Foreign-backed agents behind terror plots in SE Iran: intelligence minister

TEHRAN – Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib says the foreign adversaries are attempting to destabilize the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan by using "imported elements" to fuel insecurity.

Iran's special envoy holds diplomatic talks with Ethiopian FM in Addis Ababa

TEHRAN – Eshaq Al-e Habib, Advisor and Special Envoy to the Foreign Minister of Iran, met with Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Gedion Timothewos, during an official visit to Addis Ababa.

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Intensification of Iranophobia

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Jam-e-Jam addressed the propaganda by the Western media against Iran’s nuclear program and wrote: In recent days, we have witnessed a new wave of propaganda by Western media outlets and some regional officials about Iran’s nuclear program.

Iranian navy's 100th flotilla docks at Mumbai port with 'friendship message'

The 100th flotilla of warships from the Iranian Navy has docked at Mumbai Port on India's west coast, as Iran extends its naval activities in international waters. 

Tehran hosts talks on enhancing military fitness through sports

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, Iran's Defense Minister, hosted Captain Roberto Recchia, Secretary-General of the International Military Sports Council (CISM), in Tehran on Thursday to discuss the role of sports in improving the physical fitness of Asian military personnel.

Senior diplomat says Iran ready to share nuclear knowledge with regional countries

TEHRAN – Iran is prepared to collaborate with regional countries by sharing its scientific and technical expertise on nuclear matters, according to Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations.

Iran not opposed to talks but won’t give in to ‘bullies’, Pezeshkian says 

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran is open to negotiations but will not succumb to "bullies”, while reiterating that the country seeks peace and tranquility in the West Asia region. 

IRGC Navy unveils advanced warship and high-speed fleet in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy unveiled a domestically designed warship and a fleet of high-speed missile craft during a ceremony in Bandar Abbas, blending Iran’s historical defiance against foreign intervention with cutting-edge naval capabilities.

Tehran welcomes PKK leader’s call to dismantle arms

TEHRAN – Tehran has welcomed the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) call for disarmament, hailing it as a significant step towards ending violence and boosting regional security.

Anthropology museum inaugurated in northern Iran

TEHRAN – On Thursday, an anthropology museum was inaugurated in Rudbar county of Gilan province, in a ceremony attended by the tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, and Gilan’s governor-general, Hadi Haqshenas.

Rudbar, a hub of Iranian civilization, must attract more foreign tourists: tourism minister

TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has emphasized the importance of attracting foreign tourists to Gilan province, calling Rudbar a key center of Iranian civilization.

Over 130 earthquakes occur in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 133 earthquakes were recorded across the country from February 15 to 21, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Iran, Belarus to set up joint scientific committee in spring

TEHRAN –Farhad Yazdandoost, an official with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, and Dmitry Koltsov, the Belarusian ambassador to Iran, have agreed on establishing a joint scientific committee in the upcoming spring.

Iranian researcher discovers new species of Mantodea

TEHRAN –Mahmood Kolnegari, an environmental conservationist, has discovered a new praying mantis species, named Sinaiella azadi sp. Nov., in Shazand, Markazi province, in central Iran.

Tehran, Belgrade ink MOU in ICT sector

TEHRAN –Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, and his Serbian counterpart, Dejan Ristic, have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster cooperation in the information and communication technology sector.

Iranian president invited to visit Malaysia

Malaysian FM says Kuala Lumpur and Tehran oppose relocation of Gazans

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran is invited to visit Malaysia by the country’s prime minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Iran repatriates 130 prisoners from Iraq under bilateral transfer agreement

TEHRAN – In a milestone under a bilateral agreement, 130 Iranian prisoners have been repatriated from Iraq to serve the remainder of their sentences closer to home.

Hezbollah chief hosts Iran parliament speaker, FM in show of Resistance solidarity

TEHRAN – Iran’s parliamentary and diplomatic leadership concluded a landmark visit to Beirut last week, reinforcing Tehran’s unshakable alliance with Hezbollah and vowing to sustain the Resistance Front against Israeli occupation and Western interference.

IRGC chief says Iran’s enemies have yet to receive ‘serious blow’

TEHRAN – The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) praised the defense and military capabilities of Iran, emphasizing that the country's enemies have yet to face "serious" blows despite a series of retaliatory strikes and operations over the past year.

Israeli FM repeats alarmist war threats in interview with Politico

TEHRAN – In a provocative interview with Politico on Wednesday, the Israeli regime’s Foreign Minister Gidon Sa’ar accused Iran of advancing its nuclear program to a “dangerous” threshold, hinting that “military action” might be required.

Araghchi urges stronger bilateral ties in meeting with new ambassador to Germany

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has underscored the significance of strengthening diplomatic relations between Iran and Germany, highlighting the historical ties and potential for expanded cooperation between the two nations.

Iran-Malaysia joint commission meeting marks new phase in bilateral relations

TEHRAN – Tehran hosted a significant diplomatic meeting between Iran and Malaysia, as Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Mohammad Hasan, the Foreign Minister of Malaysia, met for discussions on bilateral relations and regional developments.

Iran condemns new US sanctions as 'hostile' and calls for international accountability

TEHRAN – Iran has strongly criticized the latest round of US sanctions targeting figures and companies allegedly involved in the country’s oil trade, calling the move a violation of international law and an attack on the well-being of the Iranian people.

Iranian tourism minister, German ambassador discuss cultural ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has met with the German ambassador to Iran to explore avenues for strengthening cultural relations between the two nations.

Park rangers feed marals stuck in snow

Despite heavy snow and freezing weather blocking the roads to Fandoqlou forest, northeastern East Azarbaijan province, rangers continue feeding and taking care of stray marals in the protected area.

Iran, Russia, China hold nano-micro symposium

TEHRAN –Iran in cooperation with China and Russia held an international symposium on nanotechnology and microtechnology science, known as ‘Nano-Micro ICR 2025’, virtually on February 25.