Israel begged Iran to abandon retaliation after realizing consulate attack mistake: commander

TEHRAN - During a gathering on Saturday, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the IRGC's Aerospace Division, mentioned that Israel was left despondent following the Leader of the Islamic Revolution's declaration that Iran would ensure the regime "regrets" its assault on the Iranian consulate in Syria on April 1.

Iran, Qatar vow to strengthen ties, end Israeli crimes in Gaza

TEHRAN – Iran's acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani has lauded the burgeoning political and economic relations between Iran and Qatar, emphasizing the Islamic Republic’s strategic policy of fostering strong ties with neighboring countries.

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The world admits that Iran's nuclear activity is peaceful

TEHRAN - Siasat-e-Rooz devoted its editorial to the report of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and wrote: In recent days, numerous news and reports have been published about the increasing tendency of the possessors of nuclear weapons to expand these weapons, and this is a big alarm for the security of the world.

Iranian MP condemns silence on Israeli atrocities in Gaza

TEHRAN – Sara Fallahi, the representative of Ilam in Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly, has criticized the silence of human rights advocates regarding the Israeli regime's actions in Gaza, which has led to a severe humanitarian crisis.

Official highlights Tehran-Moscow sister-city agreement at BRICS Tourism Forum

MOSCOW - Evgeny Kozlov, the first deputy head of the Moscow Mayor and Government Office as well as the chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, has said the sister-city agreement between Tehran and Moscow can greatly boost the partnership between the two sides in the tourism area.

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Diplomacy of honor and resistance

TEHRAN - In a note, the Iran newspaper addressed the successful path of the 13th government in foreign policy and wrote: After the 13th government headed by Ayatollah Raisi came to power, the country's diplomatic apparatus changed course from western-centrism to multilateralism, developing cooperation with neighboring countries and resuming relations with neighboring countries.

Mona Hojat Ansari

Candidates hit the road for votes

TEHRAN – With less than ten days remaining before the June 28th presidential election, candidates have hit the road in a last-minute push for votes. 

Iran’s foreign policy to continue pursuing demands of nation: Baqeri

TEHRAN – The acting Foreign Minister of Iran says the country’s foreign policy apparatus continues to actively pursue the demands of the country, its people, and the community.

Sanctions hindering fight against illicit arms trade: Iran UN envoy

TEHRAN - Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Saeed Iravani, has condemned U.S. sanctions as a hindrance to Tehran's efforts to combat the illicit trade of small arms and light weapons in the region. 

Iran, Iraq to host pilgrimage car rally

TEHRAN - This fall, Iran and Iraq will jointly host a pilgrimage car rally, a 4,000-kilometer journey from Karbala to Mashhad and back.

BRICS, SCO, Africa and Latin America to discuss digital development at IT forum

Delegations from dozens of countries have arrived in the Russian city of Khanty-Mansiysk for the XV International IT Forum with the participation of BRICS and SCO countries. The event is being organised under Russia's chairmanship of BRICS in 2024. TV BRICS is the international media partner of the event.

20% of out-of-school nomad students start education

TEHRAN –During the past academic year (September 2023 – June 2024),  the Ministry of Education managed to enroll about 20 percent of out-of-school nomad students, an official with the Ministry of Education has said.

‘Ranger Day’ on national calendar

TEHRAN – The eighth day of Aban – the 8th Iranian calendar month, which falls on October 29, has been approved to be registered on the national calendar as the ‘Ranger Day’, Nourollah Moradi, an official with the Department of Environment, has said.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Iran’s generous support for refugees

TEHRAN –Each year, World Refugee Day is celebrated on June 20 to honor people who have been forced to flee due to conflict, violence, or persecution.

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Nuclear strategy, a permanent guarantee of national security

TEHRAN - In its note, Siasat-e-Rooz evaluated the world's attitude towards Iran's nuclear capabilities and wrote: The pressure on Iran, which is very clear in the words and literature of European countries, can be evaluated in line with Iran's nuclear power.

Iran envoy meets Saudi crown prince in Mina

TEHRAN – Ambassador of Iran to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati met with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, in Mina, Saudi Arabia.

Iran acting FM calls for ending violence in Gaza in message to Azerbaijani counterpart

TEHRAN – In a heartfelt message on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Ali Baqeri Kani, reached out to his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, expressing hopes for peace and unity within the Islamic community.

By Xavier Villar

First presidential debate gets off to a good start

MADRID - The first televised debate preceding the Iranian presidential elections, scheduled for June 28th, took place on Monday, the 18th. This event focused on economic issues, presenting various proposals to address the most urgent challenges in this field.

By Batool Subeiti

Sayed Raisi’s death was a reflection of how he lived

BEIRUT - Sayed Ibrahim Raisi and his companions were killed whilst on active duty – a reflection of how they lived their lives.

Ardabil’s historical bazaar restoration accelerates

TEHRAN - The governor-general of Ardabil province has issued directives to accelerate the restoration and renovation of Ardabil’s historical bazaar.

Revival of Chador-Shab weaving brings new hope

TEHRAN - The traditional craft of Chador-Shab weaving, once a fading memory in a village in Gilan province, has been given new life through a comprehensive training program.

Hiking in pristine nature

As the weather becomes pleasant in the spring, mountaineers embark on hiking to enjoy the pristine nature, fresh air, and serenity.

Iran, Namibia to cooperate in nanotech research, education

TEHRAN – The secretary of the headquarters for the Nanotechnology Initiative Council, Emad Ahmadvand, and the special advisor to the Namibian president have discussed avenues to enhance cooperation between the two countries in nanotechnology.