Tehran rallies Latin American allies after US ‘law of jungle’ act in Venezuela 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls with his counterparts from Brazil and Cuba, with the recent U.S. military aggression in Venezuela dominating the discussions. 

Iran decries US 'rogue state' actions in Venezuela and against itself

TEHRAN – Addressing an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on Monday, Iran’s Ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani, condemned the United States for its military attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of the nation's democratically elected President and First Lady. 

Braille toys to be unveiled in National Toy Festival

TEHRAN- Iran Association of Toys is set to unveil the country's first Braille toys in the framework of the 10th National Toys Festival, which is currently underway in Tehran. 

Veteran actor Saeed Pirdoost passes away at 85

TEHRAN — Renowned cinema and television actor Saeed Pirdoost passed away on Tuesday morning at his home in Tehran, on his 85th birthday, after a battle with cancer. 

By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

First International Cartoon and Poster Contest “Terror Online” concludes in Tehran

TEHRAN – The closing ceremony of the first International Cartoon and Poster Contest “Terror Online” was held on the evening of January 5 at the Art Bureau in Tehran.

By staff writer

The kidnapping of a president and the outcry shaking the world order

TEHRAN – The abduction of a sitting head of state—blindfolded and rendered to a Manhattan courtroom—marks the definitive end of the post-WWII diplomatic era.

IAF cinematheque to screen “I Swear”

TEHRAN-The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen English film director Kirk Jones’ 2025 movie “I Swear” on Thursday.

Adaptation of “The Glass Menagerie” to go on stage at Tehran theater

TEHRAN- A loose adaptation of American playwright Tennessee Williams’ memory play “The Glass Menagerie” is scheduled to go on stage at the Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran on Wednesday. 

National Museum to host Symposium of Iranian Archaeology

TEHRAN – The 23rd Symposium of Iranian Archaeology is set to be held from Jan. 26 to 28 at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran, organizers said.

Archaeological studies begin at Qaleh Goli mound in western Iran

TEHRAN - Archaeological studies have begun at the ancient Qaleh Goli mound in Khanmirza county in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, the provincial cultural heritage authority said.

Iran cultural office in Austria launches Europe-focused Iran studies prize

TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural office in Austria said it has launched the “Bert Fragner Award” to help promote Iran studies in Europe, with the inaugural award ceremony scheduled to be held in Vienna next month.

Isfahan holds ceremony marking UNESCO listing of mirror-work art

TEHRAN - A ceremony was held in Isfahan on Tuesday to mark the inscription of Ayeneh-Kari, the Iranian art of architectural mirror work, on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

By Afshin Majlesi

Sarakhieh, Iran’s little Venice

At first, it is hard to believe such a place exists in Iran. But deep inside the vast Shadegan wetland in Khuzestan province, there is a village where water is the main road and boats replace cars. This village is Sarakhieh, often called Iran’s “Little Venice.”

Jeffrey Sachs calls for an end to US strangulation of Venezuela

In his Monday briefing to the UN Security Council, Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs warned that U.S. aggression and “economic strangulation” against Venezuela represent a grave violation of the UN Charter.

Iran discusses expanding scientific ties with Czech, Chinese universities

TEHRAN – Iranian scientific officials, in separate meetings with Czech and Chinese officials, have explored avenues to expand collaboration between the universities of Iran and the two other countries.

Connect Forum Specialized Meeting to be held

TEHRAN – The Organization for the Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology will hold the ninth edition of the Connect Forum specialized meeting at the Iran House of Innovation and Technology (iHiT) in Tehran on Wednesday.

DOE develops five-year wildfire monitoring plan

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has developed a five-year monitoring plan to prevent the catastrophic wildfires, exacerbated by the drought, in four main types of areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, protected areas, and national nature monuments.

‘Iran's wildlife reserves hosting at least 27 Asiatic cheetahs’

TEHRAN – Twenty-seven Asiatic cheetahs have been spotted so far in wildlife reserves across the country, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has stated.

Iran determined to start 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup on winning note

TEHRAN - Iran are determined to kick off their campaign on a winning note when they face South Korea in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Group C opening tie on Wednesday.

Tough task awaits Iran at 2026 Asian Handball Championship: Guijosa

TEHRAN – Iran handball head coach Rafael Guijosa said Team Melli face a difficult challenge at the 2026 Asian Men’s Handball Championship.