EU announces sanctions on Iran’s shipping lines

TEHRAN – The European Union has significantly escalated its sanctions against Iran, adding Iranian shipping lines to its existing restrictions. 

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Obstruction in relations between Iran and U.S.

TEHRAN - In an interview with Masoumeh Ebtekar, a reformist political activist, Etemad evaluated the role of those who benefit from sanctions in blocking the relations between Iran and America.

Iran-China ties remain steadfast amid global shifts, says Leader’s aide

TEHRAN – A senior advisor to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has emphasized that Iran’s deepening partnership with China is an ongoing process and even the second-term presidency of Donald Trump will have no bearing on Iran's foreign policy.

Taliban agrees to extradite Afghan prisoners held in Iran

TEHRAN – Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has pledged cooperation with Iran on the extradition of Afghan prisoners held within Iranian borders.

Response to Israeli aggression will be decisive: Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has strongly reaffirmed the country’s right to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty, promising a firm response to Israel’s latest military attack.

Two members of Iran’s volunteer Basij force killed in terrorist attack in SE province

TEHRAN – Two members of Iran’s Basij force were martyred in an attack by terrorist groups in Saravan County, located in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, according to official reports.

Hezbollah media chief ‘fought till the lastmoment’

TEHRAN – On Monday, prominent Iranian officials offered condolences over the Martyrdom of Mohammad Afif, the head of Hezbollah’s media relations, while condemning Israel for his assassination.

Arab Union for Handicrafts explores collaboration with Isfahan following national exhibition visit

TEHRAN - A delegation from the Arab Union for Productive Families and Handicrafts has visited the ancient city of Isfahan as part of their official trip to Iran, following their participation in the 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition in Tehran.

Natanz, a hub of saffron in central Iran

Natanz county in the central province of Isfahan is known as the hub of saffron production in the region.

Women hold over 24% share of inventions in Iran

TEHRAN –According to Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, women account for more than 24 percent of inventions in the country, compared to the global average of 17 percent.

Iranian female scholars shine in BRICS startups contest

TEHRAN –Four Iranian women namely Azam Karami, Mahvash Abyari, Marzieh Ebrahimi, and Seyedeh Fateme Hosseini have been chosen among the winners of the BRICS Women’s Startups Contest 2024.

Environmentally friendly streetlights installed in refugee settlements

TEHRAN –The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in cooperation with the National Organization for Migration (NOM), has installed 3,601 solar-powered streetlights across 11 settlements and four neighborhoods with large refugee populations in Iran to respond to safety concerns in an environmentally friendly and climate-safe way.

Iran set to enhance relations with Oman: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that his administration is poised to take significant steps to bolster relations with Oman.

Iranian Sunni scholars urge fatwas for Palestine

In letter to religious leaders across West Asia, Iranian Sunni scholars say it’s time for action

TEHRAN – Following over a year of Israeli violence in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank, hundreds of Iranian Sunni scholars are urging fellow religious leaders across the Arab world and beyond to issue fatwas supporting Palestine.

Details of IAEA chief’s visit inquired by Iran's parliament as MPs call for 'reciprocal measures’

TEHRAN – The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has convened to address critical issues surrounding the country’s nuclear program, the visit by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, and support for Iranians living abroad.

Iranian parliament upholds ban on dual nationals in key government roles

Tehran – A bid to scrap a pending bill barring dual nationals from holding key government positions in Iran was decisively rejected by the parliament on Saturday. 

Araghchi warns Israel against further aggression as Iran gears up for retaliation

TEHRAN – In a televised interview on Saturday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a stark warning to the Israeli regime regarding the consequences of any further aggression against Iran, particularly targeting its nuclear facilities.

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Special diplomatic moves in 100 fateful days

TEHRAN - In a note, the Iran newspaper discussed the 100 days of the arduous path of the Pezeshkian government and quoted former diplomat Abbas Mousavi as saying: The terrorist operation that took place at the beginning of the government of Mr. Pezeshkian by the Zionist regime created a situation that affected the foreign policy and led to immediate actions by the government.

Flights between Sanandaj, Kurdistan Region of Iraq proposed to strengthen tourism

TEHRAN – Moslem Shojaei, the director of marketing and foreign tourism development at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, has announced promising outcomes from Iran’s recent tourism roadshow held in Sulaymaniyah, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Iranian students top Eurasia FIRA Open competition 2024

TEHRAN -Students of Iran University of Science and Technology have managed to win first place in Eurasia Federation of International RoboSports Association (FIRA) Open competition 2024.

Iran taking part in 2nd Intl. Nanotechnology Olympiad

TEHRAN –The second International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) is being held from October 17-18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with participants from Iran.

Solduz wetland hosting white-fronted geese

TEHRAN –The first flock of lesser white-front geese has been spotted in Solduz wetland in Naqadeh county, northwestern West Azarbaijan province.

'Antimicrobial resistance, a silent pandemic'

TEHRAN –Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest challenges in the health sector. Known as a silent pandemic, AMR is capable of affecting the whole world in the not-too-distant future, the head of the health ministry’s division of communicable disease control has said.

Iran says 'window of diplomacy' open to restore nuclear deal

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a televised program on Saturday night that the Islamic Republic of Iran is "quite ready" for talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal in its new form, noting that Tehran sees "window of diplomacy" open if the other parties show serious will.

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The need to return to the technical path

TEHRAN - In a note, Jam-e-Jam discussed the visit of Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, to Tehran and Iran's nuclear case.

U.S. F-15 pilots detail 'overwhelming' battle during Iran’s True Promise Operation

TEHRAN – The U.S. F-15 fighter pilots, weapons officers, and ground crew have shared vivid details of their experiences during Operation True Promise, a large-scale Iranian retaliatory attack involving over 300 drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles against Israel on April 13.