SCO secretary general congrats Pezeshkian as Iran’s new president

TEHRAN- The Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the president of Iran.

Pezeshkian wins

Pezeshkian wins presidential post in Iran

TEHRAN – Official figures show that pro-reform candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins about 16.4 million votes, thereby becoming Iran's new president. His conservative opponent Saeed Jalili garnered about 13.5 million votes.

Qassam Brigades kills 10 Israeli soldiers

The armed wing of the Palestinian Hamas resistance movement said it had killed 10 Israeli soldiers in an operation on al-Nazaz Street in the eastern Gaza City neighborhood.

EU concerned over Israel's evacuation orders in Gaza

The EU on Friday voiced "deep concern" over Israel's evacuation orders from Khan Younis in Gaza, saying it is "creating a humanitarian crisis within the crisis."

Russia conducts mobile nuclear missile launcher drills

Russia's Defense Ministry said on Friday it was conducting drills involving Yars mobile nuclear missile launchers, less than a month after it held tactical nuclear weapons deployment exercises alongside ally Belarus.

Iranian diaspora votes in runoff election

TEHRAN – A surge of participation was seen among Iranian expatriates as they joined their compatriots in Iran to vote in the decisive presidential runoff election on Friday, July 5.

Tehran emphasizes ‘deep-rooted’ ties with Iraqi Kurdistan

TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadegh, has affirmed the strong and growing relationship between Iran and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. 

2 cinemas open in Khorasan Razavi Province

TEHRAN-Two cinemas have opened in Khorasan Razavi Province, one in the capital city Mashhad and one in Torbat-e Jam.

Iran's top rights official demands release of imprisoned citizen in UK

TEHRAN – Kazem Gharibabadi, Secretary of Iran's High Council for Human Rights, has urged the Iranian Foreign Ministry to actively pursue the release of an Iranian citizen, Richard John, who is currently imprisoned in the UK. 

Tehran Times, Afghan Voice Agency ink MoU

TEHRAN-Managing directors of Tehran Times International Daily and Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday in Tehran.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Bakhtiar Sameh is displaying his latest paintings in an exhibition at Idea Gallery.  The exhibition titled “Virda” will be running until July 10 at the gallery located at 26, 18th St. off Sanai St., Karim Khan Ave. 

Moradi Kermani’s “You’re No Stranger Here” republished

TEHRAN- The 41st edition of the Iranian writer Hushang Moradi Kermani’s “You’re No Stranger Here” has recently been published.

God willing, today our dear people will choose the best candidate: Leader

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, cast his vote in the 2024 presidential runoff election on July 5th in Tehran. 

TEHRAN PAPERS

The effect of the level of participation

TEHRAN - Siasat-e-Rooz devoted its editorial to the importance of people's participation in the run-off elections of Iran and said: It is an undeniable fact that the level of people's participation is directly related to sanctions, tensions, and Iranophobia, and ultimately increases or decreases Iran's role in the world.

SCO can foster regional, international peace: Iran acting president

TEHRAN – Iran's acting president, Mohammad Mokhber, has highlighted the potential of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to foster sustainable peace both regionally and globally.

Iran calls on UN, human rights institutions to determine fate of kidnapped diplomats

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry has called on the United Nations and other human rights institutions to diligently follow up on the case of four Iranian diplomats who were kidnapped in Lebanon in 1982.

Iran warns against regional tensions in call with Hungarian FM

TEHRAN – In a phone conversation on Friday, Iran's acting Foreign Minister, Ali Baqeri Kani, warned that any new tensions in the region would be detrimental to warmongers.

Iran, Russia relations remains unchanging: Mokhber delivers Leader’s message to Putin

TEHRAN – During a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, Iran's acting president conveyed a message from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasizing that the relationship between Iran and Russia is so deep and enduring that no changes in government can affect it.

Hakim warns Zionist regime against attacking Lebanon, threatening Iraq's security

In a stern warning, Seyyed Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, has cautioned the Zionist regime against the possibility of attacking Lebanon and jeopardizing the security of Iraq.

480K overnight stays recorded in Golestan in Q1

TEHRAN – Hundreds of thousands of overnight stays has been recorded in Golestan province during the first quarter of this Persian year (started on March 20), highlighting the region’s growing appeal among travelers.

Khaf attracts visitors from Canada, China, and the U.S.

TEHRAN – The lesser-known Khaf county, which is home to many sites of historical significance, has played host to a number of foreign tourists on a one-day tour.

Ritual of Tasht-Gozari observed in Ardabil’s Jameh Mosque

TEHRAN - On Thursday, the historical Jameh Mosque of Ardabil witnessed the sacred Tasht-Gozari ceremony aimed to pay homage to the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions.

Iran’s East Asia tourism roadshow comes to last stop in Jakarta

TEHRAN – On Thursday, Iran wrapped up its East Asia tourism roadshow with a final event in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, following previous stops in Vietnam and Malaysia.