Siberian gulls bring winter charm to Shiraz, southern Iran

With the arrival of winter, Siberian seagulls of the kakayi species have migrated to Iran’s beautiful city of Shiraz, gracing the Nahr-e Azam water reservoir with their presence.

Iranian border guard killed in clash with drug traffickers in Sistan and Baluchestan

An Iranian border guard officer was killed during an armed confrontation with drug traffickers in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

‘Mother of Siberian Cranes’ passes away in Iran’s Mazandaran

Ellen Vuosalo, a Finnish researcher affectionately known as the "Mother of Siberian Cranes," has passed away at 95 in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran.

Concerns grow over environmental impact of relocating Iran’s capital to Makran

The Tehran-based Etemad newspaper has raised concerns about the potential environmental impact of establishing Iran's future capital on the Makran coast, in southeast of the country.

Leopard spotted roaming with cubs in Iran’s Savadkuh

Stunning images have been captured of a mother leopard along with her two cubs in the heights of the Savadkuh non-hunting area, in northern Iran.

Newspaper criticizes media boycott of former Iranian president Hashemi on his death anniv.

An Iranian newspaper has condemned the removal of former president Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani's name from streets in major cities and the boycott of his name and image in state media on his passing anniversary.

Iranian para taekwondo athlete buys father trailer truck, using medals

Iranian para taekwondo athlete Zahra Rahimi who gained recognition for representing Iran at the 2024 Summer Paralympics has hit the headlines in Iran for buying her father a trailer truck, using her medals.

Iran’s Sunni Muslim cleric withdraws complaint against eulogist for insult

A Sunni Muslim cleric in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province, has withdrawn his complaint after he sued a eulogist for insulting him. Molavi Abdolhamid, the top Sunni authority in Iran, said he decided to withdraw the complaint against the eulogist after he admitted to his mistake.

PM office: Detained Italian journalist in Iran released, on way back home

The office of the Italian prime minister announced Italian journalist Ms. Cecilia Sala detained for several days in Iran has been released an is en route to Italy.

Ayatollah Khamenei: US often miscalculates on Iran

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stated that that US have often miscalculated regarding Iran over the past few decades.

Iran atomic chief: Construction of units 2, 3 of Bushehr nuclear power plant continues

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on Tuesday that the construction of Units 2 and 3 of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is ongoing.

EU spokesperson on Geneva talks: Regular communication with Iran maintained

A European Union spokesperson, speaking ahead of the new round of talks between Iran and three European countries, has stated that the EU, as the coordinator of the JCPOA nuclear deal, has maintained regular communication with Iran.

Tehran rejects French president’s claims as baseless

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry categorically dismissed the recent remarks by the French President regarding Iran’s nuclear program, its regional policy as well as Tehran’s alleged military support for Russia in the Ukraine war as baseless, contradictory, and diversionary.

Iranian filmmaker wins top honors at NYIFA for short film Soratgar

Iranian filmmaker Ramin Hosseinpour, writer, director, and producer of the short film Soratgar (The Portrait Maker), won the Best Director and Best Short Screenplay awards at the New York International Film Awards in December 2024 and January 2025.

Iran holds commemoration ceremony for victims of Ukrainian flight 752

A memorial ceremony for the victims of the Ukrainian Flight 752 tragedy was held in the Iranian capital city of Tehran on Tuesday.

Lalejin: The enchanting ceramics capital of Iran

In the heart of Hamadan Province, in western Iran, lies the ancient city of Lalejin, a place where earth and imagination meld into timeless art.

Iran’s export confederation chief emphasizes need for FATF compliance

The head of Iran's Export Confederation, has stressed the critical importance of Iran joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the development and strengthening of foreign trade.

Severe air pollution shuts Tehran primary schools

Primary schools in the Iranian capital Tehran are closed on Tuesday for the second straight day due to the worsening air pollution crisis.

Iran begins military exercise at Natanz nuclear facility

The Iranian Air Defense Command Headquarters has launched the first phase of a joint exercise, code-named "Power Exercise," at the Natanz nuclear defense zone, in central Iran.

Advisor to top Iranian diplomat rejects rumors about FM’s family matters

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi recently visited the charity bazaar of the Diplomatic Women's Association of the Foreign Ministry, accompanied by his wife, Ms. Arezu Ahmadvand.

Iranian daily: No concessions to Taliban; time to reclaim embassy, expel illegal immigrants

The Iranian public's “logical and legal” demand, which has now become a widespread call, is for Iran to revoke the concessions granted to the self-proclaimed Taliban administration in neighboring Afghanistan, a Tehran-based newspaper argues.

Envoy: Iran-Russia to sign comprehensive cooperation agreement during President Pezeshkian’s Moscow visit

Iran's ambassador to Russia believes that the upcoming visit by Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian to Moscow to sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement between the two countries and hold bilateral talks to enhance relations, will be historic.

Iran VP Zarif criticizes legal action against economist Renani, calls for intellectual freedom

Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has rebuked the legal action taken against prominent Iranian intellectual and economist, Mohsen Renani, to suspend his website and Telgram channel, which the judiciary deemed ‘criminal.’

New details emerge from 29-month hostage ordeal in Iran’s Rasht

A bizarre hostage situation in Rasht, northern Iran, has come to light, revealing the harrowing ordeal of nine family members held captive for 29 months, whose details have been confirmed by the Iranian Judiciary.

Iran’s Shamsaei nominated for best futsal coach in 2024

Vahid Shamsaei, the head coach of Iran's national futsal team, is among the top ten nominees for the Best Coach in the World in 2024.

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