Rise in Isfahan’s handicrafts sales in Nowruz holidays

Director General of Isfahan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Amir Karamzadeh has said handicrafts’ trade in Isfahan province has witnessed a 20 percent year-on-year rise during Nowruz 1404 holidays.

Archaeological excavations begin at Iran's ‘largest’ Neolithic site

TEHRAN - The third season of archaeological excavations has officially begun at Chogha Golan, a significant Neolithic site in the foothills of the Zagros Mountains, near Mehran in Ilam province.

Iran tourism minister, Kazakh envoy discuss ways to expand cultural ties

TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri and Kazakh ambassador to the Islamic Republic have discussed avenues to enhance cultural cooperation between the two nations.

Iran to send three girls to IWF World Youth & Junior Championships

TEHRAN – Three girls will represent Iran at the 2025 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Youth and Junior Championships.

FIRA Open Competition to be held in Tehran

TEHRAN – The 12th edition of the Federation of International RoboSports Association (FIRA) Open Competition is scheduled to be held from April 15 to 18 in Tehran.

Tabriz to host intl. symposium of kid's utopia

TEHRAN – An international symposium titled ‘kid's utopia’ is planned to be held from May 14 to 15 in Tabriz, the capital of East Azarbaijan Province.

Rainfall drops by almost 30% compared to long-term average

TEHRAN – From the beginning of the spring till April 5, some 14.5 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the country, indicating a 28.1 percent decrease from the long-term average of 20.2 mm, according to the Metrological Organization.

Agricultural exports jump 35% in 11 months despite regulatory hurdles

TEHRAN – Iran’s agricultural exports grew 35 percent in value over the first 11 months of the Iranian year 1403 (March 2024–February 2025), reaching $7.57 billion, according to Ruhollah Latifi, spokesperson for the Trade Development Commission of the House of Industry, Mine and Trade.

Mass protests across US show resistance to Trump

They came out in defense of national parks and small businesses, public education and health care for veterans, abortion rights and fair elections. They marched against tariffs and oligarchs, dark money and fascism, the deportation of legal immigrants and the Department of Government Efficiency.

Pezeshkian praises Iran’s NPC for winning Women’s Day Recognition Award

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) for winning the 2025 International Women’s Day Recognition Award.

Lebanese president meets US envoy to discuss southern Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed the latest developments in southern Lebanon during his meeting on Saturday with Deputy US Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus.

Major water pipeline in Gaza City stops working

A statement from the municipality says thirst is ravaging the residents of Gaza City.

New video evidence disputes Israeli army's account of medic killings

New video evidence relating to the killing of 15 Palestinian rescue workers by Israeli forces has emerged, contradicting the Israeli account of the attack on a medical convoy in Rafah. 

Hemingway’s “Across the River and into the Trees” published in Persian

TEHRAN- A Persian translation of American novelist Ernest Hemingway’s book “Across the River and into the Trees” has been published in Tehran.

Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s “Play Strindberg” on stage at Iranshahr Theater

TEHRAN-Iranshahr Theater Complex in Tehran will stage the performance of Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s “Play Strindberg” from Monday.

10 Iranian films to attend 7th AmiCorti International Film Festival

TEHRAN-Ten films from Iran will take part in the 7th AmiCorti International Film Festival (AmiCorti IFF), set to take place from June 23 to 28, in the historic town of Ivrea, Italy.

TEHRAN PAPERS

Threats and smiles are America’s old policy!

TEHRAN - In an article, Kayhan addressed the contradiction in Washington’s policy and wrote: The United States of America has once again turned to its repetitive and deceptive game.

Iran’s defense achievements shine at LAAD 2025 exhibition

TEHRAN – The 11th edition of the LAAD 2025 Defense and Security Exhibition, held from April 1 to 4 in Brazil, showcased the latest advancements in defense technology, drawing participants from 41 countries, including a significant presence from Iran.

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan-Uzbekistan border agreement will boost regional stability, says Iran

TEHRAN – Iran has praised a landmark agreement between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to officially establish the junction point of their shared borders—a move hailed as a milestone for regional cooperation and stability.