“Umbilical Cord” returns to Turkish theater stage

TEHRAN - The play “Umbilical Cord,” written and directed by Iranian director Mostafa Pouryousef, has returned to the stage in Istanbul, Turkey.

Iraqi artists honor martyr Mansoureh Alikhani in symposium

TEHRAN – The Bait al-Jamal Lil-Funun art center in Baghdad is hosting a week-long symposium dedicated to the memory of martyred Iranian painter Mansoureh Alikhani. 

Veteran actor Jamal Ejlali passes away

TEHRAN – Renowned actor Jamal Ejlali passed away at his home in Tehran on Sunday, after a period of illness. He was 78.

Five Iranians invited to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

TEHRAN – There are five Iranians among the 534 artists and executives invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to join the organization.

Israel kills nearly 600 Palestinians at aid centers

Since May 27, at least 583 Palestinians have been killed and 4,186 injured while waiting for food at aid distribution sites operated by the Israeli- and United States-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), according to the Gaza Strip’s Ministry of Health.

Germany seeks Israeli partnership on cyber defense

Germany is aiming to establish a joint German-Israeli cyber research center and deepen collaboration between the two countries' intelligence and security agencies, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has said.

Court postpones Netanyahu appearance in corruption trial

An Israeli court has postponed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony in his corruption trial after he requested a delay with the support of President Donald Trump.

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"The defeat" was product of aggression against Iran

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Javan discussed the defeat of Israel and the United States in the 12-day war against Iran and wrote: The terrorist Zionist regime thought it could achieve a decisive victory with the assassination of some Iranian military commanders.

Salami, Hajizadeh, and Shadmani laid to rest amid national grief

TEHRAN – In scenes of profound national grief, the Islamic Republic of Iran laid to rest three of its most revered military commanders on Sunday.

Four takeaways from Shamkhani’s first interview after surviving Israeli terrorist attack

TEHRAN – Admiral Ali Shamkhani, advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, talked to Iranian TV on Sunday, over two weeks after he was targeted by Israel in simultaneous attacks that led to the massacre of dozens of Iranian civilians, military officials, and nuclear scientists on June 13.

Tehran doubts Israeli commitment to truce, warns of stronger retaliation if provoked

TEHRAN — The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has issued a strong warning against any potential Israeli resumption of hostilities, stating that the Islamic Republic stands ready to deliver a decisive and powerful response if aggression resumes.

Israel's war sought rapid overthrow of Iran's government: Leader’s aide

TEHRAN — Ali Larijani, senior adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, disclosed new details about the recent war launched by the Zionist regime and its American allies, saying they had devised a comprehensive plan to overthrow the Islamic Republic within five to six days — a plot that ultimately failed due to the Iranian nation’s resolve and the decisive response of the Armed Forces.

By Staff Writer 

A transnational uprising: Humanity stands with Gaza and Iran

TEHRAN – Iran and Gaza have been front and center for global protesters in the past few days, who have been taking to the streets to condemn the Israeli regime’s unchecked aggression plaguing the region since October of 2023. 

Araghchi urges UN to hold Israel and US accountable for their aggression

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has formally called on the United Nations Security Council to recognize the Zionist regime and the United States as perpetrators of an act of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and to hold them accountable under international law.

Israeli strikes kill at least 72 people in Gaza

Israeli strikes have killed at least 72 people across Gaza overnight and into Saturday, according to Palestinian health workers.

Persepolis, İsmail Kartal part ways: official

TEHRAN – İsmail Kartal, who served as Persepolis’ third coach after Juan Carlos Garrido and later Karim Baghri last season, has parted ways with the Iranian club.

Fasa to host giant Tazieh performance

TEHRAN—Head of Fasa Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Ebrahim Abdollahzadeh has said that a giant open-air Tazieh performance (passion play) will be held in Fasa of Fars province.

Nehbandan’s ancient windmills to be restored for tourism

TEHRAN—Nehbandan ancient Asbads, traditional vertical-axis windmills used for grain grinding, are to be repaired, a tourism chief of the city has said.

War threat should turn into opportunity for tourism infrastructure: official

TEHRAN--Tourism activists should not be passive during the war crisis, Isfahan’s Governor-General Mehdi Jamalinejad has said.

Turkish Airlines to resume flights to Iran on June 30

TEHRAN – Türkiye’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, will resume flights to Iran on Monday, June 30, after a temporary suspension prompted by regional conflict and security concerns.

By Seyed Hossein Hosseiniseddiq

The story of Sassanid king and blacksmith’s beautiful sword

Ages ago, a blacksmith presented a very beautiful sword to the Sassanid king Shahpour.

Tourism minister hails national resilience, calls for cultural renewal

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has praised the Iranian people for demonstrating unity and maturity during the recent 12-day war with Israel.