Iran’s non-oil exports to Afghanistan up 41% in 2 months

TEHRAN - The commercial attaché of Iran in Afghanistan said Iran’s non-oil export to the neighboring country registered a 41 percent growth in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 20, 2024) compared to the same period last year.

Terrorist breeding centers in neighboring countries identified: Iranian commander

TEHRAN – The commander of the Ground Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in a Sunday gathering of military officials that Iran’s armed forces have identified multiple terrorist breeding centers in neighboring countries, where criminals are nurtured and rented out for terrorist purposes.

Army Ground Force equipped with advanced armaments: senior commander

TEHRAN – In a Monday meeting, the commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force emphasized the significant shift in the force's capabilities, moving away from traditional weapons to advanced armaments with high combat readiness and defensive capabilities. 

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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.

Leader pardons, commutes sentences for 2,654 Iranian inmates

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Islamic Revolution, has approved to pardon or commute sentences for 2,654 prisoners.

Leader’s media representative calls for global show of renunciation of Israel

TEHRAN – Khamenei.ir, covering the Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s activities and thoughts, has urged people worldwide to join a campaign demanding the public rejection of the Zionist regime.

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.

Gaza govt. decries Israel’s ‘use of starvation to achieve political goals'

Gaza’s Government Media Office has accused Israel and the US of “purposefully” worsening famine-like conditions in Gaza by “withholding humanitarian aid as a tool for political pressure”.

Putin visiting N Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin is making a two-day official visit to North Korea.

Iranshahr Theater Complex to host Matei Visniec’s “Pockets Full of Bread”

TEHRAN- Iranshahr Theater Complex in Tehran will host the play “Pockets Full of Bread” written by Matei Visniec from July 2 to August 14.

Cinema Museum to celebrate Kiarostami’s birth anniversary

TEHRAN-The Cinema Museum in Tehran will hold a special ceremony on June 21 on the occasion of the 84th birth anniversary of the late Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami (June 22, 1940 - July 4, 2016).

Iranian Animation “In the Shadow of the Cypress” wins at Tribeca Film Festival

TEHRAN-The Iranian short animation “In the Shadow of the Cypress,” directed by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi won an award at the 23rd Tribeca Film Festival, held in New York, the U.S., from June 5 to 16.

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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.

Tehran condemns Western hypocrisy over anti-Iran E3 statement

TEHRAN - Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned a joint statement by the UK, France, and Germany concerning Iran's nuclear program, dismissing their allegations as "bogus and invalid."

Nearly 200 UNRWA workers killed by Israel

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) says Israel has killed nearly 200 of its workers since declaring war on Gaza on October 7.

Russia: Rejected peace proposal will bring tougher terms

The conditions of the next peace proposal for Ukraine if the current one is rejected will be more complex and harsh, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin told TASS.

BBC report: Greek coastguard threw migrants overboard to their deaths

The Greek coastguard has caused the deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean over a three-year period, witnesses said including nine who were deliberately thrown into the water.

Israel threatens to expand West Bank settlements

Israel said it is looking to “strengthen” Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank after several countries recognized a Palestinian state.

Iran volleyball play for pride in 2024 VNL Week 3

TEHRAN – Iran have no chance of qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and just play for their pride in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3.

Isfahan comes out on top of national tourism marketing ranking

TEHRAN – Shining bright, Isfahan province, situated in central Iran, has came out on top of the tourism marketing ranking nationwide throughout the past Persian calendar year (ended in March).

Tehran museum unveils kilim treasures from 24 provinces

TEHRAN – An exhibition featuring Persian kilim carpets from 24 different provinces across Iran has opened at the Carpet Museum of Iran.