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.

Israel murdered majority of record number of journalists slain in 2024: Report

A record number of journalists were killed in 2024, with Israel responsible for more than two-thirds of those deaths, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has announced in its annual report.

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.

Iran calls out US hypocrisy

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has released a fact sheet denouncing the United States long list of historically hostile actions towards Iran includung the "maximum pressure" campaign.

Putin, Trump agree on Ukraine negotiations

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump had a phone conversation on Wednesday, both Moscow and Washington have confirmed.

Syria’s new president, Russia’s leader make first contact since al-Assad’s fall

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such a top-level contact since the ouster of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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.

Iran president says Tehran not to back down from any threat

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned Washington's policies toward Tehran as hostile, stating that the Iranian people have recognized these double standards and will no longer be deterred from their path by such deceit.

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.

US says won’t send soldiers to Ukraine

Washington plans to review the deployment of its troops around the world but is not going to send them to Ukraine, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stated.

Poll shows most Europeans see US under Trump as more a necessary partner than ally

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has triggered a 'remarkable shift' in Europeans’ perception of the United States, according to a survey. Even the most America-friendly individuals no longer primarily view Washington as an ally.

Govt. spokeswoman says Iran has active plan to counter US maximum pressure campaign

The spokesperson for the Iranian government has stated that the administration has an active plan to counter the so-called "maximum pressure" campaign by Washington against Tehran and to neutralize sanctions, emphasizing that these difficult conditions will be overcome with public support.

Russia releases jailed US national Marc Fogel

Marc Fogel, an American teacher detained for more than three years in Russia, landed in the US on Tuesday night after the Donald Trump administration secured his release in an “exchange.”

Iran UN Envoy condemns Trump’s threat to use force against Tehran

Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the UN has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's threat to use force against Tehran, as deeply alarming and irresponsible. Amir Saeid Iravani made the remarks in a letter to the UN chief and the president of the Security Council on Tuesday.

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.

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