Only regional solidarity can counter Israeli expansionist policies: Iran’s top general

TEHRAN – Iran’s highest-ranking military official has strongly condemned a US-Israeli plan to forcibly displace Palestinians in Gaza, emphasizing that the only effective response to Israel’s aggressive policies is regional unity.  

Tehran, Riyadh condemn Netanyahu’s remarks on forced displacement of Palestinians

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s suggestion of establishing a Palestinian state within Saudi Arabia, calling it an unprecedented act of aggression that threatens regional stability and security.

Turkmenistan’s FM visits Tehran to discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

TEHRAN – Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, has arrived in Tehran for high-level discussions with Iranian officials.

“War with the Newts” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- “War with the Newts” written by Czech writer and playwright Karel Čapek has recently been published in Persian.

Winners of 43rd Fajr Film Festival receive Crystal Simorgh awards

TEHRAN-The 43rd Fajr Film Festival concluded at the Milad Tower Conference Center in Tehran on Monday night, presenting the Crystal Simorgh awards to the winners of various sections.

Iranian women skier Baher happy to participate at 2025 Asian Winter Games

TEHRAN - Samaneh Beyrami Baher of Iran completed the women's 5km free cross-country skiing event at the Harbin Asian Winter Games in a state of excitement, celebrating as if she had won gold, despite finishing in 19th place.

Centuries-old Yazd passageway recreated at Tehran fair

TEHRAN - A model of a centuries-old passageway, which is located in the UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, has been installed at the Yazd’s pavilion during the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition, which opened in the Iranian capital on Tuesday morning.

Saudi ambassador lauds Isfahan as a desired travel destination

TEHRAN - The Saudi ambassador to Iran, Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, has highlighted the significant tourism potential of Isfahan, describing it as a city with vast cultural and historical attractions for international visitors.

13 new CNG stations to be launched across Iran

TEHRAN – National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) announced the launch of 13 new CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) stations across the country on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Tehran, Ashgabat emphasize expansion of gas cooperation

TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, the chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan have underscored the importance of strengthening gas cooperation and promoting peace and trust in the region.

Iran needs $4b to expand maritime fleet: IDRO

TEHRAN – Iran requires approximately $4.0 billion in funding to develop its maritime fleet, a senior official at the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) said, adding that negotiations are underway to produce specialized steel for shipbuilding.

Iran to showcase export capabilities at Eurasia exhibition

TEHRAN – Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) head announced that the upcoming Eurasia International Exhibition has garnered strong interest from member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), particularly Russia.

'Unblocking Iran’s frozen funds key to strengthening ties with South Korea'

TEHRAN – A senior South Korean diplomat said resolving the issue of Iran’s frozen assets in South Korea has been a key factor in enhancing bilateral relations, along with high-level visits and diplomatic engagements between the two countries.

Russian official lauds Iran's progress as ‘role model for world’

TEHRAN – Russian Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko has lauded Iran's independence, self-sufficiency, progress, and achievements in different fields, saying that Iran is a role model for many countries and even the globe.

Health ministry plans to prevent cancers by promoting healthy diets

TEHRAN— As nutrition contributes to 10-70 percent of cancers, the health ministry plans to promote healthy lifestyle habits, particularly healthy diets, to significantly protect individuals against cancers.

165 earthquakes occur in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 165 earthquakes were recorded across the country in the third week of Bahman, the 11th Iranian calendar month, which falls from February 1 to 7, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Women's share in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

TEHRAN –The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated every February 11 to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.