Category: 1. Iran

An Iranian researcher has named a newly discovered praying mantis species Sinaiella azadi, or freedom mantis in Persian, to highlight the importance of scientific freedom as domestic repression and obstacles to cross-border collaboration mount.

Why it matters: This tactical formation exercise enhances coordination among participating forces, ensuring seamless operations in real-world, high-stakes maritime scenarios.   The big picture: All operations in this… Continue Reading

Why it matters: The European security order is on shaky ground as the continent reckons with its heavy reliance on Washington. Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated skepticism toward NATO and hints at scaling back… Continue Reading

Why it matters: The Spirit of Fire Festival is Russia’s largest international competition dedicated to debut films and emerging filmmakers. Iran’s achievement in this festival reflects the country’s growing influence… Continue Reading

Mehr correspondent went to the site of the building soon after the incident, as it is near the Mehr Media Group compound at the Taleghani Street in downtown Tehran. The building was reported to have been very old building. Search and rescue… Continue Reading

Why it matters: In recent years, Iran has prioritized advancing new sciences, establishing the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology to promote them. The big picture: President Masoud Pezeshkian asserts that adopting… Continue Reading

Speaking at a ceremony marking the handover of leadership at the Iranology Foundation, Aref addressed the issue of “Iranophobia” propagated by Western countries. He stressed the need for serious efforts to counter this narrative, stating… Continue Reading

The Council on American Islamic Relations said it recorded the highest number of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab complaints – 8,658 – in 2024 since it began publishing data in 1996. Most complaints were in the categories of employment… Continue Reading

In a statement on Monday, Hamas said Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu “is obstructing the implementation of the agreement for purely personal and partisan reasons, and the last thing he cares about is the release of the captives… Continue Reading

The recent revelations by a former Revolutionary Guards minister about assassination of several dissidents on European soil in the 1980s and 1990s may have serious consequences for the Islamic Republic. In a video interview published by Didehban-e… Continue Reading