Six Iranian athletes ranked in world karate top ten

Following the World Karate Championships held in Cairo, Egypt, the World Karate Federation has released its latest global rankings, placing six Iranian athletes among the top ten in their categories.

Tasnim: Reports suggest rise in cancer cases among MEK women in Albania camp amid restrictions on medical access

A source familiar with the situation inside the Albanian camp housing members of the anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist group says that a significant number of women residing there have recently developed cancer, while access to medical services has reportedly been reduced.

Iran’s Hormozgan Province reports first death from H3N2 influenza as transmission wave intensifies

The Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, in southern Iran, has confirmed the province’s first death linked to the H3N2 influenza virus, warning that the region has entered an accelerated and firmly established transmission wave.

Iranian lawmakers approve 14-coin cap for enforcing marriage portion, triggering strong reactions

Iran’s parliament on Wednesday approved a proposal to cap the enforceable portion of mahrieh, the mandatory marriage gift, to 14 gold coins, a decision that quickly sparked widespread public and political debate. 

Iran health official warns of unprecedented decline in fertility, rapid shift toward aging society

A senior Iranian health official has warned that Iran is experiencing one of the fastest fertility declines in the world, placing the country on track for a rapid demographic transition toward an aging population.

Autumn colors draw visitors to Alishtar in Iran’s Lorestan

Autumn has brought a wave of color to Lorestan Province, turning the region into one of Iran’s most scenic seasonal landscapes.

President Pezeshkian: military pressure cannot force Iranian nation to surrender

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that foreign adversaries should understand they cannot force the Iranian nation into submission through military pressure. The president emphasized the resilience and determination of the Iranian people in the face of recent crises.

Fajr International Film Festival continues into sixth day in Shiraz

The 43rd Fajr International Film Festival entered its sixth day on Tuesday in southern Iranian city of Shiraz, featuring a full schedule of screenings, panel discussions and critical review sessions at the Honar-e Shahr-e Aftab cultural complex.

Iranian court orders US to pay over $22 billion for role in 2022 unrest

Iran’s Judiciary announced on Tuesday that a Tehran civil court has issued a wide-ranging verdict ordering the US government, senior American officials, affiliated institutions and individuals to pay more than $22 billion in damages over Washington’s support for the 2022 unrest in Iran.

Fatal crash kills Iranian VP’s wife, daughter declared brain-dead

The death of the spouse of Iran’s Vice President Esmaeil Saghab Esfahani and the brain-death of his daughter mark a tragic outcome of a major road accident involving his family.

AP releases 2025 Photos of the Year, highlighting global conflict and political unrest

The Associated Press has released its annual selection of 100 top photographs, capturing defining moments from major global events throughout 2025. This year’s collection places particular focus on the Israeli military aggression in the Gaza Strip, which continues to dominate international headlines.

Iran’s envoy to China calls for structured planning to boost economic, investment ties

Iran’s Ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, said strengthening economic and investment cooperation between Tehran and Beijing requires precise and medium-term planning.

Shanghai Bloc conducts Sahand-2025 anti-terror exercise in Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) is hosting the Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism drill with members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Iran’s East Azarbaijan Province.

Iran offers to extend Gas deal with Turkey, calls for boost in energy, economic cooperation

The Iranian foreign minister emphasized that the Islamic Republic is one of the most reliable energy suppliers for Turkey and expressed Iran’s readiness to extend the gas contract and expand cooperation in the electricity sector.

Iran’s foreign trade surpasses $76.5 billion in first eight months of year

Iran’s foreign trade reached $76.54 billion in the first eight months of the current Iranian year, according to new data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). Total trade volume during the period amounted to 131.05 million tons of goods.

Saint Mary Metro Station inaugurated in Tehran 

The Saint Mary Metro Station was inaugurated  on Saturday, in the Karim Khan district of Tehran, with the presence of city officials, and its doors were opened to the public.

3rd day of Fajr Intl. Film Festival held in Shiraz

The third day of the Fajr International Film Festival was held on Friday evening in Shiraz, southern Iran.

Air pollution remains severe across Iran as Tehran records seventh consecutive ‘red’ day

Air quality in the Iranian capital, Tehran, remained in the “unhealthy” range for the seventh consecutive day on Saturday, according to the Tehran Air Quality Control Company. 

Iran Army Chief: Active defense, smart deterrence form core of military strategy

The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army stressed that the Islamic Republic’s defense strategy is built on active defense and smart deterrence, meaning that Iran will not wait for an enemy attack and is fully prepared to deliver a decisive and crushing response wherever national interests require.

Greek media hails Iran striker Taremi as “a luxury option” in Olympiacos attack

Greek sports outlet Gavros has praised Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi for his impressive early impact at Olympiacos, describing him as “a luxury option” in the team’s attacking lineup.

Iran director Majidi receives special honor at First Eurasia International Film Festival

Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi received the Special Award of the inaugural Eurasia International Film Festival for his “significant contribution to world cinema.”

Russia says any military cooperation with Iran follows framework of strategic partnership treaty

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said that any form of military cooperation with Iran would take place strictly within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between the two countries earlier this year.

Iran strongly blasts Zionist regime’s crimes in West Bank

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baqaei, strongly condemned the Zionist regime’s ongoing crimes in the West Bank, including the killing and torture of the residents.

Iranian MP criticizes UN forum for giving platform to separatist groups

A member of Iran’s parliament strongly criticized the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues for allowing armed separatist groups to speak under the banner of minority representation. 

Iran condemns Australia’s designation of IRGC as “unlawful, politicized” move influenced by Israel

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the Australian Government’s “political decision” to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization sets a dangerous and unlawful precedent, driven by Israeli influence to divert global attention from the genocide in Gaza.

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