Tehran cultural center to review “The Last Samurai”

TEHRAN – American filmmaker Edward Zwick’s movie “The Last Samurai” will be screened during a session at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Wednesday evening.

Iran, Russia to expand artistic cooperation

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to the Russian Federation Kazem Jalali met with Vasily Tsereteli, the President of the Russian Academy of Arts and grandson of the renowned Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli, in Moscow on Monday to discuss and exchange views on developing bilateral artistic cooperation between the two countries.

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Iran's unparalleled resistance

TEHRAN - In a note, Jam-e-Jam addressed Iran's unparalleled resistance, both during the Sacred Defense period and at other times.

Constitutional Council approves Iran’s membership in APAC

TEHRAN – Iran’s Constitutional Council has officially endorsed a parliamentary bill authorizing the country’s accession to the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), marking a strategic step in Tehran’s ongoing efforts to integrate more deeply into regional and international standardization networks.

Qalibaf re-elected as Iranian Parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has been re-elected as Speaker of Iran’s Parliament for the sixth year in a row, following a leadership vote held during an open session on Tuesday, May 27.

IRGC dismantles terrorist network plotting unrest across Iran

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) of Kerman Province announced Monday the successful dismantling of a coordinated “anti-security” network allegedly plotting to incite unrest and public disorder across Iran.

Iran’s security chief joins 13th intl. meeting of senior security officials in Moscow

Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, arrived at Vnukovo Airport in Moscow on Tuesday afternoon to attend the 13th International Meeting of Senior Security Officials. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by Iran’s Ambassador to Russia and the Deputy Secretary of the Russian National Security Council.

Iran, Pakistan vow to intensify cooperation to combat terrorism along shared border

TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan have reaffirmed their strong commitment to eliminating terrorism on both sides of their common border through enhanced military cooperation. This resolution was emphasized during a meeting between Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of the Joint Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, and Pakistani Army Chief Marshal Asim Munir on Tuesday.

Enrichment not up for debate, Iran Foreign Ministry tells CNN

TEHRAN – Iran has reiterated that uranium enrichment remains a red line in its nuclear negotiations with the United States, with Tehran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasizing that Washington appears to acknowledge this position.

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Why is Germany so late in criticizing Israel over the Gaza war crimes?

TEHRAN - On Tuesday, May 27, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered his most severe rebuke of Israel to date, saying massive air strikes on Gaza are no longer justified by the need to fight Hamas and "no longer comprehensible".

More than 800 lawyers, judges call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war

The United Kingdom must impose sanctions on the Israeli government and its ministers and take steps to “prevent and punish genocide” in Gaza, according to a letter signed by more than 800 lawyers, academics and former judges.

‘Chaotic scenes proof of Israel’s failure to manage crisis it created’

The Government Media Office in Gaza has issued a statement about the scenes at the aid distribution point in southern Gaza, saying Israel’s project to distribute supplies “in the so-called ‘buffer zones’ has failed disastrously”.

North Korea says US 'Golden Dome' risks 'space nuclear war'

North Korea has criticized the U.S. plan for a futuristic "Golden Dome" missile shield, saying it could "turn outer space into a potential nuclear war field", BBC reported.

Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard

The Trump administration is asking federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million, a senior administration official said Tuesday, intensifying the president’s clash with the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university, AP reported.

Car rams into crowd during Liverpool victory parade

A day of jubilation turned into chaos in Liverpool on Monday as a car deliberately drove into crowds celebrating the city’s Premier League title win, injuring at least 27 people.

By Mohammad Ghaderi

Decoding U.S. negotiation game

TEHRAN – The reported U.S. refusal to present a written plan in five rounds of talks with Iran is part of a complex strategy based on game theory. According to this strategy, Washington, while maintaining ambiguity and without accepting responsibility, tries to unilaterally rewrite the rules of the game and keep its outcome in a halo of uncertainty. 

Omid Alishah to remain at Persepolis

TEHRAN – Persepolis captain Omid Alishah will stay with the team, with his contract set to be extended.

Tehran meeting highlights importance of accessible tourism in Iranian museums

TEHRAN - A meeting on accessible tourism and museum training was held Tuesday at the Carpet Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran, focusing on improving tourism opportunities for people with disabilities and the role of education in creating more inclusive cultural experiences.

Kermanshah identifies 50 new villages with high tourism potential

TEHRAN - The Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Kermanshah province has announced the identification of 50 lesser-known villages with strong tourism potential, aiming to promote rural and nature-based tourism across the western Iranian province.

Wezmeh Cave in west Zagros reveals window into prehistoric ecosystems

TEHRAN - In a landmark archaeological discovery, researchers have uncovered a remarkably diverse assemblage of Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene animal remains from Wezmeh Cave in western Iran’s Zagros Mountains.