tehran in a common message congratulated the International Women's Day and encouraged the addressees to try to advance women's rights and eliminate gender inequality.

Iran's new ambassador to Brazil starts mission

TEHRAN - In preparation for his upcoming diplomatic mission to Brazil, Abdollah Nekounam, the recently appointed ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Brazil, met with Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Iran censures U.S. lack of commitment to lifting sanctions

TEHRAN- The Iranian foreign minister criticized the U.S. for its inconsistent actions and lack of commitment within the framework of diplomatic efforts to remove sanctions on Iran.

National authority key to safeguarding Iran’s rights: military advisor

TEHRAN- A military advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces has emphasized the indispensable role of national authority and strength, asserting that in dealing with corrupt powers, it is imperative to speak the language of power.

Iranian ambassador to Pakistan expresses optimism for strengthened ties

TEHRAN - In a recent statement, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan expressed optimism about the growth of relations between Iran and Pakistan under Asif Ali Zardari's presidency. 

Iran slams UN for politically motivated reporting on 2022 riots

TEHRAN – Iran has condemned the United Nations for releasing baseless and biased information as facts, while it continues to turn a blind eye to the devastating situation of women and children in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iran FM says suspension of Leader social media accounts ‘illegal and unethical’

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has slammed the decision by Meta to suspend the Instagram accounts of the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iran urges removal of Israeli regime from UN women’s rights commission

TEHRAN- Following hundreds of Palestinian women’s deaths and injuries in Israel’s ongoing genocidal attack on Gaza, Iran’s top human rights official has demanded that Israel should be expelled from the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

120-year-old fig tree, coastal gem join Iran’s national heritage list

TEHRAN – As a notable step intending to conserve natural treasures, two precious wonders located in Iran's ​​​​​Sistan-Baluchestan province have been enshrined in the natural heritage list.

Samanu festival celebrated in Bojnourd

TEHRAN - In a vibrant celebration of culinary heritage, the Samanu festival was held in Bojnourd in collaboration with the municipality and the Cultural Heritage Department of North Khorasan province on Friday.