TEHRAN – The International Landscape and Memorial Space Design Competition for the Minab School Martyrs’ Cemetery has been officially launched, seeking to create a lasting memorial space that honors the victims, preserves their stories and conveys a message of peace and resistance.

Kayhan, in an article, examined Trump’s desperation in the current situation. Trump’s frustration and anger come at a time when Axios acknowledged that changes in oil prices in response to Trump’s social‑media posts about the Iran war have steadily declined over time.

TEHRAN — Before dawn on Monday, six Israeli armored vehicles and an infantry company crossed into western Daraa, sweeping homes in the Syrian village of Ma’ariya under hovering surveillance drones before withdrawing back across the occupied Golan frontier.

TEHRAN — President Donald Trump has turned to psychological warfare and media fabrications in a desperate attempt to distract from the failure of the US military and economic war against Iran.

TEHRAN- An open letter signed by a group of Western academics, writers, activists and former and current political prisoners has drawn criticism from other scholars and anti-war activists, who argue that its focus on Iran’s domestic developments risks obscuring the central issue of the conflict: the foreign military assault on the country.

TEHRAN – Iraqi students studying in Iran’s Kermanshah province are expected to be trained as “tourism ambassadors” to help promote the province’s historical and cultural attractions in their own country, a provincial tourism official said on Sunday.

TEHRAN- A meeting was held between the Deputy Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade and Chairman of the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO)’s Board of Directors, and the Deputy Minister of Energy and Head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA), with the aim of strengthening joint cooperation and accelerating the implementation of renewable energy projects.

TEHRAN- On a global stage increasingly defined by economic fragmentation and unilateral sanctions, two nations with decades of experience in navigating external pressures—Iran and Cuba—are actively seeking to deepen their bilateral economic ties. Recent high-level exchanges and business delegations signal a mutual determination to translate longstanding political solidarity into tangible commercial partnerships.

TEHRAN – Mazandaran University and Iraq’s Kut University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to boost educational, research, and technological cooperation, and foster ties among the universities of the two countries.

TEHRAN – The fourth National Youth Population Award is set to be held on November 15, with the aim of strengthening the institution of the family, advancing effective demographic policies and initiatives, and encouraging greater public participation in implementing the Youth Population Law.

TEHRAN – The 11th Istanbul International Arabic Book Fair, featuring over 300 publishers from more than 30 countries, including Iran, concluded in Istanbul on Sunday.

TEHRAN — From using negotiations as a pretext for surprise attacks to abducting and assassinating heads of state and reneging on American commitments, including his own, Trump’s damage to U.S. diplomacy will remain evident for many years to come.

TEHRAN — Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, will travel to Tehran on Monday, leading a high-level official delegation to conduct key strategic talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing regional security.

TEHRAN- Iran has warned that France’s expulsion of two Iranian diplomats could seriously damage relations between Tehran and Paris, after both countries took reciprocal measures amid accusations of diplomatic interference in Iran’s internal affairs.

TEHRAN — Two US Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft, originally deployed to support US military operations involving Iran, have departed Bulgaria’s Bezmer Air Base. The withdrawal was confirmed on Friday by Bulgaria’s Defense Minister, Dimitar Stoyanov.

TEHRAN – A herbal medicine festival and sales exhibition, named after Avicenna, opened next to the renowned Persian polymath’s tomb in Hamadan on Sunday, coinciding with Hamadan Day and commemorations honoring the celebrated scholar.

TEHRAN – The United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), in collaboration with the ministries of health and labour, commemorated World Population Day focusing on what young people want for their lives — and what stands between them and the families and futures they hope to build.

TEHRAN – More than 200,000 illegal Afghan refugees have been deported from Iran since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 21).

TEHRAN – The play “The Suicide Shop,” based on the book of the same name by French novelist Jean Teulé, is on stage at Homa Theater in Tehran.

TEHRAN – Iraq’s political, economic, and security fragility amid mounting U.S. pressure threatens its sovereignty and stability, while placing the burden of its accumulated crises on ordinary citizens.

TEHRAN — The 40th International Islamic Unity Conference will be held in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad, according to the secretary-general of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought.

TEHRAN — Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held talks with senior Iranian officials, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, in Tehran on Monday.

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has asserted that the Iranian people are more vigilant than ever and cannot be deceived by their criminal and duplicitous adversaries.

TEHRAN- Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), issued a stark warning on Monday, asserting that any US attempts to target Iran's critical infrastructure would provoke severe strategic retaliation against America's vital interests.

TEHRAN – The installation of the dome at the mausoleum of Shams Tabrizi in Khoy, a major architectural project in northwestern Iran, has begun, according to the director general of West Azarbaijan’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.

TEHRAN- The Head of the Center for Development of Mechanization and Agricultural Industries has announced the inauguration of 199 agro-processing and food industry projects during Government Week.

TEHRAN – Iran lost to China 3-0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-14 ) at the 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship on Monday.

TEHRAN – Iran's representatives at the BRICS Child Futures Forum have proposed developing a BRICS knowledge network focused on children’s human capital.

