Former minister: US, Israel have lost their aura of invincibility
TEHRAN — The United States and Israel have lost their aura and myth of invincibility, Iranian official Hossein Dehghan said, arguing that the recent war had demonstrated the limits of Washington and its allies in providing security for themselves or others.
Makan Nasiri’s family meets Hiroshima mayor on 81st anniversary of atomic bombing
Hiroshima — On the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the parents of Makan Nasiri, a seven-year-old student who went missing in the Minab school tragedy, met with Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui and briefed him on the Minab incident and the consequences of war for children and civilians.
Iran’s Leader appoints six top military commanders
TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued separate decrees on Monday appointing six senior military commanders and officials to key positions in the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), and the Basij Organization.
Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker
The Caroline Bezengi is believed to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' that Moscow uses to circumvent Western sanctions.
Rezaei appointment highlights lockstep coordination between Iran’s military and political leadership
TEHRAN — Certain Western and regional media outlets have attempted to cast a new spotlight on alleged rifts between Iran’s military and political leadership following the appointment of Major General Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the country’s top security body.
Iran says regional defense pact signals shift toward indigenous security
TEHRAN — Iran has welcomed the emerging defense understanding among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as evidence of a broader shift in regional thinking about security, arguing that countries in the region are increasingly recognizing the limits of relying on external powers for protection.
Iranian students shine at RobotChallenge 2026
TEHRAN – Thirteen Iranian students aged below 12 have showcased their scientific, technical capabilities, and creativity ranking second and third in different leagues of the RobotChallenge 2026 which was held in Beijing, China.
Intl. Tech Olympics 2026 slated for fall
TEHRAN – The third international Technology Olympics will be held in fall; the preliminary stage is scheduled to be conductedon linefrom October 19 to 22, and the final round will take place in person from November 2 to 5 at Pardis Technology Park, Tehran.
Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson
A skiff off Alaska coast received help from a nearby cruise ship after Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond in time.
Over 95 earthquakes hit Iran in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 96 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from August 1st to 7th, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.