Iran to import 500MW of electricity to meet peak summer demand

TEHRAN - The Iranian Energy Ministry's Spokesman for the electricity sector Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi has said the country is going to import 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Armenia and Turkmenistan to meet the summer’s peak consumption demand.

By Mahnaz Abdi

CIPCC holds lecture on China development studies & media exchange

BEIJING- China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC) held a lecture in English on China Development Studies and Media Exchange titled “From Ancient DIBAO to Modern China Daily: The Milestones of Chinese Media History” on Wednesday.

Iran’s May oil output rises 7,000 bpd: OPEC

TEHRAN - Iran produced 3.226 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil in May, registering a 7,000 bpd increase compared to the previous month, according to OPEC’s latest monthly report.

Iran imports over 12,000 passenger cars in 3 months

TEHRAN - The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said more than 12,000 brand-new passenger cars were imported into the customs campuses of the country since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20 to June 10, 2024).

Tehran-Dushanbe trade ties on upward trajectory: envoy

TEHRAN - Iran and Tajikistan signed 44 cooperation documents in the previous three years, which shows that relations between the two countries are on a trajectory of growth, the Tajik envoy to Iran said.

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The world’s positive view toward Tehran's principled positions

TEHRAN - In a commentary, the government-run Iran newspaper highlighted the participation of Ali Bagheri, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the BRICS meeting in Russia.

Canadian court finds Ukrainian airlines negligence caused downing of Flight PS752

TEHRAN – The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) was negligent in its operation of Flight PS752 and is solely responsible for compensating the families of the victims killed when the flight was accidentally downed by Iran’s military. 

Tehran hails BRICS as pathway to counter unilateralism

TEHRAN – Ali Baqeri Kani, the Interim Foreign Minister of Iran has affirmed that BRICS is a pathway towards countering unilateralism as the body holds a clear vision for navigating a transition and reforming global governance through multilateralism, aiming to shape a new, fairer, more transparent, and democratic order.

Defense chief highlights the late Raisi's push for arms export

TEHRAN - Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has highlighted the significant role played by the late President Ebrahim Raisi in enhancing the Ministry of Defense's international reach.

Franco-Iranian Center in Paris to commemorate Abbas Kiarostami

TEHRAN-On the occasion of the 84th birth anniversary of the late Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami (June 22, 1940 - July 4, 2016), the Silk Road film club of the Franco-Iranian Center in Paris, France, will hold a commemoration ceremony for the globally-renowned director at Cinema Balzac in Paris on June 16.

Amir Abdollahian’s passing a huge loss for Palestine: South Africa FM

TEHRAN – South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation has hailed the late Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian as a staunch supporter of the oppressed Palestinian people, noting that Abdollahian's passing is a significant loss for freedom fighters worldwide.

Iranian interim FM engages in high-level talks with counterparts at BRICS summit

TEHRAN – Ali Baqeri Kani, the interim Foreign Minister of Iran, met with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan on the second day of his visit to Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.

Moscow committed to finalizing cooperation agreement with Iran: Lavrov

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow is steadfast in its commitment to finalize a comprehensive long-term cooperation agreement with Iran.

UK issues 100+ arms export licenses to Israel

The UK has issued more than 100 arms export licenses to Israel between October 7 and May 31, according to government figures.

UN: Israeli killings in central Gaza may be war crimes

The UN human rights office says civilian deaths in Gaza during the Israeli operation to release four captives could amount to war crimes.

Less than 100,000 people left in Rafah

The UN has warned that there are now less than 100,000 people left in Rafah following Israel's attack on the city.

US aid pier off Gaza ‘useless’

A US floating pier off Gaza’s coast has failed to ease the humanitarian crisis, with Salama Marouf, head of Gaza’s Government Media Office, saying that “this pier is useless”.

Allegations of abuse of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention facilities

At first, Jawad Sakhir Obaid doesn’t want to talk about what was done to him, saying he is too ashamed. Then, the 17-year-old starts talking anyway. "They took my masculinity.” He is still suffering from the treatment he says he received at the hands of Israeli soldiers: Insults, beatings – and sexualized violence. He tells his story at a meeting in the Deir al Balah refugee camp in the middle of the Gaza Strip.

NY police attack pro-Palestine protesters

Protesters gathered Monday at Union Square in New York City to demonstrate against Israel's ongoing war in the Gaza Strip and express solidarity with Palestinians.

Sinwar: "There may be a new Karbala"

TEHRAN- Israel has committed the most heinous crimes in the Gaza Strip since declaring war on the besieged Palestinian territory on October 7.

Judiciary confirms probe into Raisi's helicopter crash 

TEHRAN - In a press conference on Tuesday, Iran’s judiciary spokesman confirmed a case has been filed regarding the chopper crash that took the lives of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and six others on May 19. 

Baqeri congratulates Jaishankar’s reappointment as Indian FM

TEHRAN - Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has extended his congratulations to Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on his reappointment as India's Minister of External Affairs.

Tehran cultural center to screen “Leave Her to Heaven”

TEHRAN- “Leave Her to Heaven”, a 1945 movie by American film director John M. Stahl will be reviewed during a session at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday afternoon. 

“ACT for Treating Children” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of “ACT for Treating Children” by Tamar Black, a guide to acceptance and commitment therapy for kids, has been released in the book market across Iran.