TEHRAN - Iran national wheelchair basketball team head coach Behrouz Soltani expressed satisfaction with his team’s preparations in Turkey, saying the squad followed their plans and are now ready to begin their campaign at the Ottawa 2026 IWBF World Championships.

TEHRAN- The Benevolent Iranian Women Association will participate in an art exhibition in Sydney, Australia, in early September, presenting selected works by Iranian artists at an event exploring the human consequences of war and destruction.

TEHRAN — An Israeli settler sustained moderate injuries Sunday in a stabbing operation near the Palestinian village of al-Auja in the occupied Jordan Valley.

TEHRAN — When the US Treasury announced on August 20 it would increase buybacks of long-dated bonds, the financial world should have been alarmed. Instead, markets reacted with the only rational response: they sold the dollar.

TEHRAN- The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, said US and Israeli military strikes over the past year targeted facilities linked not only to Iran’s nuclear program but also to the production of medical and diagnostic materials used by patients across the country.

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that Iran’s resilience and national unity had defied expectations that the country would collapse under sustained military, economic and political pressure, arguing that Tehran had emerged stronger despite a 'full-scale economic, military and security war.'

TEHRAN – Iran suffered a narrow 24-22 loss against Qatar at the 2026 Asian Youth Handball Championship on Sunday.

TEHRAN - Sara Didar netted twice as Bam Khatoon came from behind to beat Jordan’s Etihad Club 3-1 on Sunday and qualify for the Group Stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27.

TEHRAN - More than 200 trillion rials (around $100 million) has been provided by benevolent people over the past two years to expand educational facilities across the country, science minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf has said.

TEHRAN – Over 250 students, professors, and members of the Iran-Nicaragua Parliamentary Friendship Group held a commemoration ceremony for 168 students martyred by the US missile in Minab, Hormozgan province, marking the 168th day of their martyrdom at the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua (UNAN-Managua).

TEHRAN – In an effort to develop cultural and cinematic cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey, a delegation from the Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTUK) visited the Cinema Museum of Iran in Tehran on Saturday.

Bara was known for its lemon trees. Scores were planted in this North Kordofan market town, and as winter turned to spring the streets were thick with the scent of their blossom.

TEHRAN — Israeli forces escalated their unprovoked assault on southern Lebanon through the weekend and into Monday, combining high-explosive airstrikes with systematic home demolitions and brutal scorched-earth tactics.

TEHRAN — Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami said on Monday that the Iranian nation is prepared to fight for generations to come to prevent foreign adversaries from reshaping their homeland.

TEHRAN — Iran warned on Monday that countries allowing the United States or Israel to use their military bases, facilities or equipment for operations against Iran could face consequences, as Tehran hardened its position over the ongoing regional crisis and rejected any attempt to end the conflict on terms dictated by its adversaries.

TEHRAN – An educational workshop on the applications of artificial intelligence in tourism was held in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province to strengthen the capabilities of tourism professionals, improve digital services and explore the potential of emerging technologies in developing the sector.

TEHRAN – Pateh, a traditional embroidered handicraft deeply rooted in the history and cultural identity of Iran’s Kerman province, has the potential to become a recognized global brand if commercialization, branding and market development are strengthened, a provincial handicrafts official said.

TEHRAN- The Exploration Director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has announced that the newly discovered "Takhteh" gas field in Fars Province has an estimated economic value of approximately $45 billion, describing it as one of the most significant gas discoveries in the country over the past two decades.

TEHRAN – A total of 59 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from August 15 to 21, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN – The president of the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) participated in the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting held on August 21 in Chennai, India.

TEHRAN- VIVO Orchestra, conducted by Paniz Faryousefi, is scheduled to perform at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall on Monday evening, featuring a program spanning works by renowned Iranian and international composers.

TEHRAN — Israeli forces launched an extensive wave of artillery shelling and airstrikes across southern Lebanon overnight into Saturday, saturating several residential neighborhoods with banned white phosphorus munitions.

Siasat-e-Rooz devoted its editorial to the UAE’s regional behavior. According to the piece, Abu Dhabi’s actions show that the country still clings to the illusion that American and Israeli backing will guarantee its political survival and secure a role for it in the region.

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of reverting to failed economic and military pressure tactics against Tehran, while highlighting Iran’s parallel diplomatic efforts with regional countries to reduce tensions and strengthen bilateral ties.

TEHRAN — Major General Mohsen Rezaei, the newly appointed Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), warned on Saturday that the Islamic Republic will respond decisively to any country joining Washington’s economic warfare against the nation.

TEHRAN – A stone inscription dating to the Ilkhanid period has been discovered during restoration work at the eastern entrance of the Jameh Mosque in Nimvar, a historic city in central Iran.

TEHRAN – Archaeologist Abolhasan Atabaki has reported the discovery of what he describes as the smallest known bird motif from the Sasanian period, measuring just 3 by 2 centimeters and engraved on the rocks of the Marvdasht Plain in Fars province, southern Iran.

TEHRAN – Iran suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to Belarus (25-21, 22-25, 21-25, 25-23, 7-15) in the Ufa friendly tournament on Saturday.

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0 (25-15, 25-21, 25-17) at the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha, Qatar on Sunday.