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Artists worldwide invited to join "La" campaign against U.S.-Israeli aggression
TEHRAN- The Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization has officially released a call for the international art campaign titled "La" (Arabic for 'No'), inviting creative designers from the Resistance Front across the globe and Iran to join a collective movement against oppression.
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2026-03-24 19:50
Book City appeals to UNESCO, UNICEF for cultural preservation amidst U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran
TEHRAN – The CEO of Book City Institute has sent letters to the National Commission for UNESCO and the UNICEF Representative in Iran, presenting a report on the damages incurred by bookstores and book-related cultural spaces following the recent military attacks by the U.S. and the Zionist regime on Iran.
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2026-03-22 19:29
Head of Tajikistan Cinema Organization expresses support for Iran in war against enemies
TEHRAN – On the occasion of Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebrated in Iran and several other countries, the head of Tajikistan Cinema Organization has emphasized that the 6,000-year history of Iran’s civilization cannot be erased, and this is impossible.
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2026-03-21 18:32
New mural in Tehran blends Nowruz traditions with national defiance
TEHRAN- A new large-scale mural was unveiled at Tehran’s Valiasr Square mural in the early hours of Friday on the occasion of the new Persian calendar year 1405.
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2026-03-21 00:41
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
A convergence of faith and heritage: celebrating Nowruz amidst war
BABOLSAR- As the sun dips toward the horizon on this final Friday of the Persian calendar year 1404, the air in the northern city of Babolsar, Mazandaran, carries a bittersweet fragrance. It is the scent of blooming bergamot blossoms—the namesake of my eight-year-old daughter, Toranj—mingled with the salty mist of the Caspian Sea and the heavy, solemn aroma of rosewater from a recent funeral procession.
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2026-03-20 22:33
Culture minister calls for solidarity among Islamic nations against U.S.-Israeli aggression
TEHRAN –The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance has issued a message to the culture ministers of Muslim countries regarding the war imposed by the U.S. and the Zionist regime on Iran.
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2026-03-19 15:51
104 public libraries to remain open during Nowruz holidays amid Zionist-U.S. aggression
TEHRAN- Iran Public Libraries Foundation has announced that 104 public libraries across the country will remain operational throughout the Nowruz holidays amid the ongoing conflict and recent U.S.-Zionist strikes against Iranian soil.
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2026-03-18 17:15
Flying Turtle Award jury condemns Zionist-U.S. missile strike
TEHRAN- The jury committee of the Flying Turtle Award, Iran's distinguished children's literature prize, has issued a statement condemning the Zionist-U.S. military strikes against Iran that devastated a school in Minab, Hormozgan province, and a sports facility in Lamerd, Fars province, while urging international organizations to intervene and prevent such tragedies from recurring.
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2026-03-18 17:05
Culture minister expresses condolences for Ali Larijani’s martyrdom
TEHRAN – Following the martyrdom of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's National Security Council, the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance expressed condolences in a message.
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2026-03-17 14:02
Iranian cultural-artistic communities call on global artists not to remain observers of crimes
TEHRAN – The Iranian cinema, theater, and music guilds have written an open letter calling on artists around the world to protest against the joint attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran.
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2026-03-17 13:54
Iranian painter Ali Mirfattah dedicates new work to Martyr Leader
TEHRAN- Iranian graffiti artist, painter, and journalist Seyyed Ali Mirfattah has unveiled his latest work, a portrait dedicated to Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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2026-03-17 13:51
Iranian artists renew collective pledge to new Leader in Tehran gathering
TEHRAN- The "Amin va Aman" (Trust and Security) gathering, a collective pledge ceremony of the cultural and artistic community, was held at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran on Sunday to reaffirm their commitment to Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.
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2026-03-16 21:52
Hamoon Theater Hall damaged in Zionist-U.S. aggression on Tehran
TEHRAN- The Hamoon Theater Hall, located adjacent to Police Station 148 on Enqelab Street in Tehran, sustained significant damage from an explosion following Zionist-U.S. military strikes against Iran on Friday.
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2026-03-16 21:49
Beyond poetry: Shahnameh as guardian of Iranian identity
TEHRAN- Iran's national identity and culture owe their survival to Shahnameh, the epic masterpiece of the Persian poet Ferdowsi, Iranian scholar has said.
