Arasbaran Cultural Center reviews “Thunderbolts”

TEHRAN – American director Jake Schreier’s 2025 movie “Thunderbolts” was screened during a session at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday.

Autistic talents take center stage at Tehran’s Molavi Hall

TEHRAN – The play “The Actor of Shadows” will go on stage at Tehran’s Molavi Hall on Friday, featuring talented actors with autism and other special needs.

Kuwaiti student sues Bangor University after being 'dragged' off stage for pro-Palestine protest

A Kuwait student is suing her former UK university for violating her free speech after it prevented her from peacefully protesting the institution’s investments in Israel during her graduation ceremony, MEE reported.

Iranian short animated film “Travelous” wins at SFN Loutraki Animation Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short animation “Travelous” directed by Samira Hoseini won the top award at the 8th Short Film Night (SFN) Loutraki Animation Festival, which was held in Corinth, Greece, on July 6.

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“Economic satisfaction” as a pillar of deterrence

TEHRAN - In a recent editorial, Arman-e-Emrooz addressed a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of national deterrence amid escalating regional tensions and the ongoing confrontation—direct or indirect—between Iran and Israel.

IRGC foils major terror plot in SE Iran, six terrorists killed in Chabahar operation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the successful neutralization of a terrorist cell in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, dealing a significant blow to hostile groups operating near the border with Pakistan.

‘We have surprises:’ IRGC warns enemies, as generals detail restraint in 12-day war

TEHRAN – Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Ali Fadavi declared Tuesday that Iran maintains "surprises" for any renewed enemy aggression, emphasizing that adversaries have consistently failed to undermine the Islamic Republic despite decades of conspiracies.

Araghchi engages Saudi Crown Prince, top officials in ‘fruitful’ talks on bilateral, regional issues

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a series of high-level meetings with senior Saudi officials on Tuesday, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, and Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, to discuss bilateral relations and the evolving regional situation following recent Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran.

Israel denied harming Iranians—700 dead civilians tell a different story

TEHRAN – Iranian Health Minister Mohammadreza Zafarghandi announced on Wednesday that the Israeli regime’s 12-day military aggression against Iranian cities resulted in the martyrdom of nearly 700 civilians and injuries to more than 5,000 citizens, overwhelmingly non-combatants.

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European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths in 10 days

Some 2,300 people are likely to have died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during a severe heatwave that ended last week, with two-thirds of the deaths directly linked to climate change, according to a new study, Al Jazeera reported.

Zarand to hold second meteorite market in December

TEHRAN—The second meteorite market will be held in Zarand, Kerman province, during December 2025, said Abdolhossein Hemmati, an MP representing Zarand and Kouhbanan in the Iranian parliament.

Emergency protection of Ayatollah Taleqani house, library planned

TEHRAN—Managing director of Tehran Municipality’s Cultural Spaces Development Company, Mohammad Nazem Razavi, gave news of holding a strategic session for renovation of the building facade and emergency protection of the museum house and personal library of late Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleqani.

Anniversary of Yazd’s UNESCO designation: a reminder for preserving its rich heritage

TEHRAN - Concurrent with the anniversary of the UNESCO registration of Yazd city on July 9, the deputy governor general of Yazd province called the registration an “exceptional opportunity” for preserving this valuable heritage.

Historic Persian-Georgian documents of Iran’s Afsharid era digitized with British Library support

TEHRAN - A significant cultural heritage preservation initiative has culminated in the digitization and cataloguing of rare Persian and Georgian-Persian historical documents from the Afshar period, preserved at the Korneli Kekelidze National Centre of Manuscripts in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Cultural heritage is a voice against hostile narratives, Iran tourism minister says

TEHRAN – In a press conference held on Tuesday afternoon, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, along with his deputies, addressed the ministry’s role in shaping cultural resilience during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel.

Yazdani expected to be fit within two months

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Hassan Yazdani is expected to recover and be fit within two months.

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Normalization process between Syria and Israel accelerating

BEIRUT — Israeli i24news revealed that an upcoming meeting in September—sponsored by President Donald Trump at the White House—will bring together Abu Muhammad al-Julani, Syria’s self-appointed president (currently known as Ahmed al-Sharaa), with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to sign a security agreement that will pave the way for a “peace” agreement.

IFRC proud of cooperation with IRCS: MENA director

TEHRAN – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is proud of cooperating with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Hossam Elsharkawi, the director of the Mediterranean and North Africa (MENA) Region at IFRC, has said.

IEEE Iran section grabs outstanding Section Award

TEHRAN – The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEE) organization has designated the IEEE Iran section as the Outstanding Section Award 2025.

Documented refugees have no problem attending Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Authorized foreign nationals and refugees residing in Iran will be able to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage without any problems, the deputy interior minister has said.

From smart agriculture to rescue operations: Iranian-made drones booming

TEHRAN – Over the past two decades, Iranian knowledge-based companies have made notable efforts and contributed significantly to designing, building, and utilizing various types of drones for civilian purposes, including smart agriculture, cargo transport, maritime missions, as well as rescue and relief operations.

Spring auto output slows as production falls by 39,000 units

TEHRAN – Iran’s three largest automakers produced 192,725 passenger vehicles during the first quarter of the current Iranian year (March 21 to June 21), marking a decline of 39,290 units compared with the same period last year.

Iran urges easier admission of new members to BRICS Development Bank

TEHRAN – Iran’s Central Bank delegation at a BRICS finance summit in Brazil called for simplifying the admission process for new members to the New Development Bank (NDB), while emphasizing the bank’s role in financing infrastructure and sustainable development projects.