Iran marks 74th anniversary of oil industry nationalization

Iran marked the 74th anniversary of the nationalization of its oil industry on Wednesday, a landmark event in the nation’s history.

Chaos in Iran’s Chaharshanbe Suri: 15 dead, over 1,000 injured, air pollution spikes

Iran’s Chaharshanbe Suri celebrations, marking the last Wednesday eve of the Persian New Year, turned tragic as 15 people lost their lives and over 1,000 were injured, according to the head of Iran’s Emergency Organization.

Ex-head of Parliament’s foreign policy committee warns of Iran-U.S. conflict risk 

The former chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has warned that without direct diplomatic engagement between Iran and the U.S., tensions in the Middle East could spiral into a conflict neither country intends. 

International Nowruz celebration held at Iran’s Persepolis

The ancient site of Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Iran, hosted an international Nowruz celebration on Monday.

Iran’s Mazandaran sees 90% surge in migratory birds after wetland recovery

Mazandaran Province in northern Iran has experienced a remarkable 90% increase in migratory bird populations this winter, with 385,000 birds recorded in its wetlands and water reservoirs.

Report: Iranian F-14s intercept US MQ-4C spy drone; surveillance aircraft forced to retreat

A US MQ-4C surveillance drone retreated after being confronted by Iranian fighter jets near Iran’s airspace on Monday night, according to a report by Fars News Agency.

Over 400, including children, killed as Israel ends Gaza ceasefire

Israel unleashed a ferocious wave of attacks on the Gaza Strip in the early hours of Tuesday, killing more than 400 Palestinians, in a unilateral end of its ceasefire accord with Hamas.

Iran reformist politician Mehdi Karroubi’s house arrest ends after 15 years

The son of Former Iranian parliament speaker and reformist politician Mehdi Karroubi has confirmed reports that his father has been freed from house arrest after 15 years.

Tehran’s Grand Bazaar bustles with year-end shopping rush

As the Persian calendar year 1403 draws to a close, Tehran’s Grand Bazaar is witnessing a surge in activity, with shoppers flocking to purchase goods ahead of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year.

Iran’s former Central Bank officials cleared of currency manipulation charges

Iran’s judiciary has issued a halt to the prosecution of former governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), Valiollah Seif, and former deputy governor for foreign exchange, Ahmad Araghchi, in a high-profile corruption case involving currency market manipulation.

Iran’s Expediency Council considers conditional approval of CFT, Palermo conventions

The head of Iran’s Expediency Council has stated that the council can conditionally approve the Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and Palermo Conventions. These two sticking points could pave the way for Iran to join the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body focused on combating money laundering.

Feast held at Iran’s Imam Reza Shrine during Ramadan

As the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Hasan Mujtaba (PBUH), the second Shia Imam, approaches, more than one thousand pilgrims and residents of Mashhad gathered on Sunday night at the Imam Hasan Mujtaba (PBUH) Courtyard of the Imam Reza (PBUH) Shrine to partake in a special Iftar banquet.

Omani top diplomat: Talks with Iran FM Araghchi ‘productive’

Oman's Foreign Minister announced that he had a productive meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Muscat.

Nowruz Joy Carnival brightens Tehran with festive parade

A vibrant Nowruz carnival brought color and cheer to the streets of the Iranian capital on Friday, as part of the celebrations leading up to the Persian New Year, starting on Thursday.

Road accidents: Third leading cause of death in Iran, costing $200k per fatality

Road accidents have been identified as the third leading cause of death in Iran, following cardiovascular diseases and cancer, according to the acting president of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

Iranian company develops affordable brain surgery navigation system

An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully developed a domestically-produced neurosurgical navigation system that assists surgeons in precisely locating tumors during complex brain surgeries, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and improving surgical outcomes.

Heavenly banquet: 270-meter Iftar spread lights up Tehran’s Tabiat bridge

In celebration of the midway point of the holy month of Ramadan and the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Mojtaba (AS), a 270-meter-long Iftar table was set up on Tehran’s iconic Tabiat Bridge.

Top Diplomat: US has no right to dictate Iran foreign policy

Seyed Abbas Araqchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has emphasized that the US government has no right to dictate Iran's foreign policy.

Iran rejects Europe, US rights claims, citing their role in Saddam regime chemical weapons program

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baqaei, says as long as the European countries, involved in developing Iraq’s chemical weapons prorgram under deposed dictator Saddam, avoid telling the truth, their claims to respect human rights and the rule of law remain pointless.

Iran unveils first Artificial Intelligence platform

The first initial version of Iran's national open-source artificial intelligence platform was launched in Tehran on Saturday.

Official: Iran moves closer to joining FATF after key approval

Iran has taken a significant step toward joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global watchdog combating money laundering and terrorism financing, hoping to be rid of many restrictions caused by shunning the organization.

Iranian president emphasizes need for better management, education in Tehran

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stressed the urgent need for improved management, education, and resource allocation in Tehran, the nation’s capital.

Tehran faces severe water crisis as reservoirs drop to 5% capacity

The water situation in Tehran has reached a critical level, with four major dams supplying the capital now holding only 5% of their capacity.

Iran proposes ‘new idea’ to resolve issues with IAEA: Foreign minister

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, announced that Tehran has proposed a “new idea” to address ongoing issues with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iranian FM confirms letter from US president received

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced on his Instagram account on Thursday that he received a letter from  US President Donald Trump.

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