Tehran

2024-11-22 17:18

Iran ready to restore Azerbaijan’s historical sites, says tourism minister

TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has announced Iran’s readiness to assist Azerbaijan in the restoration of its historical sites.

2024-11-22 17:03

Iranian tourism minister meets Azerbaijan’s PM at COP29

TEHRAN - Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, met with Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov on the sidelines of COP29, the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Baku from November 11 to 22.

2024-11-19 22:55

Tehran warns against renewed US ‘maximum pressure’ policy

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian official has cautioned that any effort by the incoming administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to revive Washington’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran will be met with “maximum resistance” from Tehran.

2024-11-19 22:54

200 former MKO members to testify in Tehran terrorism trial

TEHRAN – The presiding judge in the ongoing trial involving the Mujahedin-e Khalq terror organization (MKO) has disclosed that approximately 200 former members of the outfit have expressed willingness to provide testimony in court.

2024-11-19 17:57

Historic ‘Mashin Doodi’ station in Tehran added to national heritage list

TEHRAN - The historic “Mashin Doodi” station, which marks the dawn of Iran’s rail industry and urban modernization, located in southern Tehran, has been officially added to Iran’s national list of cultural heritage.

2024-11-16 16:24

Tehran, Ashgabat discuss ways to foster ties in ICT

TEHRAN –In a meeting held on Thursday in Ashgabat, Iranian and Turkmen officials explored the potential for expanding joint efforts in information and communication technology (ICT).

2024-11-13 10:15

Tehran, Beijing sign MOU on trade co-op expansion

TEHRAN- Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (TCCIMA) and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Beijing Sub-council (CCPIT Beijing) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand trade cooperation, IBNA reported.

2024-11-12 17:26

Archaeologists unearth ancient skeleton at Cheshmeh-Ali mound in southern Tehran

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered an ancient burial containing a skeleton during excavations at the 7,000-year-old Cheshmeh-Ali mound in Rey, southern Tehran.

19th-century Imam Jomeh House reopens after extensive restoration in downtown Tehran

2024-11-10 18:15

By Afshin Majlesi

19th-century Imam Jomeh House reopens after extensive restoration in downtown Tehran

TEHRAN – A 19th-century house, named Khaneh Imam Jomeh or Khaneh Sadr-e Azam, reopened to the public on Sunday following a comprehensive restoration that spanned nearly five years.

2024-11-09 17:43

Intl. Tourism Rally of Historical Spice Road starts in southeast Iran, heading for Iraq

TEHRAN – The International Tourism Rally of the Historical Spice Road began on November 6 in Iran’s Chabahar, with participants embarking on a cross-country journey aimed at promoting a message of peace and friendship.

2024-11-06 17:41

Bridging cultures: The significance of Chinese ceramics in Iran’s National Museum

TEHRAN - On Tuesday, a specialized meeting titled “Silk Road and Cultural Exchanges between Iran and China” was held alongside a joint exhibition between the Shanghai Museum and the Malek Library and National Museum.

2024-11-05 22:10

Hamid Mowlana's "The Decline of America" appears at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN- The book "The Decline of America," a selection of notes by Iranian-American author and academic Hamid Mowlana from the Kayhan newspaper from 1992 to 2011, has recently been published in Persian by Amir Kabir Publications in Tehran.

2024-11-05 16:24

Tehran to host 8th intl. congress on heart failure

TEHRAN –The 8th intl. congress on heart failure will be held from November 27 to 29 at Tehran’s Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

2024-11-04 16:27

Tehran, Havana sign MOU on enhancing postal services

TEHRAN –Iran and Cuba have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in postal services.

2024-11-03 22:18

Iran extends condolences to Serbia over tragic roof collapse

TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson conveyed heartfelt condolences to the Serbian government and its citizens following the tragic roof collapse at a train station in Serbia.

2024-11-03 17:12

Photo exhibit ‘Iran Through the Eyes of Kyrgyz Bloggers’ opens in Bishkek

TEHRAN - The photo exhibition “Iran Through the Eyes of Kyrgyz Bloggers”, organized by the cultural office of the Islamic Republic in Kyrgyzstan, has opened at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Bishkek.

2024-11-03 16:54

Iran-India partnership aims to protect and promote shared written treasures

TEHRAN - In a recent meeting, the Director of the National Museum of India, B.R. Mani, and the Iranian ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation for the preservation of shared cultural heritage between the two countries.

2024-11-03 15:10

Tehran, Caracas sign MOUs on ICT

TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, and Venezuelan Minister of Electrical Energy, Jorge Eliser Marquez, have signed two memorandums of understanding on fostering information, communication, and technology collaborations.

2024-11-02 17:46

Tehran to host 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition

TEHRAN - The 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition is set to take place at the Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds from November 13 to 16, bringing together hundreds of artisans, craftspeople, and nomadic artists from across Iran.

The air defense force says Iran's integrated air defense system successfully intercepted and countered the Israeli act of aggression.

2024-10-26 09:23

Iranian air defense 'intercepts, counters' Israeli attack

TEHRAN - Iran’s air defense force has confirmed Israeli attacks targeting positions in Tehran, Khuzestan and Ilam provinces, saying the aggression was successfully thwarted.

2024-10-26 06:23

Iran grounds all flights amidst tensions following alleged Israeli strikes

TEHRAN - Following reports of explosions in Tehran and the interception of unidentified projectiles, Iran has grounded all flights to and from the country until further notice.

2024-10-25 15:03

Tehran seeks to boost environmental ties with Tokyo

TEHRAN –The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has announced Iran's willingness to boost cooperation with Japan in the field of environment.

Sanjufini Zij by Samarkandi astronomer Khwaja Ghazi al-Sanjufini. Compiled in 1363.

2024-10-22 17:34

Conference on Iranian observatories and zijes held in Tehran

TEHRAN - A conference on the historical observatories and astronomical manuscripts known as zijes was held this evening at the main hall of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

2024-10-20 17:52

Commentary book on Great Mongol Shahnameh to be unveiled in Tehran

TEHRAN - A Persian translation of a commentary book on the Great Ilkhanid Shahnameh, which is one of the oldest and most valuable illustrated manuscripts remaining from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, is set to be unveiled in Tehran on Tuesday.

2024-10-19 17:51

Chinese ambassador highlights Silk Road caravanserais’ role in fostering cross-cultural exchange

TEHRAN - Chinese ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu has turned the spotlight on the role of centuries-old caravanserais in linking cultures across the ancient Silk Road.

2024-10-19 17:19

Isfahan to host 1st conference of Iran’s historical cities

TEHRAN - Isfahan is set to host the inaugural conference of Iran’s historical cities on Oct. 31, aiming to connect cities with rich cultural heritages to policymakers in relevant fields, including the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

The visually-impaired go hiking to mark physical education week

2024-10-18 14:39

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