3rd Iranian Film Festival underway in Malaysia

TEHRAN-The 3rd Iranian Film Festival in Malaysia is underway, screening four films and an animation across various genres.

By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

“Umbilical Cord”: A story of migration and identity on stage in Istanbul

TEHRAN-The play “Göbek Bağı” (literally meaning “Umbilical Cord”), written and directed by Iranian theater director Mostafa Pour Yousef and produced by Sara Haddadi, will be staged in Istanbul on February 24. 

Hamas frees six captives in Gaza

Six Israeli captives have been released in Gaza’s Nuseirat, Rafah and Gaza City, in exchange for 602 Palestinians held in Israeli jails.

Trump fires top general CQ Brown in shake-up at Pentagon

US President Donald Trump has fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown, the highest-ranking officer in the country, as part of a major shake-up of top military leadership.

Palestinian families from Gaza take Canadian government to court

Palestinian families are suing the Canadian government after a temporary scheme that grants visas to Palestinians from Gaza with family ties to the country has been beset by delays.

Lavrov accuses NATO chief of direct intervention in Ukraine  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte of intervention in the Ukraine settlement, criticizing him for "issuing instructions" to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Arab ‘mini’ summit ends without issuing official statement

Persian Gulf Arab countries, Egypt and Jordan held a “mini” unofficial summit in Saudi Arabia on Friday amid Arab efforts to present a counterplan to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Egypt and Jordan, which also aims to rebuild Gaza and reject the displacement of its people from it.

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Trump's admission of Iran's power

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Kayhan dealt with the unveiling of Iran's advanced drone at the Republican convention on Thursday.

Russian FM Lavrov to visit Tehran in coming days

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is set to travel to Tehran in the coming days for crucial talks covering bilateral, regional, and international concerns, according to Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

601 inscriptions from Fars province in Iran’s heritage list

TEHRAN – The Director-General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts of Fars, Mohammad Sabet Eqlidi, announced on Thursday that 46 immovable and 555 movable cultural assets from Fars province have been officially registered in Iran’s national heritage list.

Judges announced for 9th International Fajr Handicrafts Festival

TEHRAN- The judges and evaluators for the 9th International Fajr Handicrafts Festival, known as Sarv-e Simin, have been announced.

Tehran, Baghdad hold high-level talks on enhancing efforts towards security, cooperation

TEHRAN – Eskandar Momeni, Iran’s Interior Minister, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani on Saturday for a key two-day visit focused on strengthening relations between the two neighboring countries.

Netherlands frees Iranian citizen detained upon US request

TEHRAN – The Netherlands has decided to release Iranian citizen Mehdi Kiasti, who it had arrested at the request of the United States.

Leader highlights ‘remarkable’ surge in pro-Palestine activism around the world

TEHRAN – Statements by Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, made during a meeting with the Minister, deputies, and managers of the Ministry of Intelligence on February 19, 2025, were released on Saturday.  

Tehran notes sale of Shahed drones is legal as Western groups work to fuel Iranophobia

TEHRAN – Iran has reiterated that its domestically developed Shahed drone—one of the world’s most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)—is legally available for international sale.

IRGC’s oceangoing warship docks at Malaysia port

Military ties between Iran and Malaysia were highlighted recently as the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy's oceangoing warship 'Shahid Mahdavi' docked at Port Klang, a major port on the Strait of Malacca.

Pakistan an ‘important’ neighbor of Iran, Zarif tells envoy

TEHRAN – Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif held a reportedly cordial meeting with Pakistan’s ambassador in Tehran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu.

Transport minister inaugurates 7 investment projects at Chabahar port

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh inaugurated seven investment projects at Chabahar Port on Saturday, with a total investment of 4.637 trillion rials ($9.27 million).

Iran to minimize gas flaring within 4 years

TEHRAN – Iran aims to significantly reduce gas flaring at refineries within the next four years, with an initial reduction planned by the end of this Iranian calendar year (late March), a senior oil ministry official said.

Iran, Armenia to expand trade ties

TEHRAN – The head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) has underscored the need to enhance trade cooperation between Iran and Armenia during a meeting with Armenia's deputy economy minister.

Tehran hosts Eurasian trade exhibit with 200 foreign delegations

TEHRAN – The third Eurasian Trade Exhibition is underway in Tehran, featuring 200 foreign delegations from member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to Mohammad-Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).

IRCS rescues over 400 individuals in three days

TEHRAN – A total of 428 people received rescue services from the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) over the past three days.