Palangan to hold traditional music festival

TEHRAN -- Hezar- Daf Festival is to be held in Palangan village, Kordestan province, in late April, said the director general of the province’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department.

Isfahan to host UN Tourism gathering for East Asia

TEHRAN -- The ancient city of Isfahan, with a positive vote of over 30 member states of the UN Tourism Commission, has become the host of the 38th gathering of the Regional Commission of East Asia in 2026, said Isfahan Governor-General Mehdi Jamalinejad.

ECI head visits Milad Tower

TEHRAN -- ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) president Dr. Saad S. Khan visited Milad Tower and a number of cultural attractions in Tehran on Wednesday.

Tehran to host UN Tourism’s inaugural forum dedicated to urban attractions

TEHRAN - Tehran has been selected to host UN Tourism’s first-ever urban forum dedicated to urban attractions, following a key agreement reached on the sidelines of a regional conference organized by the UN body in Indonesia.

Researchers uncover key paleolithic findings in cave, western Iran

TEHRAN - A recent archaeological excavation in Ghamari Cave in Lorestan province has drawn considerable domestic and international attention.

First yellow deer born in Karkheh this year

TEHRAN – A Persian yellow deer was born in Karkheh National Park, Khuzestan province. It was the first yellow deer born in the current Iranian year, which started on March 20.

Rescue, relief, and crisis management drill held

The Crisis Management Organization, affiliated with the Ministry of Interior, held a rescue, relief, and crisis management drill on Wednesday at the place of the Red Crescent Society.

WFP releases March report on Iran

TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of March.

DOE developing action plan for conservation of sharks, rays

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is drafting an action plan for the preservation of sharks and rays.

Knowledge-based companies to attend EXPO MED 2025

TEHRAN – Supported by the Organization for Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, Iranian knowledge-based firms will participate in EXPO MED 2025, which is planned to be held from April 24 to 26, in Istanbul, Turkey.

Iran's annual non-oil export to UAE stands at $7.2b

TEHRAN - Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $7.2 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the past Iranian calendar year, which ended on March 20, 2025, according to an official with the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

ICCIMA proposes joint trade committee with Slovakia

TEHRAN - The head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has proposed the formation of a joint trade committee with Slovakia, aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.

Iran aims to equip 70,000 hectares of farmland with modern irrigation systems

TEHRAN – Iran's Agriculture Ministry plans to implement modern irrigation systems across 70,000 hectares of farmland in the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20), amid efforts to boost water efficiency in the face of growing shortages, a senior official said.

Armenian ambassador calls for boosting trade with Iran to $3b

TEHRAN – Armenia's ambassador to Iran Grigor Hovhannisyan has called for expanded bilateral cooperation to raise trade volume between Tehran and Yerevan to $3.0 billion, stressing that current economic ties fall short of the two nations’ strong political relations.

Over $440m attracted for National Housing Movement Scheme

TEHRAN – Iran has mobilized 220 trillion rials (around $440 million) through bank loans and applicant contributions in the Previous Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20, 2025) to finance the construction of housing units in new towns under the National Housing Movement scheme, a senior official said.

Iran eyes re-export of Brazilian meat under ‘Halal Iran’ brand to Islamic markets

TEHRAN – Iran’s Agriculture Minister says the country may leverage infrastructure developed in Brazil to re-export red meat under the “Halal Iran” brand to Islamic countries, even as domestic meat production improves and direct imports from Brazil gradually decline.

Thermal power plants break electricity generation record

TEHRAN - Iran’s thermal power plants set a new electricity production record in the Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended March 19, 2025), exceeding 350 million megawatt hours (MWh), according to the Thermal Power Plants Holding Company (TPPH).

Representatives from 30 countries to attend Iran’s oil investment event

TEHRAN - Representatives from 30 countries across Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa have confirmed their participation in the upcoming “Transformation in Upstream Oil and Gas Investment” event in Iran.

IAF to screen Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis”

TEHRAN-The restored version of the 1927 German science fiction film “Metropolis” directed by Fritz Lang will be screened at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Friday.

5 Iranian films to vie at 47th Moscow International Film Festival

TEHRAN-Five films from Iran will participate in the 47th Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF), set to be held in Moscow, Russia, from April 17 to 24.

Documentary “Pajareh” screens at Allameh Tabatabai University during intl. conference on terrorism 

TEHRAN- The three-part documentary "Pajareh," directed by Iranian filmmaker Yazdan Parvandeh, went on screen at Allameh Tabatabai University in Tehran on Tuesday, as a part of the International Conference on the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism.

“Year Zero” exhibition opens in Tehran, highlighting atrocities of Zionist regime 

TEHRAN- The international cartoon and caricature exhibition "Year Zero," focusing on a year marked by the crimes of the Zionist regime in Gaza and Lebanon, officially opened on Monday at the Palestine Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran.

International protests erupt over Gaza war

TEHRAN - Widespread protests erupted across various parts of the world on April 14 and 15 in solidarity with Gaza, denouncing Israeli military actions in the coastal strip and the support provided by the United States.

Putin open to Ukraine peace deal: US envoy

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to a “permanent peace” deal with Ukraine, United States special envoy Steve Witkoff has said.

Jordan says it thwarts plot that threatened national security

Jordan says it has arrested 16 people, thwarting a plot that threatened national security and that involved manufacturing and importing rockets illegally, explosives and a drone production site.

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There should be no rush for negotiations

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Hamshahri dealt with the process of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States.