Fajr Intl. Theater Festival kicks off in Tehran 

TEHRAN- The 43rd edition of Fajr International Theater Festival (FITF) kicked off in Tehran on Tuesday, attended by Deputy Culture Minister for Artistic Affairs Nadereh Rezai, theater professionals, and artists.

Tehran cinematheque to host “The Quiet Girl”

TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen Irish film director Colm Bairéad’s 2022 movie “The Quiet Girl” on Friday.

Shahrzad Theater Complex to host Henrik Ibsen’s “Ghosts”

TEHRAN-the play “Ghosts” written by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen will be staged at the Shahrzad Theater Complex in Tehran from January 27.

Iran, China to expand cultural, artistic collaborations

TEHRAN-The Head of the Academy of Arts Majid Shah-Hosseini, and the Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu met in Tehran on Tuesday.

Antiquities from 1st and 2nd millennia BC discovered western Iran

TEHRAN - The police chief of Kuhdasht, a city in Lorestan province, announced the discovery of three ancient artifacts dating back to the first and second millennia BC, as well as the Islamic period, in a local residential area.

Kashan congress discussing Persian architecture over five decades

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan is hosting an architecture congress dedicated to the evolution and essence of contemporary Persian architecture and art over the past five decades.

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A deal that Trump seeks with Iran is different from what Tehran wants

TEHRAN - In a note, Jam-e-Jam discussed the kind of approach Donald Trump seeks toward Iran in his second administration.

Iran takes leadership of key UNHRC group

TEHRAN – Iran has been elected to chair the Asia-Pacific Group, the largest regional group within the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Araghchi tells envoy to push for enhanced collaboration with Beijing on key issues

TEHRAN – Tehran has reiterated its commitment to bolstering relations with Beijing, emphasizing the strategic importance of their longstanding partnership.

Three arrested in connection with assassination Supreme Court judges in Tehran

TEHRAN – Authorities in Iran have arrested three suspects in connection with the recent armed attack in Tehran, which claimed the lives of two judiciary judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moqiseh.

Europeans can only dream of Iran's weakening: President Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has responded to European views on Iran's supposed vulnerabilities, confidently asserting that with the support of the people and industry leaders, Iran would overcome any challenges.

By Farhad Pashavand

Israel’s forced acceptance of ceasefire serves the grand U.S. plan

TEHRAN – Recent reports from American think tanks reveal that the U.S. has devised a comprehensive plan to curb the influence of the Islamic Republic of Iran and, in particular, the Resistance Axis in West Asia.

Resistance will continue as long as Israeli occupation exists: Zarif

TEHRAN – Resistance movements emerged in response to Israeli occupation, apartheid policies, and acts of genocide, and they will persist until these issues are resolved, said Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif.

West Bank assault: Israel attempts to mask domestic divisions

TEHRAN - Israel has launched a large-scale military operation in the West Bank amid growing pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his failed military strategy in the Gaza Strip. 

By Matin Jamshidi

Reappearance of Hamas fighters shakes and humiliates Israel

TEHRAN - After the ceasefire went into effect on January 19, the Hamas resistance fighters openly reemerged on the streets of Gaza with military uniforms and Kalashnikov rifles. They were handing three Israeli captives to the Red Cross in Gaza City.  

Claim of a weakened Iran an illusion

In a meeting with entrepreneurs, investors, and economists, Ayatollah Khamenei emphasizes importance of de-dollarization

TEHRAN – Claims of Iran's national and regional weakening are an illusion that time will disprove, said Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. 

Does Trump’s firing of Brian Hook signal a change in his Iran policy?

TEHRAN – Upon returning to the White House on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the removal of Brian Hook, who served as his special envoy for Iran during his previous term.

Will Trump's appointees help him stop endless wars?

No more “ridiculous endless wars” lies at the heart of President Donald Trump’s national security agenda and encapsulates his break from, and disdain for, the foreign policy approach of the Republican political establishment. 

Oston Urunov sidelined for six weeks

TEHRAN – Persepolis Uzbek iconic winger Oston Urunov has been sidelined for six weeks due to a hamstring injury.

TCCIMA calls for leveraging chambers’ co-op to boost Iran-Belarus economic ties

TEHRAN - Mojtaba Najafi Arab, the head of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) and Dmitry Koltsov, the Belarusian ambassador to Iran, discussed avenues for expanding economic and trade relations during a meeting.

WHO lauds IBTO for services to patients with rare blood types

TEHRAN –The World Health Organization representative, Jaffar Hussain, has admired the Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization’s efforts and expertise in providing services to patients with rare blood types.

Iran, Azerbaijan expand trade ties, boost energy cooperation

TEHRAN – The 16th meeting of the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Committee commenced in Tehran on Tuesday, where Amin Taraffo, head of the International Affairs Center at Iran’s Transport and Urban Development Ministry, announced a significant boost in trade between the two countries.

NIDC completes drilling of 79 oil, gas wells in 10 months

TEHRAN – The Deputy Director of Drilling Operations at the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced that 79 oil and gas wells have been drilled and completed across onshore and offshore regions of the country over the first 10 months of the current Iranian year (March 20-December 21, 2024).

Behdad Salimi takes charge of Iran weightlifting

TEHRAN – Behdad Salimi has been appointed as the head coach of Iran's men's weightlifting team.

Leader holds meeting with private sector representatives

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei held a meeting with private sector representatives at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniyeh on Wednesday, according to Mehr News Agency.