Five years after the Taliban's return, Afghanistan remains a ruin of America's longest, costliest war – a catastrophic occupation that failed militarily, politically, and morally, leaving behind economic collapse, humanitarian crisis, and enduring instability.
An analyst says the war will significantly diminish US influence in the region, while Iran retains control over the Strait of Hormuz despite Washington’s latest attacks.
An Iranian cardiologist wins a gold medal at Swiss international invention competition for developing a method to enhance transesophageal echocardiography imaging.
Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai, Iran’s largest urban caravanserai in Qazvin, showcases architectural brilliance, centuries of commercial exchange, UNESCO-recognized heritage, and successful restoration, while continuing to thrive as a vibrant cultural and tourism hub.
Through Islamic Unity Week, Iran has sought to embody a lived model of Muslim unity, advancing the vision of Imam Khomeini and Ayatollah Khamenei as a means of countering forces of division and discord while placing Palestine at the heart of efforts to build lasting regional peace and stability.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is joining leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Kyrgyzstan, as member states seek to deepen regional cooperation and counter US influence.
The Iranian Army says it has targeted US military helicopters and personnel stationed at al-Minhad Air Base in the UAE with dozens of kamikaze drones in reprisal for a fatal US strike on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.