Leader urges full probe into tragic port inferno

TEHRAN - Following the powerful inferno at Shahid Rajaee Port, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a message on Sunday offering condolences to the bereaved families.

Pezeshkian convenes crisis management meeting on Shahid Rajaee incident

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian traveled to Bandar Abbas on Sunday to visit Shahid Rajaee Port, where a massive explosion caused tremendous damage and fatalities on Saturday.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Lebanon’s upcoming elections: Will the Resistance rise or retreat?

SOUTH LEBANON — Amidst the escalating tensions resulting from Operation Al Aqsa Flood, Lebanon is preparing for the municipal elections scheduled for next month, and based on their results, for next year’s parliamentary elections.

Kerman, Yazd can turn into important Asian tourism hubs, expert says

TEHRAN— The Iranian cities of Kerman and Yazd can turn into two important tourism axes of Asia, said the director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office.

ECO tourism ministers convene in Erzurum to advance regional cooperation

TEHRAN - The 6th Ministerial Meeting on Tourism of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) convened on Saturday in Erzurum, the designated ECO Tourism Capital for 2025.

Consul-generals of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Afghanistan visit Chenaran’s Radkan Tower

TEHRAN— Consul-generals of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Afghanistan visited ecotourism sites and Radkan Historical Tower in Chenaran county, Khorasan Razavi province, said head of Chenaran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department.

Persian carpets used in Pope's funeral

TEHRAN--The use of Persian carpets in papal funeral proceedings may seem like a surprising choice—that is, to those unaware of the long history of carpets from the Islamic world in Christian contexts.

ECO tourism ministers plant symbolic trees in Erzurum

TEHRAN – On Saturday, tourism ministers from the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) participated in a symbolic tree-planting ceremony in Turkey’s Erzurum to reaffirm their commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable tourism development.

100 tour operators from 33 countries to attend Tehran forum

TEHRAN – Iran is set to host an international tour operators forum from tomorrow until May 2.

Iran discusses boosting health ties with India, Uzbekistan

TEHRAN – Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi and his Indian and Uzbek counterparts have explored the potential for the expansion of health cooperation, holding separate meetings.

By Maryam Tavassoli

AI, digitalization revolutionizing health, safety at work

TEHRAN – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging digital technologies are contributing to improving occupational health and safety (OSH), as well as fostering efficiency at workplaces by operating in hazardous environments, doing the heavy lifting, managing toxic materials, and working in extreme temperatures.

Iranian students win medals at TIMO 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian students won two silver and two bronze medals, ranking fourth at the Turkic International Mathematics Olympiad (TIMO) held from April 17 to 22, in Antalya.

UNICEF helps businesses implement family-friendly policies

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has hosted an event attended by the representatives from its private sector partners who joined a global webinar introducing UNICEF’s new toolkit, ‘Building Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Toolkit for Businesses’.

Khuzestan ports handle 1,538 vessels over past year

TEHRAN- Khuzestan Ports and Maritime Department processed 1,538 vessels and carried out extensive marine operations during the Iranian year ending March 2025, including environmental cleanups, ship traffic control, and seafarer certification, the portal of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) published.

Cargo transit, transport operations resume at Shahid Rajaee Port

TEHRAN - Iran’s Customs Administration announced that customs clearance procedures for direct transport, foreign transit, exports, and imports have resumed at Shahid Rajaee Port.

Oman eyes investment opportunities in Iran’s West Azarbaijan

TEHRAN – The head of the Chamber of Commerce for Northeast Oman said Iran’s West Azarbaijan province offers exceptional development potential, adding that Oman is ready to invest in the region.

Co-op with Russia, Eurasia to accelerate Iran’s plans for becoming regional energy hub

TEHRAN - Iran has launched negotiations and practical steps to connect to Russia’s gas resources as part of a broader strategy to transform the country into a regional energy hub, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said on Thursday.

3rd Iran-Africa economic cooperation summit kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN - Iran’s Customs Administration announced that customs clearance procedures for direct transport, foreign transit, exports, and imports have resumed at Shahid Rajaee Port.

NDF signs €50m credit line deal with Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Development Fund (NDF) signed a €50 million credit line agreement with Kyrgyzstan on Sunday.

Japan, Iran set to rekindle Asia Cup rivalries

TEHRAN - The series between these two teams in the FIBA Asia Cup is tied, which means their Group Phase clash at Asia Cup 2025 will give one team the advantage.

Iran participating in 29th Muscat International Book Fair 

TEHRAN-The 29th Muscat International Book Fair officially is underway in the capital of Oman, with Iran attending the event.

Asghar Farhadi to make 10th film in France

TEHRAN-The celebrated Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi is set to return to Paris for his next film “Parallel Tales,” 12 years after making his French-language directorial debut with “The Past” (2013).

Culture Minister attends Pope Francis’ funeral

TEHRAN-The Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi participated in the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday, appearing alongside global dignitaries.

Iran, Russia to expand cultural, cinematic cooperation

TEHRAN-On the second day of the Iranian cultural delegation’s visit to Moscow, the Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova met and held talks with the Deputy Minister of Culture and Head of the Iranian Cinema Organization Raed Faridzadeh, Ambassador of Iran to Russia Kazem Jalali, and the accompanying delegation in Moscow.

Crimea will stay with Russia: Trump

The Crimean Peninsula will remain a part of Russia under a final settlement of the Ukraine conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has said in an interview with Time Magazine published on Friday.

Hamas says open to releasing all hostages for 5-year truce

A Hamas delegation led by senior leader Khalil al-Hayya agreed on Saturday in Cairo to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for a five-year truce, according to an Egyptian security source.