Renowned Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi passes away at 78

TEHRAN- Homayoun Ershadi, the renowned Iranian actor celebrated for his compelling performances in both Iranian and international cinema, passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 78. 

Iran, China FMs discuss bilateral ties and regional developments

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to discuss the latest developments in bilateral relations as well as key regional and international issues.

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FATF’s double-standard approach toward Iran

TEHRAN - In an article, Jam-e-Jam highlighted the double-standard approach of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) toward Iran.

Baghdad welcomes Tehran’s ‘positive’ stance as Iraqis head to polls

Iraq’s deputy foreign minister has hailed remarks by Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei regarding the sixth parliamentary elections in the Arab country.

Quality, quantity of Iranian defense product better than pre-war levels: Defense chief

TEHRAN – The Iranian defense minister says the country’s defense products have improved in terms of both quality and quantity compared to the period before the Israeli military aggression.

World is moving from a unipolar to a just multipolar order: Leader’s advisor

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on International Affairs, said the world is moving away from a unipolar system dominated by the United States toward a fair and balanced multipolar order, signaling the end of U.S. global supremacy.

‘A model for independent states’: Iran-China engagements continue despite US pressure

TEHRAN – Iranians and the Chinese appear resolute about maintaining and strengthening their long-standing ties, holding high-level, back-to-back meetings, and ignoring U.S. efforts to drive a wedge between them.

Iran’s war room chief visits Persian Gulf islands as threats of aggression loom

TEHRAN – Iran’s war room chief has stepped up inspections of Iran’s southern islands and naval installations in the Persian Gulf, underscoring Tehran’s readiness to counter any potential aggression amid rising regional tensions with the United States and Israel.

Ammar al-Hakim congratulates Iraq on successful parliamentary elections

Ammar al-Hakim, leader of Iraq’s National State Forces Alliance, congratulated the Iraqi people on Tuesday after the country’s parliamentary elections concluded smoothly, praising the democratic and secure atmosphere of the vote.

Hezbollah leader: Israeli aggression against Lebanon cannot continue

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem warned Tuesday that Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon threaten the country’s sovereignty and risk pushing the region toward broader conflict. 

Pakistan blames India for deadly Islamabad bomb blast

A suicide attack outside a court in Pakistan's capital Islamabad killed 12 people and injured more than two dozen others on Tuesday, the country's interior minister said.

Salehi-Amiri meets new UN Tourism Secretary-General

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has met with the new UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais on the sidelines of the UN body’s 26th general assembly, which officially opened in Riyadh on Sunday.

Iran, Uzbekistan promote joint tourism projects

TEHRAN—Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri and Chairman of the Uzbekistan Tourism Committee Umid Shadiev emphasized the deep civilizational, cultural and historical commonalities between the two nations on the sidelines of the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, which officially opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. They agreed to form a joint technical committee, expand flight routes and develop joint tourism and cultural heritage projects.

Tehran Municipality launches new tourism project dedicated to mosques

TEHRAN – Tehran Municipality has launched a new tourism initiative centered on the city’s mosques, with an initial pilot phase implemented at five sites, Amir Ghasemi, head of the municipality’s tourism headquarters, said on Tuesday.

Iran welcomes further tourism cooperation with India

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri met with Indian Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on the sidelines of the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh on Monday to discuss expanding tourism cooperation and strengthening cultural ties between the two countries.

Tehran, Riyadh vow to deepen cultural, tourism ties

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Monday that tourism could strengthen ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, as he invited his Saudi counterpart to attend the upcoming Tehran International Tourism Exhibition.

Iran, Kuwait sign 5-point deal to boost trade cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Kuwait have signed a five-point agreement to expand trade and investment following the 13th Joint Trade Committee meeting in Kuwait, held after an 11-year pause, according to the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO).

Iran’s Zohreh Jafari named AFC Youth Coach of the Year

TEHRAN – Zohreh Jafari from Iran wan named as the Youth Coach of the Year at the AFC Grassroots Conference 2025, which was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Iran, Uzbekistan agree to expand investment in mining industries

TEHRAN – Iran and Uzbekistan have reached new agreements to strengthen trade and investment cooperation, particularly in mining and mineral industries, the Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade announced.

WHO, Drug Control Headquarters seek to boost joint efforts  

TEHRAN – A delegation of the World Health Organization (WHO) paid a visit to the Iranian Drug Control Headquarters on Monday to explore avenues for expanding cooperation, particularly in the prevention and treatment of drug addiction.