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Iran has damaged majority of US military sites in Mideast, CNN reveals

At least 16 American military sites have been damaged in Iranian strikes, making up the majority of U.S. positions in the Middle East, a new CNN investigation can reveal.

1 May 2026

Crowds gather at Persepolis to mark anniversary of Leader’s visit to Fars province

TEHRAN – Large crowds gathered on Friday at the ancient sites of Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam to commemorate the anniversary of a visit by the martyred Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to Fars province.

1 May 2026

Israel’s high-seas piracy returns to the Mediterranean

TEHRAN — In the early hours of April 30, the Mediterranean Sea became the stage for another brazen act of international piracy as Israeli naval forces executed a violent ambush against the Spring 2026 Global Sumud mission.

1 May 2026

History will not forget the blow to human morality, Islamic philosopher says of the Minab tragedy

TEHRAN - The chief of the Islamic Studies at the Academy of Sciences of the Islamic Republic of Iran has criticized countries' silence about the massacre of 167 students and staff in a school in the city of Minab in southern Iran in the early hours of the U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran on Feb. 28.

1 May 2026

Iran marks Persian Gulf National Day, recalling 17th-century expulsion of Portuguese forces

TEHRAN – Iran on April 30 marked the Persian Gulf National Day, commemorating a significant moment in 1622 when Safavid forces expelled Portuguese troops from the Strait of Hormuz, an event widely regarded in the country as a milestone in the restoration of sovereignty over its southern waters.

1 May 2026

Crash site of US aircraft in Dasht-e Mahyar registered as national heritage

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage announced that the site where US aircraft were shot down in the Dasht-e Mahyar area has been officially registered on Iran’s National Heritage List of Sacred Defense sites.

1 May 2026

Motorcycle rally held in Iran to protest damage to cultural heritage sites

TEHRAN – A two-day motorcycle rally was launched in Iran on Thursday to protest damage to historical sites during recent military strikes, with participants set to gather at Falak-ol-Aflak Castle, a landmark reported to have been affected.

1 May 2026

Israeli casualties mount amid south Lebanon aggression

TEHRAN – As Hezbollah targets more Israeli occupation forces (IOF), the Zionist regime has escalated airstrikes that have killed dozens of Lebanese civilians.

1 May 2026

Vice-presidency for science details supports to bolster bio-tech sector

TEHRAN – The Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy has elaborated on the measures that would contribute to the advancement of the biotechnology sector and the development of health technologies in the country.

1 May 2026

SCO voices concern over cyberattacks on Iran’s digital infrastructure

TEHRAN – The member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have expressed deep concern over US-Israeli cyberattacks that targeted information, communication, and technology (ICT) infrastructures in Iran.

1 May 2026

Protecting the Persian Gulf is a shared responsibility that transcends political boundaries

TEHRAN – April 30 is celebrated in Iran every year as the Persian Gulf National Day to raise awareness about its precious environmental characteristics and unique biodiversity.

1 May 2026

ICRC president hails IRCS efforts, bravery during war

TEHRAN – The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, has commended the efforts, bravery, and accomplishments of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) during the recent imposed war by the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel on Iran.

1 May 2026

2027 World Cup Qualifiers: Iran basketball team fixtures confirmed

TEHRAN - FIBA has announced the schedule for Iran’s national team in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.

1 May 2026

Iran beach soccer has quality players: Ali Naderi

TEHRAN – Ali Naderi, head coach of Iran’s national beach soccer team, praised his players’ outstanding performance after securing victory at the Asian Beach Games.

1 May 2026

Shrimp production rises 37% in a year

TEHRAN- The Director General of the Shrimp and Brackish Water Aquaculture Office of Iran's Fishery Organization has announced a 37-percent increase in shrimp production in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).

1 May 2026

Behind scenes of UAE's exit from OPEC: From disputes with Saudi Arabia to eyeing free market

TEHRAN- Energy market analysts and observers believe that the UAE's exit from OPEC and the OPEC+ group will weaken the influence of the organization's member countries and their allies in the oil market and free up Abu Dhabi to increase its oil sales. However, they say it will not disrupt the cohesion of OPEC and OPEC+.

1 May 2026

Investment for establishing solar power plants increases 2.5-fold

TEHRAN- Deputy Minister of Energy and head of the Organization for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SATBA) announced a 2.5-fold increase in investment for establishing solar power plants in the country, stating that $1.2 billion was invested in this sector in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).

1 May 2026

Iran’s export of technical-engineering services rises 140% in a year

TEHRAN- The deputy for international business development at Iran's Trade Promotion Organization announced 140 percent growth in the export of engineering and technical services in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).

1 May 2026

War in Persian Gulf, turbulence in skies: Rising cost of global air travel

TEHRAN- The escalating US-Israeli military campaign against Iran is sending shockwaves far beyond the battlefields of the West Asia. The latest warning comes from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which has confirmed that airline passengers in Europe and Asia should brace for significantly higher ticket prices.

