US Muslim group demands action to free abducted Gaza doctor

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on the US government to “take immediate action” after Israel seized Dr Hussam Abu Safia from the Kamal Adwan Hospital.

US plans $8bn arms sale to Israel

The Biden administration has notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel, a US official said on Friday.

Russia vows retaliation after saying it downed eight US-made long-range missiles

Russia has vowed retaliation after claiming to have shot down eight US-made ATACMS missiles fired by Ukraine on Saturday morning.

Art Palace to host adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata”

TEHRAN-The musical play “Violetta” directed by Neda Shahrokhi will be staged at the Art Palace in Tehran on Tuesday.

Leslie Chang’s “Factory Girls” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Factory Girls: From Village to City in a Changing China” written by Leslie T. Chang has been released in bookstores across Iran.

Two new Iranian satellites to enter orbit by late spring

TEHRAN – Iran is making more strides in its space program, with plans to launch two new satellites into orbit in the following months. 

Leader tells Pope Francis Muslims and Christians should unite against Global Arrogance

TEHRAN – Pope Francis has received a beautifully crafted plaque featuring excerpts from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution's speeches about Prophet Jesus (pbuh). 

Tehran condemns deadly terror attack in New Orleans

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned a terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, that left 15 dead and more than 30 injured during New Year’s celebrations.

TEHRAN PAPERS

The year of negotiations with America?

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Melli analyzed possible negotiations between Iran and the U.S. and wrote: It must be said that the beneficiaries of the sanctions are not the only ones who are trying to create obstacles on the way to the negotiations.

Lawmakers tour Dezful Airbase, discuss Khuzestan's security challenges

TEHRAN – Members of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee recently visited the Vahdati Airbase in Dezful to assess the challenges, threats, and opportunities present at the airbase and within the broader Khuzestan Province.

Development of Chabahar port takes center stage in high-ranking Iran-India talks

TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, participated in the 19th Iran-India Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi on Friday, engaging with multiple Indian officials.

Iranian president to visit Tajikistan in January, informed source confirms

TEHRAN – Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is set to visit Tajikistan in January for high-level discussions aimed at bolstering relations between the two nations, an informed source within Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Saturday.

Fajr theater festival welcomes intl. submissions 

TEHRAN- The 43rd edition of Fajr International Theater Festival (FITF) has received submissions from 46 countries around the world, the organizers have announced. 

IRGC begins extensive military drills in western Iran

TEHRAN – Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has commenced large-scale military exercises, termed the "19th Great Prophet Exercise," as of Saturday.

Ayatollah Khamenei urges increased focus on Imams Jawad, Hadi, and Askari in literature and art

TEHRAN – During a meeting on Saturday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the importance of Imam Jawad (AS), Imam Hadi (AS), and Imam Askari (AS) in the history of Islam.  

By Shahrokh Saei

Israel’s dream of renewed occupation

Israel wants to stay in Lebanon beyond 60-day ceasefire deal

TEHRAN- Israel is seeking to prolong the occupation of southern Lebanon in violation of a ceasefire deal with the Hezbollah resistance movement that took effect on November 27, 2024. 

Russia rules out German and Japanese Security Council bids

Germany and Japan will never become permanent members of the UN Security Council, Russia’s envoy to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, has said.

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Organizing 4th Meeting between CEO of Sadad Informatics Corp and IT Departments of Bank Melli Iran

Chief Executive of Bank Melli Iran (BMI) Abolfazl Najjarzadeh said that special investment in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the key factor for the transformation and development of the bank.

Isfahan’s handicraft exports stand at $7.6m in 9 months

TEHRAN – The value of Isfahan province’s handicrafts exports stood at $7.6 million during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (Mar. 20 – Dec. 20, 2024), the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

Redesign of Persepolis Museum underway

TEHRAN - The head of the Persepolis Museum has announced the initiation of a redesign project aimed at transforming the entire space of the palace attributed to Xerxes I, situated within the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, into a fully functional museum.

Jalal Al-e-Ahmad’s house to become anthropology museum

TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Gilan province has announced plans to transform the house of Jalal Al-e-Ahmad in northern Iran into an anthropology museum.

Persepolis interested in Malaysian prodigy Arif Aiman

TEHRAN - Iranian giants Persepolis are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old Malaysian star Arif Aiman.

Knowledge-based companies to hold exhibition in Uzbekistan

TEHRAN – The second exhibition of Iranian knowledge-based companies operating in technology and engineering sectors will be held from February 11 to 14 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

IRCS provides relief services to people affected by snowstorms

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 549 individuals affected by blizzards and snowstorms over the past three days.