Trump destroyed his letter before sending it to Iran

In a commentary, the Keyhan newspaper analyzed Donald Trump’s letter to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for negotiations.

Security forces dismantle 2 terror cells, arrest 18 militants in SE Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian security forces have dismantled two terrorist cells in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, arresting 18 militants before they could carry out planned attacks.

Iran condemns Canada’s new sanctions as ‘unlawful and politically motivated’

TEHRAN – Tehran has strongly condemned the latest round of Canadian sanctions against Iran, calling them deceitful, unlawful, and a blatant violation of international law.

Tehran warns of sectarian catastrophe as Israel fuels Syria’s fragmentation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani issued a scathing critique of the Israeli regime’s role in Syria’s destabilization during an interview with Iranian national television on Saturday, describing the ongoing conflict as a calculated effort by Tel Aviv to advance its geopolitical ambitions.

Iran, Russia, and China to conduct major naval drill in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN – Iran, Russia, and China are set to conduct a large-scale joint naval exercise in the northern Indian Ocean, focusing on maritime security operations and strategic military coordination.

Pneumococcal, Rotavirus vaccinations for babies at no cost: health ministry

TEHRAN – Children can get free pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccinations in all medical centers across the country, the deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, has said.

Tehran hosts national conference on conservation of natural resources

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) held a national conference on the conservation of natural resources in Tehran on Saturday.

Farabi Intl. Award to be held

TEHRAN – The 16th Farabi International Award (FIA), the most prestigious award for humanities and Islamic studies in the Islamic world, will be held by the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology in cooperation with the National Foundation for Elites and the National Commission for UNESCO.

Iran, China announce new Talented Young Scientist Program

TEHRAN –The new edition of the Iran-China Talented Young Scientist Program (TYSP), announced in January, opens up 53 opportunities for young scientists from the two countries.

By Dr. Jin Liangxiang

Iran-Saudi Reconciliation should be part of any future regional order     

 SHANGHAI - March 10, 2025, marks the second anniversary of the big event of the Iran-Saudi reconciliation under China’s mediation two years ago. Though sustainability was once doubted as the rivalry between the two was long and profound, the process finally proved to be steady and successful, which has contributed to the stability of the region.

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Maximum pressure policy as a tool for negotiation?!

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Shargh wrote about Trump's dual approach: Donald Trump announced in a recent interview that he had written a letter to the Iranian leader, expressing hope that Tehran would be ready for negotiations.

Canada doubles down on sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN – Canada has announced a new round of sanctions against Iran, targeting individuals and entities it says support Tehran’s military activities.

Muslim unity necessary to counter forced displacement of Palestinians by Israel: Iran FM

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia have emphasized the urgent need for unity within the Muslim world to counter Israel’s efforts to forcibly displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.  

Attack on Iran's nuclear facilities a recipe for ‘regional catastrophe’, warns Qatari PM

TEHRAN – Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has issued a stark plea to the United States and Israel to abandon threats of military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities, describing such escalation as a direct threat to regional survival.

Iran says OIC must move from ‘rhetoric’ into ‘action’ as it demands collective sanctions on Israel

TEHRAN – At the extraordinary Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting in Jeddah on Friday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a harsh condemnation of Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza and demanded immediate collective sanctions against the regime.

Iran set to implement comprehensive system for medical tourism

TEHRAN - Iran is set to roll out a comprehensive management system dedicated to medical tourism across the country, following a successful pilot program in Khorasan Razavi province.

Silk Road intl. youth photography competition opens call for entries

TEHRAN – The 4th Silk Road International Youth Photography and Short Video Competition has opened a call for entries.

Lake Urmia’s water volume increases by 80 mcm

TEHRAN –According to the CEO of West Azarbaijan regional water company, the volume of water in Lake Urmia has risen by 80 million cubic meters compared to the same time last year, reaching 1,630 billion cubic meters.

Over 350 individuals benefitted from IRCS rescue services in 3 days

TEHRAN –Over the past three days, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 357 people.

Ellen Award proposed to honor ‘the mother of Siberian cranes’

TEHRAN – Iranian environmentalists have proposed establishing a special award in recognition of the dedicated Finnish conservationist Ellen Vuosalo, who made great efforts for over fifty years in the Caspian Sea province of Mazandaran for preserving migratory birds, especially Siberian cranes.

Iran summons British ambassador over ‘baseless’ accusations of posing security threat

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned the British ambassador to Tehran in response to the repeated and unfounded accusations from senior British officials regarding Iran’s alleged interference in the United Kingdom’s internal affairs.

‘Stop blame-shifting over Ukraine war’, Iran denounces France’s claims of arm supply

TEHRAN – Iran has strongly rejected recent allegations made by French officials accusing Tehran of supplying military equipment to Russia for use in the Ukraine conflict.

Tehran says only 2 protocols of CCW may be ratified

TEHRAN – Iran’s Defense Ministry has addressed concerns regarding a proposed bill related to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW), emphasizing that the legislation has been carefully drafted with the approval and oversight of the General Staff of the Armed Forces.

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America cannot be trusted

TEHRAN - In a note, Kayhan wrote: The pro-Western domestic media is aware of the erratic approach of Trump and his administration towards international issues.