Saqqez Kurdish Theater Festival to showcase indigenous culture

TEHRAN- The 20th edition of the Saqqez International Kurdish Theater Festival will be held with a focus on the Kurdish language and indigenous customs, the organizers have announced. 

Iran National Orchestra to perform in Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN- Iran National Orchestra, conducted by Homayoun Rahimian, will present its latest concert titled “Now It Has Reached Our Ears…” over two nights on December 7 and 8 at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall. 

Iranian short film “Sheep” wins at Asian World Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian short film “Sheep,” written, directed, and produced by Hadi Babaeifar, won a prize at the 11th annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), which was held in California, the U.S.

New cultural facilities to open on Iran’s strategic islands, enhancing youth engagement

TEHRAN- Two new cultural and artistic centers along with a cinema hall of Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults – Kanoon are set to open simultaneously on November 30, coinciding with the Persian Gulf Trio Islands National Day. 

19th Cinema Verite reveals line-up for Gaza Competition section

TEHRAN – The 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite” has announced the line-up for the Gaza Competition section.

Brig. Gen. Kioumars Heidari named second-in-command of Khatam al-Anbiya Unit

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari has been appointed acting commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, replacing Major General Hossein Hassani.

Pakistan pledges diplomatic backing for Iran during top security official’s visit to Islamabad

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari, in a meeting with Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, reaffirmed his country’s solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran against the aggression of the Israeli regime.

Press TV launches Hebrew-language service

TEHRAN – Iran’s Press TV has officially launched its Hebrew-language service to reach a wider audience worldwide.

Stop Israel’s ‘borderless crime’: Iran Parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf on Tuesday denounced the Israeli regime’s “aggressive hand” in the region, calling for decisive action to halt Tel Aviv’s ongoing policy of “borderless crime.”

IRGC forces bust terror group in southeast Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has dismantled a terrorist team in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

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It is essential that Iran and US reset diplomacy

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Melli analyzed the uncertain state of talks between Iran and the United States.

Israel’s non-adherence to CWC threatens regional stability: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday condemned Israel for remaining outside chemical weapons disarmament treaties, calling it the main obstacle to regional stability.

Iranian Navy to unveil new equipment in coming days: Navy commander

TEHRAN – The commander of the Naval Force of the Iranian Army says new equipment will be unveiled and join the Army’s naval fleet in the coming days.

Venezuelan FM brands Israeli counterpart a ‘perpetrator of genocide’

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Iván Gil on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, branding him a “war criminal” and “perpetrator of genocide” who, he insisted, will eventually face international justice.

Brazil’s top court rules unanimously to keep Bolsonaro in custody

Brazil's Supreme Court unanimously upheld the preemptive arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday, following his attempt to remove his electronic ankle bracelet over the weekend using a soldering iron while under house arrest, Anadolu reported Tuesday.

Alawites rise in mass protests against sectarian violence in Syria

Thousands of Alawites took to the streets in protest across Syria’s coastal cities on November 25 to demonstrate against government-sponsored sectarian violence, one day after the minority’s religious leader called for mass sit-ins, The Cradle reported Tuesday.

U.S. presses Ukraine to accept troop cuts in Abu Dhabi talks

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll shuttled between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Abu Dhabi this week, reportedly pressing a peace framework that would slash Kyiv’s military to 800,000 troops—a concession that has intensified fears across Europe that Washington is trading Ukraine’s long-term security for a quick diplomatic win.

Media tour explores historic sites across Semnan province

TEHRAN – A media tour in Semnan province on Wednesday took journalists to five historic and cultural sites, offering an overview of the city’s architectural heritage and preservation efforts, IRNA reported.

Ardabil to present over 100 tourism investment opportunities at intl. forum

TEHRAN - Ardabil province is set to present 112 investment opportunities in tourism, handicrafts and related services at an international on Thursday, a provincial official said.

Sistan-Baluchestan to host conference dedicated to desert hiking

TEHRAN – Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province is set to hold a special conference on desert attractions for hikers on Nov. 27–28.

Iranian ambassador emphasizes promoting medical tourism with Tajikistan

TEHRAN--Iranian Ambassador to Tajikistan Alireza Haqiqian emphasized the need to design a sustainable framework for joint cooperation and the development of medical tourism with Tajikistan.

National Museum to host conference on human living spaces

TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran is scheduled to hold a national conference on human living spaces on Feb. 15, 2026.

UNESCO-listed Susa completes protection work on 253 Apadana Palace remains

TEHRAN – Conservation teams in the UNESCO-registered Susa have completed a project to safeguard and protect 253 architectural remains from the Achaemenid-era Apadana Palace, the head of the Susa World Heritage base said on Tuesday.