Ayatollah Khamenei says all Israeli political and military captains must face justice

TEHRAN - In a post published in Hebrew language on X on Saturday night, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei suggested that all political and military officials of Israel must be put on trial for the crimes they have committed in the besieged Gaza enclave.

China will continue cooperation with Iran under any circumstances, says envoy

TEHRAN – China's Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, has reaffirmed Beijing's steadfast commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Tehran, highlighting the robust nature of their strategic partnership in a recent interview with Tasnim News Agency.

Iran's Navy unveils plans for new submarines, expanded global presence

TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, Commander of the Iranian Navy, announced at a Tehran press briefing on Saturday that the force will soon be receiving a number of new domestically designed and manufactured submarines. 

ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant hailed by Iran foreign ministry spokesman

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei welcomed the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former War Minister Yoav Gallant.

Iran condemns UK, US ‘hypocrisy’ in blaming others for regional instability

TEHRAN – Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani has dismissed U.S. and UK accusations of Iranian involvement in “regional destabilization” and the Ukraine conflict as unfounded. 

Iranian students released following visa center clash at Kazan University 

TEHRAN – Two Iranian students detained during an incident at Kazan Federal University have been released, the Iranian Consulate General in Kazan confirmed. 

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Move toward the trigger mechanism

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Farhikhtegan analyzed the endorsement of the European-drafted resolution against Iran at the IAEA Board of Governors.

76 terrorists neutralized since start of ongoing IRGC drill in SE Iran

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has killed or detained at least 76 suspected terrorists during a major counter-terrorism military exercise in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

NGOs demand justice: France must arrest Netanyahu and Gallant

Eleven nongovernmental organizations have called on France to enforce an International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former war minister Yoav Gallant.

Senior Russian diplomat condemns IAEA's anti-Iran resolution

TEHRAN – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ivanovich Ulyanov, branded the recent IAEA Board of Governors' resolution against Iran as "senseless and extremely counterproductive" in a Friday X post.

Borrell: Hungary has to abide by the ICC warrant against Netanyahu

The European Union’s foreign policy chief said warrants by the International Criminal Court are binding for all of the bloc’s states.

Iran’s "Auntie Knit, I Wear" chosen for 2025 Collection for Young People with Disabilities

TEHRAN- The Iranian sensory book "Auntie Knit, I Wear" has been included in the 2025 IBBY Collection for children with special needs. 

“On the Back of the Tiger” comes to Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of Turkish musician and author Zülfü Livaneli’s 2024 novel “On the Back of the Tiger” has recently been published by Negah Publications in Tehran.

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Cycles of conflict

The cost of U.S. strategy in West Asia

TEHRAN – Abigail Hauslohner’s article, “Iran hawks will hold less sway in Trump’s new government,” published in the Washington Post on November 17, delves into the escalating rhetoric from U.S. Republican leaders advocating for a hardline approach toward Iran.

The ICC warrants over Gaza are a warning for the U.S., too

As of Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is officially wanted for war crimes and crimes against humanity — a stunning position for the leader of one of the nations closest to the U.S., which positions itself as a champion of international humanitarian law to protect against such crimes.

Restoration of historical pigeon tower completed in Isfahan province

TEHRAN - The restoration of the iconic Chehel Borj (“Forty Towers”) pigeon tower in the village of Kalisan, located in Falavarjan county of Isfahan province, has been successfully completed.

Neyshabur’s ancient rainmaking ritual registered on Iran’s tourism calendar

TEHRAN - The time-honored rainmaking ritual of “Chooli Qazak” in Neyshabur has been officially registered on Iran’s tourism calendar, according to Kamal Khani, the head of the city’s Office for Cultural Heritage and Tourism.

Iran’s Bandar-e Khamir recognized by UNESCO as a Global Learning City

TEHRAN – Bandar-e Khamir, a coastal city in southern Iran, has been named one of 12 exemplary cities in UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) for its contributions to lifelong learning and climate action.

Iran to form ‘golden rectangle’ tourism hub in central provinces

TEHRAN - Aiming to boost domestic and international tourism, relevant officials have announced plans to create a “golden rectangle” tourism hub connecting the provinces of Isfahan, Semnan, Markazi, and Qom.

Pezeshkian emphasizes equal distribution of sports facilities countrywide

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian called for removing monopolies in sports facilities used by executive bodies as part of efforts to promote justice in the sports field.

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‘Enterprise creation’ acts as a catalyst for strengthening Iran’s economy

Banks undeniably play a pivotal role in financing domestic production and driving economic growth. In that regard, Dr. Abolfazl Najjarzadeh, CEO of Bank Melli Iran (BMI), in his latest exclusive article, has highlighted the importance of revitalizing Iran’s economy, emphasizing the need for Iranian banks to function as dynamic, living mechanisms that actively support economic activities.

Telerehabilitation program to target underprivileged areas

TEHRAN –The State Welfare Organization is planning to start a telerehabilitation program to train 1,618 children with hearing and physical mobility disabilities all over the country.

Knowledge-based firms to attend Japan's nano tech expo

TEHRAN –A delegation of Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in the 24th International Nanotechnology Exhibition & Conference (nano tech 2025) which is scheduled to be held from January 29 to 31 in Tokyo, Japan.