Sohrab Sepehri’s painting breaks all-time sales record of Tehran Auction

TEHRAN - The 25th Tehran Auction, titled “Modern, Classic, and Traditional Iranian Art,” was held on the evening of Friday, July 17, at the Parsian Azadi Hotel in Tehran, recording a total sale of more than 464 billion Tomans (over $2.4 million). 

Culture Minister proposes cataloging of manuscript collections in Iran, Kyrgyzstan

TEHRAN – During his official visit to Kyrgyzstan, Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi visited the National Library of Kyrgyzstan and met with the library’s director, Eldar Attokurov, proposing that precise cataloging of the manuscript collections in both countries be conducted.

SDS hotspots in Iraq, Syria affecting Iran to be controlled

TEHRAN – According to the head of Iran’s National Headquarters for Dust Storm Policy and Coordination, the country intends to identify and control two sources of sand and dust storms in Iraq and Syria that have the most impact on the country by the end of 2026.

IFRC: IRCS serves as a model of excellence in crisis management

TEHRAN – Jagan Chapagain, the Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in a letter to Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has lauded the IRCS efforts during the 40-day US-Israeli war against Iran, noting that relief and medical services, search and rescue operations, and dedications of the IRCS volunteers showcase the outstanding capabilities of a strong national society in crisis management.

Kiarostami commemoration highlights art diplomacy as tool for international relations

TEHRAN- A special commemoration event honoring the late master filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, titled "Abbas Kiarostami: Beyond Borders," was held on Thursday at the Cinema Museum of Iran. 

Avaye Chirok releases audio edition of “Aafrat”

TEHRAN — The audiobook version of Iranian writer Tahereh Rafat’s novel “Aafrat” has recently been released.

Iran vows relentless legal action over US and Israeli crimes

TEHRAN — The Iranian Judiciary has launched comprehensive legal proceedings against the United States and Israel, seeking international prosecution and financial reparations for war crimes and military aggression against the country.

Strategic message to the US and its allies

Khorasan analyzed the shutdown of the UAE’s Fujairah port following the IRGC missile strike, writing that this port had been the most important hub for tanker traffic in the region. One point stands out above all: US protection failed to safeguard the tankers and the UAE’s strategic port.

Government spokesperson visits Ahvaz hospital after US strike

TEHRAN — Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani visited Shahid Baqaei Specialized Hospital on Friday night to inspect the severe damage caused by a nearby US airstrike and to express solidarity with the victims. Walking through the heavily affected wards of the major pediatric oncology center, Mohajerani met face-to-face with hospitalized children and their families, offering comfort to those traumatized by the attack.

Leader’s military advisor: Iran will shift to full-scale war if US strikes continue

TEHRAN – A senior military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has declared that Washington’s duplicitous strategy of "both war and negotiation" has reached its final dead end, warning that Iran is fully prepared to transition into an aggressive and destructive phase if American aggression does not immediately cease. 

Pezeshkian calls for strengthening Iran's legal deterrence on global stage

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian has described a systematic examination of the legal and judicial dimensions of the Israeli and US military aggression against Iran as an undeniable necessity to establish international deterrence.

Iran halts MoU commitments over US violations

TEHRAN – Iran has suspended all of its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), declaring that Washington’s persistent acts of military aggression have effectively trampled on and halted the bilateral diplomatic framework.

US sparks Hormuz crisis to mask battlefield failure: Iranian envoy to Pakistan

TEHRAN — Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, has accused the United States of launching a reckless campaign of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz to compensate for its military failures on the battlefield.

'US military transfers through Omani side threatening'

TEHRAN — A member of Iran’s Expediency Council has defended Tehran’s actions regarding maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, saying restrictions imposed on certain movements in the waterway were aimed at preventing the transfer of US military equipment that poses a threat to Iran’s national security.

Washington's moral credibility is crumbling, says Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has accused the United States of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure during its ongoing military campaign against Iran, saying Washington's actions have undermined its claims of defending international law and combating terrorism.

Research suggests Alamut Castle's role extended beyond military functions

TEHRAN – The ancient Alamut Castle [and its satellite forts and defensive structures], long known primarily as a political and military stronghold of the Nizari Ismaili state, may also have served as a center for preserving and producing scientific knowledge, the head of the library at the Center for Documents of the Great Islamic Encyclopedia said.

Tourism delegation from Afghanistan visits Iran’s barberry capital to expand cooperation

TEHRAN — Tourism officials in Iran’s South Khorasan province introduced the village of Afin, known as the world’s capital of seedless barberry, to tourism industry representatives from Afghanistan’s Herat and Farah provinces during a two-day familiarization tour aimed at strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, a provincial official said on Saturday.

Leader of the Revolution:

US president’s signature is worthless and invalid

TEHRAN – New Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement on Saturday saying that the United States' violation of a bilateral understanding with Tehran has once again demonstrated that the U.S. president's signature is "worthless and unreliable," while urging Iranians to preserve national unity and maintain confidence in state institutions.