1 May 2026

Iran will play at 2026 World Cup: Infantino

TEHRAN - FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will compete at the 2026 World Cup despite growing geopolitical tensions and scrutiny surrounding the nation’s participation.

1 May 2026

Iranian wrestling legend Movahed dies

TEHRAN - The world of wrestling mourns the loss of Iranian icon Abdollah Movahed Ardabili.

30 Apr 2026

Iran stand third at 2026 Asian Beach Games

TEHRAN – Iran’s delegation finished third overall at the 2026 Asian Beach Games held in Sanya, China.

30 Apr 2026

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29 Apr 2026

Iran approves national document dedicated to its museums

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution has approved a “National Museums Document,” a senior cultural heritage official said, outlining a comprehensive framework to guide the country’s museum sector.

29 Apr 2026

Over four million sheltered in Iran’s eco-lodges in recent war, official says

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution has approved a “National Museums Document,” a senior cultural heritage official said, outlining a comprehensive framework to guide the country’s museum sector.

29 Apr 2026

Iran becoming prepared to welcome foreign travelers

TEHRAN – Iran is observing early signs of a return in foreign tourist arrivals as conditions stabilize following recent conflict, a senior tourism official said on Wednesday, adding that infrastructure and planning are in place to support a broader recovery in the sector.

29 Apr 2026

Bombed office of martyred Leader considered for national heritage status

TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage authorities have initiated procedures to register the official residence and administrative office of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, better known as “Beit-e Rahbari”, as a national heritage site.

29 Apr 2026

IAF to show Terence Davies’s “Distant Voices, Still Lives”

TEHRAN – The Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran will screen “Distant Voices, Still Lives,” a 1988 British period drama film written and directed by Terence Davies, on Friday.

29 Apr 2026

16th Persian Gulf International Art & Culture Festival kicks off

TEHRAN – The 16th Persian Gulf International Art & Culture Festival was launched in Minab and Bandar Abbas counties as well as Hormuz and Bu Musa islands on Wednesday.

29 Apr 2026

America is desperate in war with Iran

Kayhan discussed Trump's desperation in the war with Iran. While two months have passed since the war, the top brass in the Pentagon and the Trump administration have fallen apart.

29 Apr 2026

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28 Apr 2026

Dehloran’s natural attractions spotlighted for tourism and environmental significance

TEHRAN – Three distinctive natural phenomena in Iran’s western Ilam province have been highlighted by environmental authorities as nationally significant sites, underscoring the ecological and tourism value of the Dehloran region.

28 Apr 2026

Shiraz restores 21 historical mosques in push to boost religious tourism

TEHRAN – Authorities in Shiraz have inaugurated restoration projects at 21 historical mosques as part of a broader urban renewal initiative aimed at reviving their social functions and strengthening religious tourism in the southern Iranian city.

28 Apr 2026

Illegal wells near Persepolis sealed amid subsidence fears

TEHRAN - All illegal water wells within protected zones surrounding the ancient site of Persepolis have recently been sealed, a senior regional water official said on Tuesday, warning that land subsidence poses a growing threat to the UNESCO-listed monument.

28 Apr 2026

Five reasons why Islamabad talks reached a stalemate

TEHRAN - The stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States remain at the forefront of global geopolitics, following Pakistan-mediated talks in Islamabad earlier this month that concluded without a breakthrough.

28 Apr 2026

Iran eyes UNESCO status for ancient circular city of Darabgerd

TEHRAN – Authorities in Iran’s Fars province have announced a comprehensive plan to pursue UNESCO World Heritage status for the ancient city of Darabgerd, citing its unique historical significance and archaeological potential.

28 Apr 2026

Iran holds the stronger cards in high-stakes diplomacy

LONDON — The current friction between Iran and the United States has reached a diplomatic precipice. However, a full-scale military conflict remains unlikely; had the U.S. possessed the strategic will or the capacity to endure the fallout of a prolonged war, it would not have hesitated during previous escalations.

28 Apr 2026

Persian translation of John Steinbeck’s “Journal of a Novel” to be released during 37th TIBF

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of “Journal of a Novel: The East of Eden Letters” written by the American author John Steinbeck will be released during the 37th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), which is to be held online in mid-May.

28 Apr 2026

Iran’s National Orchestra to hold concert on Persian Gulf National Day

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Orchestra, conducted by Homayoun Rahimian and featuring the vocals of Hossein Alishapour, will perform the concert “That Persian Blue” on the occasion of the Persian Gulf National Day in Iran on April 30.

28 Apr 2026

Iran’s sovereignty over Hormuz marks new era for human dignity, veteran director says

TEHRAN- Prominent Iranian filmmaker Alireza Davoudnejad has released a statement addressed to world leaders, reflecting on the historical and spiritual significance of Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

28 Apr 2026

4,000 children’s e-books, audiobooks offered free in memory of Minab martyred students

TEHRAN- In a cultural initiative titled "Hopes of Iran’s Tomorrow," a coalition of prominent Iranian publishers has made 4,000 e-books and audiobooks for children and young adults available free of charge, dedicated to the memory of the children of Minab.

