Iranian ambassador urges Lebanon to resolve issue of flight restrictions wisely

The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon has urged Lebanese officials to resolve the issue of restrictions on flights from Iran to the Arab country.

Sixth national snow volleyball tournament kicks off in Iran’s Hamedan

The sixth edition of the National Snow Volleyball Tournament began on Thursday in the western city of Hamedan, amid heavy snowfall and temperatures dropping to -4°C.

18th International Tourism Exhibition in Tehran

The 18th International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition was launched on Tuesday and will wrap up on Friday.

Iranian official denies report on Leader’s order to ‘increase missile range’ as ‘utterly false’

A member of the Office for the Preservation and Publication of the Works of the Iranian Leader has refuted claims by a newspaper about Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's directive to extend missile ranges.

Tehran university student stabbed to death by muggers, police investigate

A 19-year-old student from Tehran University was fatally stabbed in a robbery on Wednesday night, according to Tehran police.

Winter in Iran’s Golestan: Symphony of birds

In the lush nature of Iran’s northern Golestan Province, as autumn arrives and temperatures drop, thousands of migratory birds fly from the north to warmer regions.

Iranian MP advocates for nuclear armament, citing North Korea’s example

A member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has suggested that Iran should pursue the development of nuclear weapons to bolster its deterrence capabilities, arguing that North Korea's possession of nuclear weapons has resulted in a more conciliatory stance from the US.

Nationwide festivities in Iran for birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi

Cities across Iran, including Tehran, are celebrating the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi, the 12th Shia Iamam and a revered figure in Islamic belief, particularly in Shiite traditions.

Sahand ski resort: A premier winter sports destination in Iran

Located on the slopes of Mount Sahand, in the northwestern Iranian Province of East Azerbaijan, Sahand Ski Resort is a 1,200-meter-long facility equipped with ski lifts, a ski school, and a hotel, attracting winter sports enthusiasts each year.

British ambassador visits detained UK nationals in Iran

The UK envoy to Iran, Hugo Shorter, met on Wednesday with two British citizens detained on security related charges in Kerman province, according to a statement released by the province’s Justice Department.

Iranian filmmakers summoned to court over award-winning film

Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha, the directors of the internationally acclaimed film My Favorite Cake, have been summoned to appear before an Iranian court in about two weeks.

First Indian rail transit shipment arrives in Afghanistan via Iranian territory 

The first rail transit shipment from India has entered Afghanistan through the Shamtigh rail border in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi Province.

Deputy youth minister: 205 licensed matchmaking centers operating in Iran to increase marriage rate

Iran’s deputy minister of youth affairs at the ministry of sports and youth, announced that 205 matchmaking centers for marriage have been officially licensed in Iran, with strict oversight to ensure compliance with regulations.

Iranian journalists Elaheh Mohammadi, Niloofar Hamedi granted Leader’s amnesty

Iran’s Judiciary has announced that journalists Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloofar Hamedi have been included in the February 11 amnesty list, following the approval of the Pardon Commission.

Iran border guards rescue 250 stranded Afghan Nationals amid severe snowstorm

Iranian border guards rescued 250 undocumented Afghan nationals who were stranded in severe snow and blizzard conditions along the northeastern border of Iran.

Former diplomat criticizes misinterpretation of Trump’s Iran policy directive

A former Iranian diplomat has raised concerns over the misinterpretation of US President Donald Trump’s recent policy directive on Iran, particularly by Iranian officials and media.

Iranian president criticizes West for negative media portrayal, welcomes tourists to experience country’s true image

Iran’s President, Massoud Pezeshkian, emphasized the stark contrast between the Western media portrayals of Iran and the country’s reality during his speech at the 18th International Tourism Exhibition in Tehran on Tuesday.

Lawyer: Detained Iranian journalist Niloufar Hamedi pardoned

Niloufar Hamedi, an Iranian journalist who was arrested in September 2022 following nationwide unrests and deadly protests, has been pardoned, according to her lawyers, Parto Borhanpour and Hojjat Kermani. The case against Hamedi has now been closed.

Stars shine bright at the 43rd Fajr Film Festival’s grand finale, Iran’s major cinematic event

The 43rd Fajr Film Festival concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony on Monday in Tehran’s Milad Tower Convention Center, celebrating the best in Iranian cinema.

Iranian president vows to render US hostilities ineffective ‘with people’s support’

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has asserted that the US plots against Iran will be thwarted with the help of the Iranian nation.

Iran’s UN mission: Tehran has never initiated escalation, responded proportionately to US threats

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has stated that Iran has never initiated the escalation of tensions but has always responded proportionately to the nature and intensity of threats posed by the US.

Iran FM firmly rejects Trump’s Gaza conspiracy

The Iranian foreign minister firmly rejected the U.S. president’s proposal to forcibly displace the Palestinian people from Gaza, describing it as an extension of the colonial conspiracy to erase Palestine.

Millions of Iranians take part in Revolution anniversary rallies nationwide

The annual march commemorating the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution’s victory, led by Imam Khomeini against the last monarch in Iran, began on Monday in the capital and across the country.

Iranian envoy in Kabul: Water rights issue between Afghanistan, Iran resolved

Alireza Bigdeli, the caretaker of Iran’s embassy in Kabul, announced that the long-standing water rights dispute between Iran and Afghanistan has been resolved through recent negotiations.

Iran to build yellowcake production plant: Atomic energy official

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization has announced plans to construct a yellowcake production plant as part of its ongoing uranium mining and processing operations.

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