Ilam handicrafts exhibit showcased in Iraq’s Wasit Governorate

TEHRAN - A three-day exhibition showcasing the traditional handicrafts and arts of Iran’s Ilam province went on show in Iraq’s Wasit Governorate, located southeast of Baghdad near the Iranian border.

Tehran to host tourism festival dedicated to children and young adults

TEHRAN - A tourism festival and exhibition dedicated to children and young adults will take place from June 9 to June 13, at the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults in Tehran.

National Clean Air Week to be marked

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to observe National Clean Air Week from January 18 to 22, with the theme of ‘National determination for clean air with renewable energy’.

Iran announces readiness to help victims of LA wildfires

TEHRAN –The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has announced the country’s readiness to dispatch humanitarian aid to assist the people affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles.

MOU signed for using AI in medical treatment

TEHRAN – The Vice Presidency for Science and Technology and Tehran University of Medical Sciences have signed a memorandum of understanding to use artificial intelligence for medical treatment purposes.

Land subsidence, waste management main environmental challenges: head of DOE

TEHRAN –According to the head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, controlling land subsidence and improving waste management are the two critical issues the country is facing.

Pezeshkian revisits Sistan and Baluchestan province with a development agenda

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during his third provincial tour since assuming office, visited the southern province of Sistan and Baluchestan on Thursday.

Tehran backs Baghdad’s diplomatic initiatives for regional stability, declares Araghchi

TEHRAN – Tehran has reiterated its unwavering support for Iraq’s role in promoting regional stability through effective diplomacy and innovative international initiatives.

Offensive posters removed in France after Iranian protest

TEHRAN – Following official protests from Iran, the city of Béziers in southern France has removed offensive posters displayed on some city buses.

Efforts underway to secure Hirmand water rights: Iran energy minister

TEHRAN – The Iranian Minister of Energy, Abbas Ali-Abadi, has emphasized his ministry’s determination to secure the Hirmand River’s water rights through diplomatic collaboration with neighboring Afghanistan.

Iran security chief urges Armenian PM to solve problems locally during Yerevan visit

TEHRAN – During a visit to Yerevan, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council told Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that regional countries should resolve their issues independently, without relying on foreign powers.

Governor of Pakistan’s Punjab tours attractions in Neyshabur

TEHRAN - The Governor of Punjab, Sardar Salim Haider Khan, accompanied by the consul general of Pakistan in Mashhad, visited key tourist attractions in Neyshabur, including the Khayyam Complex, Attar Complex, and Baghrud Camp on Thursday.

Makkoran Coast is a potential platform for Iran’s development, tourism minister

TEHRAN - The Makkoran Coast, which is located in Sistan-Baluchestan province, stands among the finest coastal regions in the world and serves as a significant platform for Iran’s development, said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, on Thursday.

Hundreds of classrooms to be constructed in Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN –To expand the educational space in Sistan-Baluchestan province, the administration has allocated 20 trillion rilas (almost $30 million) to construct 3,000 classrooms in the underdeveloped province.

Benefactors in Isfahan donate over $19m to health sector

TEHRAN –Over the past three years, benefactors in Isfahan province have donated more than 13 trillion rials (almost 19 million dollars) to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences.

Illegal refugees to be expelled from Semnan province in a year

TEHRAN –By the end of the next Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 20, 2026), all undocumented foreign nationals in Semnan province will be dispatched to their home countries.

Iran congratulates Lebanon on election of new president

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday congratulated the Lebanese nation, government and all active political parties and groups on the election of Army Commander Joseph Aoun as Lebanon’s new president

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Trump is aware insecurity in Iran means insecurity for entire region

TEHRAN - Hassan Beheshtipour, an expert on foreign policy issues, tells Etemad that incoming U.S. President Donald Trump is well aware that military action against Iran will not work and even make the situation worse for America.

Italian media says top officials in Rome have discussed release of imprisoned Iranian citizen

TEHRAN – Italian Justice Minister Carlo Nordio met with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday to discuss the potential release of Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, an Iranian engineer currently imprisoned in Italy, according to a report by ANSA news agency. 

Leader highlights PMF as key force in Iraq’s national strength, tells al-Sudani it must be fortified

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has highlighted the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), as a key pillar of Iraq's national strength.

‘Baseless and contradictory’: Iran rejects Macron’s remarks on regional role

TEHRAN – Tehran has firmly dismissed recent allegations by French President Emmanuel Macron against Iran, labeling them as "baseless and contradictory."

Iran security chief meets Aliyev in Baku

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, met with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Wednesday.

9th Intl. Fajr Festival of Handicrafts opens call for entries

TEHRAN - The 9th International Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, known as Sarv-e Simin, is set to take place in Tehran from February 20 to 24.

UNESCO-registered Yazd: incentive packages proposed to preserve historic city

TEHRAN - A member of the Yazd City Council has emphasized the need to introduce incentive packages aimed at restoring and maintaining traditional mud-brick homes within the UNESCO-registered Historic City of Yazd.

FM meets with new envoy to Tajikistan ahead of Pezeshkian's visit to Dushanbe

TEHRAN – Alireza Haqiqian, Iran’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, held a meeting with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ahead of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s upcoming visit to Tajikistan.

Siberian gulls wintering in Shiraz

Every year with the arrival of winter, Siberian seagulls migrate to the southern city of Shiraz. The presence of these birds creates a beautiful and attractive scene for the citizens.

IRCS ready to provide relief services to quake-hit Nepal

TEHRAN –The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced readiness to assist people affected by the recent earthquake in Nepal.