Five Iranian short films to attend 19th West Chester Film Festival

TEHRAN-Five short films from Iran will take part in the 19th West Chester Film Festival, which is set to be held in Pennsylvania, the U.S., next month.

Erich Maria Remarque’s “Heaven Has No Favorites” available in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “Heaven Has No Favorites” written by the German writer Erich Maria Remarque has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

Iran set to implement comprehensive system for medical tourism

TEHRAN - Iran is set to roll out a comprehensive management system dedicated to medical tourism across the country, following a successful pilot program in Khorasan Razavi province.

Silk Road intl. youth photography competition opens call for entries

TEHRAN – The 4th Silk Road International Youth Photography and Short Video Competition has opened a call for entries.

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Thailand as 2025 ACD Chair to advance “Asian Century” agenda

Thailand has embarked on its role as chair of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) for 2025, with a clear agenda to propel the region towards sustainable growth through innovation, advance cooperation amidst geopolitical conflicts, and foster understanding, trust, and confidence through inclusive dialogue. Assuming the chairmanship on 1 January 2025, Thailand is poised to enhance Asia’s collaborative efforts amidst complex geopolitical challenges and rapid technological changes.

Lake Urmia’s water volume increases by 80 mcm

TEHRAN –According to the CEO of West Azarbaijan regional water company, the volume of water in Lake Urmia has risen by 80 million cubic meters compared to the same time last year, reaching 1,630 billion cubic meters.

Over 350 individuals benefitted from IRCS rescue services in 3 days

TEHRAN –Over the past three days, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 357 people.

Ellen Award proposed to honor ‘the mother of Siberian cranes’

TEHRAN – Iranian environmentalists have proposed establishing a special award in recognition of the dedicated Finnish conservationist Ellen Vuosalo, who made great efforts for over fifty years in the Caspian Sea province of Mazandaran for preserving migratory birds, especially Siberian cranes.

Sistan-Baluchestan province records lowest inflation rate

TEHRAN – A review of the data released by the Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) shows that Sistan-Baluchestan province with 23.6 percent recorded the lowest inflation rate in the twelve-month period that ended on February 20, which marks the end of the eleventh Iranian calendar month Bahman.

Iran’s non-oil export to Afghanistan up 31% in 10 months on year

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s non-oil export to Afghanistan increased by 31 percent during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the spokesperson for the Trade Development Committee of the House of Industry, Mining, and Trade announced.

Loading, unloading of goods rises 75% in Abadan ports

TEHRAN- As announced by a provincial official, the loading and unloading of goods in the ports of Abadan city, in the southwest of Iran, rose 75 percent during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

Iran’s daily gas production reaches 856 mcm

TEHRAN – Iran’s gas production reached 856 million cubic meters (mcm) over the past 24 hours, with 68 percent of the supply consumed by households, commercial units, and small industries, the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) reported.

Electricity consumption rises 7% year-on-year

TEHRAN – Iran's peak electricity demand reached 47,902 megawatts on March 1, marking a seven percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the country's Power Network Performance Analysis Group.

Iran signs $17b deal to boost gas pressure at South Pars field

TEHRAN – Iran signed a $17 billion contract on Saturday to implement a pressure-boosting project at the South Pars gas field, with President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior oil industry officials in attendance.

More than 300 Alawite civilians killed in Syria

Civilians have been killed by security forces and allies since Thursday, monitor says

A Syria war monitor reported on Saturday that more than 300 Alawite civilians have been killed in recent days by the security forces and their allies, as authorities clash with militants loyal to the former government of Bashar al-Assad.

Azar oil field gas facilities successfully commissioned

TEHRAN – The project manager for the development of the Azar oil field has announced the successful completion of the commissioning and operational launch of the field’s gas facilities.

Iran, Turkmenistan form economic consortium to boost trade

TEHRAN – The Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Chamber of Commerce has announced the formation of a special economic consortium aimed at enhancing exports and trade exchanges between the two countries, with support from their joint chambers of commerce.

Iran NPC winner of 2025 International Women’s Day Recognition Award

TEHRAN - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced the three exceptional winners of the 2025 International Women’s Day Recognition Awards. 

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China's diplomacy provides stability to a turbulent world: FM

BEIJING- China's diplomacy brought much-needed stability to a changing and turbulent world in 2024, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a press conference on Friday.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

Hoor Gallery is currently playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Ali-Akbar Sadeqi.  The exhibition named “From Paper to Canvas” will be running until April 14 at the gallery located at 12 Naeimi Alley, North Mirza Shirazi St., off Motahhari Ave.

Jean Cocteau’s monodrama “The Human Voice” on Simorgh Theater stage

TEHRAN-The play “The Human Voice” by Jean Cocteau is on stage at Simorgh Theater in Tehran.

Tehran Book Fair calls for international publishers to register

TEHRAN- The organizers of the 36th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) have officially invited publishers, cultural institutions, organizations, associations, publishing collectives, literary agencies, and other cultural actors engaged internationally to register.