Arts performances resume with safety measures

TEHRAN – Deputy for Artistic Affairs at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance Nadereh Rezai has announced that performances across the country are set to resume following recent disruptions, emphasizing the vital role of art in fostering societal resilience during challenging times.

Farhadi’s “A Separation” ranked among best movies of 21st century

TEHRAN – A new list titled “The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century” was published by The New York Times this week, with the 2011 Iranian drama film “A Separation” written and directed by Asghar Farhadi among the top 50.

Iranian short animation “The Splint” to attend Dieciminuti Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short animation “The Splint” written, directed, and produced by Mehdi Sedighi is present in the official selection of the 20th Dieciminuti Film Festival, which will be held from September 22 to 27 in Italy.

Cartoon exhibition opens in Tehran as artistic response to external aggression

TEHRAN – A collective exhibition of cartoons and caricatures titled “Muzzle” ("Puzeband") opened on Monday at the Aali Gallery of the Abolfazl Aali Gallery of the Art Bureau in Tehran, serving as an artistic tribute to the resilience and resistance of the Iranian nation amid external threats and provocations by the Zionist regime and the United States.

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‘National Unity’ is most important tool to neutralize future threats

TEHRAN - Siasat-e-Rooz devoted its headline to national unity in difficult circumstances and wrote: In recent weeks, Iran has faced one of the most complex and sensitive periods in its history.

US betrayed diplomacy, Araghchi tells EU policy chief after attacks on nuclear sites

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the United States betrayed the diplomatic process and undermined dialogue by attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities while the two countries were in the middle of negotiations.

Netanyahu to travel to US for meetings with Trump, Vance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to the United States next week to meet with President Donald Trump and key members of his Cabinet, his office announced Tuesday.

Trump calls Japan 'spoiled' and hints at ending trade deal talks

Japan's hopes of securing a trade deal with the U.S. before the current pause on tariffs expires July 9 took another blow Monday, when President Donald Trump described the ally as "spoiled" and hinted that he will send a letter declaring the trade talks over, Nikkei Asia reported.

Barcelona records hottest June

Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century, the summit of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors and hundreds of French schools shut on Tuesday as Europe sizzled in its first major heat wave of the summer.

Critical kidney patients shocked after al-Shifa Hospital forced to halt services

As we reported earlier, the dialysis department of Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital has been forced to stop its services to critical patients due to lack of fuel as a result of Israel’s blockade.

Israel has killed 1,000 Palestinians in occupied West Bank since October 2023

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has escalated its violence in the occupied West Bank, killing at least 1,000 Palestinians.

Iran, Iraq hold critical talks following delivery of Araghchi’s letter on regional security

TEHRAN — Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received a written message from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al Sadegh, on Monday.

A week into a pause in hostilities, Israel faces fallout of failed offensive against Iran

TEHRAN – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vision of a swift and successful strike against Iran has turned into what many, including Israeli analysts, now describe as a strategic miscalculation of historic proportions.

UN rapporteur: Tech firms and corporations profiting from Israeli 'economy of genocide'

A UN expert has called on corporations to cut ties with Israel and for executives to be held accountable for enabling and profiting from crimes including illegal occupation, apartheid and genocide in the occupied Palestinian territories, Middle East Eye reported on Tuesday.

Iraq pilgrimages proceed by land due to flight restrictions

TEHRAN - Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has announced that pilgrimage trips to Iraq during the sacred lunar months Muharram and Safar are proceeding as planned, with land routes remaining operational despite ongoing flight limitations at several Iranian airports.

Mashhad airport resumes flights to 12 intl. destinations amid post-conflict recovery

TEHRAN - Mashhad’s Shahid Hasheminejad International Airport has resumed flight operations to 12 international and 3 domestic destinations, as the region emerges from a tense 12-day conflict between Iran and the Zionist regime of Israel.

Alamut Castle nears UNESCO World Heritage status, tourism minister says

TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced on Tuesday that the historic Alamut Castle is on the verge of possibly being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

I’ll never forget the love you gave me: El Amloud

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defender Ayoub El Amloud has shared a heartfelt message with the Iranian people.

IFRC seeks intl. aid to support Afghans deported from Iran

TEHRAN – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has appealed for increased funding, essential supplies, and long-term support to help Afghans returning home from Iran rebuild their lives.