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2026-03-16 21:37
Secretary of Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution praises artists’ reaction to foreign aggression
TEHRAN – The secretary of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution has commended the performance of Iranian cultural and artistic figures following the U.S.-Israeli aggression to Iran.
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2026-03-15 22:44
International academics, cultural figures condemn U.S.-Israeli aggression to Iran
TEHRAN – Following the U.S.-Israeli aggression to Iran, which started on February 28, several international academics and cultural figures have reacted to the issue on social media, condemning the attacks.
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2026-03-15 22:42
Mural at Tehran’s Enqelab Square depicts new Leader guiding commanders in battle
TEHRAN – Following the first message from the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution and concurrent with the international Quds Day rallies, the new mural at Tehran's Enqelab Square was unveiled.
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2026-03-15 22:39
18th Fajr Visual Arts Festival goes online following Zionist-U.S. aggression
TEHRAN- The organizers of the 18th edition of Fajr Visual Arts Festival announced that the event, which was temporarily suspended following the brutal Zionist-U.S. aggression against the country, has resumed virtually starting on March 15.
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2026-03-14 17:37
Lebanese participant in 19th Cinema Verite injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon
TEHRAN – Young Lebanese filmmaker Hussein Kanso, who was present in Iran for the 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite” has been injured in the recent attacks by the Zionist regime on Lebanon.
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2026-03-14 17:33
Iran National Animation Center issues call for animated movies on national epics, heroes
TEHRAN – The Iran National Animation Center has issued a nationwide call for the production of short animated works under the title "Steadfast Iran".
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2026-03-14 17:29
“Bloody Angels” documentary screened at UN building in Tehran to expose Minab school tragedy
TEHRAN- In a powerful move to bring international attention to the recent tragedy in southern Iran, the documentary "Bloody Angels” was premiered on Friday evening in front of the United Nations building in Tehran.
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2026-03-13 23:53
Cama Gallery damaged in U.S.-Israeli attacks to Tehran
TEHRAN – Cama Gallery in Tehran has been damaged in the attacks by the U.S. and the Zionist regime.
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2026-03-13 19:49
"To Which Sin?" art collection honors martyred Iranian children
TEHRAN – In response to the recent aggression against Iranian soil and the martyrdom of several children and teenagers, a multilingual art collection titled “To Which Sin?" (Be Kodamin Gonah?) has been released in Persian, Arabic, and English.
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2026-03-13 19:43
Prominent Iranian vocalist Alireza Ghorbani condemns martyrdom of Minab students
TEHRAN- Alireza Ghorbani, a celebrated figure in Iranian traditional music, has added his voice to the chorus of grief and outrage following the tragic martyrdom of schoolchildren in the southern city of Minab, expressing sorrow over the innocent lives lost during the recent war.
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2026-03-12 17:06
Pop singer Mohsen Chavoshi releases new track, reflecting on national unity
TEHRAN- Acclaimed Iranian pop singer and composer Mohsen Chavoshi has released his latest single, titled "Hasbi Allah" (God is sufficient for me), to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (AS), the first Imam of the Shia.
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2026-03-11 16:03
Over 3,000 artists pledge allegiance to new Leader
TEHRAN- In a powerful display of solidarity and revolutionary commitment, more than 3,000 Iranian artists have issued a collective statement pledging their allegiance to the newly appointed Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei.
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2026-03-11 15:58
500 publishers, bookstores declare allegiance to new Leader
TEHRAN – Some 500 publishing houses and bookstores have declared, in a message, their allegiance to the third leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran.
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2026-03-10 14:48
Quranic Personality of Martyr Leader Ayatollah Khamenei published in two-volume book
TEHRAN – The two-volume book “The Quranic Personality of the Martyr Leader of the Revolution” was unveiled in Tehran in the presence of the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyed Abbas Salehi and the head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) Mohammad Mahdi Imanipour.
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2026-03-10 14:30
Cultural organizations reaffirm loyalty to new Leader
TEHRAN- Following the appointment of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran by the Assembly of Experts, various artistic institutions and cultural organizations have issued statements pledging their allegiance to the new leadership.
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2026-03-09 17:14
Culture minister’s statement on election of new Leader of Islamic Revolution
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance issued a statement on Monday following the selection of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution.