Mashhad to hold specialized exhibition to boost tourism, pilgrimage

TEHRAN--Mashhad's specialized exhibition in the field of pilgrimage and tourism will be held in January 2026 in line with the plan to transform Mashhad, the capital city of Khorasan Razavi province, into a free zone for tourism and pilgrimage.

Ilam to hold three-day tour for Iraqi tourists

TEHRAN-- Inviting a group of Iraqi tourists and media activists to attend the three-day tour of Ilam is part of the province's tourism diplomacy programs, which are held with the aim of introducing local capacities, said head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department on Saturday.

Private sector plans to restore historical monuments

TEHRAN--Tourism Commission of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce has announced a serious plan for the entry of private investors, attracting capital and creating an effective mechanism for restoration of Iran’s historical monuments by the private sector.

10 conservation, organizing projects planned for Sassanid World Heritage site of Fars

TEHRAN--Director of Sassanid Landscape World Heritage site of Fars province announced the completion of administrative procedures to sign contracts for 10 new conservation and organizing projects in two world heritage sites of this landscape.

Nowruz-observing countries meet in New Delhi on safeguarding shared heritage

TEHRAN – A number of cultural officials from countries where Nowruz is observed met in New Delhi on the sidelines of a UNESCO meeting to discuss coordination among member states of the UNESCO-registered festival.

Iran, India discuss expanding cultural heritage cooperation

TEHRAN – Ali Darabi, Iran’s deputy minister for cultural heritage, has met with Vivek Agarwal, India’s deputy minister of culture, in New Delhi to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of cultural heritage.

Eurovision legends to surrender trophies as boycott over Gaza intensifies

TEHRAN – Reflecting a growing momentum in the cultural boycott against Israel, legendary Irish singer Charlie McGettigan has announced he will surrender his 1994 Eurovision trophy.

New Epstein estate photos show Trump surrounded by women with blacked-out faces

House Democrats released a selection of photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including some of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and the former Prince Andrew, AP reported Saturday.

Conditions in Sudan's besieged city of El-Fasher are beyond horrific, WFP warns

The World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday warned that conditions in Sudan's besieged city of El-Fasher are “beyond horrific,” with between 70,000 and 100,000 people believed to remain trapped amid mass killings, starvation, and the collapse of basic services.

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Iran’s heavy crude oil price stands at $64 in November: OPEC

TEHRAN - Iran’s heavy crude oil price edged lower in November in line with other grades in the OPEC basket, the group’s latest monthly report showed.

Iran, Kazakhstan private sectors sign 9 co-op agreements during Astana visit

TEHRAN – Private-sector representatives from Iran and Kazakhstan signed nine cooperation agreements during a visit by a trade delegation from the Iran Chamber of Commerce to Astana, aimed at expanding bilateral business ties.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

An exhibition of paintings by Minoo Mafi is underway at E1 Gallery.  The exhibit named “The House That Turns Away” will run until December 26 at the gallery located at 1 Hamid Dead End, off Lesani Alley, Jebheh St., off Mahdieh St. in the Elahieh neighborhood.

Da Theater Hall hosting Christopher Durang’s “Nina in the Morning”

TEHRAN – Da Theater Hall in Tehran is hosting the one-act parody “Nina in the Morning” written by Christopher Durang.

“Nationalizing Iran” available in bookstores

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “Nationalizing Iran: Culture, Power, and the State, 1870-1940” written by Afshin Marashi has been released in the bookstores across the country.

Hamedan children's theater festival announces winners 

TEHRAN- The 30th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults, a prestigious event in the world of children's theater, came to a close on Thursday with a grand closing ceremony held in the city of Hamedan. 

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Beirut’s cautious letter to Tehran

TEHRAN - Shargh analyzed the letter sent by Lebanon’s Foreign Minister, Youssef Rajji, to Abbas Araghchi. According to the paper, Rajji formally informed Araghchi that, at the present juncture, he could not accept Tehran’s invitation for an official visit.

Lebanon's FM sees public bickering with Iran cool

In latest exchange, Araghchi welcomes an invitation to visit, aiming to address anger Lebanese people say must be directed at Israel

TEHRAN – A public back-and-forth between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Rajji, may now be entering a lull. The de-escalation follows Araghchi's announcement on X that he had accepted Rajji’s invitation to visit Beirut to sort out their differences—a move prompted by Rajji’s apparent unwillingness to travel to Tehran.

‘This is piracy’: Iran condemns US seizure of oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

TEHRAN – Iran has roundly condemned the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela by U.S. forces.

Putin calls strategic pact with Iran a ‘turning point’ as implementation advances

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have underscored a shared commitment to accelerating the implementation of the comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement signed between the two countries.

Tehran condemns US tightening of restrictions on Iran’s UN Diplomatic Mission

TEHRAN – Iran has roundly condemned the intensification of restrictions, by the United States, against the Iranian Diplomatic Mission to the United Nations (UN) in New York, saying the U.S. government’s abuse of its host-country status disrupts the efficiency and credibility of the world body.

Iran strengthens ties in Central Asia as Pezeshkian visits Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departed Tehran on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, for a two-day regional tour, beginning with an official visit to Kazakhstan and followed by a trip to Turkmenistan.