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Why is the space ready for a new agreement?

TEHRAN- In a reference to recent developments, reformist political activist Ali Bagheri told Etemad: The public atmosphere in the country and also international reactions show that the prevailing perception of a war atmosphere has given way to hope for diplomacy. A series of unofficial news reports from inside and outside the country indicate that the horizon of negotiations has become brighter than in comparison to the past, and this issue has noticeably changed the psychological atmosphere prevailing in the country and the region.

Bahram Beyzaie’s “The Death of Yazdgerd” on stage at Sangelaj Theater

TEHRAN – Coinciding with the 40th day after the passing of the renowned playwright and director Bahram Beyzaie, “The Death of Yazdgerd,” one of his well-known plays, was staged on Thursday night at Sangelaj Theater in Tehran.

Arthur C. Danto’s “After the End of Art” available in Persian

TEHRAN – The Persian translation of the book “After the End of Art” by Arthur C. Danto has been released in the bookstores across Iran.

“Iran Field” event to open in Tehran’s Azadi Tower

TEHRAN- The “Iran Field” event, centered around a visual re-examination of the days of the 1979 Revolution, will be inaugurated at the cultural and artistic complex of Azadi Tower on Sunday. 

Prominent poet, researcher Abdolhossein Jalalian passes away 

TEHRAN- Abdolhossein Jalalian, a celebrated poet and expert on the works of legendary Persian poet Hafez, passed away on Friday. He was 97. 

Ammar festival launches nationwide public screening to mark Islamic Revolution anniversary

TEHRAN-In conjunction with the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, a special initiative titled "Public Screenings of the Ammar Festival" has been launched, featuring a diverse cultural package, extensive discounts, and special gifts for cultural activists, grassroots organizations, and exhibitors across the country. 

TEHRAN PAPERS

Return to the negotiating table

Shargh, in a note, addressed changing the venue of the nuclear talks with the U.S. from Turkey to Oman upon Iran’s insistence. It wrote: Insistence on changing the playing field of negotiations from Istanbul to Muscat has put Washington in a state of 'either-or-nothing' ultimatum. Iran insists that the negotiations be held solely bilaterally so that it can limit the subject of the talks to the nuclear file and avoid discussing its missile capabilities and the resistance groups it supports.

Trump refuses to apologize for racist video depicting Obamas as apes

TEHRAN — U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a firestorm of bipartisan condemnation Friday after his official Truth Social account shared a video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.

Labor minister visits UNESCO-listed qanat in northeast Iran

TEHRAN – Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare Ahmad Meydari visited the UNESCO-listed Qasabeh qanat in Gonabad, northeast Iran, on Friday. The ancient aqueduct is widely considered as the deepest known qanat in the world.

Northwest Iran popular destination for Turkish tourists, consul general says

TEHRAN - Turkey’s consul general in Iran’s northwestern city of Urmia has said that tourist attractions in West Azarbaijan province, including UNESCO-listed sites, are popular among Turkish visitors and called for a direct flight between Ankara and Urmia.

National framework set for integrated handicrafts value chain

TEHRAN – The Iranian government has approved a comprehensive national document to manage the production, distribution, marketing and export value chain of handicrafts, aiming to coordinate executive bodies and strengthen the sector’s role in the economy.

Minister backs global registration push for Anbaran kilim craft

TEHRAN - Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts said on Saturday that the city of Anbaran in Ardabil province should pursue global registration for its kilim weaving tradition, citing the role of local women artisans and the sector’s economic potential.

Bozanjerd occupied until Ilkhanid period, excavation finds

TEHRAN - Archaeological excavations at the ancient site of Bozanjerd in west-central Iran, indicate the area was continuously settled from the historical period through the Middle Islamic era, including the Ilkhanid period, officials said.

Natanz handicrafts exhibition opens

TEHRAN -- Handicrafts exhibition of entrepreneurial women opened in Natanz, Isfahan province, on Wednesday.

Khalkhal holds winter festival

TEHRAN-- The 12th Khalkhal winter sports and games festival was held in a snowy atmosphere with the message of preserving the environment and wildlife of the region on Friday.

Sustainable development should be focus of national projects: president

TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country's development path must be designed based on quality, competitive pricing, environmental preservation, and maximum utilization of clean energy.

Thousands mourn as victims of ISIS-claimed mosque bombing are buried in Islamabad

Thousands of mourners gathered in Islamabad on Saturday to bury at least 32 victims of a suicide bombing at the Khadija Tul Kubra Shia mosque, Al Jazeera reported.

Wide-scale Israeli raids across West Bank, al-Quds lead to multiple arrests

Israeli forces conducted a wide-scale campaign of raids and detentions across the occupied West Bank and al-Quds (Jerusalem) early Saturday morning.