INOTEX 2025 kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN – The 14th International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (INOTEX 2025) opened at Tehran’s Pardis Technology Park on Tuesday and will run for four days.

Iran ready to boost co-op with Africa in health sector

TEHRAN – Ali Jafarian, the senior advisor to the health minister, has announced the country’s readiness to enhance ties with African countries in the field of health.

Islamic nations to approve first joint document on AI: science minister

TEHRAN – The first multilateral document on artificial intelligence (AI) among Islamic countries is scheduled to be approved during the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-15) Dialogue Platform, which will be held in Tehran from May 18 to 20, Science, Research, and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said.

UN ESCAP adopts Iran’s proposal on protecting Zagros forests

TEHRAN –With the approval of Iran’s proposal on protecting Zagros forests at the eighty-first annual session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the issue is placed on the agenda of the Asia-Pacific Center for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM).

Over 135 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 137 earthquakes were recorded across the country from April 19 to 25, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Send-off ceremony held for Iran’s women’s futsal team

TEHRAN — A send-off ceremony for the Iran's women's futsal team took place at the headquarters of the Iran National Football Camp on Tuesday in Tehran.

ECO chief, Iran’s budget organization head stress regional transit development

TEHRAN – The Secretary-General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) met with Iran’s Vice President to highlight Tehran’s role in promoting sustainable development, particularly in regional transport among ECO member states.

Iran, Iraq reaffirm commitment to Shalamcheh-Basra railway

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have agreed to accelerate efforts to complete the long-delayed Shalamcheh-Basra railway and establish joint free trade zones and border markets, Iranian officials said following high-level talks in Tehran.

US Navy loses $60m fighter jet in Red Sea in fight against Yemen

A Navy fighter jet fell overboard Monday when the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier veered to avoid fire from the Yemeni forces, according to two defense officials.

Zimbabwe seeks Iranian support to establish tractor manufacturing plant

TEHRAN – Zimbabwe's Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has called on Iran to help establish a tractor manufacturing plant in his country, as part of growing economic ties between Tehran and Harare.

PBO head meets Turkmen president, officials on sidelines of ECO Forum

TEHRAN – Iran’s Vice President and head of the Planning and Budget Organization (PBO) Seyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, met with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedow on Monday to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors.

PM Carney declares election victory, says Canada will 'never' yield to Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country would “never” yield to the United States as he declared victory in federal elections early Tuesday, following a campaign overshadowed by relentless provocations and steep trade tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Initial studies: Failure to observe safety standards blamed for inferno in Iranian port

TEHRAN - Initial studies show that “negligence” in observing “safety standards” is the cause of the Saturday huge inferno at Shahid Rajaei Port in southern Iran, the committee tasked to investigate the incident said in press release on Monday night.

Yemen strikes US aircraft carrier for deadly attacks

The Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out two separate retaliatory operations against the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and its escorts in the Red Sea, and a vital target deep inside the Israeli-occupied territories after fresh US acts of aggression against the Arab country.

Iran’s cultural community mourns over Shahid Rajaee Port tragedy

TEHRAN-Following the huge explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Hormozgan Province, which resulted in the death and injury of over 1,200 people, cultural figures have reacted to the unfortunate incident by issuing messages, offering condolences to the Iranian nation and the grieving families.

Iraq designated as Guest of Honor at 36th TIBF

TEHRAN-Iraq will be the Guest of Honor at the 36th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), Ebrahim Heidari, Deputy Director of the fair, said at a press conference held on Sunday in Tehran.

Israel using Gaza aid as ‘weapon of war’: Palestinian envoy to ICJ

A Palestinian envoy has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Israel has used humanitarian aid as a “weapon of war” as Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe due to months-long Israeli blockade.

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Conflicting signals from Washington

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Etemad addressed the challenging conditions of the Iran-U.S. negotiations and wrote: A group of observers believe that Trump's unique instincts and his special negotiating style could possibly lead to a positive outcome, preventing war with Iran and weakening extremists in Washington and Tel Aviv.

Iran FM blasts Netanyahu’s ‘brazen’ interference in Iran-US diplomacy, vows reciprocal response

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a scathing rebuke of Israeli regime’s Benjamin Netanyahu’s calls for dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, denouncing the remarks as “detached from reality” and a brazen attempt to sabotage Tehran’s diplomatic engagements.

Detention of Iranian citizens in France violates freedom of expression: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the detention of Iranian citizens in France, calling the actions a violation of freedom of expression and urging French authorities to resolve the matter promptly.