‘Sharing expertise, fostering regional co-op help mitigate SDSs’

TEHRAN –Exchanging information and promoting regional collaborations will contribute to reducing adverse impacts of sand and dust storms (SDSs), Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has said.

Lake Urmia's water volume increases by 160 mcm yr/yr

TEHRAN –According to the latest report, Lake Urmia has around 1.55 billion cubic meters of water, showing a growth of 160 million cubic meters compared to the same time last year, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Benevolent Iranian Women Association convenes in Australia, challenging Western narratives

TEHRAN - In a pivotal meeting held on February 22 to commemorate International Women’s Day 2025, the Benevolent Iranian Women Association (BIWA) convened to discuss pressing issues surrounding authenticity, diversity, and representation in politics.

Tehran to host OIC science ministers in spring

TEHRAN –Iran will play host to the science ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the upcoming spring, Science, Research, and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said.

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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.

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.  

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.

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.

Men’s self-care app to be launched

TEHRAN –The health ministry has developed the first men’s self-care application utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and plans to launch it this week.

Khwarizmi Intl. Award winners to be honored

TEHRAN –The winners of the 38th Khwarizmi International Award (KIA), are scheduled to be honored tomorrow in Tehran with the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Sport Science Research Institute of Iran to collaborate in organizing WCKSS

TEHRAN –The Sport Science Research Institute (SSRI) of Iran will cooperate with the Asian Society of Kinesiology to hold the World Congress on Kinesiology and Sport Science (WCKSS) in Jeju Island, South Korea, from October 25 to 27.

President Pezeshkian sends well wishes to hospitalized Pope Francis 

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran has extended well wishes to Pope Francis, who is currently recovering from bronchitis in a Rome hospital. 

Iran to hold massive maritime drill encompassing Oman Sea, Indian Ocean 

TEHRAN – Iran will commence the large-scale Zolfaqar 1403 Joint Military Exercise on Saturday, spanning the Makran coasts, the Sea of Oman, and the northern Indian Ocean up to the 10-degree latitude.

Memorial ceremonies for martyrs Nasrallah, Safieddine to take place on Sunday across Iran

TEHRAN – Nationwide memorial ceremonies will be held on Sunday night, February 23, across Iran to honor the martyrs of the Resistance, Seyed Hassan Nasrallah and Seyed Hashem Safieddine.

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Emir of Qatar's visit and opportunities ahead

TEHRAN - In a note, Jam-e-Jam discussed the Emir of Qatar's visit to Iran and said: This visit is important in various ways in the current sensitive situation in West Asia and the Persian Gulf.

Iran-Europe talks continue as 'snapback' threat hangs over JCPOA

TEHRAN – Iran ruled out any talks with the United States earlier this month, five years after Washington withdrew from the deal—two years in the making—it signed in 2015, and as President Donald Trump seems unlikely to change his hawkish track.

By Maryam Tavassoli

International Mother Language Day: languages matter

TEHRAN –February 21 marks the annual observance of International Mother Language Day; the day aims to raise awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

Tehran, Ankara hold joint health committee meeting

TEHRAN – The health ministries of Iran and Turkey held an online meeting for cooperation on Thursday with the presence of Mohammad-Hossein Niknam, the Iranian deputy health minister for international affairs, and Aziz Alper Biten, the Turkish health ministry’s director general for the European Union and Foreign Affairs.

Oman seeks to expand ties with Iran in dealing with narcotics

TEHRAN –Mohammed bin Saleh Al Gheilani, General Director of Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of Oman, has called for signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran to promote cooperation in combating drugs and narcotics.

Iran ready to further regional co-op to tackle SDSs

TEHRAN – Attending the first regional dialogue on enhancing inter-regional co-op on sand and dust storms (SDSs), Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has voiced Iran’s readiness to expand collaborations with regional countries to combat SDSs.

By Afshin Majlesi

Governor-general asks intl. tour operators to mirror Isfahan's peace and tranquility to the world

ISFAHAN – In a grand gathering aimed at enhancing global tourism relations, Isfahan province’s governor-general, Mehdi Jamalinejad, addressed an audience of over 100 tour operators and travel insiders from 25 countries on Wednesday evening.

Iran urges IAEA chief to avoid repetitive political and unprofessional statements

TEHRAN – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) issued a statement on Thursday urging IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to stop his repetitive “political” and “unprofessional” remarks about Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities.

Leader to Qatari Emir: Hopefully, Iran and Qatar would further fulfill neighborly duties 

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told Qatari rulers on Wednesday that Iran prioritizes ties with its neighbors and hopes for reciprocal commitment.