Two new Iranian satellites to enter orbit by late spring

TEHRAN – Iran is making more strides in its space program, with plans to launch two new satellites into orbit in the following months. 

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The year of negotiations with America?

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Melli analyzed possible negotiations between Iran and the U.S. and wrote: It must be said that the beneficiaries of the sanctions are not the only ones who are trying to create obstacles on the way to the negotiations.

Development of Chabahar port takes center stage in high-ranking Iran-India talks

TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, participated in the 19th Iran-India Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi on Friday, engaging with multiple Indian officials.

Iranian president to visit Tajikistan in January, informed source confirms

TEHRAN – Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian is set to visit Tajikistan in January for high-level discussions aimed at bolstering relations between the two nations, an informed source within Tajikistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Saturday.

IRGC begins extensive military drills in western Iran

TEHRAN – Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has commenced large-scale military exercises, termed the "19th Great Prophet Exercise," as of Saturday.

Isfahan’s handicraft exports stand at $7.6m in 9 months

TEHRAN – The value of Isfahan province’s handicrafts exports stood at $7.6 million during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (Mar. 20 – Dec. 20, 2024), the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

Knowledge-based companies to hold exhibition in Uzbekistan

TEHRAN – The second exhibition of Iranian knowledge-based companies operating in technology and engineering sectors will be held from February 11 to 14 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

IRCS provides relief services to people affected by snowstorms

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 549 individuals affected by blizzards and snowstorms over the past three days.

Empowering families facing social problems a top priority: VP

TEHRAN - The Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, has said empowering families struggling with social problems should be prioritized.

Administration fulfills ‘women in management’ promise

TEHRAN –The appointment of 70 women in management positions proves the current administration has fulfilled its promise to appoint women in managerial positions.

Iran says ready to enter 'constructive' talks for new nuclear deal

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Islamic Republic is ready to resume constructive and immediate talks on its nuclear program with the Western sides.

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Iran able to curry favor in competition between global powers

TEHRAN - In a note, the Iran newspaper discussed the new round of talks between Iran and the three Western JCPOA parties (Britain, France and Germany) on January 13.

Tehran summons Italian ambassador over detention of citizen at US order

TEHRAN – Tehran has summoned the Italian ambassador to Iran following the continued detention of Iranian citizen Mohammad Abedini by Italian authorities.

Iran calls on Afghanistan to honor water rights in border river disputes

TEHRAN – The spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry has underscored the critical need for cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan to maintain the natural flow of water in shared border rivers.

Iran seeks UNESCO recognition for traditional felt-making and Tirgan festival

TEHRAN - Two cultural heritage files from Iran, one for traditional felt-making and another for the Tirgan festival, have been submitted for evaluation by UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee in 2026.

Welfare, relief entities support more women heads of household

TEHRAN – According to a recent report by the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI), the number of female heads of households supported by Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation and Welfare Organization has increased from 1,566,606 and 180,120 individuals in 2017 to 1,264,269 and 278,353 in 2023, respectively.

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World Braille Day highlights equal access to information for all

TEHRAN –World Braille Day is observed annually on January 4 to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights of blind and partially sighted people.

President: Iran’s health system ‘a role model’ in world

TEHRAN –President Masoud Pezeshkian has called the country’s health system a role model in the region and even the world thanks to its unique, particularly primary healthcare, services.

Tehran to host intl. conference on AI, future civilization

TEHRAN –An international conference on artificial intelligence (AI) and the future civilization is scheduled to be held in Tehran on January 29.

Iran deputy FM to visit India amid growing ties 

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, is set to visit New Delhi on Thursday.

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What is the content of the Sultan of Oman's letter to Pezeshkian?

TEHRAN - In an interview with Mir Golvi Bayat, an expert on Oman issues, Farhikhtegan discussed the visit of Badr al-Busaidi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Oman, to Iran.

Iran summons Saudi envoy over execution of citizens

TEHRAN – Iran summoned the Saudi ambassador Wednesday to protest the recent execution of six Iranian citizens, the foreign ministry stated.

'Election interference': US imposes fresh sanctions against Iran under new unfounded claims

TEHRAN – The United States has introduced sanctions against an entity it claims is linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), accusing it of attempting to meddle in the 2024 U.S. presidential elections.  

Tehran to host Iraqi PM next week

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced that Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani is set to visit Tehran next week.

Israeli Shin Bet claims unprecedented spike in Iranian espionage

TEHRAN – The Shin Bet agency of the Israeli regime has claimed a staggering fivefold rise in espionage activities associated with Iran.

Iran, European Troika set for new round of talks in Geneva

TEHRAN – A new round of discussions between Iran and the European troika—comprised of France, the UK, and Germany—will take place in Geneva on January 13.

Iran’s military power yet to be fully displayed: Army chief

TEHRAN – The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, has Mousavi asserted that the country’s full military capabilities remain untapped.