Iran’s Aftab Shargh Solar Plant to Generate 600 MW, Power 2.5 Million Homes

Iran is accelerating efforts to complete a major solar power project in its central province of Isfahan, with the Aftab Shargh power plant expected to supply electricity to nearly 2.5 million homes upon completion.

Baghaei: Iran Maintains Contact With IAEA Whenever Necessary

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran remains in contact with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) whenever necessary, stressing that repeated claims by the agency’s director general will not change realities on the ground.

FIFA Faces Cultural Backlash Ahead of Iran vs Egypt World Cup Clash

Tensions are rising ahead of the Iran-Egypt group-stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the choice of venue in Seattle has sparked controversy over planned events promoting LGBTQ+ pride. According to local authorities, the stadium is set to host a Pride Parade and related festivities, drawing sharp criticism from both national teams and stirring concerns among fans.

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Iran’s Armed Forces Fully Prepared to Defend Country Under Any Circumstances

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says Iran’s armed forces remain fully prepared to defend the country under any circumstances, stressing that while Tehran prefers diplomacy over war, it will not disregard potential threats.

Iranian Armed Forces Advance in AI, Quantum, Drone, and Laser Technologies

Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces, announced that Iran’s armed forces have made significant progress in developing advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, quantum systems, drones, and lasers.

Iran Seizes Foreign Tanker Carrying 6 Million Liters of Smuggled Fuel in Sea of Oman

Iranian authorities have seized a foreign oil tanker carrying 6 million liters of smuggled diesel fuel in the Sea of Oman as part of efforts to confront regional fuel smuggling networks.

Pezeshkian Calls for Stronger Iran-Kazakhstan Ties Amid Western Hostility

During a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart in Astana, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of strengthening regional relations and cooperation in the face of Western hostility.

Iran Welcomes Mothers’ Day in Light of Fatima Zahra’s Birth Anniversary

This morning, as winter sunlight stretched softly across Iran’s cities, a familiar warmth returned to homes, streets, and hearts: Mothers’ Day, a celebration that each year rises in harmony with the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA) —the woman whose name, in Iranian memory, is inseparable from grace, dignity, and boundless compassion.

Iran Urges Decisive Global Action to Halt “Israeli Genocide” at UN Assembly

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has urged the international community to take urgent and unified measures to end what he described as the ongoing genocide committed by the Israeli regime in the Gaza Strip.

Iran, Turkey Launch Strategic Rail Project to Revive Southern Silk Road Corridor

Iran and Turkey have unveiled a major joint rail initiative aimed at reshaping Eurasian trade routes, marking a significant step toward strengthening the southern Silk Road corridor. The announcement follows Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s visit to Tehran late last month, during which the two sides confirmed plans to begin construction of a new cross-border rail link.