Hakim Meets Ayatollah Javadi Amoli in Najaf

Ammar Hakim, leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, held a meeting with Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli in Najaf on Monday. 

Platform 101 representing Iranian digital art at Expo 2025 Japan

TEHRAN-Platform 101, directed by Mohammadali Famouri, is the only digital art team from Iran and West Asia participating in the Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, Japan, in the Projection Mapping section.

International Hanzala Prize focuses on children’s literature, resistance narrative

TEHRAN – The International Hanzala Prize, a prestigious literary and cultural award, is set to prioritize children's and adolescent literature exploring themes of resistance, the organizers have announced. 

Children among 27 killed as Israel strikes Gaza before release of Israeli-American captive

The Israeli army killed at least 27 Palestinians, including children, and injured several others in strikes across the war-torn Gaza on Monday ahead of the scheduled release of Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander.

Famine imminent in Gaza if Israel doesn’t lift blockade, hunger monitor warns

Famine is imminent in Gaza, with half a million people at risk of starvation unless Israel lifts its siege, according to a grim new report released on Monday by a global hunger monitor, marking a major deterioration since its last report in October, Middle East Eye reported.

American-Israeli soldier Alexander is reunited with family as Hamas releases him

Hamas released Edan Alexander, a dual American-Israeli national and soldier, as it seeks to revive ceasefire negotiations and an end to Israel’s punishing blockade on the besieged Gaza Strip.

China and US agree to ease tariffs for 90 days as trade war talks extended

China and the United States have agreed to suspend some of the heavy trade tariffs imposed against one another as they prepare to extend negotiations aimed at lowering trade war tensions, Al Jazeera reported.

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Effective lifting of sanctions is Tehran's main demand

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Shargh addressed the fourth round of negotiations between the Iranian and U.S. negotiators and said: The fourth round of the talks were held as Iran's main demand, which has been heard many times by the Foreign Minister and the Ministry spokesperson, is the effective lifting of sanctions and the stop of any action that would restrict and sanction the Iranian economy and affect Iran's economic dividends.

Iran, Egypt discuss nuclear talks and Gaza ceasefire efforts

TEHRAN – A high-level conversation took place Monday between Iranian and Egyptian diplomats, focusing on the indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington as well as the situation in Gaza. 

No threat will go unanswered as Iran armed forces stand on full alert: top commander

TEHRAN – Iran’s senior military official has reiterated the country’s unwavering readiness to defend its national interests, territorial waters, and regional influence.

Tehran condemns EU's ‘abuse’ of JCPOA snapback, offers path to revive nuclear diplomacy

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning to European powers on Sunday, stating that any misuse of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’s snapback mechanism would lead to the “end of Europe’s role in the agreement” and “irreversible tensions.”

Pezeshkian hails deep Iran-Uzbekistan ties as inseparable

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the strong cultural and historical bonds between Iran and Uzbekistan during a meeting with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov on Monday, calling the two nations “parts of the same body” and emphasizing the potential for expanded cooperation.

Putin’s Tehran visit in works, says Iranian govt spokesperson

TEHRAN – Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced on Monday that Tehran is finalizing preparations to host Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling another milestone in the deepening alliance between the two nations.

UK veterans accuse colleagues of war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan

“They handcuffed a young boy and shot him”

Former UK special forces personnel have accused colleagues of committing war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan, including alleging that they executed civilians and a child.

“The Magnificent Ambersons” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the 1918 novel “The Magnificent Ambersons” by Booth Tarkington has been released in the Iranian bookstores.

Iranian artisans to show off skills at Sulaymaniyah Expo

TEHRAN—Artisans from Iran’s South Khorasan province will take part in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah Expo during May 20-26, said the director general of provincial Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.

Archaeological survey reveals evidence of Paleolithic human presence in Kerman plain

TEHRAN - An archaeological team has uncovered evidence of continuous human presence in the central plains of Kerman, southern Iran, stretching from the Paleolithic period to modern times.

Kerman is to host major eco-tourism gathering

TEHRAN—Kerman, as a land full of natural and historical attractions in the south of Iran, is to host a major eco-tourism gathering on May 21 (Ordibehesht 31 in the Persian calandar), bringing together hundreds of eco-lodge managers, government officials, and international representatives to celebrate and promote sustainable tourism.

Tajik ambassador: Sympathy between Tehran and Dushanbe at highest level

TEHRAN — The bond of affection and sympathy between Iran and Tajikistan is currently at its highest level, Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Zohidi Nizomiddin Shamsiddinzoda, has said.

Tehran, Tashkent explore museum exhibitions and heritage cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran has expressed readiness to expand cultural cooperation with Uzbekistan, particularly in the areas of joint museum exhibitions, world heritage registrations, and historical restoration projects.

From Tehran to Guangzhou: Iranian relics on show at ‘Land of Kindness’

TEHRAN - The Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou is currently hosting the Iranian cultural relics exhibition “Land of Kindness”, offering visitors a rare glimpse into five millennia of Persian art, culture, and craftsmanship.