Precipitations close to normal after four years

TEHRAN –After four years of consecutive low precipitations, the amount of average rainfall is getting close to normal long-term figures, the head of Metrological Organization has said.

Tehran, Beijing explore paths to enhance environmental co-op

TEHRAN –A delegation headed by Wan Gang, the Chinese Minister of Science and Technology, met in Tehran on Monday with Ali Salajeqeh, the head of the Department of Environment, to foster collaboration under the 25-year cooperation agreement which was signed by the two countries in March 2021.

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Imbalance in the prospect of two competitors

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Donya-e-Eqtesad dealt with the prospect of cementing diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia and said: There are two doctrines of thought in Saudi Arabia's political circles.

Iran calls for Muslim unity against Israeli actions in Gaza

TEHRAN – Iran's acting President Mohammad Mokhber has urged Muslim nations to unite in an effort to halt the Israeli regime’s ongoing actions in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Ayatollah Khamenei emphasizes ‘human scope’, ‘spiritual strength of Islam’ in Hajj message

TEHRAN – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei addressed the esteemed Hajj pilgrims, highlighting the "human scope" and "spiritual strength of Islam" as integral facets of the pilgrimage duty.

Iran acting President hails late Amir Abdollahian’s endeavors in meeting with Hamid Nouri

TEHRAN – Iran’s acting President has lauded the late Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian’s political endeavors, during a meeting with Hamid Nouri, the Iranian national recently released from Swedish prison.

Iranian, Russian officials discuss Caucasus developments in Tehran meeting

TEHRAN – Igor Khovayev, the Special Representative of the Russian Foreign Minister for the Settlement of Issues between Azerbaijan and Armenia, visited Tehran on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in the Caucasus region.

By Mona Hojat Ansari

Election atmosphere heats up

TEHRAN – As the presidential election draws closer, the political landscape in Iran is becoming more intense, with several candidates grabbing headlines this weekend.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Promoting intl. cooperation to combat SDSs

TEHRAN –The efforts of the administration of the late President Ebrahim Raisi to address the predicament of sand and dust storms (SDSs), as one of the factors contributing to drought and desertification, led to the evolution of national discourse into regional, and subsequently international discourse, according to the head of Department of Environment (DOE).

Wetland being restored after 25 years

TEHRAN – Having been dried up for nearly 25 years, the Dargah Lotfollah wetland, located in Naqadeh county, northwestern West Azarbaijan province, is being revived, an official with the provincial department of environment has said.

Iran ranks 14th for most-cited institutes worldwide

TEHRAN –The number of top Iranian universities and research institutes in the Essential Science Indicators (ESI) database has increased from 115 last year to 134 this year, ranking the country 14th worldwide, and second among Islamic countries, the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has reported.

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Quick response to the anti-Iranian resolution

TEHRAN - The Iran newspaper wrote in a note: The latest report of the International Atomic Energy Agency, which was published by the Reuters news agency, declared the installation of two uranium enrichment centrifuge cascades in the Fordow power plant.

Iranian border police thwart terrorist plot ahead of presidential election

TEHRAN – The commander of Iran's border police has revealed that his forces successfully thwarted a terrorist plot aimed at disrupting the upcoming snap presidential election on June 28.

Army commander stresses enhanced electoral engagement for national progress

TEHRAN – The chief commander of the Iranian Army has underscored the pivotal role of increased participation in elections in bolstering the nation's strength, power, authority, and overall progress.

Tehran rejects involvement in Yemen maritime operations against Israel

TEHRAN - In a strong rebuke, Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York has dismissed allegations by Western powers that the Islamic Republic has provided aid to Yemeni armed forces engaged in anti-Israel operations in the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Indian Ocean.

Iran presidential elections: JCPOA lambasted by conservative mayor

TEHRAN – On Saturday, contenders for the 2024 presidential elections in Iran appeared on national television once again to appeal for the support of over 60 million eligible Iranian voters.

Iranian national Hamid Nouri released from Sweden prison

TEHRAN – Iran’s top human rights official has confirmed the release of Hamid Nouri, a former Iranian judiciary official who had been detained in Sweden since 2019. 

Leader: high voter turnout an election priority

TEHRAN - In a meeting with a number of young medalists in national and international student and university Olympiads, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, described high voter turnout in the upcoming presidential election as a “priority.”

Iran selected to host UNESCO session in 2025

TEHRAN - Iran has been chosen to host a UNESCO session on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in 2025.

Over 50,000 Russian tourists expected to visit Iran by yearend

TEHRAN - The number of Russian tourists visiting Iran is projected to surpass 50,000 in 2024, according to an Iranian official.

Paddy fields in Golestan province

A woman holds rice seedlings in a paddy field in the northern province of Golestan, June 14, 2024.

Men’s health week being held

TEHRAN – The national men’s health week is being held from June 13 to 19 with the theme of ‘healthy men, strong and young Iran.”

33 Iranian universities in THE Impact Ranking 2024

TEHRAN – The Times Higher Education (THE) has included 33 universities from Iran among the top 1,500 universities pursuing sustainable development goals (SDG) compared to 27 universities in 2023.

IRCS, ICRC enhance ties to promote rehabilitation services

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the  International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have discussed ways to enhance rehabilitation services for vulnerable and disabled individuals in  Zahedan, the capital of Sistan-Baluchestan.

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Iran's response is decisive and proportionate

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Javan discussed a recent report by the Reuters news agency in which it claimed that Iran would give a limited response to the IAEA Board of Governors resolution.

Iranian, Saudi chief diplomats discuss Hajj arrangements

TEHRAN –Iran's acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri has held a telephone conversation with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the different aspects of Hajj pilgrimage rituals.

Iran, Azerbaijan stage joint military drill

TEHRAN – Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan conducted a joint military drill on Wednesday aimed at bolstering regional security and countering terrorist threats.

MKO under growing pressure as headquarters raided again

TEHRAN – The Mujahedin-e-Khalq terror organization is facing increasing scrutiny as police around the world are tightening their grip on the group, with French police raiding MKO’s headquarters earlier this week.