US imposes sanctions on Iran's oil exports as the country’s sales continue to grow

TEHRAN – The United States expanded its sanctions regime against Iran's oil industry on Monday, targeting more than 30 brokers, tanker operators, and shipping companies based in various countries. 

What air defense systems took center stage in Iran’s Zolfaqar exercise?

TEHRAN – Iran’s Armed Forces recently concluded the large-scale Zolfaqar 1403 joint exercise along the strategic Makran coastline and the Indian Ocean.

Malaysian FM visits Tehran for high-level talks

TEHRAN – Malaysia’s Foreign Minister, Mohamad Hasan, arrived in Tehran on Tuesday afternoon for a diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.

Tehran’s consultations with Moscow ongoing across all sectors: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has highlighted the extensive and continuous consultations between Iran and Russia, stating that cooperation extends beyond bilateral relations to include regional and international affairs.

Security forces neutralize terrorist threat in SE Iran, arrest six suspects

TEHRAN – Iranian security forces have conducted a major counterterrorism operation in Chabahar, resulting in the arrest of six suspected militants and the elimination of one terrorist.

Iran’s Army, IRGC join forces to destroy naval targets in Indian Ocean drill

TEHRAN – In a display of military coordination, the Iranian Navy and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted a joint missile operation in the northern Indian Ocean on Tuesday as part of the expansive Zolfaqar 1403 exercise.

Iran utilizes UNESCO Chairs to strengthen scientific diplomacy

TEHRAN –With 18 UNESCO Chairs in various fields, including education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, and communication and information, Iran is working to leverage the potential of these chairs to deepen scientific and research collaborations worldwide.

Iranian, Iraqi universities ink MOU on health ties

TEHRAN –Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences and the University of Meisan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to foster their scientific and academic cooperation in the health sector.

Deposit Return Scheme Day held in Tehran

TEHRAN – The University of Tehran has held an event titled “Deposit Return Scheme Day” aimed to raise awareness about combating plastic pollution and recycling single-use beverage containers.

Iran’s ranking improves in Government AI Readiness 2024

TEHRAN – According to the latest report by Oxford Insights index, which measures government readiness for implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in public services, Iran ranks 91st among 188 countries, moving up three positions compared to 94th in 2023.

Araghchi: Israeli nukes threaten global peace

Iran FM addresses the elephant in the room at UN Disarmament Conference

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the greatest threat to global stability comes from Israel’s nuclear arsenal and its ongoing aggression in West Asia.

Major Iran drills see operational debut of Yak-130 jets

TEHRAN – In a milestone for its military modernization efforts, Iran unveiled the operational debut of the Yakovlev Yak-130 advanced jet trainer during its large-scale "Zulfiqar 1403" military exercises on Monday.

Iran condemns Poland's anti-Tehran stance, summons diplomat

TEHRAN – In a diplomatic response to "baseless and biased" statements by Poland's top diplomat, Iran has summoned the chargé d'affaires of Poland to its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran.

Iran’s top diplomat holds key meetings in Geneva on regional stability

TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, has engaged in a series of high-level diplomatic meetings on the sidelines of with the UN Disarmament Conference and the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva.

Iran committed to Lebanon's national consensus, Qalibaf affirms

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf reiterated Iran's commitment to Lebanon's independence and self-determination, stating that Iran would support any decision made by the Lebanese people.

Iran, Turkey reconnect by rail: a new era for tourism accessibility

TEHRAN - After a four-year hiatus, the long-anticipated Van-Tehran train service has resumed, marking a significant milestone in regional connectivity between Turkey and Iran.

UNODC fully prepared to continue close cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN –Alexander Fedulov, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) representative in Iran, has said the UNODC remains fully prepared to continue close cooperation with the country.

Tehran to host first national seminar on knowledge-based ecosystem

TEHRAN – The first national seminar on discussing the country’s progress in the knowledge-based ecosystem and honoring key players in this area is scheduled to be held on March 1 in Tehran.

‘Empowering rural communities essential for economic, cultural development’

TEHRAN – The Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, has said empowering rural communities is a prerequisite for the economic and cultural development of the country.

Students in Birjand leading the way in water conservation

TEHRAN – Launching an educational campaign called “Water for all, all for Water”, the United Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, as well as Water and Waste Water Company (WWC) has announced an initiative called “the Water Guardians” in Birjand, South Khorasan province.

For Nasrallah, Resistance was a belief beyond mere words: Araghchi

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during his trip to Beirut to attend the funeral ceremony for the martyr Secretary-General of Hezbollah Lebanon, wrote in a special note for the Iranian news agency IRNA: "Today, the enemies of the Resistance might think that with the loss of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, his path has come to a halt. But, as always, they are making a miscalculation in understanding the realities.”

Tehran delegation honors Nasrallah and Safieddine in Beirut

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian officials joined tens of thousands of mourners at the funeral ceremonies for Hezbollah leaders Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, held in Beirut and southern Lebanon.

Lebanon keen to build best relations with Iran: Lebanese president

TEHRAN – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has expressed his country’s commitment to fostering the best possible relations with Tehran, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation and stability.