28 Apr 2026

US positions remain an obstacle to agreement

Sobh-e-No expresses its view on the lack of positive progress and the halt in negotiations in Islamabad: A brief look at the trajectory of Trump’s war‑related and negotiation‑related scenarios shows that his current approach to shaping news about the talks is shifting away from the core issues and toward secondary, less constructive distractions.

28 Apr 2026

Army: Iranian Air Force struck ‘enemy’ bases at start of US–Israel war on Iran

TEHRAN - A spokesperson for Iran’s Army said on Tuesday that Iranian fighter jets carried out strikes against “enemy” positions in the region at the outset of the joint US–Israel war that began in late February.

28 Apr 2026

Strategic solidarity: Iran offers defense expertise to SCO members

TEHRAN - Iran’s Acting Minister of Defense Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ibn Reza has denounced the joint US-Israeli war on Iran as a “war crime” and “state terrorism”.

28 Apr 2026

Former top Biden official criticizes US policy on Iran

TEHRAN– Wendy Sherman, who served as President Biden's deputy secretary of state, has stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "created a genocide" in Gaza, while also criticizing the US approach to Iran and the unraveling of the nuclear deal.

28 Apr 2026

Iran vows parallel paths of 'war' and 'diplomacy'

TEHRAN — Iran's government is simultaneously pursuing two complementary and high-stakes strategies, supporting battlefronts while actively engaging in diplomacy, as the Islamic Republic braces for continued confrontation with the United States and its allies, the country's government spokesperson said on Tuesday.

28 Apr 2026

Iran slams US ‘maritime blockade’ at UN, warns of threats to global navigation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has sharply criticized the United States during a Security Council session, accusing Washington of undermining maritime security and violating international law through a “maritime blockade.”

28 Apr 2026

Former British diplomat: War with Iran is a global war against a corrupt financial architecture

TEHRAN- Former British diplomat and leading geopolitical analyst Alastair Crooke has warned that the ongoing war with Iran is not a conventional military conflict but a global war against a corrupt financial architecture that has long suppressed the real economy in favor of Wall Street speculation.

28 Apr 2026

Amnesty wants US strike on Yemen to be studied as war crime

Amnesty International has called for a United States air strike on a migrant detention center in Yemen to be investigated as a possible war crime, Al Jazeera reported.

28 Apr 2026

The South Lebanon death marsh, where Israeli ambitions wither

TEHRAN — The landscape of the confrontation between Hezbollah and Israel has undergone a seismic shift, marking the definitive end of an era. While the fragile ceasefire was initially framed as de-escalation, the reality on the ground has revealed a systematic campaign of Israeli violations that has forced the Resistance’s transition into a new, more lethal doctrine.

28 Apr 2026

PMF helps break the Iraqi PM impasse

TEHRAN – Iraq’s largest parliamentary bloc has officially nominated its candidate for the country’s powerful post of Prime Minister.

28 Apr 2026

Quad erosion shows US no longer a reliable strategic partner: analysis

TEHRAN – The Quad, known as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, is on the verge of collapse as Donald Trump’s return to power has degraded its “geostrategic” significance, says a professor of political science and international relations at the University of Southern California.

28 Apr 2026

90 Iranian universities in THE Asia university rankings 2026

TEHRAN –The Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026 has placed 90 Iranian universities among the top Asian institutions, up from 85 universities in 2025.

28 Apr 2026

Karkheh welcomes first yellow deer born this year

TEHRAN – Karkheh National Park in Khuzestan province has welcomed the first Persian yellow deer born in the current Iranian year, which started on March 21.

28 Apr 2026

Iran slams UNICEF for failing to denounce US-Israeli crimes against children

TEHRAN - The Iranian High Council for Human Rights has criticized UNICEF for failing to denounce the US-Israeli crimes against Iranian children during the recent aggression.

28 Apr 2026

Italian academics condemn US-Israeli attacks on Iran’s scientific, research centers

TEHRAN – Chancellors of two Italian universities have censured the brutal attacks conducted by the US and the Israeli regime on Iranian universities, as well as research and educational centers.

28 Apr 2026

Iran football delegation named “Minab-168” for 2026 World Cup

TEHRAN – The Iranian football team, known as Team Melli, will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup under the banner of Minab-168.

28 Apr 2026

‘Iran’s commercial ties to gain more weight in global structure after war’

TEHRAN- The commercial deputy of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization stated that after this war, countries will pay more attention to global trade-economic linkages, value chains, and international corridors, and it is predicted that Iran’s trade will also gain more weight in the design of global linkage structures.

28 Apr 2026

Iran’s beach handball into final: 2026 Sanya

TEHRAN – Iran’s national men’s beach handball team secured their spot in the final of the 2026 Sanya Asian Beach Games on Tuesday after defeating Thailand.

28 Apr 2026

Iran basketball commentator Atashi dies

TEHRAN – The Iranian basketball community mourns the loss of veteran commentator Enayatollah Atashi, who passed away Tuesday in Tehran at the age of 81 after a long battle with cancer.

28 Apr 2026