Iranian rock pioneer Kourosh Yaghmaei announces retirement from music
Kourosh Yaghmaei, the legendary Iranian singer, composer and guitarist widely regarded as the father of Iranian rock, has announced his retirement from music at the age of 79.
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Tehran’s dams hold only 3% of capacity amid historic drought
Tehran’s water supply is at a critical low, with dams outside Taleghan reservoir holding only 3% of their capacity, according to Mohsen Ardakani, CEO of Tehran Water and Wastewater Company.
Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand coaches react to World Cup 2026 Grouping with Iran
Coaches of Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand national football teams have shared their initial reactions after being drawn on Friday alongside Iran national football team in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Iran’s former transport ministry adviser sentenced for selling government posts
A former senior adviser at Iran’s Ministry of Roads and Urban Development has been handed a prison sentence and barred from public service after being found guilty of selling government positions, according to the final court ruling.
IRGC Navy showcases missile capabilities in ongoing Persian Gulf exercise
New footage has been published from the second day of a large-scale naval exercise conducted by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy across the Persian Gulf, the Naze’at islands, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Three countries withdraw from Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation
Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands have announced that they will withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in protest over Israel’s inclusion in the event.
Iran dismisses PGCC claim over Persian Gulf islands as unfounded
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, condemned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council for persisting with the United Arab Emirates’ baseless and inaccurate assertions regarding the Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tu…
Iran marks 20th anniv. of fallen media, army personnel
A ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the martyrs from Iran’s media community and the Army of the Islamic Republic was held in Tehran.
Six Iranian athletes ranked in world karate top ten
Following the World Karate Championships held in Cairo, Egypt, the World Karate Federation has released its latest global rankings, placing six Iranian athletes among the top ten in their categories.
Tasnim: Reports suggest rise in cancer cases among MEK women in Albania camp amid restrictions on medical access
A source familiar with the situation inside the Albanian camp housing members of the anti-Iran Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist group says that a significant number of women residing there have recently developed cancer, while access to medical servi…