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Rose harvest festival celebrates agriculture, tourism in Babol

A month-long festival celebrating the harvest of Damask rose (Gol-e Mohammadi) is underway in northern Iranian city of Babol, aiming to showcase the region’s agricultural strengths and encourage tourism development.

Iran faces severe water crisis as dam reserves drop by 20%

Iran is facing a critical water shortage, with dam reserves across the country dropping 20% compared to last year, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Energy.

Iranian archaeologists uncover prehistoric and early metallurgy sites in central Kerman plain

A new archaeological survey in the Mahan district of Kerman Province, southeastern Iran, has revealed a series of significant findings, including Paleolithic sites, evidence of early metal smelting and casting, ancient nomadic settlements, and hand-carved shelters.

Health officials warn of new COVID-19 surge in Iran

Iranian health authorities are raising the alarm over a fresh increase in COVID-19 cases across the country, urging vulnerable groups to adhere strictly to health protocols.

Tehran to host world’s largest street football tournament Friday

The Iranian capital is set to host what is being hailed as the world’s largest street football (Gol Koochak) tournament on Friday at Velayat Park.

Former IRGC commander: Diplomacy as essential as military strength for Iran’s security

Former IRGC Navy Commander and foreign policy expert Hossein Alaei has emphasized that diplomacy is a critical pillar of national power, arguing that Iran must balance its military development with strong diplomatic engagement, even amid tensions with the US.

Iran former FM Zarif: Diplomacy requires patience; we must support negotiating team

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized the importance of patience in diplomacy amid negotiations with the US, urging public support for the country’s current negotiating team.

Iran says fresh round of nuclear talks with US “difficult, useful”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced the conclusion of the fourth round of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, describing the talks as “difficult but useful.”

Iranian lawmakers to Trump: “Persian Gulf Is Our Homeland”

Members of Iran’s Parliament have issued a strong statement addressed to US President Donald Trump, reaffirming the historical and geopolitical identity of the Persian Gulf amid reports of plans to rename the waterway.

FM Araghchi reaffirms Iran’s nuclear rights, calls for regional unity

Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, reiterated that Iran would not back down from its nuclear rights, stating that any negotiations attempting to limit them are unacceptable.

Fire erupts at Tehran hotel, 130 evacuated safely

A fire broke out early Sunday morning at a hotel on Mofatteh Street in central Tehran, prompting the evacuation of approximately 130 people, according to the Tehran Fire Department.

Iran reports ‘slight rise’ in COVID-19 cases, urges continued vigilance

Iran’s Ministry of Health has reported a slight increase in COVID-19 cases over the past two weeks but confirmed that no new variant has been detected.

Iran Leader urges continued focus on Palestinian struggle, denounces Israeli actions, Western support

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warned that global powers are deliberately attempting to push the Palestinian issue out of public consciousness through diversionary tactics and disinformation.

Iranian daily criticizes US policy, urges halt to nuclear talks

Iran's principlist newspaper Kayhan has called for an immediate suspension of nuclear negotiations with the United States, citing Washington's continued “disrespect and hostility” toward Iran.

Eight family members fall into 50-meter agricultural well in Iran’s Kuhdasht

Eight members of a family in Iran’s western city of Kuhdasht fell into a 50-meter-deep agricultural well on Saturday, according to Kuhdasht Governor Morad Naseri.

36th edition of international book fair underway in Tehran

The 36th Tehran International Book Fair opened on Wednesday, under the theme “Let’s Read for Iran.”

FM Araghchi: Iran, US set to resume indirect talks on Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that the fourth round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States is expected to take place on Sunday.

Source: Fourth round of Iran-US indirect talks to be held in Oman 

A member of the Iranian negotiating team has confirmed to Tasnim News Agency that the fourth round of indirect talks between Iran and the US in Oman has been finalized. 

Iran’s Embassy at Vatican congratulates election of new Pope 

Iran’s Embassy at the Vatican has in a post on X congratulated the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. 

AOEI deputy rejects US claims about Iran’s enrichment activity 

Deputy Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, AEOI, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has dismissed recent claims by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Iran is the only country enriching uranium without possessing nuclear weapons. 

Iran’s Mashhad shines with festivities on Imam Reza’s birth anniversary

Friday marks the birth of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam, whose sanctuary in Mashhad, northeastern Iran, is alive with the voices of angelic praises and the joy of countless pilgrims. 

Iranians celebrate birth of Imam Reza at holy shrine of Mashhad

The courtyard and the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza in northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad were illuminated with light and joy on Thursday night on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the eighth Shia imam.

Iranian president reaffirms historical name of Persian Gulf amid US controversy

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed the historical name of the Persian Gulf amid renewed controversy following reports that US President Donald Trump may refer to the body of water as the "Arabian Gulf" during an upcoming visit to the Middle East.

Details emerge on Iranian women’s rights advocate, media personality Zahra Mirzaei’s murder 

Zahra Mirzaei, a 36-year-old Iranian women's rights activist and a PhD candidate in law, was brutally murdered in her Tehran home in what authorities describe as a premeditated crime by her cousin and his wife, allegedly motivated by greed. 

Two Kheybar FC support leaders suspended following assault on Persepolis manager 

The football association of western Iranian province of Lorestan has announced the provisional suspension of two fan leaders affiliated with Kheybar FC following a physical assault on Afshin Peyrovani, team manager of Persepolis FC. 

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