Opposition leaders accuse Netanyahu of sabotaging ceasefire negotiations with Hamas

The political opponents of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have accused him of sabotaging talks to reach a captive-prisoner exchange deal with Hamas.

Tourism in Samen underground city to see enhancement, official says

TEHRAN- The underground city of Samen in Malayer, Hamedan province, is poised for tourism enhancement, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Hindu Temple to host handicrafts exhibition

TEHRAN- The Hindu Temple in Bandar Abbas, southern Hormozgan province, is scheduled to host a handicrafts exhibition from December 25 to 27. 

Iran celebrates 3rd anniversary of Yalda Night’s UNESCO designation

TEHRAN- A ceremony commemorating the third anniversary of Yalda Night's listing on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list was attended by Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, along with a number of cultural heritage officials and foreign ambassadors in Tehran on Saturday.

Pope condemns “cruelty” of Israeli attacks on Gaza

For the second time in as many days, Pope Francis has denounced the “cruelty” of the Israeli attacks on Gaza

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Western sabotage intended to create chaos in Iran

TEHRAN - In a note, Farhikhtegan discussed U.S. President Anthony Blinken's recent statements about Iran.

Remarkable space leap for Iran as Saman-1 block succeeds in orbital trials

TEHRAN – Iran has made a significant advancement in its space program with the successful deployment and testing of the Saman-1 orbital transfer block, a specialized component designed to move satellites between different orbits.

Iranian envoy denounces terrorist attack targeting Pakistani military

TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to Islamabad, Reza Amiri-Moghadam, expressed his strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pakistan that resulted in the deaths of 16 members of the security forces and offered sincere condolences.

Army chief commends Palestinian Resistance for revealing ‘true nature’ of Israel

TEHRAN – Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Chief Commander of Iran's Army, offered high praise for the Palestinian Resistance and its fighters in Gaza, asserting that their actions serve as an accurate reflection of the true character of the Zionist regime and its partners.

Leader’s advisor, Chinese envoy talk bilateral and regional cooperation

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, held a meeting with Cong Peiwu, the Chinese Ambassador to Iran.

Tehran condemns ‘violent’ car attack at German Christmas market

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has issued a condemnation of a violent car attack at a bustling Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which left at least five people dead and over 200 injured.

Iran marks National Women’s Day with calls for unity, empowerment

TEHRAN – On National Women’s Day, Iranian officials highlighted the critical role of women in shaping the country’s progress and called for unwavering protection of human rights.

Iran lauds Yemen’s ‘honorable resistance’ as Sana’a vows to maintain pressure on Israel 

TEHRAN – Footage from Sana’a, the Yemeni capital, shows civilians fleeing a large explosion caused by airstrikes in the city center Saturday night.

Courageous Syrian youth will expel Zionists from Syria: Leader

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei discussed the situation in Syria, Iran’s regional strategy, and the future of West Asia during a meeting with religious eulogists on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the beloved daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Sunday. 

Trump threatens to take back Panama Canal

Donald Trump has demanded that the Panama Canal be given back to the US if Panama did not manage the waterway in a fashion that was acceptable to him – and he accused the central American country of charging excessive rates for use of the ocean-connecting ship passage.

How did France get to this point?

After a shellacking for his centrist Ensemble (“Together”) Movement in the June 2024 European Parliament elections, French President Emmanuel Macron decided to call snap legislative elections to try to stabilize the domestic political situation. But Macron’s gamble that French citizens would reward him with a new majority and fresh mandate backfired, and he ended up with a “hung” National Assembly divided between three roughly equal and politically incompatible factions.

Persepolis, Juan Carlos Garrido part ways

TEHRAN – Iran’s Persepolis football club parted ways with Juan Carlos Garrido Fernandez and his assistant Xavi Olivia on Sunday.

Heart mobile clinic to be launched in deprived areas

TEHRAN –Barekat Charity Foundation is planning to inaugurate a heart mobile clinic in deprived areas to conduct cardiovascular screenings.

1,000 female prisoners freed to mark Mother's Day

TEHRAN – On the occasion of National Mother’s Day, which fell on December 22 this year, a total of 1,000 female prisoners of unintentional crimes were released across the country.

Public participation essential in environmental protection: DOE chief

TEHRAN –According to Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), no single organization will be able to successfully preserve the environment on its own; environmental issues will be best addressed through public participation.

Administration aims to raise women’s presence in entrepreneurship: VP

TEHRAN –The administration has focused on increasing women's share of entrepreneurship in the science and technology sector from currently 12 percent to 30 percent, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, has said.

Iran's daily diesel production reaches 125m liters

TEHRAN – The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) has announced a 15-million-liter increase in the country's daily diesel (gasoil) production over the past four months, elevating output from 111 million liters to 125 million liters per day.

TCCIMA reviews barriers to private sector oil, gas development

TEHRAN - The 24th session of the Energy and Environment Committee of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) focused on the challenges facing private sector involvement in the development of oil and gas fields.

IMIDRO leads 2,300 mw power capacity development for mining, mineral industries

TEHRAN - The Infrastructure Director of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) announced that 2,300 megawatts (MW) of power for the mining and mineral industries have been successfully operationalized as part of the development of infrastructure in this sector under the guidance of the organization.