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2024-06-15 21:47
Kremlin criticizes western reaction to Russia's peace plan
The Kremlin said the West has reacted unconstructively to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposals for a new security architecture and peace talks with Ukraine.
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2024-06-15 21:46
By Sondos Al-Asaad
Washington fears repercussions of war on Lebanon
Hezbollah is severely draining “Israel”
Beirut - The military tension is escalating on the Lebanese border with occupied Palestine, especially after the assassination of Commander Talib Sami Abdullah (Hajj Abu Talib), and the subsequent violent deterrent response by Hezbollah.
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2024-06-15 21:44
Lebanon’s Hezbollah targets Israeli military positions
Hezbollah has carried out a fresh round of strikes against Israeli military positions in the north in response to the recent Israeli assassination of a top commander in southern Lebanon.
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2024-06-15 21:43
By Wesam Bahrani
Hamas fires rocket barrage at Israeli base
Israeli media reports 8 soldiers killed in Gaza
TEHRAN - The armed wing of Hamas, the al-Qassam brigades, has announced it has targeted the Kissufim military site, home to Israeli soldiers and military vehicles with a rocket barrage.
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2024-06-15 21:41
By Shahrokh Saei
Saudi Arabia demonizing pro-Palestine Hajj pilgrims
Hamas: Hajj redolent of Palestinian struggle against Israel
TEHRAN- Saudi Arabia has tried to demonize pilgrims who seek to express solidarity with Palestinian people during the Hajj rituals amid growing international outcry over Israel’s brutal war on the Gaza Strip.
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2024-06-15 21:38
UNICEF: 10,000 children denied access to aid
UNICEF spokesman James Elder has described how difficult it has been to not only get aid into Gaza, but also to distribute it across the besieged enclave.
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2024-06-15 21:37
Islamic Jihad: Captive deal can only happen after Israel’s withdrawal
The armed wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, al-Quds Brigades, said the only way to return the remaining captives held in Gaza is through Israel’s withdrawal from the territory.
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2024-06-15 21:37
Erdogan: Biden ceasefire plan test of sincerity
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that U.S. President Joe Biden is undergoing "a test of sincerity" in his handling of the Gaza war.
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2024-06-15 21:36
Madrid march: Protesters call for ending Gaza war
Protesters in Spain have taken to the streets to express solidarity with Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip as Israel continues its brutal onslaught on the besieged territory.
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2024-06-15 21:36
IAF cinematheque reviews Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Evil Does Not Exist”
TEHRAN- “Evil Does Not Exist”, a 2023 drama by Japanese film director and screenwriter Ryusuke Hamaguchi was reviewed during a session at the Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) on Friday.
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2024-06-15 21:35
Iranian director to bring Charlie Chaplin’s life story to stage
TEHRAN- Iranian director Mehran Ranjbar is set to premiere a play about the life story of the legendary English comedian and filmmaker, Charlie Chaplin, in a Tehran theater this summer.
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2024-06-15 21:34
By Xavier Villar
Qalibaf comes first, Pezeshkian second and Jalili third in presidential race: survey
MADRID - Iran is gearing up for its presidential elections on June 28, following an early call due to the tragic death of President Raisi in a helicopter accident on May 19th, during his third year in office.
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2024-06-15 21:32
RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2024 honors 2 Iranian architectural projects
TEHRAN-The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) International Awards for Excellence 2024 have been announced, with the 22 winners, with two Iranian projects among them.
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2024-06-15 19:03
Ghafour Karegari meets WT President Choue
TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Ghafour Karegari met with president of the World Taekwondo (WT) Chungwon Choue at the World Taekwondo headquarters in Seoul, South Korea on Saturday.
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2024-06-15 18:54
Shahrdari Gorgan come fourth in 2024 BCL Asia
TEHRAN – In their first-ever participation in the competition, the Japanese B.LEAGUE champions Hiroshima Dragonflies secured third place by winning an exciting clash against Shahrdari Gorgan, 81-76 on Saturday.
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2024-06-15 18:39
By Farrokh Hesabi
Iran coach Ghalenoei hits out at critics
TEHRAN - Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei has defended his side's performance in the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifiers, despite facing criticism from experts.
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2024-06-15 18:15
Zanjan sparkles with 16,000 craftspeople
TEHRAN – Available data suggests more than 16,000 artisans have been registered as craftspeople in Zanjan province, a local official said.
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2024-06-15 18:15
Iranshahr to hold needlework festival
TEHRAN - Iranshahr, previously recognized as the national city of needlework, is set to host a festival celebrating this intricate art form.
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2024-06-15 18:15
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.
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2024-06-15 18:06
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.
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2024-06-15 18:01
Tunisia lifts visa requirement for Iranian nationals
TEHRAN – Tunisia has implemented visa-free entry for Iranian travelers, turning a new page in bilateral tourism relations.
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2024-06-15 18:01
Laleh Park: Tehran’s blend of nature, culture, and recreation
TEHRAN – Nestled in Tehran’s Amirabad neighborhood, Laleh Park offers something for everyone, from recreational activities to cultural experiences, making it a must-visit destination in Tehran.
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2024-06-15 16:01
Paddy fields in Golestan province
A woman holds rice seedlings in a paddy field in the northern province of Golestan, June 14, 2024.
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2024-06-15 16:00
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.”
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2024-06-15 16:00
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.
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2024-06-15 16:00
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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2024-06-15 15:56
TEDPIX falls nearly 14,000 points on Saturday
TEHRAN - TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), fell 14,239 points to 2,061,480 on Saturday, which is the first day of the Iranian calendar week.
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2024-06-15 15:00
Iran to launch 1800MW solar panel factory soon
TEHRAN - An 1800MW solar panel production line is going to be inaugurated in Iran in the near future, an energy expert told IRNA on Saturday.
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2024-06-15 15:00
Tehran-Doha trade up 41% in 2 months
TEHRAN - Iran’s commercial envoy to Qatar said the trade and economic ties between the two countries in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year registered a 41 percent growth compared to last year.
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2024-06-15 15:00
Russia says trade exchanges with Iran increased by 48% in Q1
TEHRAN - Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak has said that the volume of trade between Russia and Iran increased by 48 percent in the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period last year.