Tehran condemns UNHRC resolution as politically motivated and discriminatory

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Ali Bahraini, has sharply criticized the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for adopting a politically driven and discriminatory resolution against Iran.

Political agendas behind Europe’s support of UN anti-Iran resolution: Iran foreign ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, has called on European nations to refrain from aligning with the U.S. in imposing illegal sanctions against the Iranian people.

Russia advocates diplomatic resolution to US-Iran tensions, warns against US military action

TEHRAN – Russian officials have reiterated calls for a political and diplomatic resolution to the Iran nuclear issue, condemning military threats amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Iran demands global rebuke of US military posturing at SCO summit in Moscow

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, launched a potent diplomatic campaign at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Moscow on Thursday, demanding collective condemnation of Washington’s threats against Tehran.

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“Inevitable” revenge for deadly US raids on Yemen 

Ansarallah pledges to make Americans repent for electing Trump

TEHRAN – American and British airstrikes on Yemen have resulted in the deaths of more than 30 civilians and left at least 100 others injured. 

South Korea's Yoon removed from office over martial law, election looms

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted on Friday by the Constitutional Court, ushering in an election after it upheld parliament's impeachment over his imposition of martial law that sparked the nation's worst political crisis in decades.

US Senate overwhelmingly rejects bid to block arms sales to Israel

The US Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected a bid to block $8.8 billion in arms sales to Israel over the human rights crisis facing Palestinians in Gaza following Israel's bombardment of the enclave and suspension of humanitarian aid deliveries.

Russian official says Moscow, Washington made '3 steps forward' in mending ties

Russia and the US made "three steps forward" on a large number of issues over the past two days, Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special envoy for foreign investment and economic cooperation, said Thursday.

Protests across the MENA region in support of Gaza

Demonstrations were held in support of Palestinians in Gaza across the Middle East and North Africa on Friday.

Israel’s attacks on Lebanon a ‘blatant assault’ on country’s sovereignty: PM

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has condemned Israel’s latest attack on civilians in the country, which took place this morning on the city of Sidon.

“Metaphysical Horror” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Metaphysical Horror” written by the distinguished Polish philosopher and historian of ideas Leszek Kołakowski has been released in the Iranian book market.

Aydin Aghdashloo’s new sculptures on display in Tehran

TEHRAN-A solo exhibition featuring works from various periods of Aydin Aghdashloo’s career, including paintings, sculptures, and other creations, is currently on display at B Gallery in Tehran after a decade.  

Iranian ambassador in Armenia honors Tjeknavorian for staging “Rostam and Sohrab” opera in Yerevan

TEHRAN-The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, Mehdi Sobhani, expressed his appreciation to the renowned Iranian-Armenian musician and conductor Loris Tjeknavorian for the successful performance of the “Rostam and Sohrab” opera in Yerevan.

China to impose additional 34% tariffs on all US imports

China will impose additional 34-percent tariffs on all products imported from the United States starting from April 10, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced Friday.

Iranian tourism ministry seeks to expand international outreach

TEHRAN– Iran’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey, has highlighted ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts to enhance tourism and facilitate travel for Iranian expatriates and foreign visitors.

Visits to Iran’s historical sites soar 28 percent y/y during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN - During the two-week Nowruz holidays, which officially began on March 20, visitor numbers to Iran’s cultural heritage sites, museums, and historical landmarks saw a remarkable 28% year-on-year increase.

Efforts underway to restore historical relics in Mazandaran

TEHRAN - Experts from Mazandaran province’s Cultural Heritage Department are working diligently to restore and preserve historical and cultural artifacts in a dedicated laboratory and workshop at a museum in Sari, the provincial capital.

FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Draw: Iran opt for Pot 2

TEHRAN - Iran have opted to be placed in Pot 2 for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Draw scheduled to be held in Jeddah the coming Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

China to take countermeasures against U.S. 'reciprocal tariffs'

China firmly opposes the U.S. "reciprocal tariffs" and will resolutely adopt countermeasures to safeguard its rights and interests, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

DOE head plants saplings in Brasilia

Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, planted saplings in the yard of the Iranian embassy in Brasilia to mark Nature’s Day - the 13th day of the first Iranian calendar month Farvardin, which falls on April 2.