Thousands march across Uruguay calling for justice for Palestinians in Gaza

In a display of solidarity, thousands of Uruguayans took to the streets on Friday, demanding their government's recognition of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as genocide and the severance of diplomatic and economic ties with Israel.

TEHRAN PAPERS

‘Judicial overreach’ and ‘economic terrorism’

TEHRAN - Shargh, in an editorial, addressed the U.S. sanctions imposed on 29 entities linked to Iran across different countries, writing: On Thursday, the United States government announced that it had added 29 entities (including 26 companies) to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s restricted list.

Kabul bombings heighten Pakistan–Afghanistan rift

A series of explosions across Afghanistan late Thursday, including blasts in central Kabul, Paktika, and Khost provinces, has deepened tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led Afghan government.

Nationwide rallies in Iran showcase solidarity with Gazans

TEHRAN – Mass rallies were held in Tehran and other Iranian cities on Friday in a show of solidarity with the people of Gaza, as demonstrators called for the swift delivery of humanitarian aid to the blockaded enclave.

US, Israel sought to trigger internal chaos through terror plots: Iran intelligence minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s intelligence minister has revealed that during the U.S.-Israeli aggression in June, Washington and Tel Aviv attempted to destabilize the country by mobilizing Daesh and other Takfiri militants from Syria to launch terror attacks inside Iran.

Gaza truce deal not end of road; criminals should be held accountable: Iran

TEHRAN – Iran’s Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani has expressed the country’s backing for a ceasefire in Gaza, stressing the truce agreement in Gaza “is not the end of the road” and that those behind the crimes committed by the Tel Aviv regime must be tried in international courts.

International conference launches in Tehran to denounce Israeli-US assassination of scientists

TEHRAN – Iran has inaugurated an international conference titled “Scholars Rise Against Sophicide” to denounce the systematic campaign of assassinations targeting scientists, orchestrated by the United States and Israel.

US and Israel go after Iran's allies, showing no sign of de-escalation

TEHRAN – Israel and the United States are escalating their campaign of economic, military, and diplomatic coercion against Iran, focusing their efforts in recent days on undermining the two of the country's biggest allies, China and Russia, who provide economic, diplomatic, support against external threats, and could potentially offer Iran military aid in the future. 

Ayatollah Khamenei encourages innovative approaches to teach and promote prayer

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized the central role of prayer in shaping both worldly life and the hereafter, calling on religious institutions and devout citizens to utilize modern tools to advance its practice.

Hakim defends Iraq’s sovereignty amid U.S. pressure to disarm Popular Mobilization Forces

Iraqi politician Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the National Wisdom Movement, delivered a speech at the launch of his election campaign, calling for national unity, moderation, and resistance to foreign interference. His remarks come as the United States intensifies efforts to disarm the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) following recent developments in Lebanon and Syria.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

White Line Gallery is displaying paintings by Hadi Khani in an exhibition named “Belonging”. The exhibit will be running until October 20 at the gallery located at 22 Parvin Alley, off Jame Jam St. off Vali-e Asr Ave.

Iranian Artists Forum screens Japanese animated film “Ghost Cat Anzu”

TEHRAN – The 2024 Japanese animated film “Ghost Cat Anzu” directed by Yōko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita was shown at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Friday.

7 Iranian films participating in Russia’s International Festival of Children's and Family Films

TEHRAN – Seven films from Iran are present at the XII International Festival of Children's and Family Films “Zero Plus”, which is underway in Siberia, Russia.

Ammar festival officials, family voice concerns over Esfandiari’s prolonged custody

TEHRAN- On Tuesday night, a group of officials from the 16th edition of the Ammar Popular Film Festival visited the family of Mahdieh Esfandiari, a detained translator and cultural activist in France, to express their concerns regarding her ongoing detention and the way Western media are covering her case. 

Echoes of the past: Fragment of an Achaemenid relief                      

Governor calls for intl. promotion of Marivan

TEHRAN – The governor of Marivan has urged greater efforts to promote the city’s tourism potential at both national and international levels, saying its attractions have not yet been properly introduced to domestic and foreign audiences.

Fars province is the showcase of Iran’s culture and art: minister

TEHRAN — The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts on Thursday described Fars province as the showcase of Iranian culture and art, highlighting its deep historical and civilizational significance.

‘Tehran rainbow of Iranian ethnicities, symbol of national unity’

TEHRAN — Tehran, as a symbol of cultural diversity, and national identity, holds immense potential to become one of Iran’s top cultural tourism destinations, Governor-General of Tehran said on Thursday during a visit to the historical Si-e Tir Street.

By Mahdi Zolfaghar

Trump’s impasse against economic structures

TEHRAN- The “structure–actor” dichotomy is an invisible yet well-recognized paradigm in the international system. According to this principle, even in cases where the behavior of powerful actors changes, it does not eliminate or even significantly weaken the structures governing international relations.