Iran newspaper

What Iran newspaper does

Iran Newspaper (روزنامه ایران) is a daily Persian-language newspaper published by the Iran Cultural-Press Institute (موسسه فرهنگی-مطبوعاتی ایران), a Tehran-based cultural-press foundation operating in Iran's media sector. Founded in 1994, the publication serves Iranian general-public readers with multi-section daily coverage across politics, diplomacy, world affairs, social issues, economy, automotive, accidents, sports, science and technology, regional (Iran Zamin), books, and a final page, distributed in a 16-page print format alongside a digital presence at irannewspaper.ir that offers full-issue image archives, PDF downloads, and an AI-powered chatbot assistant at chat.irannewspaper.ir.

The portfolio extends beyond the flagship Persian daily into sister publications including Iran Varzesh (sports daily), Al-Vefagh (Arabic-language), Iran Daily (English-language), and Iran Online news service, plus special themed editions (ویژه نامه‌ها), the parent body's book publishing arm (انتشارات ایران) covering media, history, and humanities, and an in-house advertising organization (سازمان آگهی‌ها) managing ad placement across the titles. Underlying technology is modest: a website with archive browsing, PDF rendering, and a basic chatbot integration, with no disclosed APIs, SDKs, or proprietary AI/ML systems. The reported headcount is 59 employees. Distribution relies on physical newsstands and retail outlets across Iran as the primary channel, supplemented by direct digital access through the website.

The business model is that of a foundation-supported media operation rather than a venture-backed commercial enterprise: revenue derives primarily from print/copy sales and advertising (including the advertising-organization service), with no disclosed pricing tiers, subscription technology, or external funding rounds. Ownership sits with a nonprofit cultural foundation, no stock listing is indicated, and no M&A, partnerships, leadership changes, or regulatory actions are recorded in the source data. Operating geography is limited to Iran, with no global footprint claim.

Name

Iran newspaper

Legal name

موسسه فرهنگی-مطبوعاتی ایران

Website

https://irannewspaper.ir

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Iran Newspaper is a daily Persian-language newspaper published since 1994 by the Iran Cultural-Press Institute in Tehran, serving Iranian general-public readers across politics, economy, society, sports, and culture, distributed via newsstands and a digital archive website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Daily Newspaper Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

National & General-Interest Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAA)

Keywords

• Daily newspaper publishing
• Persian news media
• Print journalism
• Digital news archive
• Multilingual newspaper portfolio

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran (تهران)

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Iran newspaper is a daily Persian-language newspaper published in print and digital formats by the Iran Cultural-Press Institute, covering politics, diplomacy, world affairs, social issues, economy, automotive, accidents, sports, science and technology, regional/Iran Zamin content, books, and final-page commentary across 16 pages. The organization also publishes sister titles Iran Varzesh (sports), Al-Vefagh (Arabic), and Iran Daily (English), and operates a digital archive, AI chatbot assistant, advertising services, and a book publishing division.

Product overview

Iran newspaper (روزنامه ایران) is a daily newspaper published by the Iran Cultural-Press Institute (موسسه فرهنگی-مطبوعاتی ایران), offering a multi-platform media portfolio. The core product is the main daily Iran newspaper covering politics, diplomacy, economy, society, culture, and sports. The portfolio includes sister publications Iran Varzesh (sports), Al-Vefagh (Arabic), and Iran Daily (English), plus special themed editions. Digital offerings include an AI-powered chatbot assistant, a digital archive system for past issues, and advertising services. The publishing division produces books across media, history, and humanities categories. The organization operates from Tehran with full digital and print presence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Iran Newspaper (روزنامه ایران) The flagship daily newspaper of the Iran Cultural-Press Institute, published in print and digital formats across 16 pages covering politics, diplomacy, world affairs, social issues, economy, automotive, accidents, sports, science and technology, regional/Iran Zamin content, books, and the final page. Targeted at general Persian-speaking readers in Iran.
• Iran Varzesh (ایران ورزشی) A sports-focused daily newspaper covering domestic and international sports news, particularly football, published by the Iran Cultural-Press Institute. Targeted at sports enthusiasts in Iran.
• Al-Vefagh (الوفاق) An Arabic-language newspaper published by the Iran Cultural-Press Institute, providing news content for Arabic-speaking audiences.
• Iran Daily An English-language daily newspaper providing international and Iranian news coverage for English-speaking audiences, published by the Iran Cultural-Press Institute.
• Special Editions (ویژه نامه‌ها) Special themed supplement publications covering economy, culture, sports, and government affairs, published periodically alongside the main newspaper.
• Advertising Services (سازمان آگهی‌ها) Advertising services and organization managing advertisement placements across Iran newspaper publications and digital platforms, sold to advertisers seeking reach into the newspaper's readership.
• Iran Publications (انتشارات ایران) The book publishing arm of the Iran Cultural-Press Institute, producing books and publications in categories including media, Islamic Revolution, resistance front, defense history, contemporary history, oral history, and humanities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• BBC News Persian: International public broadcaster with a major Persian-language digital news service. Comparable as a Persian news publisher competing for the same Iranian readership, but operating on a global digital scale.

Direct peers

• Hamshahri: Iran's largest-circulation Persian-language daily, also published by a municipality-linked foundation. Directly comparable as a high-volume general-interest national newspaper competing for the same readers and advertisers in Iran.
• Shargh: Reformist-leaning Iranian daily covering politics, society, and culture. Directly competes with Iran Newspaper for Persian-speaking readers seeking political analysis and commentary.
• Tehran Times: English-language Iranian daily covering Iran and international news for foreign readers. Directly comparable to Iran Daily (the subject's English-language sister) in audience and English-publishing format.
• Kayhan: Long-running Iranian conservative daily with national political coverage. Comparable in format (Persian broadsheet daily), target audience, and Iranian distribution model.
• Ettela'at: One of Iran's oldest and most established daily newspapers. Comparable as a long-running national Persian daily with broad political and cultural coverage.
• Etemad: Iranian reformist daily with a print and digital edition. Competes in the same Persian-language daily newspaper category with similar political-economy coverage.
• Donya-ye Eghtesad: Iran's leading Persian-language economic daily, covering economy, business, and policy. Comparable as a specialized Persian daily targeting professionals, similar in distribution and ad model.

Others

• Al Jazeera Arabic:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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M&A

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