Shiraz hosts meeting on World Heritage nomination for historic mosques

TEHRAN – Shiraz hosted a two-day expert meeting focused on the potential nomination of historic mosques from 26 Iranian provinces for UNESCO World Heritage status. 

Iran extends historical site visiting hours during Ramadan

TEHRAN - Iran’s Deputy Minister for Cultural Heritage, Ali Darabi, has announced adjustments to the upcoming Nowruz festivities, ensuring alignment with the holy month of Ramadan, which begins on March 2. 

Iran well-prepared for hard warfare threats: Leader

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, lauded Iran’s military and defense sectors for achieving a high level of preparedness against conventional threats, while urging those in the media and entertainment industry to strive for similar levels of assurance and readiness in their respective fields.

Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” to be read in Tehran

TEHRAN-The reading performance of the play “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams will be held at Arya Theater Hall in Tehran.

Two films from Iran to attend Venezuela’s FINDECOIN festival

TEHRAN-Two Iranian films are in the lineup for the 11th edition of the FINDECOIN - Independent International Short & Feature Film Festival “The Day is Short,” slated for February 22 to 24 in Venezuela.

Fajr Music Festival ends with homage to composer Javad Maroufi

TEHRAN- The closing night of the 40th International Fajr Music Festival at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall hosted a special performance dedicated to the renowned composer and pianist, Javad Maroufi. The evening featured a piano performance by Mohammadreza Amirghasemi.

National Ceramic Art event underway in Tehran

TEHRAN - A national event showcasing the works of Iranian students of ceramic art opened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Friday.

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The opposition has no funds and is struggling

TEHRAN - In a note, Hamshahri analyzed the confusion of the Iranian opposition abroad after the Trump administration cut off their fund.

Yemen’s support instrumental in Palestinian Resistance’s victory: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has commended Yemen’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, emphasizing the critical role played by Yemen in resisting Israeli aggression.

Hamas confirms military official martyred

The armed wing of Hamas hailed Muhammad Ibrahim Shaheen, who was killed by an Israeli drone strike in Sidon, as an influential figure in the Palestinian resistance movement.

CAIR urges hate crime charges for shooting attack on Palestinian victims 

The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), the state’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, called on Monday for federal hate crime charges following the arrest of a suspect who allegedly opened fire on a vehicle in Miami Beach after he reportedly saw what he thought were “two Palestinians”.

Tehran, Dushanbe to push for stronger trade and investment: Iran VP

TEHRAN – Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President, highlighted insightful bilateral negotiations with Tajikistan’s Prime Minister, Kohir Rasulzoda, during a joint press conference in Tehran on Monday.

Israel to stay at 'five strategic locations' in southern Lebanon

Israel said its forces would stay in five strategic points in southern Lebanon along its northern border. 

Palestinian prisoners subjected to ‘severe torture’ under Israeli detention

The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor said the terrible health conditions in which Palestinians were released from Israeli prisons indicate a pattern of torture and abuse until the very last moments.

NGO: Israel plans 1,000-unit expansion for West Bank settlement

Israel has issued a tender for the construction of nearly 1,000 additional settler homes in the occupied West Bank, an Israeli NGO has reported.

Sudan FM in Iran as Tehran says it is 'committed to Khartoum’s stability and unity'

TEHRAN – Sudan’s Foreign Minister, Ali Yusuf Ahmed Al-Sharif, has arrived in Tehran for a two-day visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations and addressing regional challenges.

Tehran, Doha discuss expansion of economic, financial ties

TEHRAN- During a meeting between Iranian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati and Qatari Minister of Finance Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari, the two sides discussed the ways to expand the economic and financial relations between the two countries.

Iranian, Russian universities committed to broadening ties

TEHRAN –Based on the comprehensive agreements between the top universities of Iran and Russia, the two sides are committed to furthering long-term and constructive relations in higher education, technology, and innovation.

IRCS, ICRC to establish secretariat on rehabilitation services in Tehran

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), have agreed on setting up a joint secretariat on rehabilitation services in Tehran.

Greco-Roman coach Rangraz lauds passionate Iranian fans

TEHRAN - Iran won its first Olympic gold medal in Greco-Roman at the 2012 London Games. Rio 2016 was a blank but Mohammadreza Geraei won at the Tokyo Olympics. Soon, Iran changed the coaching staff and brought in Hassan Rangraz to lead the Iran team.

Iran’s migration organization, Italy’s CESVI discuss ways to expand cooperation

TEHRAN –Nader Yar-Ahmadi, the head of the National Organization for Migration, and Marcelo García Dalla Costa, an official with the Italian humanitarian organization, CESVI, have explored the potential for enhancing cooperation.