Top five Iranian universities of technology to foster scientific ties

TEHRAN – The top five universities of technology in Iran, namely the University of Tehran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Amirkabir University of Technology, Sharif University of Technology, and Iran University of Medical Sciences, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote scientific synergy and strengthen research infrastructures in the country.

Birth of great bustard chicks brings hope for species survival

TEHRAN – The birth of six chicks in captivity in two years has revived hope for the survival of the endangered great bustard (Otis tarda) species in the country, an official with the Department of Environment has said.

DOE highlights need for smart monitoring of wildlife

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has underlined the need to benefit from advanced technologies, like camera traps for smart monitoring of wildlife, to effectively preserve valuable wildlife species.

‘Iran sole country in Eastern Mediterranean to supply voluntary, unpaid blood donation’

TEHRAN – Iran is the first and sole country in the Eastern Mediterranean region that has been able to meet the country’s need for blood and blood products relying entirely on voluntary and unpaid blood donations, the CEO of Iran Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) has said.

Judiciary chief: We have absolutely no trust in the Americans

TEHRAN - Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has highlighted Iran’s distrust of the United States as Iran marks the first anniversary of the 12-Day War, which began on June 13 last year with unprovoked Israeli air raids.

Iran says understanding with US possible within days, final deal still uncertain

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that Tehran and Washington could announce an initial understanding within the coming days, while emphasizing that any arrangement remains subject to final approval and would mark only the first stage of a broader diplomatic process.

Normalizing aggression: America’s new strategy toward Iran

Jam-e-Jam evaluated the US strategy toward Iran, quoting senior US‑affairs analyst Fouad Izadi. The main US objective in its current actions is to normalize attacks on Iran, similar to what is now seen in Lebanon, where Israel strikes whenever it wishes, and such attacks have become routine.

‘Iran, the Origin of All Stories’ initiative unveiled at Russian tourism forum

TEHRAN – Iran has unveiled a new international tourism initiative titled “Iran, the Origin of All Stories” at the sixth International Tourism Forum of Russia, where representatives from 32 countries gathered in Moscow.

Iran, Namibia seek to expand tourism cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has called for a new phase of tourism cooperation with Namibia during a meeting with its tourism minister Indileni Daniel on the sidelines of the 128th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council.

Iran, UN Tourism chief discuss rural tourism development

TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, and UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais have discussed cooperation on rural tourism, tourism resilience and peace-oriented tourism during a meeting on the sidelines of the 128th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council.

Minab, the hub of mango production in Iran

Workers at a mango processing plant in the southern city of Minab, Hormozgan Province, are processing mangoes, which are widely cultivated across the province.

IRCS, ICRC hold workshop to strengthen readiness for chemical incidents

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) have held a workshop on safety equipment and personal protection in chemical incidents for 50 selected members of rapid response and primary medical care teams of the IRCS.

Iran to attend IOAA 2026

TEHRAN – Five Iranian students will participate in the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, from September 25 to October 5.

By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossvi

From the Gulf of Tonkin to today: The same American playbook

HAFIZABAD, Pakistan - From the Gulf of Tonkin to today, many people believe they have seen the same approach used again and again. The countries are different, the decades are different, and the reasons given are different, but the process often looks familiar: a disputed incident, dramatic headlines, growing political pressure, military action, and then years of conflict that ordinary people are left to live through.

Iran warns against further aggression, highlight strategic control and enhanced deterrence

TEHRAN — Senior Iranian military officials have underscored the country’s strengthened deterrence capabilities, warning that any future aggression by the United States or its allies would trigger a swift and far more severe response, while emphasizing Iran’s firm control over critical regional waterways and energy security.

Iran condemns US attack, urges global action against escalating regional tensions

TEHRAN — Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the latest US military attack against the country, warning that Washington will bear full responsibility for the consequences of its actions and cautioning that continued international silence could deepen instability across the region and beyond.

Warships cannot secure victory over Iran 

Kayhan, in an article, addressed Iran’s power and America’s strategic miscalculation. It wrote that unlike many regions where the United States experimented with trial and error, Iran is a powerful state–nation with a millennium‑old civilization.

By Wesam Bahrani

The clash of false colonial narratives

TEHRAN – In this new era of colonial domination, a constant stream of shifting and contradictory falsehoods distorts reality, creating confusion and making it increasingly difficult to distinguish truth from deception.

Tehran, Beijing move to expand tourism ties

TEHRAN – Tehran and Beijing are working toward a joint roadmap to expand tourism cooperation and increase people-to-people exchanges, Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts underlined in a meeting with a senior Chinese tourism official in Spain.

Iran, Greece agree to develop tourism cooperation package, explore ‘philosophical tourism’

TEHRAN – Iran and Greece have agreed to draft a joint cooperation package covering tourism, cultural heritage, education, investment and people-to-people exchanges.

Tehran, Moscow sign three-year tourism cooperation roadmap

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have signed a tourism cooperation action plan covering the period from 2026 to 2028 during the sixth International Tourism Forum that runs from June 10 to 12 in Moscow.

Convention on Wetlands launching call for 2026-2028 Wetland City Accreditation

TEHRAN - The Convention on Wetlands is launching its call for applications for the Wetland City Accreditation for the 2026–2028 triennium.