By Habib Ahmadzadeh

Why can't West understand difference between Eastern heroes and fictional ones in Western movies?

A few years ago, in August 2019, I was invited to the Counterpoint Belgrade seminar ("The Role of Art in Times of Crisis and War") due to the translation of my books into Serbian.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Urgent need to redefine Iran’s neighborhood policy before it’s too late

TEHRAN - Shargh examined Kazakhstan’s accession to the Abraham Accords and explored its implications.

Three Iranian satellites to be launched soon

Paya, Zafar, and Kowsar could reach space as early as this winter

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Space Agency says three domestically developed satellites are to be launched into space soon.

US pressure, sanctions won't deter Sino-Iranian cooperation: Chinese ambassador

TEHRAN – The Chinese ambassador to Iran says U.S. pressure will have no bearing on Tehran-Beijing cooperation.

Iran to convene first meeting of Caspian coastal governors to strengthen regional ties

TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs and Special Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Caspian Sea Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has described the upcoming First Meeting of Governors of Caspian Littoral Provinces, to be hosted by Gilan Province, as a significant step toward deepening regional cooperation among the Caspian states.

We sacrificed for nuclear industry and will not back down: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Following a visit to multiple departments of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi affirmed the country’s unwavering commitment to its nuclear program.

What Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said at his weekly briefing

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei addressed a wide range of political, legal, and regional issues at his weekly press conference on Monday.

Larijani: West cannot dictate Iranian missile range

Closing ceremony marks conclusion of the ‘We and the West’ conference

TEHRAN – Washington appears to be persevering with its non-starter demands for a deal to de-escalate tensions with Tehran, a situation underscored by two top Iranian officials reiterating the country’s firm stance on its nuclear activities and missile range – the very weapons used in June to halt U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure.

Iran tourism minister meets Chinese, Iraqi counterparts at UN Tourism General Assembly

TEHRAN — Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri met with China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Sun Yeli, and Iraq’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, during the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, which officially opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday.

Iran, Oman discuss sea-based tourism cooperation

TEHRAN — Iran and Oman have discussed ways to expand cooperation in several areas of tourism, particularly in sea-based and health tourism, during a meeting between Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri and Oman’s Minister of Heritage and Tourism Salem bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi.

Beijing’s ambassador: Gilan offers strong potential for investment in tourism, economy

TEHRAN — Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran has said that Gilan province, in northern Iran, possesses rich natural resources and significant economic and tourism attractions, making it an appealing destination for Chinese investors.

Iran proposes AI-based global tourism innovation network at UN Tourism assembly

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri on Sunday proposed the establishment of a global tourism innovation network based on artificial intelligence during the 26th General Assembly of the UN Tourism in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

IRCS head, Saudi envoy discuss ways to boost services during Hajj

TEHRAN – Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in a meeting with Abdullah bin Saudi Al-Enzi, the Saudi ambassador to Tehran, explored ways to enhance cooperation in health and relief fields throughout the Hajj pilgrimage.

WFP releases October report on Iran

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

Iranian, Uzbek universities aim to expand health co-op

TEHRAN – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and Tashkent State Medical University have explored ways to enhance scientific, research, and educational cooperation, as well as health tourism between the two universities.

Iran-China workshop on decarbonization, sustainable environment underway

TEHRAN – Supported by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), an Iranian-Chinese workshop is being held from Monday to Wednesday, focusing on new technologies for decarbonization and the sustainable built environment.

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US has no desire for a major war with Iran

TEHRAN - Hamshahri explored the MAGA (Make America Great Again) campaign and the views of its supporters.

New envoy briefs FM before heading to North Korea

TEHRAN – The newly appointed Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to North Korea, Abbas Talebifar, met with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ahead of his departure for Pyongyang.

Trump’s admission of war role was a ‘calculated deception,’ says Iran’s embassy in Tokyo

TEHRAN – The Iranian Embassy in Tokyo has strongly condemned the U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks acknowledging his command role in Israel’s June aggression against Iran, describing them as a “self-incriminating admission” that exposes the diplomatic façade concealing a premeditated campaign of violence against the Islamic Republic.

Iran targeted top-secret military facility in Tel Aviv during 12-day War: Report 

TEHRAN – Iran targeted a top-secret Israeli military facility in northern Tel Aviv during the 12-day Israeli military aggression against Iran, reports Iran’s radio and TV organization known as the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Broadcasting Organization (IRIB).

Araghchi says Tehran ready to help ease Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed Tehran’s readiness to help de-escalate growing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan following recent deadly border clashes.

Iran’s underground missile infrastructure safe and intact despite US-Israeli strikes 

Official says country ready to respond with more force should enemy repeat aggression 

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian official says roughly all of the country’s subterranean missile sites are safe and sound.

Indigenous houses: forgotten treasures of Khorasan region

TEHRAN — Many cities and rural villages in Khorasan Razavi province, known for their rich history and central role in shaping Iranian culture and identity, hold hidden treasures of traditional architecture and authentic lifestyles reflected in their historical houses.

Time Museum hosts children for water festival

TEHRAN - A group of children and their families attended a water festival held on Friday at Tehran’s Time Museum also known as Tamashagah Zaman.

Traces of Bronze to Iron Age settlements in the Ilam plain

TEHRAN—The ancient site of Bakheh Nam in southern part of Ilam plain pertains to the Bronze to Iron Age settlements given the surface evidence, Habibollah Mahmoudian, a specialist in prehistoric archaeology, has said.

Pottery research center opens in Hamedan

TEHRAN – A specialized pottery research center has recently been inaugurated within the Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamedan to strengthen links between academia and the pottery industry, a provincial official said on Saturday.

Iran to submit independent UNESCO nomination for traditional rosewater distillation

TEHRAN - Iran plans to submit its own nomination file to UNESCO to register the country’s centuries-old tradition of rosewater distillation, known as Golab-Giri, as an element of intangible cultural heritage, an Iranian official said.