National women’s health week to be marked

TEHRAN – The health ministry will hold national women’s health week from October 16 to 22, with the theme ‘women’s health supports individual, family, and social resilience’.

Tehran ready to host COP 7 for marine environment protection

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced readiness to hold the Seventh Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, known as COP 7.

Tehran’s Tabi'at Bridge to light up blue for World Food Day

TEHRAN – The iconic Tabi'at Bridge - the largest pedestrian overpass in Tehran – will shine in blue on Thursday, October 16, to mark World Food Day.

“Piranesi” comes to Iranian bookstores 

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of English author Susanna Clarke’s novel “Piranesi” has recently been published by Milkan Publications in Tehran.

Iranian director to restage “The Midnight Library”

TEHRAN- Iranian director Mohammad Malekshahi plans to restage a loose adaptation of the fantasy novel “The Midnight Library” written by Matt Haig at Malek Theater in Tehran in the near future. 

About 25,000 vehicles imported to Iran in H1

TEHRAN – According to the latest statistics from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), approximately 25,000 vehicles worth nearly $500 million were cleared through the country's customs in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 21-September 22).

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Europe in a strategic dilemma, Iran in a position of initiative

TEHRAN - Sobh-e-No examined a joint statement by three European countries of Britain, France and Germany calling for the resumption of the stalled nuclear negotiations with Iran and the United States more than a month after the trio triggered a mechanism reinstating the United Nations sanctions on Iran for the first time in a decade.

Russia rejects UN-backed sanctions on Iran, says arms supplies will continue legally

TEHRAN – Russia has dismissed the United Nations’ recent decision to reinstate sanctions on Iran, declaring that Moscow does not recognize the move and will continue its legally approved military cooperation with Tehran.

What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing

TEHRAN – Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei reviewed the latest regional and international developments, including Iran’s diplomatic efforts on border security, regional mediation, and nuclear negotiations.

Why did Iran choose to skip the Sharm el-Sheikh summit?

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald arrived in Egypt Monday evening, essentially on a victory lap to celebrate what he claimed no one else could have achieved: a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, but one that virtually no one believes Israel can be expected to comply with in the long run.

Iran participates in Iraq Gaming Expo (IGEX)

TEHRAN – Iran participated in the Iraq Gaming Expo 2025 (IGEX), the first national exhibition dedicated to video games in Iraq.

TMoCA cinematheque screens “To Kill a Mockingbird”

TEHRAN – The cinematheque of the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) screened the 1962 American legal drama crime film “To Kill a Mockingbird” directed by Robert Mulligan on Sunday.

Iranian actor Mohammad Kasbi passes away

TEHRAN – Iranian actor Mohammad Kasbi passed away at a hospital in Tehran on Saturday night at the age of 74.

Completing the value chain, main axes of development: NPC head

TEHRAN- The managing director of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said: "Completing the value chain and focusing on small-scale industries with limited water requirements are the main axes of development in this industry, and currently, several gas and industrial companies in the south of Fars province are investing."

Panel of Haft-Rang Gol-o Morgh tilework unveiled at Shiraz Expo

TEHRAN – A panel of Haft-Rang Gol-o Morgh tilework, showcasing the unique artistic heritage of Shiraz, was officially unveiled at the Shiraz Expo 2025, which runs from October 12 to 15 at the permanent International Exhibition Center in the southern Iranian city.

Excavations underway at Ardabil’s ancient site

TEHRAN—Excavations are underway at Qeshlaq Tappaci site in Ardabil province with the goal to compile the cultural characteristics of the Neolithic era in the northwestern Iranian region, as well as to present the time period of these cultures within the framework of Iranian archaeological chronology.

Gathering of classic cars held in Tabriz in memory of Master Shahriar

TEHRAN-- A large event of historic and classic Mercedes-Benz cars was held in Tabriz, East Azarbaijan province, with the aim of honoring the literary and cultural status of contemporary Persian poet Mohammad Hossein Behjat Tabrizi (Shahriar) with the presence of historic car enthusiasts, tourists and families.

Restoration school launched in Tehran

TEHRAN – A restoration school has been launched at Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, aimed at exploring material science and introducing modern analytical techniques related to cultural heritage conservation.

Golestan Palace implements smart water and solar energy management plans

TEHRAN — Golestan Palace, one of Tehran’s oldest and most historically significant palace complexes, is taking major steps toward sustainable resource management by introducing smart irrigation and exploring solar energy use.