Iran’s ancient art of Qalamzani gains global recognition

The centuries-old Persian art of Qalamzani, or metal engraving, has earned international acclaim, with Isfahan's traditional craft receiving UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage designation in October last year.

China refutes involvement in Ukraine ‘peacekeeping’ contingent

Beijing has rejected a media report suggesting that China could take part in a potential EU deployment of ‘peacekeeping’ forces to Ukraine, reaffirming its stance in favor of a diplomatic solution to the conflict.

Iran arrests 22 over ethnic tensions in West Azarbaijan Province

Iranian security forces have detained 22 individuals accused of inciting ethnic hatred in West Azarbaijan Province, according to a local police commander.

Turkey protests over detention of Istanbul’s mayor an internal matter: Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called the demonstrations in Turkey over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu a domestic matter which "will be properly managed" by Ankara.

Iran asserts oil trade operates within legal frameworks, denies claims of shipment seizures

Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum has rejected claims by Iraq’s oil minister regarding the alleged seizure of Iranian oil tankers by the US, calling the reports "unfounded and politically motivated."

Atomic agency spokesperson: Iran firm in upholding nuclear rights amid int’l pressure

The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to defending its nuclear rights, dismissing Western pressure as "ineffective" and vowing to pursue justice and global peace.

White House admits it accidentally sent classified plan for Yemen’s Houthi attack to journalist

The White House has confirmed that a US journalist was accidentally included in a group chat between Donald Trump administration officials that discussed classified details about air attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen.

Trump growing angry over ongoing Russia-Ukraine aerial attacks: Report

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly growing angry that Russia and Ukraine continue to launch aerial attacks despite Washington's peace efforts, the Telegraph reported, citing undisclosed sources close to the American leader.

Baghdad claims Iranian oil tankers using forged Iraqi documents

Iraq's oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani has claimed Iranian oil tankers seized by U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf were using forged Iraqi documents.

Iranian Wrestling Federation chief elected as vice president and board member of Asian Wrestling Council

Alireza Dabir, President of Iran’s Wrestling Federation, has been elected as Vice President and board member of the Asian Wrestling Council.

7,500+ road accidents recorded so far across Iran during Nowruz holidays

The commander of Iran’s traffic police says since March15 road accidents have claimed the lives of 242 people during Nowruz holidays trips across Iran. 

FM Araghchi: Iran will not engage in direct talks with US under threats

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says Iran remains open to indirect talks with the US.

Laylat al-Qadr commemorated at Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad

The 23rd night of Ramadan, known as Laylat al-Qadr, was commemorated on Sunday night by millions of Iranians nationwide, includung at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, Iran.

Legendary Iranian goal keeper Abedzadeh meets iconic German football player Klinsmann after 27 years

In a nostalgic reunion, former Iranian football captain Ahmadreza Abedzadeh met with German football legend Jürgen Klinsmann in the United States, 27 years after their teams faced off on the pitch.

Iranian minister warns against provoking ethnic, religious divisions

Iran’s Minister of Culture Seyyed Abbas Salehi has issued a warning against inciting ethnic and religious tensions in the country particularly in light of recent unrest in the northwestern city of Urmia.

Tehran ranks as third cleanest capital city worldwide amid holiday exodus, rain

Tehran experienced a rare moment of clean air on Sunday, March 23, 2025, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of just 22 — placing it among the cleanest capitals in the world for the day.

Iran crushes Afghanistan 14-0 in AFC beach soccer championship

Iran’s national beach soccer team delivered a dominant performance in their second group-stage match at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup, defeating Afghanistan 14-0 in Thailand.

Iran’s Esteghlal F.C. protests omission of club legends from AFC Nowruz poster

Iranian Football Club, Esteghlal F.C.has formally protested to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) over the absence of its legendary players in a Nowruz greeting poster published on the AFC’s Persian-language Instagram page.

Tehran’s air quality worsens with fewer clean days in 2025

Tehran experienced a sharp decline in air quality over the past year, recording only seven days of clean air throughout 2024.

24,190 accidents in 8 days claim 218 lives in Iran; Fars Province tops accident rates

Deputy Commander of  Iran's Traffic Police, Brigadier General Mohammad Baqer Soleimani, reported that 24,190 traffic accidents occurred across Iran during the first eight days of the Nowruz holiday traffic plan from March 15 to 22, resulting in 177 fatal crashes and 218 fatalities.

Official: Bushehr nuclear power plant units 2, 3 to join grid within five years

Deputy Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Qanadi, announced that Units 2 and 3 of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant are expected to be operational within the next four to five years to boost Iran’s nuclear electricity production capacity.

China considering joining Ukraine peacekeeping mission: Die Welt

Beijing is reportedly considering joining a peacekeeping force as part of the European-led "coalition of the willing" to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine, the German media outlet Die Welt has reported, citing unnamed diplomatic sources.

Iran’s nuclear spokesperson: No country faces more IAEA oversight than Iran

The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), says Iran has consistently cooperated with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), adding no country is subject to as much international atomic agency’s scrutiny as Iran.

Tehran’s Milad Tower joins global Earth Hour initiative

Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower turned off its lights on Saturday night for one hour to participate in the global Earth Hour campaign.

Afghanistan says US lifted bounties on senior Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani

The United States has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister who also heads a powerful network blamed for attacks against Afghanistan’s former Western-backed government, officials in Kabul have claimed.

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