Venice Classics to show Beyzai’s “Bashu, the Little Stranger”

TEHRAN – The 1989 Iranian drama “Bashu, the Little Stranger” directed by renowned Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzai will be screened at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

Iranian storyteller Arian, illustrator Haddadi nominated for 2026 ALMA

TEHRAN – Iran’s nominees for the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) were unveiled by the Children’s Book Council of Iran on Thursday.

Zij-e Manijeh, a unique opportunity to draw visitors to Kermanshah

TEHRAN—Zij-e Manije, sometimes referred to as “Manijeh Castle,” is one of the ancient charms located near the city of Sarpol-e Zahab in Kermanshah province, western Iran.

Tazieh instruments put on display at Tehran’s Azadi Tower

TEHRAN – A private collection of artifacts related to Tazieh (a sort of religious passion play) instruments, including garments, masks, swords, flags, etc., has been put on display at Tehran’s Azadi Tower.

Rahmat tree in Taq-e Bostan turns 604 years old

TEHRAN - A centuries-old tree known as “Rahmat,” also referred to as “Shirin and Farhad,” which stands tall near the famed Taq-e Bostan in western Iran, has reached its 604th year of life, a local official announced on Saturday.

Reopening of museums planned in three stages, deputy minister

TEHRAN – Weeks after a halt in the 12-day Israeli-imposed war on Iran, Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi announced the development of a three-stage plan for the safe and gradual reopening of museums and historical sites.

Tourism minister visits Great Wall of Gorgan in northern Iran

TEHRAN - Iran’s tourism minister, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, paid a visit to the Great Wall of Gorgan on Thursday, where he inaugurated construction on the site’s first official visitor information center, which is regarded as a key milestone toward the wall’s eventual nomination for UNESCO World Heritage status.

By Afshin Majlesi

A journey beyond the misconceptions

TEHRAN - For those who dare to look beyond the headlines, Iran unveils a spectacular array of treasures. From the ancient ruins of Persepolis, once the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, to the winding alleyways and wind towers of Yazd, a UNESCO-listed desert city, the country is a living museum.

Aid workers’ sacrifice to inspire future generation: IFRC tells IRCS

TEHRAN –The self-sacrifice of the aid workers will inspire the future generation who want to follow the same path and provide humanitarian assistance, officials with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have said in a letter to the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

VP oversees return of undocumented Afghan refugees at northeastern settlement

TEHRAN –Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Zahra Behrouz-Azar has paid a visit to Torbat-e-Jam settlement, northeastern Khorasan Razavi province, to oversee the process of returning undocumented Afghan nationals to their home country.

Intl. Congress on Biotechnology slated for October

TEHRAN –The sixth international, and the 14th national congress on Biotechnology is scheduled to be convened in Tehran from October 22 to 24.

National social security week being marked

TEHRAN – Iran is observing the national social security week, registered on the national calendar month, from July 10 to 16 across the country with the theme ‘transformation and development along with social partners’.

World Population Day: fears about future impacting fertility rates

TEHRAN –Fears about the future—such as climate change, environmental degradation, wars, and pandemics—are impacting fertility decisions, leading some to have fewer children than desired.

DOE elaborates on Iran’s initiatives in combating SDSs

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has outlined the measures taken by the country at the global level to address the sand and dust storms (SDSs) over the past few years.

South Pars platforms undergo major overhaul to sustain gas output

TEHRAN – Iran has completed major maintenance work on the offshore gas platforms of Phases 5 and 6 of the South Pars gas field, aiming to ensure stable gas production amid regional conflict. Mehdi Rajabi, head of production operations at Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC), said the overhaul was carried out without incident, registering over 12,734 person-hours of labor.

Industry Ministry unveils production support package

TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade has unveiled a production support package focused on sustaining industrial output, particularly for sectors affected by the recent war. Deputy Minister of Mining and Mineral Industries Vajiollah Jafari, said the package has been designed around two key pillars, with special assistance allocated to units damaged by the conflict, including access to foreign currency and financial resources.

Govt. eyes 3,000 MW renewable energy capacity by Mar. 2026

TEHRAN – Iran's push to expand renewable energy capacity is gaining momentum, with Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi unveiling a new 100-megawatt renewable energy project and expressing hope that total installed capacity will exceed 3,000 megawatts by the end of the current Iranian year (March 2026).

Faghani picked to officiate Club World Cup final

TEHRAN - Alireza Faghani was picked to referee Sunday’s Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.

Amirhossein Esfandiar joins InPost ChKS Chełm

TEHRAN – Iranian international outside hitter Amirhossein Esfandiar has become the newest member of the newly promoted team — InPost ChKS Chełm. He is the second Iranian to have the opportunity to debut in the PlusLiga.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Hashemian's red test: Can he revive Persepolis?

TEHRAN - Persepolis, Iran’s most decorated football club, have entered a new chapter with the appointment of Vahid Hashemian as head coach.

Milestone recognition marks Iran’s first Paleolithic World Heritage site

TEHRAN - In a landmark announcement during the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee on Friday, in Paris, the Prehistoric Sites of the Khorramabad Valley were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.