Soltaniyeh to hold National Iranology Conference of Zanjan

TEHRAN--National Iranology Conference of Zanjan province will be held focusing on history, culture, and arts of Soltaniyeh city at the Soltaniyeh World Heritage Base.

New legal measures under consideration to curb graffiti at Persepolis

TEHRAN – Iranian authorities plan to intensify legal action against graffiti and vandalism at the UNESCO-listed site of Persepolis, a provincial official said on Friday.

Minister suggests formation of spiritual tourism triangle in Semnan province

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, on Thursday called for the formation of a spiritual tourism triangle stretching from Shahroud to the capital city of Semnan, during a visit to eastern Semnan province.

Damghan proposed as hub for eastern Iran civilizational studies

TEHRAN– Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts on Thursday called for Damghan in Semnan province to be developed into a center for civilizational studies in eastern Iran, stressing the need for scientific protection and integrated management of two major historical sites in the city.

Tourism and handicrafts sectors, tools of cultural diplomacy, says advisor to minister

TEHRAN -- Looking at tourism and handicrafts is not merely economic, but rather it is considered as a tool of public and cultural diplomacy to strengthen the connection between nations and influence the relations between the governments, emphasized Atefeh Marvi, advisor to Minister of Cultural Heritage for women and family affairs.

Pezeshkian announces $2.5b allocation for transport corridor development

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced an unprecedented $2.5 billion allocation for the development of Iran’s transport corridors, describing the sector as a top government priority.

National research, technology network for Persian medicine being launched

TEHRAN – The health ministry’s traditional medicine is developing a national research and technology network for Persian medicine to integrate scientific and technological efforts to enhance Persian medicine’s status and expand the value chain of medicinal plants.

Solar expansion in Iran cuts CO2 emissions by 1m tons annually

TEHRAN – The expansion of solar power plants in Iran is preventing the release of more than 1 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually, while also helping reduce electricity supply imbalances, state media reported.

DOE, Education Ministry plan to develop environmental education curriculum

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Education Ministry have discussed the possibility of developing a national education curriculum to promote environmental responsibility and awareness among children.

Iran, Turkey discuss new rail link, broader transport cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Turkey have discussed expanding transport cooperation, including a new rail connection at the Cheshmeh Soraya–Aralik border crossing and the revival of passenger train services between Tehran and major Turkish cities, Iran’s Transport Minister said.

Intl. students take first Persian language proficiency test

TEHRAN – The National Education Assessment Organization, in cooperation with the Organization of Students Affairs, held the first Persian language proficiency test for international students in Tehran on Thursday.

Pistachio export stands at $730m in 9 moths

TEHRAN- The Director General of the Office of Temperate and Dry Fruits Affairs at the Ministry of Agriculture's Horticulture Department said that 100,000 tons of pistachios worth $730 million were exported to 67 countries worldwide, including 18 European Union member states, during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21, 2025).

Iran elected as vice-chair of UN Commission for Social Development

TEHRAN –Abbas Tajik, Iran’s representative to the United Nations, has been appointed as the vice-chair of the 65th Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD65).

Iran says Uzbek truck traffic surges 117% in 2025 after tariff removal deal

TEHRAN – Traffic by Uzbek transport fleets to Iran rose 117 percent in 2025 from a year earlier, while Iranian fleet traffic to Uzbekistan increased 18 percent, Iran’s transport and urban development minister said, citing a bilateral roadmap and the mutual removal of a $400 fee.

“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. 

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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.