Supervisory board appointed ahead of Parliamentary, Assembly of Experts elections

TEHRAN – The Guardian Council of Iran has selected the members of the Central Supervisory Board tasked with overseeing the upcoming midterm elections for the Assembly of Experts and the Parliament, the council’s spokesperson said on Saturday.

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Tehran and Beirut in Middle East’s critical days

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Melli reviewed the latest regional developments, focusing especially on Tehran–Beirut relations.

Non-Iranian oil tanker smuggling fuel seized in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN – Iran has detained a foreign oil tanker accused of carrying contraband fuel in the Sea of Oman.

Tehran, Beijing reaffirm close bilateral ties in all areas

TEHRAN – Iran and China have emphasized their commitment to further enhancing mutual relations, highlighting the long history of Tehran-Beijing ties over decades.

Ethiopian parliament speaker says expanding bilateral ties with Iran a ‘priority’

TEHRAN – Ethiopia’s Parliament Speaker, Tagesse Chafo, said Saturday that strengthening and expanding bilateral relations with Iran is a top priority, highlighting opportunities for deeper political, economic, and cultural cooperation between the two countries amid their recent BRICS membership.

Lebanon FM withholds credentials of Iran’s ambassador: report

The Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar has reported that Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi is deliberately obstructing the accreditation of Iran’s newly appointed ambassador to Beirut, in what the paper describes as a violation of established diplomatic protocol.

IRCS provides relief services to people affected by severe rains

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 5,442 individuals affected by blizzards, floods, and heavy rain over the past few days.

Iranian researcher wins Mahathir Mohammad Award 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian researcher, Seyed Hadi Borhani, has won the fifth edition of Mahathir Mohammad Award for Intellectual Creativity, which honored outstanding researchers on the theme ‘Palestine: A Pillar of Civilizational Renaissance’.

National Research, Technology Week underway

TEHRAN – The National Research and Technology Week is being held from December 13 to 18 across the country.

Iran Lab Expo kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN – The 13th Iranian-Made Laboratory Equipment and Materials Exhibition, known as Iran Lab Expo 2025, opened in Tehran on Saturday and will run till Tuesday.

Ilam to hold three-day tour for Iraqi tourists

TEHRAN-- Inviting a group of Iraqi tourists and media activists to attend the three-day tour of Ilam is part of the province's tourism diplomacy programs, which are held with the aim of introducing local capacities, said head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department on Saturday.

Private sector plans to restore historical monuments

TEHRAN--Tourism Commission of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce has announced a serious plan for the entry of private investors, attracting capital and creating an effective mechanism for restoration of Iran’s historical monuments by the private sector.

Iran, India discuss expanding cultural heritage cooperation

TEHRAN – Ali Darabi, Iran’s deputy minister for cultural heritage, has met with Vivek Agarwal, India’s deputy minister of culture, in New Delhi to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of cultural heritage.

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Beirut’s cautious letter to Tehran

TEHRAN - Shargh analyzed the letter sent by Lebanon’s Foreign Minister, Youssef Rajji, to Abbas Araghchi. According to the paper, Rajji formally informed Araghchi that, at the present juncture, he could not accept Tehran’s invitation for an official visit.

Lebanon's FM sees public bickering with Iran cool

In latest exchange, Araghchi welcomes an invitation to visit, aiming to address anger Lebanese people say must be directed at Israel

TEHRAN – A public back-and-forth between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Rajji, may now be entering a lull. The de-escalation follows Araghchi's announcement on X that he had accepted Rajji’s invitation to visit Beirut to sort out their differences—a move prompted by Rajji’s apparent unwillingness to travel to Tehran.

‘This is piracy’: Iran condemns US seizure of oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

TEHRAN – Iran has roundly condemned the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela by U.S. forces.

Putin calls strategic pact with Iran a ‘turning point’ as implementation advances

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have underscored a shared commitment to accelerating the implementation of the comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement signed between the two countries.

Tehran condemns US tightening of restrictions on Iran’s UN Diplomatic Mission

TEHRAN – Iran has roundly condemned the intensification of restrictions, by the United States, against the Iranian Diplomatic Mission to the United Nations (UN) in New York, saying the U.S. government’s abuse of its host-country status disrupts the efficiency and credibility of the world body.

Iran strengthens ties in Central Asia as Pezeshkian visits Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departed Tehran on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, for a two-day regional tour, beginning with an official visit to Kazakhstan and followed by a trip to Turkmenistan.

Cultural tourism is effective tool of public diplomacy, Iranian ambassador to Turkey says

TEHRAN--Cultural tourism is effective in increasing mutual understanding, bringing nations closer together, and developing sustainable cooperation, and this area is an effective tool of public diplomacy, said Iranian Ambassador to Turkey Mohammad-Hassan Habibollahzadeh.

Tehran on path to becoming city of life and tourism

TEHRAN--Measures taken in various areas of Tehran in recent years have brought the capital city one step closer to transforming from a ‘city of work’ to a ‘city of life and tourism’ destination.

Iran proposes academic cooperation council at Ancient Civilizations Forum in Athens

TEHRAN - Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts on Friday urged ancient nations to develop joint mechanisms to protect cultural heritage, warning that armed conflicts and neglect of historical identity pose the greatest threats.

Iran, Greece discuss joint action plan to expand tourism, heritage cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri and Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met in Athens on Thursday to discuss plans for expanding cooperation in tourism, museums and cultural heritage.

Global investment essential for sustainable return of refugees: Iran’s UN envoy

TEHRAN –Iran’s UN envoy to Geneva, Ali Bahreini, has called for the international community’s investment in infrastructure, employment, education, and other services to improve conditions in Afghanistan for the sustainable return of refugees to their home countries.

DOE fostering environmental diplomacy at UNEA-7

TEHRAN – Attending the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, is promoting environmental diplomacy by holding talks with participating countries.