What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Ev Gallery is hosting an exhibition of paintings by Jaleh Akhlaghi. The exhibit named “The Suspended Body” will be running until November 21 at the gallery located at 5 Arabi Alley, North Kheradmand St.

Despite sanctions, Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change: DOE chief

TEHRAN – Despite facing unilateral coercive measures, as well as restrictions on access to modern technologies, knowledge, financial support, and foreign investment, the Islamic Republic of Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change while considering further steps to take in the coming years, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

Iran opens trade development center in Shanghai, signs deal with Hangzhou trade council

TEHRAN – Iran inaugurated its Trade Development Center in Shanghai in a ceremony attended by Tehran Chamber of Commerce Chairman Mahmoud Najafi Arab and Secretary General Fereydoun Vardinejad, honoring Vardinejad for his role in strengthening Iran–China ties.

Hakim: we will not allow Iraq’s stability to be undermined

TEHRAN- Iraqi National Wisdom Movement leader Ammar al-Hakim emphasized the importance of electoral participation during his bloc’s final campaign rally, declaring that voting is not a mere formality or administrative act, but a national duty and a testimony before God and history. He warned that abstaining from elections leaves decision-making power to those who lack merit.

Slawomir Mrozek’s “Out at Sea” on stage at Shahrzad Theater Complex

TEHRAN – Shahrzad Theater Complex in Tehran is hosting the third round of the performance of the play “Out at Sea” written by Polish dramatist Slawomir Mrozek.

Iran submits three films to 1st Open Eurasian Film Award “Diamond Butterfly”

TEHRAN – Three Iranian films have been submitted to the secretariat of the first Open Eurasian Film Award “Diamond Butterfly,” slated to be held on November 27, in Moscow, Russia, the cultural attaché of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Russia said.

Rashak Orchestra to perform famous film scores at Roudaki Hall

TEHRAN - The Rashak Orchestra, conducted by Hamidreza Pourabed Abyaneh, will perform a concert titled “From Screen to Melody” on November 11 in Tehran’s Roudaki Hall. 

Trump says he was 'very much in charge' of Iran war despite earlier denials 

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed responsibility for Israel's June aggression against Iran, walking back his prior denials of involvement and substantiating Iranian allegations that Washington had been complicit in the deadly war from its outset.

Many of Iran’s arms not used during Israeli aggression, declares top commander 

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian military commander says the Iranian Armed Forces have not yet shown many of their capabilities.

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An active and trust-based approach to diplomacy

TEHRAN - In an interview with Ali Bigdeli, a senior analyst on European affairs, Shargh examined the diplomatic freeze between Iran and Europe.

‘Now more than ever’, Iran, Pakistan urge expansion of political, security ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, leading a high-level parliamentary delegation to Pakistan, has called for a new phase in relations between Tehran and Islamabad — one centered on deeper economic, political, and security cooperation.

Iran condemns Israel’s breach of truce and strikes on Lebanon

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry has, in a statement, categorically condemned the Israeli regime’s large-scale strikes on different areas of Lebanon, dismissing them as “blatant violation of the sovereignty of an independent country,” and “a crime against international peace and security.”

Saber Kazemi laid to rest

TEHRAN - Iranian volleyball star Saber Kazemi, who died in Tehran at age 26 after suffering brain death on Wednesday, was laid to rest on Friday in his hometown Aqqala, Golestan Province.

Iranian museum wins a Guinness world record

TEHRAN—Yekta Specialized Stamp Museum, with more than 2.5 million stamps, has been registered in the Guinness Book of Records.

Iran, South Africa emphasize expanding cooperation in handicrafts

TEHRAN—Deputy Minister of Handicrafts Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi in a meeting with Sehloho Francis Moloi, South Africa's ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasized the strengthening of joint relations in handicrafts sector.

Gorgan festival to highlight nomadic life

TEHRAN—Gorgan will hold the 17th Iranian ethnic culture festival during November 16-18. The three-day event will host cultural, artistic and handicraft groups from all over the country and nine foreign countries.