Melbourne International Film Festival to host four films by Iranian directors

TEHRAN – Four films by Iranian filmmakers has been selected by the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) to attend its 73rd edition, set to take place from August 7 to 24 in Melbourne, Australia.

Da Theater Hall staging Bertolt Brecht's “Fear and Misery of the Third Reich”

TEHRAN – Da Theater Hall in Tehran is hosting Bertolt Brecht's “Fear and Misery of the Third Reich” on its stage.

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A trip with an important message

TEHRAN - In an article, Jam-e-Jam discussed the importance of Pezeshkian's trip to Pakistan.

European ‘Snapback’ threat lacks legal standing: Iran to UN

TEHRAN – Iran has officially notified the United Nations that any attempt to reimpose UN sanctions through the snapback mechanism would be illegal and devoid of legal standing.

IAEA delegation to visit Iran without inspectors, Al Mayadeen reports

TEHRAN – An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) delegation will arrive in Tehran next week to discuss implementing Iran’s binding parliamentary law suspending formal cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, Al Mayadeen reported Sunday, citing anonymous sources.

Tehran unveils identities of Israeli pilots involved in bombing of Iran

TEHRAN – On Saturday, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported an intelligence breakthrough: Iranian operatives have assembled comprehensive profiles on the Israeli regime’s pilots, commanders, and drone operators who were involved in launching the unprovoked June assault against Iran.

Iran-Pakistan ties rooted in brotherhood and regional vision: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the deep-rooted brotherhood between Iran and Pakistan during his official visit to Islamabad, stating that the relationship goes far beyond mere geographic proximity.

Iran Army Chief: ‘Missiles and drones ready for action’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Army Chief, Major General Amir Hatami, declared the nation’s missile and drone capabilities to be “permanent and ready for operations.”

Iran establishes new defense council to centralize military strategy

TEHRAN – In a move to strengthen national security coordination, Iran's Supreme National Security Council has approved the creation of a new defense council, operating under Article 176 of the Constitution.

‘Starved and bombed’, Iran condemns humanitarian collapse in Gaza

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a sharp rebuke of the international community for their failure to stop Israel’s ongoing genocidal war in the Gaza Strip, criticizing Western powers for enabling the destruction through continued military support.

Russian filmmaker Mikhalkov condemns Israeli attack on Iran, calls for cinema unity against global

TEHRAN- In a statement issued through the Public Relations Department of the Cinema Organization of Iran (COI) on Sunday, Nikita Mikhalkov, the acclaimed Russian filmmaker, condemned the Israeli regime’s atrocities during the 12-day war against Iranian soil.

Massive Sydney rally draws 300,000 in support of Palestine

SYDNEY - Despite the heavy winter rain in Sydney, people from all walks of life — including senators, politicians, university professors, athletes, and ordinary citizens from various ethnicities, nationalities, and cultures — gathered in a massive march of 300,000 to voice their support for the oppressed people of Palestine.

Tehran, Islamabad ink 12 co-op documents in various fields

TEHRAN- Iran and Pakistan signed 12 documents for cooperation in different areas, in Islamabad on Sunday, during the visit of Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan.

Nashtifan’s nine windmills restored

TEHRAN—Head of Khaf Cultural Heritage Department gave news of the end of restoration of nine ancient windmills of Nashtifan in Khorasan Razavi province.

Uraman village, stair-stepped heaven in Western Iran

TEHRAN--Uraman Takht village of Kordestan province enjoys the most unique landscapes and touristic attractions, which is recommended as the best vacation destination during Spring and Summer.

Process of registering intangible cultural heritage works of Kerman starts

TEHRAN—Head of Kerman Cultural Heritage Department announced the formation and completion of the registration file for seven intangible cultural heritage works of the province on the National Heritage List.

TEDPIX drops 15,862 points on Sunday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), fell 15,862 points to 2.639 million on Sunday, which is the second day of the Iranian calendar week.

Alumina powder output exceeds 74,000 tons in 4 months

TEHRAN - Production of alumina powder in Iran reached 74,425 tons in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-July 22), according to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

Khorramshahr-Basra passenger service begins for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN--The Iran Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has officially launched the Khorramshahr–Basra passenger route to facilitate the transport of Arbaeen pilgrims via the Persian Gulf.

Former Iran football president Mostafavi laid to rest

TEHRAN – Dariush Mostafavi, former president of the Iran Football Federation, was laid to rest on Sunday at Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery in Tehran. He passed away on Friday night at the age of 81 in Tehran due to pancreatic cancer.

Red crescent societies approve of IRCS call to address crisis in Gaza

TEHRAN – Red crescent societies of Russia, Norway, Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Qatar have supported the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s call for taking immediate actions to help address the catastrophic human crisis in Gaza.

Iranian, Chinese universities ink MOU to expand scientific ties

TEHRAN – Tarbiat Modarres University and Shanghai University have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to broaden scientific interactions and international cooperation.

INSF, SRSF to support joint research projects

TEHRAN – Following the tenth joint call, the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Silk Road Joint Science Fund (SRSF), in cooperation with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), will support the implementation of six research projects.