Isna

Isna, commonly abbreviated ISNA, is the Iranian Students' News Agency, a Persian-language news organization operating in Iran. Based in Tehran, ISNA maintains a network of reporters in major cities and, in some cases, international bureaus. The agency distributes news across its website and mobile platforms, and through social media, with content in Persian and English and occasionally other languages through sister services. Its scope covers politics, economy, culture, science, education, and social issues, including reporting on government statements, parliamentary activities, and public policy.

ISNA traces its origins to the late 1990s as part of Iran's student press networks and was established to provide independent student-centered reporting within the broader state media ecosystem. It is regarded as one of Iran's leading news outlets alongside IRNA and Tasnim, and it often disseminates official information via press releases and briefings. While ISNA's reporting generally aligns with official positions, it also hosts field reporting, interviews, and investigative-style pieces by its staff and contributors.

The agency operates an online portal at isna.ir and an English-language service at en.isna.ir, among other platforms. ISNA's role in Iran's media landscape is to deliver domestic and international news, supplementing other national outlets and sometimes acting as a source for both local and international journalists.