Israel new army chief Eyal Zamir says Hamas mission ‘not accomplished’

Former tank commander Eyal Zamir has been sworn in as Israel’s new military chief amid growing uncertainty over the expired ceasefire in Gaza.

US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza captives

The United States is engaging in direct talks with Hamas as negotiations on a ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian armed group and Israel are hanging by a thread.

Pashinyan says Armenia will never take part in actions that could harm Iran

TEHRAN – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has reaffirmed Yerevan’s commitment to not engaging in any actions against Iran, highlighting the strategic importance of their bilateral ties.

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Russia, a mediator between Iran and America

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Arman-e-Emrooz analyzed Russia’s proposal for mediating between Iran and America based on a Tuesday report by Bloomberg: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia believes that America and Iran should solve all their problems through negotiations and that Russia is ready to do everything it can to achieve this.

5 soldiers, 13 civilians killed in twin suicide bombings in Pakistan

Five soldiers and at least 13 civilians, including women and children, were killed in a twin suicide bombing Tuesday that targeted a military compound in northwestern Pakistan, according to the military.

Cultural cooperation key to strengthening Iran-Austria relations: Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN – Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, underscored the importance of cultural cooperation in fostering stronger ties between Iran and Austria.

European troika has no legal standing to invoke ‘snapback mechanism’: Iran

TEHRAN – Iran has strongly rejected attempts by the UK, France, and Germany to activate the snapback mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal, arguing that the three European countries have no legal or moral standing to do so after failing to uphold their own commitments.

Tehran slams UK’s ‘confrontational policies’ as London escalates tensions with unprecedented move

TEHRAN – The United Kingdom has intensified its confrontational posture toward Iran, designating the country under the “enhanced tier” of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS), a move requiring Iranian state-linked entities to register activities in the UK or face severe penalties, including imprisonment.

Kabul Airport bombing suspect during Afghanistan pullout caught and handed to US

A suspected senior planner in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed 13 American service members during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan has been taken into custody and is being brought to the United States to face charges, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday night.

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BMI, Pioneer in Providing Digital Healthcare Services

The CEO of Bank Melli Iran (BMI)inaugurated the bank's CT scan center, health monitoring center, and "digital hospital."

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BMI wins social responsibility management award

Bank Melli Iran (BMI) won the Social Responsibility Management Award at the International Public Relations Conference.

ECO Secretariat Hosts the First Bilateral Meeting of the Sub-Working Group on ECO Joint Trade Zones

TEHRAN- The Economic Cooperation Organization Secretariat hosted the First Bilateral Meeting of the Sub-Working Group under the Working Group on establishing the ECO Joint Trade Zones.

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A new security order: The Arab world’s opportunity to challenge ‘Greater Israel’

The world is changing rapidly. The rules-based system is breaking down, insecurity is growing, and major powers are once again competing with each other directly. 

Canada FM takes Trump 51st state line 'very seriously'

Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has told the BBC she takes US President Donald Trump's remarks on making Canada the 51st state of his country "very seriously".

EU's von der Leyen proposes €800bn defense plan

The European Commission president says increasing defense spending is necessary in "an era of rearmament." 

Turkey, UK discuss lifting Syria sanctions in diplomatic talks

Turkey and the UK discussed the unconditional removal of sanctions on Syria, particularly to restore financial flows, during diplomatic talks in Ankara on Monday, Turkish diplomatic sources said.

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Arab League endorses Gaza plan 

TEHRAN – An emergency Arab summit in Cairo has approved Egypt’s plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip.

Iranshahr Theater hosting Martin McDonagh’s “The Lonesome West”

TEHRAN-Iranshahr Theater Complex in Tehran is hosting the play “The Lonesome West,” written by British-Irish playwright Martin McDonagh.

“The Wife of Martin Guerre” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- American novelist and poet Janet Lewis’ novel “The Wife of Martin Guerre” has recently been published in Persian.

3rd Palestine World Prize for Literature opens call for entries

TEHRAN – The secretariat of the Palestine World Prize for Literature has officially published a call for entries for its 3rd edition, Mehr reported on Tuesday. 

Ancient city of Belqeys undergoes cleanup ahead of Nowruz

TEHRAN - The historical site of Shahr-e Belqeys, an ancient citadel in North Khorasan province, has been cleaned in preparation for the upcoming Nowruz holidays. The initiative was carried out by the Belqeys Cultural and Sports Club to enhance the site's appeal for visitors.

Ten Bronze Age artifacts from Kerman registered as national heritage

TEHRAN - Ten ancient artifacts from the Bronze Age have been officially registered in Iran’s National List of Movable Heritage, according to Nader Alidadi-Soleimani, head of the Registration Office for Cultural Heritage in Kerman province.

3,000 rarely-seen artifacts to go on show at museums in northeast Iran during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN - North Khorasan’s cultural heritage museums are set to display approximately 3,000 historical artifacts during the two-week Nowruz holidays, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the region’s rich history.

Tehran to host 5th Intl. Conference on Nowruz Diplomacy

TEHRAN - Tehran is set to host the Fifth International Conference on Nowruz Diplomacy and the Nowruz Trophy on March 8 at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Center.

Abdi a leading candidate for Iran U23 coaching role

TEHRAN – Hossein Abdi is a leading candidate to become the head coach of Iran's U23 football team.

Harm reduction efforts transforming lives of vulnerable populations

TEHRAN – Harm reduction workers, whose mission is to provide essential services to marginalized individuals, people who use drugs, the homeless, and those at risk of HIV in south Tehran, are quietly transforming lives.