Iranian students top Eurasia FIRA Open competition 2024

TEHRAN -Students of Iran University of Science and Technology have managed to win first place in Eurasia Federation of International RoboSports Association (FIRA) Open competition 2024.

Iran taking part in 2nd Intl. Nanotechnology Olympiad

TEHRAN –The second International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) is being held from October 17-18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with participants from Iran.

Solduz wetland hosting white-fronted geese

TEHRAN –The first flock of lesser white-front geese has been spotted in Solduz wetland in Naqadeh county, northwestern West Azarbaijan province.

'Antimicrobial resistance, a silent pandemic'

TEHRAN –Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest challenges in the health sector. Known as a silent pandemic, AMR is capable of affecting the whole world in the not-too-distant future, the head of the health ministry’s division of communicable disease control has said.

‘Realizing 8% economic growth requires growth in foreign investment’

TEHRAN - Samad Hassanzadeh, the head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), has said that realizing the eight-percent economic growth, targeted in the country’s Seventh National Development Plan (2022-2027), requires a significant growth in attracting foreign investment.

Private sector, pioneer in economic development: TPO head

TEHRAN - The head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has said the country’s private sector is the pioneer in economic development, the TPO portal reported.

Over 10m tons of goods transported via roads in 7 months

TEHRAN – The acting head of Iran Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization (IRMTO) says 10.82 million tons of goods have been transported via roads in border regions into the country in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 20-October 21).

200,000m of mining exploratory excavation conducted since March

TEHRAN— The head of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) said 200,000 meters of exploratory excavation have been conducted in the country’s promising mineral zones since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (late March), IRIB reported.

Iran’s sabre coach Rahbari aims for medals at 2028 Olympics

TEHRAN – Iran’s newly-appointed sabre coach Mohammad Rahbari says that they have set their sight on winning medal in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Israel killed Haniyeh to undermine Pezeshkian’s policies, Iran FM says

TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign minister said on Tuesday night that Israel assassinated the Hamas leader in Tehran just several hours after the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian, who came to power with the “slogan of interaction with the world, balanced relations with the world, restoring nuclear talks, cooperation and dialogue.”

Iran says 'window of diplomacy' open to restore nuclear deal

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a televised program on Saturday night that the Islamic Republic of Iran is "quite ready" for talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal in its new form, noting that Tehran sees "window of diplomacy" open if the other parties show serious will.

Italian translation of Ayatollah Khamenei’s “Cell No. 14” unveiled in Rome

TEHRAN-The Italian translation of the book “Cell No. 14” which recounts the memoirs of the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei during his imprisonment and exile before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, was unveiled on Friday in Rome, Italy.

Actor Mostafa Zamani honored at Tunisian National Theater Festival

TEHRAN-Iranian actor Mostafa Zamani was honored at the closing ceremony of the 2nd Tunisian National Theater Festival for his performance in the Iranian series “Prophet Joseph”.

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The need to return to the technical path

TEHRAN - In a note, Jam-e-Jam discussed the visit of Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, to Tehran and Iran's nuclear case.

U.S. F-15 pilots detail 'overwhelming' battle during Iran’s True Promise Operation

TEHRAN – The U.S. F-15 fighter pilots, weapons officers, and ground crew have shared vivid details of their experiences during Operation True Promise, a large-scale Iranian retaliatory attack involving over 300 drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles against Israel on April 13.

Tehran to continue ‘legal’ pursuit of U.S. assassination of Gen. Soleimani

TEHRAN – Iran has reiterated its commitment to pursuing legal action against the United States for the assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, dismissing a Wall Street Journal report alleging that Iran has discussed how it’s going to avenge the commander’s martyrdom with authorities in Washington.

AEOI chief marks new milestone in Iran’s burgeoning nuclear program

TEHRAN – Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), has inaugurated the nation's first plasma-based processing factory for dry fruits in the southern province of Kerman.

All Iranian consular services in Germany now in Berlin after closure of 3 consulates

TEHRAN – Following the closure of Iranian consulates in Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich, the Iranian Embassy in Berlin announced the centralization of all consular services at its location, effective November 18th. 

Iran calls for UN intervention to stop Israeli war crimes in Syria

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned Israel's recent aggression against Syria, demanding the UN Security Council immediately intervene to halt the illegal entity's "war crimes." 

Iran defense minister visits Damascus for military talks

TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Defense Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh arrived in Damascus on Saturday at the official invitation of his Syrian counterpart as the two countries move to strengthen military cooperation. 

US ordered to pay $48bn in damages to families of Iranian military advisors martyred in Syria, Iraq

TEHRAN – An Iranian court has ordered the United States to pay $48 billion in damages to the families of Iranian military advisors who were deployed to Syria and Iraq at the request of the governments of those countries to assist in the fight against Daesh terrorists.

“Don't bite the hand that feeds you”: British farmers unite against PM Starmer 

Hundreds of British protesters opposing changes to inheritance tax rules for farms gathered outside the Welsh Labour conference as the prime minister defended his government's recent Budget measures, the BBC reported.

Transforming tents into symbols of steadfastness

An artist has initiated a project to spotlight the resistance of Palestinians in the face of Israel’s crimes in the Gaza Strip. 

Iran’s “21 Weeks Later” to compete at Duhok International Film Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian short film “21 Weeks Later,” written and directed by Nasrin Mohammadpour, will go on screen at the main section of the 11th edition of Duhok International Film Festival in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

By Benjamin Hardy

Picking Mike Huckabee for ambassador to Israel spells more misery for Palestinians

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, our incoming ambassador to Israel, has never been shy about his opinions on the Middle East: Palestinian land belongs to Israel alone, and Palestinians themselves do not exist as a people.