Iran, Algeria decry Israeli attacks on Gaza

TEHRAN - In a telephone conversation with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, Iran's acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani expressed deep concern over Israel's recent attacks on Gaza, calling for collective action by Islamic countries.

Supreme Court of Canada refuses to seize Iranian state property, bank assets 

TEHRAN- The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected an appeal by the families of Flight PS752 victims seeking to confiscate Iranian state property and bank assets held in Canada.

Iran condemns U.S., Britain attacks on Yemeni cities

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned last night's attacks by the United States and Britain on areas in the Yemeni cities of Sanaa and Hodeidah, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of people.

Iranians rally in Tehran, major cities against Israeli crimes in Rafah

TEHRAN - After the Friday prayers, people in Tehran held a rally to condemn the crimes of the Zionist regime in Rafah, and to voice their outrage over Zionist atrocities.

Yemen targets US aircraft carrier

Yemen's military spokesman says the country's armed forces have targeted US aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea in response to deadly overnight attacks by America on the Arab country.

Medvedev: Russia’s nuclear threats over Ukraine are no bluff

NATO countries that have approved strikes with their weapons on Russian territory should be aware that their equipment and specialists will be destroyed not only in Ukraine, but also at any point from where Russian territory is attacked, Russia’s Security Council’s Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on his Telegram channel, noting that the participation of NATO specialists could be seen as a casus belli.

Bolivia condemns Israel’s ‘war crimes’ in Rafah

Israeli raids on Gaza’s southern city of Rafah are heinous war crimes, Bolivia’s President Luis Arce said, calling on the international community to take action to stop the fighting, Middle East Monitor reported.

Protests as French channel hosts Netanyahu

Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the offices of private broadcaster TF1 in the western Paris suburbs on Thursday to protest the broadcast of an interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the Gaza war, according to Middle East Monitor.

Trump’s future hanging in the balance

A New York jury's historic conviction of Donald Trump on felony charges means his fate is now in the hands of the judge he has repeatedly ripped as "corrupt" and "incompetent."

UN General Assembly offers condolences to Iran for death of President, FM

TEHRAN – The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convened a plenary session on Thursday to express condolences to the Iranian government and people following the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.

Baqeri discusses Hajj, regional issues with Saudi FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri Kani announced in a Thursday post on X that he has held a phone conversation with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan to discuss a host of issues. 

Israel deployed hundreds of warplanes to counter Iran's retaliatory operation: commander

TEHRAN - Israel placed hundreds of warplanes on high alert in anticipation of Iran's retaliatory attack which struck the occupied territories last month, according to a senior Iranian military commander.

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Tehran's serious reaction to the issuance of a resolution against Iran

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Shargh discussed the possible new action of the European troika to issue a resolution against Iran and wrote: The reason of European countries for issuing a resolution against Iran is so weak in international political conditions that even the United States, their main and permanent ally, is against it and believes that this action will only increase tension and increase Iran's nuclear activities, and on the other hand, will reduce the Agency's monitoring and access.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Ashkan Hosseini is showcasing a collection of his latest paintings in an exhibition at Shirin Gallery. The exhibition named “Antiquity” will run until June 18 at the gallery located at No. 5, 13th St., Karim Khan Ave.

“Cold Sigh” wins Grand Prix at Cheboksary International Film Festival

TEHRAN- Nahid Azizi Sedigh’s feature film “Cold Sigh” has won an award from the 17th Cheboksary International Film Festival in Cheboksary, Russia.

Iranian artists, officials to attend the BRICS Women's Entrepreneurship Forum in Moscow

TEHRAN-Several Iranian artists, officials, and businesswomen will participate in the BRICS Women's Entrepreneurship Forum, due to be held in Moscow, Russia, from June 2 to 4.

Iran's “In the Shadow of the Cypress” wins Oscar-qualifying prize at Animayo festival

TEHRAN- Iranian short animation “In the Shadow of the Cypress”, co-directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, has won an Academy Awards-qualifying prize at the 19th edition of Animayo Gran Canaria, International Festival of Animation, Visual Effects and Videogames. 

Collection of ancient coins recovered in West Azarbaijan

TEHRAN - In a significant breakthrough, West Azarbaijan province has recovered a great number of precious gold and copper coins dating back two millennia.

Teymareh petroglyphs edge closer to World Heritage Recognition

TEHRAN - Teymareh prehistoric petroglyphs are on track for World Heritage status, which will enhance preservation and tourism, a step that will enhance their preservation and local tourism.

International students delve into Iran’s heritage at Urmia Museum

TEHRAN - Overseas students from Urmia University have visited the Hasanlu Gold Bowl, one of the most enigmatic ancient treasures of Iran, currently on display at the Urmia Museum.

IRCS calls on ICRC, IFRC to help stop violations of intl. humanitarian law in Gaza

TEHRAN –The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), to use their strength and capacities to end the violations of international humanitarian law by the occupiers in Gaza.

Training program held to address drug use among inmates

TEHRAN –The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and its national stakeholders including the Iranian National Center for Addiction Studies (INCAS), conducted a two-day training program to enhance ongoing initiatives for addressing drug use issues among inmates.

Russia’s Astrakhan seeking Iranian expertise in commercialization of science

TEHRAN – Russia’s Astrakhan has expressed interest in utilizing the valuable knowledge and experiences of Iranian knowledge-based companies in the production and commercialization of science in industries.

‘Sanctions hinder realization of all for health, health for all’

TEHRAN –Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has called on the global community to stand against unilateral sanctions that hinder the realization of the World Health Assembly’s goal of ‘all for health, health for all’.

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Quanzhou Maritime Museum rich collection impresses foreign journalists

FUJIAN- As a part of their one-week trip to Fujian Province, in the southeast of China, a number of foreign journalists visited Quanzhou City in this province.

Iran-Brazil Joint Economic Commission to be held soon

TEHRAN - Officials from Iran and Brazil emphasized launching the joint economic cooperation meeting between the two countries in the near future to spur bilateral trade and economic activities.

Annual exports to Iraq stand at $12 billion

TEHRAN - Iran exports some 2,200 products, valued at $12 billion, to neighboring Iraq annually, the head of the Department of Spatial Planning and Regional Planning of the Iranian Plan and Budget Organization said.