Schooling in Nomadic Tents in Iran

Nomadic schools are a form of mobile education that relocates alongside the seasonal migration of tribal communities in Iran.

Peyman Maadi named jury member at Morocco film festival

Iranian actor and director Peyman Maadi has been selected as a member of the jury for the Marrakech Film Festival, in Morocco, chaired by Oscar-winning South Korean director Bong Joon-ho.

Iran’s interior minister says security situation improved compared to last year

Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has described the country’s overall security situation as "improved" compared to the previous year.

Son of former Tehran Friday prayer leader linked to alleged financial scam dies

Mohammad-Mehdi Seddiqi, son of Ayatollah Kazem Seddiqi, the former Tehran Friday Prayer leader, who was at the center of financial and property scheme passed away due to cardiac arrest, Iranian media reported. He was 48.

Caspian Sea water levels drop one meter in five years, Iran warns of escalating environmental crisis

Iran’s Department of Environment has warned that the Caspian Sea is facing a rapidly escalating ecological crisis, with water levels dropping approximately one meter over the past five years.

Advisor to Iranian Leader outlines conditions for renewed talks with US, rejects limits on Iran’s missile, nuclear programs

The head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations and senior advisor to the Iranian Leader said any future negotiations with the US must be based on “equality and mutual respect,” emphasizing that both the agenda and framework of talks must be agreed upon in advance.

Iran’s parliamentary security chief: IAEA’s report deliberate act against natl. interests

The head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee sharply criticized the latest quarterly report issued by Rafael Grossi, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling it a “deliberate and targeted move” against Iran’s national interests.

Lake Urmia officials warn of “unprecedented crisis” as water volume falls below 40 million cubic meters

Officials from Iran’s Lake Urmia Restoration Headquarters have issued their starkest warning to date, saying the lake’s condition is now “more critical than ever,” with water volume dropping below 40 million cubic meters, approaching complete desiccation.

Iran says maintains “excellent and strategic” ties with all Caspian neighbors

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that Tehran’s relations with all five Caspian Sea littoral states are “excellent” and in some cases “strategic,” reaffirming that neighboring countries remain Iran’s top foreign-policy priority.

Iranian deputy FM says progress with US depends on “real give-and-take”

Iran’s deputy Foreign Minister and head of the Foreign Ministry’s Center for Political and International Studies, Saeed Khatibzadeh, said any path toward renewed diplomatic understanding with the US requires Washington to accept “the logic of negotiation and real give-and-take.”

Editor-in-chief: Didar News website reopens after 33-day block

Editor-in-chief of the Iranian news and analysis platform Didar News Hassan Mohammadian says the website has been unblocked.

Iran, Russia call on IAEA to maintain technical focus before key board session

During a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Iran’s foreign minister emphasized that the International Atomic Energy Agency should remain committed to its professional responsibilities and avoid any politicized actions or influence from the United States and several European countries.

Iran conducts first cloud-seeding operation of year in Urmia basin

Iran has carried out its first cloud-seeding operation for the current water year, targeting the Urmia Lake basin in the country’s northwest.

Tehran Symphony Orchestra features first female conductor in historic performance

The Tehran Symphony Orchestra has been led by a woman for the first time in its history, marking a significant milestone in Iran’s classical music landscape. The orchestra performed a program titled “Land of the Simorgh” under the baton of Paniz Faryousefi at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall this week.

Iranian daily accuses Taliban minister of “deceit” over Helmand river water rights

An Iranian newspaper has accused a senior Taliban official of making contradictory and misleading statements regarding Afghanistan’s obligation to release Iran’s share of water from the Helmand River.

Lawyer says actor Pejman Jamshidi returned to Iran voluntarily, alleged rape case still under investigation

The lawyer of Iranian actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi said his client returned to Iran of his own accord and has not been summoned by judicial authorities, while his case regarding sexual assault accusation remains in the investigation stage.

Iran warns of “fundamental review” of ties with IAEA if new resolution passes

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs warned on Sunday that Tehran will carry out a “fundamental review” of its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if the agency’s Board of Governors adopts a new resolution against Iran.

Iran’s FM says requests for new talks have begun after military aggression

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that fresh requests for negotiations with Tehran have emerged in the aftermath of the military strikes by Israel and the US on Iran earlier this year, which he slammed as “an assault on diplomacy itself.”

Zarif: Israel was the main opponent of JCPOA because peace threatens its survival

Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that Israel was the principal opponent of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) because “the only existential threat to the Zionist regime is peace and stability”.

Iran condemns draft resolution by US, European countries at IAEA board

Iran’s permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Reza Najafi, criticized a draft resolution proposed by the US and three European countries at the IAEA Board of Governors, calling it an attempt to impose “unjustified and illegal” reporting obligations on the agency’s Director General.

Iran dismisses Canada’s latest allegations as unfounded

Zahra Ershadi, Iran’s Assistant Foreign Minister and Director General for the Americas, strongly repudiated the claim issued by the chief of Canada’s internal security service, stressing that the accusations directed at the Islamic Republic are completely unfounded and wholly manufactured.

Report: YouTube removes Tasnim’s first Hebrew-language documentary hours after release

YouTube has removed a newly released Hebrew-language documentary produced by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, only hours after it was uploaded, the outlet reported.

13 killed in southern Iran fuel carrier crash

Thirteen people were killed on Thursday evening in a collision involving a fuel-smuggling vehicle in southern Iran, local authorities reported.

Iran denounces G7 communiqué as unfounded, unlawful, and deceitful

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei strongly rejected the claims made against Iran in the final statement issued by the G7 foreign ministers in Canada, calling the accusations groundless, irresponsible, and unacceptable.

Iran’s armed forces spokesman: “We never weaken”

The senior spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, declared that the Islamic Republic “will never weaken,” asserting that each martyr’s ascension “makes Iran stronger and more steadfast.”

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