“Land of Angels” triumphs at 44th Fajr Film Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian director Babak Khajehpasha’s “Land of Angels” was named best film at the 44th Fajr Film Festival during the closing ceremony held at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on Wednesday. 

By Saleh Abidi Maleki 

Iranian nation proves bigger than Trump's 'big armada'

Millions of Iranians rally to mark 47th Islamic Revolution anniversary

TEHRAN – Bahman 22 (February 11) is the day Iran unveils its power and dignity every year, said Iran’s Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on Monday, two days before the annual rallies were set to take place. “Disappoint the enemy,” he added in a televised message. Observers could argue that this is precisely what the Iranian people went on to do.

International Storytelling Festival to be held in Isfahan 

TEHRAN- The 27th International Storytelling Festival, organized by Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA), will take place in the central Iranian city of Isfahan from February 14 to 16. 

Iranian director to stage reading of “A Marriage Proposal”

TEHRAN- A stage reading of Anton Chekhov’s comic play “A Marriage Proposal” will be held in Mehrab Theater Hall in Tehran on February 20.

Afghanistan’s “Salam” group performs homeland, exile melodies at Fajr International Music Festival

TEHRAN – The Afghan music group “Salam” took the stage on Tuesday, the second day of the 41st Fajr International Music Festival, at Roudaki Hall, performing local and traditional pieces from Afghanistan.

Netanyahu arrives in Washington to press Trump as Iran–US talks resume

TEHRAN – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington after moving up his trip, a step widely seen as an attempt to obstruct renewed diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States.

Larijani visits Doha and Muscat ahead of second round of nuclear talks 

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, held high-level talks in Doha on Wednesday as Tehran continues an intense round of regional consultations amid ongoing indirect negotiations with the United States.

Yemen’s Ansarullah warns US against any raid on Iran

TEHRAN - A member of the political bureau of Yemen's Ansarullah movement has warned the United States against launching any military aggression against Iran.

Tehran-Riyadh co-op best response to Israeli moves: Saudi ambassador

TEHRAN – The Saudi ambassador to Iran says cooperation and coordination between Tehran and Riyadh would be the best response to the Israeli regime’s actions and behavior in the region.

Congratulations pour in as Iran celebrates the birth of the Islamic Revolution 

TEHRAN — Messages of congratulations have poured in from across the globe on the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Gen. Hatami says Army and diplomacy working in tandem to defend the Iranian nation

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hosted a high-level team of senior Army commanders on Wednesday to discuss the strategic synergy between the nation’s military and diplomatic efforts.

Police Museum opens in Bojnurd's Mofakham Cultural and Historical Complex

TEHRAN -- A Police Museum, was opened in Mofakham Cultural and Historical Complex in Bojnurd, North Khorasan province on Tuesday with cooperation of the province’s Police Force Command.

Strengthening operations begin in Golestan Palace

TEHRAN--The strengthening operations of Golestan Palace components in Tehran has begun in line with the preventive protection of historical monuments.

Qazvin’s Baklava should become a global brand, says deputy minister

TEHRAN – Qazvin’s Baklava (layered pastry dessert), as an example of the art and history of people of Qazvin, should become a global brand through coordination and planning, said the Deputy Minister of Handicrafts at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.

We will solidly counter the challenges ahead: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Wednesday that Iran will counter problems facing the country through national resilience under the insightful guidelines of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Zardalu Abad monuments indicate cultural and historical developments of Ilam

TEHRAN-- Examples of evidence and identifications from prehistoric to historical periods and the Iron Age, as well as evidence from the Sassanid period and early Islamic centuries, can be seen in the ancient historical monuments of Zardalu Abad in Mishkhas region, Ilam, which indicate the important cultural and historical developments.

Russia vows to develop ties with Armenia and Azerbaijan after Vance visit

Russia intends to further develop its relations with both Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, after U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited the two South Caucasus nations, Reuters reported. 

Canada school shooting leaves 10 dead including suspect in Tumbler Ridge

Nine people were killed and dozens injured after an assailant opened fire at a school in western Canada, in one of the deadliest mass shootings in the country’s history. The suspect was later found dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury, the Guardian reported. 

POLITICO Poll: Majority of British voters think PM Starmer should step down

A majority of Brits think Prime Minister Keir Starmer should resign in the wake of new revelations about ex-ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, according to new results from The POLITICO Poll.

Gaza faces catastrophic civilian loss as death toll mounts

TEHRAN – The human cost of Israel’s war on Gaza has reached staggering levels, with the death toll now reported at 72,045 and 171,686 injured, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. The figures only partially reflect the scale of devastation, as thousands of victims remain trapped under rubble or have died from starvation, disease, and lack of medical care due to Israel’s siege.

North Khorasan has capacity to become standalone tourism destination, official says

TEHRAN - North Khorasan province has the capacity to become a complete tourism destination on its own, a senior tourism official said during a one-day visit to the province.

Official highlights Isfahan’s potential as West Asia medical tourism hub

TEHRAN - Isfahan has the capacity to become a medical tourism hub not only in Iran but across West Aisa, a provincial tourism official said on Wednesday.

IRCS basic health care units providing services in deprived areas

TEHRAN – The basic health care units (BHCU) deployed by the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) are providing services free of charge in less privileged areas on the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which is being marked from February 1-11.

DOE restoring four wetlands across country

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is reviving four wetlands, namely Bamdej in southwestern Khuzestan province, Gomishan in northern Golestan province, Arjan in southern Fars province, and Quri Gol in northwestern East Azarbaijan province.

Iran among top 10 countries in regenerative medicine

TEHRAN – With the approval of six new advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), Iran has showcased breakthroughs in regenerative medicine, improving the country’s global ranking from 12 to 7.