“Odysseus and Penelope” by Mario Vargas Llosa available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the play “Odysseus and Penelope” written by the recently deceased Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa has been released in the Iranian bookstores.

Audience reception brings “The Midnight Library” back on Malek Theater stage

TEHRAN-The play “The Midnight Library,” loosely adapted from the namesake fantasy novel written by Matt Haig has begun its second round of performances at Malek Theater in Tehran.

Veteran actor Reza Babak’s paintings on display at Saless Gallery

TEHRAN-An exhibition of paintings by the Iranian veteran actor Reza Babak was launched on Friday at Saless Gallery in Tehran.

Iran’s culture minister pays tribute to Gaza photojournalist following her tragic death

TEHRAN- In a message on social media platform X, Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Gaza-based photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, who was killed alongside her family in an Israeli airstrike on Wednesday. 

US open to recognizing Crimea as Russian in Ukraine deal

The U.S. is prepared to recognize Russian control of the Ukrainian region of Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.

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Ongoing Genocide: More massacres in Gaza

TEHRAN – The Israeli occupation regime continues its relentless airstrikes and artillery shelling across Gaza, killing more civilians. 

We will fight whoever wants to disarm Hezbollah: Sheikh Qassem

TEHRAN - Sheikh Naim Qassem on Friday night reaffirmed Hezbollah’s commitment to armed resistance, declaring that the Resistance movement’s weapons were instrumental in liberating Lebanese territory and remain essential to national defense.  Citing Imam Sayyed Moussa al-Sadr, he stated, “Carrying weapons to defend the nation is a duty,” and vowed to resist any efforts to disarm the group, invoking past confrontations with Israeli aggression as justification.

US begins pulling hundreds of troops from Syria

The U.S. military is withdrawing hundreds of troops from Syria, a shift the Pentagon is framing as a “consolidation” that reflects the changing security environment in the country, The Hill reported.

Putin declares Easter ceasefire in Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced an Easter truce in the conflict in Ukraine, according to the Kremlin, Al Jazeera reported.

The world is watching: Global outcry grows over Gaza war

TEHRAN - Mass demonstrations erupted across the globe as tens of thousands of people rallied in solidarity with Gaza, demanding an end to the genocidal acts against the Palestinian people.

Yemen says it downed another US MQ-9 drone in 24 hours

Yemen's Ansarullah group said on Saturday it shot down another U.S.-made MQ-9 drone over Sanaa province in the past 24 hours, Xinhua reported.

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Interaction, instead of confrontation, between Iran and Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Milli examined Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud's trip to Tehran and noted: What made this preplanned trip important more than anything else were the goals and dimensions of this Saudi official's visit, which were worth considering in their own right.

Tehran to host intl. conference on humanity, freedom

TEHRAN – An international conference on humanity and freedom is scheduled to be held in Tehran on December 3, 2025.

Nuclear program architect Dr. Akbar Etemad laid to rest in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran held a farewell on Saturday morning for Dr. Akbar Etemad, widely known as the “father of Iran’s nuclear program.”

Regional disarmament agenda serves Israeli, U.S. interests: Iranian envoy

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, has denounced the push to disarm Hezbollah as a “clear conspiracy against nations,” warning that undermining deterrent power would jeopardize sovereignty and national independence.

Iran-Russia strategic agreement will be reviewed if ratified by parliament: Guardian Council

TEHRAN – The Guardian Council has announced that it will review the Iran-Russia strategic agreement if it passes through Parliament, in accordance with Articles 77 and 125 of the Constitution.

No retreat from stance despite pressure: Iran FM tells RT

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has asserted that the country has not wavered in its positions, despite external pressures.

Iran-Saudi ties key to regional stability: Tehran’s envoy to Riyadh

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ali Enayati, has described the recent visit of Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to Tehran as a key milestone in deepening regional cooperation and advancing Iran-Saudi relations.

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Following second round of negotiations in Rome, expert-level talks set for Wednesday in Muscat ahead of April 26 high-level meeting

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has highlighted that Iran and the United States have made significant progress in their ongoing indirect nuclear negotiations.

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Iran to establish national museum for traditional bread

TEHRAN – Iran seeks to establish a special museum dedicated to various types of bread traditionally baked across the country. Concurrent with Iran’s national Bread and Wheat Day on April 20, the details of a project for the construction of the museum, which is designed by a group of young architects, were explained by Ali Jabbarizadegan, head of the group.

Tourism Desk

200-gram meteorite identified in Isfahan province

TEHRAN – Local experts have confirmed the originality of a 200-gram meteorite found by farmers around Mobarakeh city, Isfahan province, said a technician of the Electron Microscope Laboratory at Isfahan University of Technology.

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Dehloran, land of ancient stories of settlement and life

TEHRAN - Dehloran, as one of the significant regions in western Iran, has been settled in prehistoric times and contains signs of civilization, said Habibollah Mahmoudian, a faculty member at Islamic Azad University of Ilam.

Italian firm partners with Mazandaran for handicraft training and export development

TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Mazandaran province has announced a joint plan for specialized handicraft training courses in collaboration with the Italian international company Cheche.

Iran seeks UNESCO labels for mirrorwork art and Falak-ol-Aflak fortress

TEHRAN – Iran has formally submitted two major cultural heritage dossiers to UNESCO for potential inscription on the World Heritage List: the ancient decorative art of mirrorwork, known as Ayeneh-kari, and the historic Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress along with its surrounding cultural landscape in Lorestan province.

Iran announces first action plan against money laundering, financing terrorism

TEHRAN- The First Action Plan of the Islamic Republic of Iran against money laundering and financing terrorism has been announced by the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).