Iran’s Parsa Fallah joins to Oklahoma State basketball

TEHRAN - Former Oregon State forward Parsa Fallah is transferring to another Oklahoma State basketball team.

By Seyed Hossein Mousavian

A nuclear deal with Iran is possible—but only if the U.S. learns from history

As the second round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran gets underway this weekend, suspicion and distrust between the two sides remain high. U.S. President Donald Trump continues to make threats against the country I served for years as a policymaker and a diplomat. Understandably, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei remains cautious. “We are very pessimistic about the other side, but we are optimistic about our own capabilities,” he said recently.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Aoun’s statements cause diplomatic crisis with Baghdad

BEIRUT — During an interview with the Qatari Al-Araby Al-Jadeed (New Arab), Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said, “We will not replicate the experience of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in absorbing Hezbollah into the [Lebanese] army, nor will it be an independent unit within this army,” stressing that “the decision was made to restrict arms to the state.”

ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu

Judges at the International Criminal Court want Hungary to explain why it failed to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest earlier this month, Euro News reported.

California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, challenging the president’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war, AP reported.

Rubio says US will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress 'within a matter of days'

U.S. President Donald Trump will walk away from efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs that a deal can be done, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday.

Global protests in solidarity with Gaza heat up

TEHRAN - In a growing wave of global condemnation against Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza, demonstrators across multiple cities rallied over the weekend, voicing unwavering support for the Palestinian people and calling for an immediate end to the war and siege.

Ukraine, US sign deal for access to critical minerals

Ukraine and the United States have signed a “memorandum of intent” to move forward with a fraught deal for U.S. access to Kyiv’s natural resources and critical minerals, Kyiv said, according to AFP.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

Paintings by Vahid Beikverdi are on display in an exhibition at Doost Gallery. Entitled “Lonely Bodies”, the exhibit will be running until May 6 at the gallery, which can be found at No. 4, 4th St. off Eshqyar St., Khorramshahr Ave.

Peter Dear’s “Revolutionizing the Sciences” published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Revolutionizing the Sciences” written by Peter Dear has been released in the Iranian bookstores.

U.S. airstrikes on Yemen fueling regional instability: Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has strongly condemned U.S. airstrikes in Yemen that targeted a key fuel port, resulting in the deaths of at least 58 people and injuring 126 others.

Pezeshkian praises Iran’s armed forces on National Army Day

TEHRAN – Iran celebrated its National Army Day on Friday with a series of military parades across Tehran and other provinces, showcasing the country’s defense capabilities and achievements.

Iran FM discusses bilateral cooperation, regional issues in Moscow

MOSCOW - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a two-day visit to Moscow on Thursday with the primary aim of delivering a letter from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Rubio blames Iran for JCPOA collapse, overlooks U.S. withdrawal from the deal

TEHRAN – Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, has said European nations need to make a decision on whether to reinstate sanctions against Iran, accusing Tehran of not complying with the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran, Saudi Arabia could serve as model for regional cooperation: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the potential of Iran and Saudi Arabia to serve as a model for regional cooperation during a meeting with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Thursday evening in Tehran.

Hormozgan to host Iran’s Regional Music Festival 

TEHRAN- The 17th edition of the Iran’s Regional Music Festival will take place in the southern province of Hormozgan, with participation from 32 groups representing 22 provinces across the country.

Jam-e-Jam: Disagreements in Trump's team and strategic confusion

In an explanation, Jam-e-Jam dealt with the contradictory statements by the American side in the negotiations with Iran. It wrote: These contradictions in the U.S. positions are most likely the result of disagreements within the Trump security team. Multiple reports from American media, particularly Axios, indicate that Trump's national security members are in serious disagreement over the best approach to dealing with the Iranian nuclear issue.

Digital diplomacy, a new approach to be embraced by diplomats and ambassadors

TEHRAN - Mohsen Sohani, a tourism researcher, in a recent note, has put the spotlight on “soft power” as a robust tool to attract or persuade potential travelers to visit a host country.

Russian tourists arrive in Ilam province with campers amid growing tourism ties

TEHRAN - A group of 18 Russian campers and SUVs has arrived in Iran’s Ilam province as part of a broader tour across the country, marking a new chapter in expanding tourism ties between Iran and Russia.

Iran sets goal of €6 billion annual revenue from medical tourism

TEHRAN – Iran has set a target to generate €6 billion in annual revenue from medical tourism, according to a new policy document approved and announced by the government.

Tehran, Moscow working toward full visa waiver, Lavrov says

TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Iran and Russia are actively working toward abolishing visa requirements between the two countries, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties and boosting tourism.

Tourism Desk

$100,000 miniature rams, Lar’s ecotourism attraction

TEHRAN -- For the first time, a Russian zoologist Nikolai Viktorovich Nasonov understood the uniqueness of the miniature rams in 1906 and introduced them to the world of science. It weighs between 35 and 40 kg, while the female one weighs between 25 and 30 kg.