Treason normalized: Huckabee slammed for hosting unrepentant Israeli spy Pollard

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee is facing fierce bipartisan demands for his resignation following revelations of a clandestine July meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem with Jonathan Pollard, the former Navy analyst convicted of one of history’s most damaging espionage acts against the United States on behalf of Israel.

Kremlin: Russia yet to receive anything official from US on peace plan

Russia has said it is yet to receive anything official from the US on its peace plan, after Ukraine's Volodymr Zelensky said he was ready to work with the Trump administration on its "vision" to bring an end to the war, the BBC reported. 

Persian edition of “Tistou of the Green Thumbs” republished

TEHRAN- The 12th edition of the Persian translation of French novelist Maurice Druon’s 1957 book “Tistou of the Green Thumbs” has recently been published.

Paveh holds pomegranate harvest thanksgiving celebration

TEHRAN--The third pomegranate harvest thanksgiving celebration was held in Satiari village, Paveh county, Kermanshah province, on Thursday with the attendance of several thousands of tourists.

Evaz in Fars province, a new destination for cultural tourism

TEHRAN--In a climate with little water but rich in intellectual and social assets, the city of Evaz in southern province of Fars has become the focal point of Iran’s cultural vision by earning the title of ‘Iran's Book Capital’. This choice, which was formalized by hosting the opening ceremony of the 33rd Iran Book Week, marks the beginning of a new chapter in the city's flourishing cultural potential and literary tourism.

Khorasan Razavi has high potential for organizing literary, philosophical tours: researcher

TEHRAN--Given Iran's literary and philosophical history, especially in Khorasan Razavi, this province has high potential for organizing literary and philosophical tourism tours, a faculty member of Gorgan’s Hakim Jorjani Institute of Higher Education said.

Iran ranks among top 10 countries for UNESCO-listed heritage: minister

TEHRAN – Iran ranks among the world’s top 10 countries in the number of UNESCO-inscribed heritage properties and elements, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Thursday during a visit to historical sites in Zanjan.

Iran to establish independent free-zone bank under new economic reform plan

TEHRAN - Iran plans to create an independent banking system dedicated to its free trade zones as part of a broader effort to overhaul the country’s economic governance, the economy minister said, adding that free zones will serve as the launchpad for structural reform.

IDRO launches Pilot overhaul program for aging industrial units in 6 provinces

TEHRAN – Iranian Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) has begun a pilot program to renovate and modernize aging industrial units across six provinces, with officials saying nearly 200 factories have already registered to participate.

By Mehdi Garshasbi

Young Scholars Club materializes Iran’s scientific diplomacy, superiority

TEHRAN - The Young Scholars Club was established in the Iranian year 1366 (1987-1988) to promote and expand basic sciences in the country.

Tehran hosting major steel, metallurgy fair with over 700 exhibitors

TEHRAN – Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds is hosting the 22nd edition of Iran's international exhibition of metallurgy, dubbed IRAN METAFO, bringing together more than 700 domestic and foreign companies in what officials describe as the country’s most significant annual gathering for the steel and metals sector.

Trade challenges, opportunities discussed at Iran–Russia chamber meeting

TEHRAN – Members of the Iran–Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce warned that customs barriers, forex-rate volatility, transport constraints and international sanctions continue to weigh on Iranian exporters seeking to expand their presence in the Russian market.

Commentary: Similarities between Bosnia and Gaza

TEHRAN - In a commentary published on November 18 on Middle East Eye (MEE), a senior journalist draws comparison between the genocide in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Gaza Strip.

First center for Caspian seal conservation inaugurated

TEHRAN – The first specialized center in the country for the conservation, treatment, and dissection of Caspian seals opened in Bojaq National Park in the Caspian Sea province of Gilan on Thursday.

COP30: Iran says climate action impossible without financing

TEHRAN – Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has emphasized the need for sufficient and predictable financing for implementing climate actions by developing countries.

National Multimedia Festival on Nuclear Technology and Life slated for January

TEHRAN – The first National Multimedia Festival on Technology and Life is scheduled to take place in January 2026 in the southwestern city of Bushehr.