Iran’s Yazd crowned tourism capital of Asian Dialogue Forum in 2024

In a momentous decision, the central Iranian city of Yazd, steeped in historical significance and cultural richness, has been honored as the tourism capital among the member countries of the Asian Dialogue Forum (ACD).

Expert: Zionist regime’s assassination of IRGC cmdr. to poke Iran

An Iranian expert has warned of Israel's efforts to drag Iran into a direct confrontation with the US in the wake of the Gaza war.

AFC extends condolences on death of female Iranian football player

The president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has sent a message of condolences on the demise of Iranian women’s national football team player Melika Mohammadi in a car accident on Sunday.

Iranian president, FM say Israel to pay heavy price for assassinating IRGC military advisor

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian have vowed that the Israeli regime will definitely pay the price for killing a senior military advisor with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in Syria.

Iran rejects US accusation of role in Indian Ocean tanker attack

Tehran has dismissed the US allegation of Iran's involvement in a recent drone strike on a chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani stressed the Islamic Republic plays a pivotal role in maritime security.

Ex-FM Zarif: All political factions in Iran furious about Russian stance on trio Iranian islands

Iran’s former foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says all political groups and officials in the country are outraged with Russia for taking sides with the United Arab Emirates in its territorial claim over the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Iran’s president sends message to Pope, hopes Gaza massacre would end in New Year

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has, in a message to the Pope, hoped for an end to the Israeli aggression against the besieged Gaza Strip in the New Year.

Daffodil extravaganza unfolds in Iran’s Juibar, Mazandaran Province

Amidst a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues and the fragrant embrace of narcissus flowers, the 6th Daffodil Festival in the northern Iranian city of Juibar burst into life with an electrifying inauguration by Babak Momeni, the head of Mazandaran's agricultural jihad.

Iranian MP: Iran failed to properly identify national interests in relations with Russia

An Iranian parliamentarian says the Tehran government has failed to properly identify national interests in its relations with Russia.

Iran summons Russia charge d’affairs over Moscow stance on trio PG islands row

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Russian charge d'affairs to protest the contents of a joint statement issued by some Arab states and Moscow at the 6th Arab-Russia Cooperation Forum over the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian MP slams Russia on three Persian Gulf islands 

A member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran’s parliament has criticized Russia for its recent stance on the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, saying history shows that Russia only care about their own interest.

Iran’s president: Hamas is an elected govt., represents people of Gaza 

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has called for a referendum in Palestine so that the Palestinians decide their fate.

Iran says UNSC resolution on Gaza positive step, but insufficient

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has lauded as positive the United Nations Security Council resolution that demands immediate delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip but stressed it is not enough for Palestinians in the besieged territory.

Iran Leader: U.S. shamelessly vetoed UN resolution on ceasefire in Gaza

The leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution has lashed out at the United States for blocking a UN Security Council resolution on the establishment of a ceasefire in Gaza.

Iran FM to Lavrov: Three Persian Gulf islands inseparable parts of Iran 

The Iranian foreign minister has told his Russian counterpart that the three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, the Greater and Lesser Tunbs are inseperatable parts of Iran. 

Armenians ready for festive celebrations at Vank Church in Iran’s Isfahan

Amidst the vibrant cityscape of Isfahan, in central Iran, the Jolfa neighborhood is set to become a beacon of cultural celebrations as Iranian Armenian compatriots gear up for the New Year and Christ's birth.

Iran president holds phone call with Kuwait’s new emir

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held a telephone conversation with the new Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, expressing hope that relations between the two countries would expand further under his rule.

Iran stresses committed to NPT, ready to return to JCPOA

Iran’s atomic chief says the country is committed to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) protocols and is ready to help resuscitate the 2015 accord it made with the West in case the other signatories hold up their end of the bargain.

Renowned Iranian actress Tooran Mehrzad dies aged 93

Veteran Iranian star of stage and screen Tooran Mehrzad has died at the age of 93.

2,000 endangered baby turtles embark on critical journey from Iran’s Kish to Persian Gulf

In a bid to ensure the survival of an endangered species, Kish Island's protected site for turtles has witnessed a significant milestone.

Tehran streets festive for Christmas preparations

Christmas is already in the air in the Iranian capital Tehran with Christians, mainly from the Armenian descent, are on a shopping spree to celebrate the birth of the Jesus Christ and the start of the New Year.

Gas stations in Iran back online after cyberattack

Almost all gas stations in Iran are operational a day after about 70 percent of the pumps were hit in a cyberattack, the Iranian deputy oil minister said Tuesday.

Aide: Iran’s ex-pres. Rouhani to run for Assembly of Experts vote with 16-member list

A high-profile Iranian politician, close Hassan Rouhani, says the former Iranian president is going to run for the upcoming Assembly of Experts elections with a 16-member list.

World soccer star Luis Figo in Tehran

Luis Figo former legendary soccer player of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan arrived on Monday in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Iran says supports Kuwait under new Emir                                       

The Iranian Foreign Minister has thrown Tehran's support behind Kuwait under the new Kuwaiti Emir.

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