Lily Meadow where wild flowers meet nature in southern Iran

Lily Meadow is one of the natural attractions of Khuzestan Province, southern Iran, and is located 35 kilometers northwest of Izeh County.

Iran announces ambitious space plans for New Year: 6 satellite launches, human-capable space capsule in development

Iran plans to launch six satellites and advance development of a human-capable space capsule in the coming year, the head of the country's Space Agency announced on Monday.

Iran limits nuclear talks to indirect negotiations, dismisses media speculation

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson reaffirmed on Monday that the country will only engage in indirect negotiations with the US regarding its nuclear program, dismissing media speculation about broader discussions raised in a reported letter from US President Donald Trump.

Iran gov’t spokesperson says newspaper’s remarks on Trump assassination countering official stance

The spokesperson for the Iranian government, has strongly criticized recent comments published in Kayhan newspaper regarding the assassination of US President Donald Trump, calling them "contrary to Iran's official policy."

Karaj hosts 11th Tulip Festival featuring Middle East’s largest flower carpet

The 11th annual Tulip Festival is underway in Karaj's Shahid Chamran Park, near the Iranian capital Tehran, showcasing the Middle East's largest floral carpet spanning 2,700 square meters.

Iran’s knowledge-based firm develops new nanodrug for cancer diagnosis

An Iranian knowledge-based company has pioneered a new attitude for more accurate and affordable cancer detection by producing an advanced nanodrug called Tilmanoscept.

Iranian photographer named among top 10 in world

Iranian photographer Abolqasem Khoshroo has been named one of the top 10 conceptual minimalism photographers in the prestigious 2024 “35 Awards.”

Unauthorized Afghan entries into Iran down 50 percent

The Public and Revolution Prosecutor of Taybad, located in Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province, announced a significant 50 percent decrease in the number of unauthorized Afghan nationals attempting to enter Iran last year compared to 2023.

Iran-Afghanistan trade via Dogharoun border exceeds $3 billion annually

Iran’s Consul General in Herat, Alireza Marhamati, announced that annual economic exchanges between Iran and Afghanistan through the Dogharoun border have surpassed $3 billion.

Tehran wants indirect talks with Washington, warns regional countries over attacks against it

Tehran is pushing back against Washington's demands that it directly negotiate over its nuclear programme or be bombed, warning neighbours that host U.S. bases that they could be in the firing line if involved, a senior Iranian official told Reuters.

Iran faces 37% rainfall deficit, drought concerns mount

Iran's Meteorological Organization reports a 37.1% decrease in nationwide rainfall this year, with 30 out of 31 provinces experiencing below-average precipitation.

Ancient Persian inscription of Darius I faces critical deterioration

The 2,500-year-old cuneiform inscription of King Darius I at Persepolis in southern Iran, one of the most important historical documents of the Achaemenid Empire, is rapidly deteriorating due to environmental damage and past preservation failures, experts warn.

Police: Iran deported over 1.12 million undocumented Afghan nationals last year

Iran's Border Police Command announced the identification and deportation of more than 1.12 million undocumented foreign nationals, mainly from neighboring Afghanistan, during the Persian year 1403 (March 2024-March 2025), according to an official statement released on Sunday.

Iran’s military chief: Tehran not to initiate war, to respond decisively to threats

The Chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has stated that the measures taken by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in response to the letter from US President Donald Trump were based on the principle that Tehran is not the instigator of a war, but it will respond with full force to any threat.

IAEA chief asserts Iran has no nuclear weapons

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stated unequivocally in an interview with Argentine network La Nacion on Saturday that "Iran does not possess nuclear weapons."

Netanyahu set for talks with Trump over Iran, tariffs

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington, DC, for talks with US President Donald Trump on a range of issues, including tariffs and Iran, the PM office has announced.

Iran’s FM: Response to Trump’s letter ‘proportional,’ diplomatic channels remain open

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says that Tehran’s response to a recent letter from US President Donald Trump was tailored to its ‘content and tone’ while preserving room for diplomacy.

British foreign secretary slams Israel for denying two Labour MPs entry

The UK Foreign Secretary has criticised the Israeli authorities for denying entry to two Labour MPs and deporting them.

Official: South Pars Complex sent 196 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Iran national grid last year

The CEO of Iran's South Pars Gas Complex says in the Persian year of 1403 (from March 20- 2024 to March 20, 2025), the complex injected over 196 billion cubic meters of natural gas into the national grid thanks to efforts by Iranian specialists at the thirteen refineries of South Pars Gas field in the Persian Gulf.

Iran’s Karroubi issues first statement following end of house arrest

Mehdi Karroubi, one of the leaders of Iran's 2009 election protests, who was recently released from house arrest, issued a statement expressing his views on Iran's political and social developments.

Iranians hold funeral for late judicial official Hossein Ali Nayyeri     

A funeral procession was held for former Iranian Judiciary official Hossein Ali Nayyeri in the capital Tehran on Saturday.

Official says Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant to triple electricity production

The director of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, in Southern Iran, has announced that the plant's current electricity production capacity stands at 1,000 megawatts (MW), adding with the construction of the second and third units, this capacity will increase to 3,000 MW, meeting the electricity demands of two Iranian provinces.

Iranian President: US behavior contradicts its call for negotiations

Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasized that the United States' global actions contradict its requests for dialogue.

Salt Goddess، splendor of the nature of Hormoz Island, southern Iran

Hormoz Island, off the southern coast of Iran, thanks to its special geographical location, has diverse geological structures in addition to red soil.

Iran to showcase over 100 technological advancements on National Nuclear Technology Day

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has announced it will unveil more than 100 new scientific and technological achievements during ceremonies marking National Nuclear Technology Day on April 9.

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