Tehran center to host reading performance of “Veronica's Room” 

TEHRAN- Hilaj Theater in Tehran will be playing host to a reading performance of American writer Ira Levin’s “Veronica's Room” on October 4.

Iran-Tajikistan joint film “Fish on the Hook” unveiled in Tehran

TEHRAN – The private screening and premiere of the film “Fish on the Hook,” a joint production of Iran and Tajikistan, was held on Sunday at the International Conference Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Tehran. 

Iran’s Ritual and Traditional Theater Festival to host specialized research sessions in Tehran

TEHRAN- The 22nd edition of the International Ritual and Traditional Theater Festival will feature five specialized research sessions, scheduled to take place from September 25 to 29 at the Mashahir Hall of Tehran's City Theater Complex, starting at 3:00 PM daily. 

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Americans' bitter humor

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Sobh-e-No addressed Trump's continuous support for the Zionist regime despite his election slogan and wrote: The United States' continuous support for the Zionist regime comes at a time when many Americans are extremely angry and furious with their government's policy of supporting the occupiers and is an accomplice in the genocide (in Gaza).

Iran’s FM congratulates Armenia on independence anniversary

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has extended his congratulations to Armenia on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day and national celebrations.

Drone strike on Sudan mosque a ‘gross violation of humanitarian law’: Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly denounced a deadly drone strike on a mosque in the Sudanese city of al-Fashir, describing the attack as a “gross violation of international humanitarian law.”

Iran, Russia to seal new nuclear power plant agreements: AEOI chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s top nuclear official says Tehran and Moscow are set to sign fresh agreements on the construction of additional nuclear power plants in Iran during his official visit to Russia this week.

‘Strategic surprises’ awaits hostile threats, Iran’s top military commanders confirm

TEHRAN – Iran’s top military commanders have warned that the country’s Armed Forces are fully prepared to deliver “strategic surprises” and crushing responses to any threat posed by hostile powers, vowing that recent acts of aggression by Israel and the United States will not go unanswered.

Lawmakers’ letter asking for reconsideration of Iran's nuclear doctrine resurfaces

TEHRAN – After years of fruitless diplomacy surrounding Tehran's nuclear program, and following a full-scale war imposed on Iran in June, the Iranian public and media appear increasingly to favor a shift in the country's nuclear doctrine.

Pezeshkian receives Leader’s guidance ahead of crucial UN address

TEHRAN – In a meeting that took place on Monday, President Masoud Pezeshkian met with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to coordinate Iran’s stance ahead of the president’s upcoming visit to New York to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Ali-Sadr Cave discovery documents archived at Iran’s National Library

TEHRAN—Head of the National Library and Archives of West of Iran, Atefeh Zarei, gave news of the registration of documents of the discovery of Ali-Sadr Cave in Hamedan in the institute‘s list.

Maragheh becomes pilot for implementation of tourist city plan

TEHRAN—Maragheh in East Azarbaijan province, has been chosen as a pilot for implementation of tourist city.

Cotton festival in Gorgan aims to promote tourism

TEHRAN – The fourth Cotton Festival, under the slogan “From Farm to Garment,” will be held on October 2 at Tooska Farm on Tooskestan Road in Gorgan, Golestan province, aiming to promote tourism.

400 events planned for Iran’s Tourism Week

TEHRAN – Concurrent with the start of Tourism Week, 400 festivals and special events focusing on tourism and sustainable development will be held across Iran from September 27 to October 3, Mostafa Fatemi, director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office, said.

Iran seeks to make China top partner in tourism, minister says

TEHRAN – Iran aims to make China its leading partner in the tourism sector, building on existing trade relations between the two countries, the minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said on Sunday.

Iran approves museum dedicated to 12-day war with Israel

TEHRAN – Iran has approved the establishment of a museum dedicated to the 12-day war with the Zionist regime of Israel, Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Monday.

First graders attend “blossoms festival” to mark new school year

TEHRAN – On Monday, elementary schools across the country hosted “Jashn-e Shokufeha”, literally meaning “blossoms festival”, for more than 1.2 million students who attend schools for the first time, marking the new school year, which officially starts on September 23.

Palestinian flag raised outside embassy in London

The Palestinian flag was raised outside the premises of what is now Palestine’s embassy to the UK in central London, marking Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state.

Iran among 7 countries implementing newborn hearing screening program

TEHRAN – Iran is one of the seven countries in the world carrying out a newborn hearing screening program (NHSP) in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), with the Welfare Organization covering 227,000 deaf individuals, an official with the Welfare Organization has said.

IRCS dispatches relief consignments to flood-hit Pakistan

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent a 60-ton shipment of relief items to flood victims in Pakistan.

Iran jump two spots in FIBA World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s basketball team jumped up two spots in the FIBA World Ranking, which has been updated after the conclusion of the Continental Cups.

Iran attending 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), is participating in the fifth World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR), being held from September 22 to 26 in Hangzhou, China.

Some 130 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 128 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from September 13 to 19, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

European officials warn Israel over West Bank annexation 

European officials have reportedly warned Israel not to annex parts of the occupied West Bank in retaliation for Western countries recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Italy strike disrupts transport as protesters demand sanctions on Israel

A strike in solidarity with the people of Gaza has caused disruptions across Italy, with long delays on intercity trains and limited public transport in major cities, including Rome and Milan, Al Jazeera reported. 

North Korea’s leader says open to US talks if denuclearization demands dropped

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has urged the US to drop its demand the North surrender its nukes as a precondition for resuming long-stalled diplomacy, AP reported.