Lebanese president meets US envoy to discuss southern Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed the latest developments in southern Lebanon during his meeting on Saturday with Deputy US Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus.

Major water pipeline in Gaza City stops working

A statement from the municipality says thirst is ravaging the residents of Gaza City.

New video evidence disputes Israeli army's account of medic killings

New video evidence relating to the killing of 15 Palestinian rescue workers by Israeli forces has emerged, contradicting the Israeli account of the attack on a medical convoy in Rafah. 

Hemingway’s “Across the River and into the Trees” published in Persian

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of American novelist Ernest Hemingway’s book “Across the River and into the Trees” has been published in Tehran.

Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s “Play Strindberg” on stage at Iranshahr Theater

TEHRAN-Iranshahr Theater Complex in Tehran will stage the performance of Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s “Play Strindberg” from Monday.

10 Iranian films to attend 7th AmiCorti International Film Festival

TEHRAN-Ten films from Iran will take part in the 7th AmiCorti International Film Festival (AmiCorti IFF), set to take place from June 23 to 28, in the historic town of Ivrea, Italy.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Threats and smiles are America’s old policy!

TEHRAN - In an article, Kayhan addressed the contradiction in Washington’s policy and wrote: The United States of America has once again turned to its repetitive and deceptive game.

Iran’s defense achievements shine at LAAD 2025 exhibition

TEHRAN – The 11th edition of the LAAD 2025 Defense and Security Exhibition, held from April 1 to 4 in Brazil, showcased the latest advancements in defense technology, drawing participants from 41 countries, including a significant presence from Iran.

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan border agreement will boost regional stability, says Iran

TEHRAN – Iran has praised a landmark agreement between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to officially establish the junction point of their shared borders—a move hailed as a milestone for regional cooperation and stability.

Regional cooperation vital to resist Israeli occupation: Iranian MP

TEHRAN – Iranian Vice Speaker of Parliament Hamidreza Hajibabaee has called for stronger solidarity among Asian nations as a key strategy to counter Israeli military actions in Gaza and support the Palestinian cause.

Veteran Iranian judge Hossein-Ali Nayyeri laid to rest in Tehran

TEHRAN – A funeral ceremony was held on Saturday morning at Tehran’s historic Ark Mosque for Hojjatoleslam Hossein-Ali Nayyeri, a long-serving and senior figure in Iran’s judiciary, who passed away on April 3 following a lengthy illness.

Why did President Pezeshkian fire his parliamentary deputy?

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed the Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs, Shahram Dabiri, after confirming that Dabiri took a luxury trip to Antarctica during the Nowruz holidays—an action the president deemed incompatible with the values of modesty expected from government officials.

Senior Russian diplomat rebukes Trump's military threats against Iran

TEHRAN – Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, has issued a scathing critique of U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed threats against Iran, calling for an immediate return to diplomacy.

Tehran will not start war, but will retaliate powerfully: IRGC chief

TEHRAN — Major General Hossein Salami, Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), delivered an address to senior military officials on Saturday, reiterating Iran’s defensive posture while warning adversaries of catastrophic consequences.

‘US threats undermine dialogue’, Pezeshkian says Iran open to fair talks

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly criticized the U.S. approach toward Tehran, particularly the language of threats combined with calls for negotiation, emphasizing that Iran is willing to engage in talks "on equal footing."

Hundreds of protesters turn out in European cities against Trump

Hundreds of people protested in European cities on Saturday against U.S. President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk, following a bruising week for financial markets after Trump unveiled sweeping global tariffs.

US okays possible upgrade, re-certification of Patriot missiles for Kuwait

The US Department of State has approved the possible sale of upgrade and re-certification of Patriot missiles to Kuwait for $400 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Ancient stone fragment from Persepolis returned to authorities

TEHRAN - A stone fragment believed to originate from Persepolis has been officially handed over to the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Directorate of Fars province, where the UNESCO World Heritage site is located.

Kermanshah tourist attractions witness 2.5 million visits during Nowruz

TEHRAN - Kermanshah province in the west of Iran has witnessed over 2.5 million visits from its historical, natural, cultural, and religious sites during the Nowruz 1404 holidays which began on March 20, the provincial tourism chief Dariush Farmani said.

40% of Iranians travel during Nowruz holidays, tourism minister says

TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri on Friday said 40 percent of the country’s population traveled during the Nowruz Holidays.

Iranian embassy in Budapest holds Nowruz celebration

TEHRAN - A special celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, was held at the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Budapest, coinciding with the arrival of spring and the 1404 solar year.

UN headquarters in Geneva hosts Nowruz celebration led by Iran

TEHRAN - A special celebration marking Nowruz -- the Persian New Year -- was held at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva on Friday, April 4.

Iran exports non-oil goods worth $2.2b to Afghanistan in 11 months

TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $2.2 billion to Afghanistan 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.