50 restoration projects for cultural heritage underway in Fars province

TEHRAN – Fars’ deputy chief of cultural heritage has announced that 50 restoration projects are currently in progress across the southern Iranian province

Conference to highlight tourism investment opportunities in Mazandaran province

TEHRAN – The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has announced plans to organize a conference dedicated to tourism investment opportunities across Mazandaran province.

Three Iranian provinces seek UNESCO listing of their maintains streams

TEHRAN - The tourism directorates of Kermanshah, Lorestan, and Hamedan provinces have initiated the first step in seeking UNESCO natural heritage status for their mountain-originated streams.

Tekyeh Moaven al-Molk: a cultural destination in western Iran

TEHRAN - Located in the heart of Kermanshah, western Iran, Tekyeh Moaven al-Molk stands as a breathtaking testament to Iran’s rich cultural and architectural heritage.

Power politics won’t yield the bonanza that Trump has promised: Foreign Affairs

If U.S. allies work together, they can confront Trump

TEHRAN - In an article published on its website on January 30, Foreign Affairs says, “The United States’ return to nineteenth-century power politics will likely not yield the bonanza that Trump has promised.”

Meerloo’s book on mental pressure published in Persian 

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Dutch medicine and psychoanalyst Joost Abraham Maurits Meerloo’s 1956 book “The Rape of the Mind: The Psychology of Thought Control, Menticide, and Brainwashing” has recently been published by Qoqnus Publications in Tehran.

By Xavier Villar

Trump's ethnic cleansing proposal and the fight for Palestinian identity

MADRID - The President of the United States, Donald Trump, revealed that he had discussed a potential plan with King Abdullah of Jordan to relocate more than one million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to other countries in the region. According to Trump, he plans to address this matter on Sunday with Egypt’s President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

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Opportunity for direct negotiations with US

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Arman-e-Melli examined the possibility of direct negotiations between Iran and the United States to resolve the nuclear dispute.

Winners of Intl. Quran Competition announced

TEHRAN- The winners of the 41st edition of Iran’s International Quran Competition were honored at a closing ceremony held on Friday in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province. 

Iranian cleric held by Sweden's Immigration Office, no charges filed: Imam Ali Islamic Center

TEHRAN – The Imam Ali Islamic Center in Sweden has issued an official statement addressing the situation of Hojatoleslam Mohsen Hakimollahi, an Iranian cleric who has reportedly been in detention for nearly two weeks in Stockholm.

Russia, Iran discuss regional developments, strengthening of bilateral ties

TEHRAN – Sergey Vershinin, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, met with Kazem Jalali, Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow, to discuss the latest developments in West Asia, with a particular focus on ongoing conflicts and geopolitical challenges in the region.

U.S., Israel risk catastrophe with any attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a stark warning regarding the potential consequences of any military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, particularly if such an attack is carried out by the United States or Israel.

IRGC to unveil new missile, defense systems at upcoming festival

TEHRAN – A high-ranking official from Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) revealed that the country plans to showcase new missile and defense technologies and enhanced fortifications for Iranian assets at the forthcoming Malek Ashtar Festival.

Pezeshkian, cabinet members reaffirm dedication to Imam Khomeini’s vision

TEHRAN – On the eve of the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and members of his cabinet visited the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini and the graves of Revolution martyrs on Saturday morning.

Gas consumption reaches 876 mcm per day

TEHRAN- The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that in the past 24 hours, gas consumption in the country has reached 876 million cubic meters (mcm).

Rainfall drops by over 50% since mid-September

TEHRAN—From the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2024) to January 30, 50.5 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the country, a 51.1 percent decrease from the long-term average of 103.2 mm, according to the Metrological Organization.

Iran world's second producer of ‘tilmanocept’ cancer tracer

TEHRAN –An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to develop a new method for the synthesis of Technetium (99mTc) tilmanocept, a radiopharmaceutical diagnostic imaging agent used to determine lymph nodes that may be draining from tumors.

By Maryam Tavassoli

World Wetlands Day: ‘Protecting Wetlands for our common future’

TEHRAN – Celebrated on the second day of February every year, the World Wetlands Day to raise awareness about wetlands, and increase people’s understanding of these critically important ecosystems.

Renewable power plants capacity to rise 3,500 MW by next year

TEHRAN- The deputy energy minister said: "The Ministry of Energy is seeking to increase the capacity of the renewable power plants by 3500 MW by the peak energy period next year, and the financial resources for this plan have been secured through the efforts of the minister of energy."

Fundraising campaign for children with disabilities launched

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Tejarat Bank have started a campaign titled ‘Disability is part of me, not all of me’ which aims to empower children with disabilities in Iran through raising awareness and fostering a supportive environment.

Haddadi testimonial match confirmed for Feb. 21

TEHRAN – Iranian basketball legend Hamed Haddadi will be celebrated with a testimonial match on Feb. 21.