


Iranian, Saudi Hajj Officials Meet during Islamic World Pilgrimage Summit
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah during the Islamic World Hajj Ministers Summit, raising Tehran’s latest requests regarding services for Iranian pilgrims.

Supervisor of Iranian Hajj Pilgrims Reacts to Arrest of Cleric in Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The representative of Wali al-Faqih in Hajj and pilgrimage affairs and the supervisor of Iranian Hajj pilgrims made comments about the arrest of an Iranian cleric in Saudi Arabia.

Over 70% of Iranian Hajj Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – More than 61,000 Iranian pilgrims have traveled to Saudi Arabia in the past 20 days, with over 70% of them arriving on schedule and without major disruptions, according to Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization.

Man Hanged for Fatal Attack on Azerbaijan Embassy in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian man who had carried out a deadly armed attack on the Republic of Azerbaijan’s embassy in Tehran in January 2023 was executed on Wednesday morning.

Iranian University to Launch Master’s Program in Cognitive Neuroscience Engineering
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Imam Reza (AS) International University (IRIU) has received approval to launch a master’s degree program in Cognitive Neuroscience Engineering, marking a significant expansion of its academic offerings in the field of biomedical engineering.

Imam Reza Shrine Hosts First International AI Illustration Festival
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The first international event dedicated to AI-driven illustration art was held at the Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran, bringing together artists from several Islamic countries to explore religious themes through modern technology.

Hawza Should Be Pioneering, Leader Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In a message marking the centenary of establishment of the Islamic Seminary of Qom, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei stressed the need for the Hawza (seminary) to become a pioneering and outstanding center.

Leader Highlights Benefits of Muslim Unity
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Describing unity as the most beneficial advantage for the Islamic Ummah, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said the Gaza tragedy would not have happened if Muslim nations had closed ranks and worked in harmony.

First Iranian Woman Soloist Performs with Major Symphony Orchestra in California
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Tina Jameh Garmi made history as the first Iranian woman to appear as a violin soloist with a major symphony orchestra, performing alongside the Pacific Symphony in California.

Death Toll from Blast at Iran’s Southern Port Rises to 46
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from a huge explosion that ripped through Iran’s southern Shahid Rajaei Port on Saturday has risen to 46, the minister of interior announced.

Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Investigation into Iran Port Blast
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called on the Iranian security and judicial authorities to investigate and uncover any negligence or deliberate act in the massive explosion at Shahid Rajaei Port and follow up in accordance with regulations.

President Goes to Explosion Site in Iran’s Southern Port
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran for Bandar Abbas on Sunday to visit the location of a massive blast that has claimed dozens of lives at Shahid Rajaei Port.

Ayatollah Khamenei Extols Steadfastness of Shiite Imams
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei praised steadfastness and logical reasoning as the lesson and approach of the infallible Shiite Imams (AS).

Iran Port Blast Death Toll Rises to 25
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The death toll from a massive explosion that rocked Iran’s southern Shahid Rajaei Port on Saturday has risen to 25, while nearly 800 people have been injured.

President Urges Probe into Deadly Blast in Iran’s Southern Port
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for a probe into the massive explosion that rocked the southern Shahid Rajaei Port on April 26, resulting in deaths and injuries.

Blast Shakes Iran’s Southern Port
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A huge blast rattled Iran’s southern Shahid Rajaei Port on Saturday.

Iran, Russia Push for Cultural Cooperation with Joint Committee Meeting in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia’s culture minister proposed holding the Iran-Russia Joint Cultural Committee meeting in Tehran alongside the upcoming Russian Cultural Week, as both nations continue to deepen cultural and multilateral cooperation.

Iranian Academics, Media Activists Condemn Israeli Attacks on Journalists
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A group of Iranian scholars and media activists sent a letter to the major UN and international organizations in condemnation of the Israeli regime’s fatal attacks against journalists in Gaza.
