By Alfred de Zayas

Diplomatic protection: An underutilized tool to counter sanctions, blockades & coercion

In an analysis to be published by CovertAction, international law expert Alfred de Zayas argues that diplomatic protection remains one of the most underutilized legal tools available to states seeking to counter unilateral sanctions, financial blockades, and other forms of economic coercion.

New cinemas to be inaugurated in eight cities

TEHRAN – Eight cinemas are to be inaugurated soon in cities across Iran, which lacked movie theaters.

200 short documentaries produced about Ramadan War

TEHRAN – Mohsen Eslamzadeh, one of the project managers for a documentary series about the war, has announced the production of 200 short documentaries about the 40-day war that was imposed om Iran by the US and Israel.

Iranian artists vow to rebuild Iran in solidarity with war-affected children

TEHRAN- A coalition of prominent Iranian cinema, theater, and music personalities gathered in Tehran on Saturday to host a solidarity event for children and families affected by the recent Ramadan War, vowing to rebuild a more beautiful Iran.

Thousands of saplings being planted to commemorate Minab martyred students

TEHRAN - A ceremony was held on Sunday to plant ten thousand of saplings at the premises of Azadi Sports Complex in Tehran in memory of the students martyred by a US missile attack in Minab, southern Hormozgan province on February 28.

Girls hold gathering at Leader’s place of martyrdom

TEHRAN - A large group of girls held a gathering on Sunday evening on Keshwar Doot Street, central Tehran, where the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was martyred during a US-Israeli airstrike that targeted his office on February 28.

Iranians call for students, teachers worldwide not to remain silent in face of US-Israeli crimes

TEHRAN – A group of Iranian students and teachers have published a letter in seven languages, calling on students and teachers around the world not to remain silent in the face of the crimes of the Zionist regime and the United States.

Families of Minab martyrs urge Pope Leo to “be the voice of their voiceless children”

TEHRAN - In a letter to Pope Leo XIV, a group of families of the students martyred by a US missile attack in the city of Minab on February 28 expressed their appreciation for the Pontiff and asked him to be the voice of their voiceless children.

‘Iran has the right to insist on durable peace’

TEHRAN - A university professor examines Israel’s insatiable thirst for wars in the Middle East and gives reasons why Iran is insisting on a durable peace deal rather than accepting a ceasefire agreement in the war that Israel and the U.S. have launched against it.

Qalibaf warns global oil traders against 'House of Cards' pricing

TEHRAN- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has cautioned global oil market participants against relying on unreliable "vibe-trading digital oil," urging them instead to focus on real physical oil transactions.

Pezeshkian: We aim to end the war with dignity and wisdom

TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for wise management of the current situation, stating that Iran is striving to overcome this difficult period with dignity, wisdom, and in Iran's goodwill, while planning for post-war reconstruction with the support of the Iranian people.

Tears among the rubble: Foreign diplomats witness aftermath of strikes on Tehran civilians

TEHRAN – On April 20, a solemn tour brought foreign ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, along with domestic and international journalists, face to face with the human cost of recent strikes on Tehran, as they visited civilian, educational, and historical sites damaged during the latest round of conflict.

Iran vows appropriate response to US-Israel military ‘adventurism’

TEHRAN – Iran has intensified its criticism of the United States’ approach to diplomacy, warning that continued inconsistencies and “bad faith” actions by Washington could provoke a decisive response, while also raising new concerns over regional security, maritime incidents, and the credibility of ongoing mediation efforts.

Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

There has been widespread condemnation after an image of an Israeli soldier hitting a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon went viral, the BBC reported on its website.

British universities paid security firm to spy on pro-Palestine students

Twelve British universities paid a private firm run by former military intelligence officials to “spy” on student protesters and academics, including those who have expressed solidarity with Palestine, it can be revealed.

Support package unveiled to bolster handicrafts sector amid economic pressures

TEHRAN – Iran’s government outlined a support package to strengthen the handicrafts sector and preserve related jobs during a meeting with industry associations and entrepreneurs held on Saturday at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts. 

Expert urges balance between reconstruction and memory preservation in post-war cities

TEHRAN - Seyyed Ahmad Mohit-Tabatabai, the former president of Iran’s branch of the International Council of Museums, has said cities emerging from conflict should preserve elements of their historical memory while planning reconstruction, citing global examples from London to Hiroshima.

ICOM voices support for Iran’s museums after wartime damage

TEHRAN — The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has announced its readiness to assist Iranian museums and cultural heritage sites damaged during the recent war with US and Israel, following a formal request from its national committee in Iran.

Iranian President orders urgent restoration of war-damaged heritage sites

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the immediate restoration of cultural and historical sites damaged in recent attacks and called for targeted support for tourism-related businesses, along with accelerated infrastructure development.