Iran blasts The Telegraph for propaganda piece alleging secret push for nuclear weapons

TEHRAN – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in London has strongly rejected recent allegations published by The Telegraph, dismissing the British newspaper’s claims that Iranian military officials have advised the Leader of the Islamic Revolution to pursue nuclear weapons.

Iranian visits to Türkiye see 30.9 percent year-on-year rise

TEHRAN - The number of Iranian nationals visiting neighboring Turkey has soared by 30.9 percent in 2024 compared to a year earlier.

Anthony Shirley's portrait restored and unveiled at Ali Qapu Palace

TEHRAN - A historic wall painting depicting the English diplomat Sir Anthony Shirley (1565–1635) has been restored and returned to its original location at the centuries-old Ali Qapu Palace in Isfahan.

Exquisite historical carpets put on show in Tabriz

TEHRAN - On Friday, two antique carpets, transferred from London to Tabriz, were put on view in the ancient city where they were woven some two centuries ago.

Couple’s 100-year-old car traverses Iran on way to Australia

TEHRAN – After 12 days of winding their way through Iranian soil, an Australian couple, traveling in a classic Bean from England to Australia, has brought the curtain on their journey through the Islamic Republic.

Golestan province exports $3.3m of handicrafts in year

TEHRAN – Handicraft exports from Golestan province amounted to over $3.3 million in the past Iranian calendar year 1402 (ended on March 19), a local official said.

A reflection on British bluster against Iran

UK as a proxy of U.S. and Israel

TEHRAN- The harsh rhetoric from England against Iran stems from an illusion of lingering colonial influence, yet the UK’s colonizer mentality does not fit today’s dynamics.

Iran unchanged in FIFA Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team remained 21st in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking on Thursday.

Chinese cities to host loan museum objects from Iran

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism, plans to display historical artifacts from the National Museum of Iran in various cities of China.

400-year-old Iranian carpet up for sale at Christie’s in London

TEHRAN – A majestic Persian carpet, handwoven some 400 years ago during the Safavid era, is up for sale at Christie’s in London with a pre-sale estimate of £2-3 million.

Iran was Turkey’s 4th tourism source in October

TEHRAN—A total of 280,951 Iranian nationals visited Turkey in October, making the Islamic Republic the fourth tourism source for its neighboring country during the month.

Lal Pari: Indian travelers reach majestic Isfahan on 73-year-old car

TEHRAN— A team of Indian adventurers riding on a 1950 MG YT and camper van has reached Isfahan, which is widely known as “half the world”.

Indian adventurers riding 1950 MG YT reach Iran in their 12,000-km epic journey

TEHRAN—Indian adventurers riding 1950 MG YT have arrived on Iranian soil on their 12,000-km itinerary which crosses 16 countries toward England.

Relief of bearded man, recovered from the UK, passes microscopic tests

TEHRAN – The authenticity of a recently recovered bas-relief has been confirmed after it passed a series of special microscopic tests in a Tehran laboratory.

Relics recovered from France, UK on show at Tehran museum

TEHRAN – To mark a triumph of cultural diplomacy, the National Museum of Iran has put on show a number of smuggled relics recovered from France and the UK.

From soldier to prince: new perspective emerges on recovered Sassanian relief

TEHRAN – An Iranian researcher specializing in Sassanid bas-reliefs believes that a recently recovered relief from the UK depicts a prince or a man of royal blood, not a soldier.

Tehran museum to put Sasanian relief recovered from smugglers in UK on display

TEHRAN – A Sassanian relief returned by the UK after being recovered from smugglers in Stansted airport will be on display at the National Museum of Iran in the near future.

UK returns smuggled ancient artifact to Iran

TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in London has received a smuggled relief of a bearded man believed to originate from the Sassanian Empire (ca 224 – 651 CE).

Measures taken to return looted Sassanid relief home from England, Iran tourism minister says

TEHRAN – Necessary measures have been taken to return a smuggled Sassanid relief home from England, the Iranian tourism minister has said.