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Today 01:57
Pezeshkian talks to MBS, says Iran ready to ease tensions based on mutual interests and respect
TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is “ready to engage in dialogue” to ease possible concerns about its nuclear activities “based on mutual interests and respect.”
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Today 01:03
Gaza rescuers ‘executed by gunshots either in the head or chest’
The Israeli military killed 15 medics and emergency workers in southern Gaza and buried the bodies with their ambulances and rescue vehicles last month.
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Yesterday 19:06
Iran unchanged in FIFA rankings
TEHRAN – Iran national football team remained in 18th place in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.
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Yesterday 18:16
By Shahrokh Saei
A pearl of Chinese culture: The art of inside-bottle painting at Hongqiao Market
BEIJING - Hongqiao Market, commonly referred to as the Pearl Market, is a feast for the senses in the Chinese capital Beijing.
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Yesterday 17:04
Trump puts tariffs on islands inhabited only by penguins
President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on a collection of remote islands—despite the fact that their only residents are penguins.
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Yesterday 16:29
Regional sedition won’t halt Israel’s rapid move towards decline: IRGC
TEHRAN - Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the resistance front will finally put an end to the “disgraceful” existence of Palestine’s occupiers.
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Yesterday 15:49
Russia says seeks solutions to Iran's nuclear program that respect right to civilian nuclear energy
Russia says US threats of military strikes on Iran are unacceptable and illegal
TEHRAN - Russia said on Thursday that threats of military strikes against Iran were “unacceptable and illegal” and warned that attacking the Islamic Republic could lead to potentially catastrophic results if nuclear installations were bombed, U.S. News reported.
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Yesterday 14:41
Hungary decides to withdraw from ICC during Netanyahu visit
Hungary on Thursday announced its intention to withdraw from the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC) during a state visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Yesterday 14:04
Yemen downs second advanced US MQ-9 drone in single week
The Yemeni army says it has shot down the second US MQ-9 drone, only three days after downing the first one during the past week, as part of a campaign in support of the oppressed people of Palestine and retaliation for aerial aggression by the U.S.-led forces against the Arab country.
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Yesterday 13:27
Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, risking inflation and trade wars
Trump imposes a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on EU
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners — a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union, among others — that threaten to dismantle much of the architecture of the global economy and trigger broader trade wars.
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Yesterday 03:21
Israeli strikes hit Damascus, central Syria
Syrian state media said Israel struck near a defense research center in Damascus and hit central Syria on Wednesday, as Israel said it struck "military" capabilities and a monitor reported four dead.
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Yesterday 03:06
Tehran criticizes EU for being silent on US military threats
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday criticized the European Union for not taking a stance against the provocative remarks of U.S. officials against Iran, saying this approach undoubtedly poses a threat to international peace and security.
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2025-04-02 18:35
France holds defense cabinet meeting, as Iran-US tensions mount
French President Emmanuel Macron was convening key ministers and experts on Wednesday to discuss Iran, including its nuclear program, amid growing tensions between Tehran and U.S. President Donald Trump, three diplomatic sources said.
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2025-04-02 16:33
Persian Gulf Arab states, including Saudi Arabia, oppose potential US attack on Iran: Guardian
TEHRAN - In a commentary on March 31, the British newspaper the Guardian wrote an article saying that the Persian Gulf Arab states are opposed to a possible U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, believing it will make the Middle East region more insecure.
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2025-04-02 16:04
Iran exports non-oil goods worth $1.8b to India in 11 months
TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $1.8 billion to India during the 11-month period from March 20, 2024 to February 18, 2025, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
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2025-04-02 15:59
Abadan Refinery’s output increases 3m liters
TEHRAN- The managing director of Abadan Refinery announced a production increase of about three million liters of gasoline in this refinery in the 14th government and said: “Abadan Refinery supplies about 17 percent of gasoline, 22 percent of gas oil, and 42 percent of fuel oil to the country.
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2025-04-02 15:58
World Autism Awareness Day: Advancing Neurodiversity, UN SDGs
TEHRAN – Celebrated on April 2, World Autism Awareness Day aims to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and promote inclusion and support for autistic individuals.
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2025-04-02 15:39
Iran's 11-month non-oil import from Russia stands at $1.2b
TEHRAN- Iran imported non-oil commodities valued at $1.2 billion from Russia during the 11-month period from March 20, 2024 to February 18, 2025, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
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2025-04-02 15:32
Iranian robotics team shines in Kazakhstan RoboLand 2025
TEHRAN – Iranian students aged 7-17 won second place among seven countries in the Kazakhstan RoboLand 2025 which was held from March 27 to 29 in the city of Karaganda.
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2025-04-02 14:27
Sepahan complete signing of Ben Yedder
TEHRAN - Sepahan Isfahan football club announced the signing of French striker Wissam Ben Yedder on a free transfer.
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2025-04-02 14:25
Former Esteghlal, Persepolis player Elong Elong dies
TEHRAN - Jacques Elong Elong, former midfielder of Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams, died in a traffic accident.
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2025-04-02 14:16
Sanctions contradict UNESCO’s Open Access Policy: science minister
TEHRAN – Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf has condemned sanctions imposed on the country’s science sector, saying that the sanctions are in opposition to UNESCO’s Open Access Policy.
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2025-04-02 14:02
Hakim: Regional developments should not be underestimated or exaggerated
Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, met with Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Kazem Al Sadeq to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations, emphasizing the need for peace and stability in the region.
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2025-04-02 11:48
Iran taking part in BRICS Environment Working Group meetings
TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, represents the country in the 11th BRICS Environment Working Group (EWG) meetings, which are taking place in Brazil.
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2025-04-02 02:33
No such thing as ‘military option’ let alone ‘military solution’ to Iran nuclear issue: Tehran
TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed the importance of diplomacy over Iran’s nuclear program, warning there is no “military solution” as tensions escalate following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to bomb Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
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2025-04-02 02:04
Iran to Grossi: IAEA must take clear stance on military threats against Iran’s nuclear sites
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must take a clear position regarding military threats against Iran's nuclear facilities by the Donald Trump administration.
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2025-04-01 23:13
By Najah Mohammed Ali
International Quds Day: A Philosophy of Existence
LONDON - International Quds Day is not just a day dedicated to al-Quds. It is a day when the oppressed confront the arrogant, a day when free nations stand against the tyrannical powers. It is a day to warn all oppressive forces that Islam is no longer under their control and will not submit to their evil dominance. It is a day of Islam’s revival, a day to rekindle Islamic values, and beyond that, a day of humanity—because the issue of Palestine is a humanitarian one, not merely a national matter concerning a land called Palestine.
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2025-04-01 22:16
By Mustafa Kamal, Researcher in Regional Security Affairs
Egypt and Iran: A Step forward in strengthening relations
CAIRO - The phone call between President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezhakian reflects an important development in the trajectory of Egyptian-Iranian relations. It comes at a highly sensitive time amidst escalating regional tensions, particularly in the Gaza Strip.
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2025-04-01 22:09
White House spins Iran's defensive preparations as 'military threats' in response to Tehran Times
TEHRAN - The White House reacted to an exclusive report by the Tehran Times, which revealed on Sunday that Iran has readied missiles inside its sprawling underground facilities to respond to a potential U.S. attack on its nuclear sites, a threat President Donald Trump has been throwing ever since he took office in January.
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2025-04-01 19:13
Chogha Hill: a tourism delight in 'Little Paris'
TEHRAN - Chogha Hill, known as the "Roof of Borujerd," has become one of the city's most prominent tourist and recreational centers.