Iranian films to go on screen in Indian festival 

TEHRAN-Three Iranian films will go on screen in different sections of the 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will run in Goa from November 20 to 28.

‘Unfounded, fabricated’, Iran denounces Canada’s claims of targeted threats

TEHRAN – Iran has rejected recent accusations from the head of Canada’s domestic intelligence agency, dismissing them as unfounded and fabricated.

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New signs of continued nuclear negotiations

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Emrooz, in a commentary, dealt with the recent phone call between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Abbas Araghchi of Iran.

Tehran conference to address legal fallout of Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran

TEHRAN – A high-level conference titled “International Law Under Assault, Aggression, and Defense” is set to convene on Sunday, November 16, at the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS), the research arm of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

‘Humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Sudan’, Tehran calls for international response

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian diplomat has strongly denounced the “crimes and humanitarian catastrophe” unfolding in the Sudanese city of El Fasher, urging swift and coordinated international action to confront the rapidly deteriorating situation in North Darfur.

US aggression in Caribbean undermines international peace, says Tehran

TEHRAN – Iran has warned that the recent surge in US military activity across the Caribbean and Latin America threatens regional stability and undermines international peace, urging Washington to respect Venezuela’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iranian president hails Iraq’s successful elections in phone talk With PM al-Sudani

TEHRAN – In a phone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Iraq on the glorious and peaceful holding of legislative elections.

No threat or coercion will force us to surrender our rights: Iran at UN

TEHRAN – Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations says the country will never capitulate to threats or coercion, and that military aggression and economic terrorism can never force Iran into renouncing its legitimate rights.

IRGC navy seizes oil tanker off southern Makran coast

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has seized the oil tanker Talara off the southern coast of Makran following a judicial order.

Trump's luxury Diriyah deal sharpens pay-for-play charge as MBS' visit looms

The Trump Organization is in talks to attach its brand to Diriyah, the Saudi $63 billion government-led redevelopment — a development that arrives just days before Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s planned visit to Washington.

UNRWA warns of impending winter disaster in Gaza as aid remains blocked by Israel

Gaza faces a worsening crisis as winter approaches, with vital shelter and supplies blocked by Israel from entering the enclave, Anadolu reported Saturday, citing the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

Aras Free Zone Organization joins UN Tourism as new member

TEHRAN — The Aras Free Zone Organization has been officially accepted as a member of UN Tourism during the organization’s 26th General Assembly, which was recently held Riyadh, Iranian official said.

Documentary series explores historical roots of European colonialism

TEHRAN — A new documentary series titled “Colonialism, the Story of a History” examines the origins and historical development of colonialism in Europe.

Azar-Barzin Mehr fire temple, a treasure of history and cultural identity of ancient Iran

TEHRAN--Azar-Barzin Mehr fire temple is located in the heart of Reyvand mountains and is considered one of the most important religious buildings pertaining to Sassanid era.

Iran designated to four key UNESCO committees

TٍEHRAN--In the final days of the 43rd session of UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, the Islamic Republic of Iran, which had been nominated for membership in several executive and scientific bodies of the organization, has achieved to become a member of four key UNESCO committees with the consensus of the member states.

Chinese imports found in Iran’s kish Island, excavations indicate historical trade links

TEHRAN — Archaeologists have uncovered imported Chinese ceramics during the seventh season of excavations at the ancient city of Harireh on Kish Island, reaffirming historical trade connections between China and southern Iran, researchers said on Saturday.

Minister calls for halt to disputed construction near UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace

TEHRAN - Iran’s cultural heritage minister on Friday called for an immediate halt to a suspicious construction near the Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran, saying no violations of heritage protection rules would be tolerated.

South Africa admits 130 Palestinians after chaotic entry

South Africa admitted 130 Palestinians on November 13 after initially blocking their entry at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport, The Cradle reported Saturday, citing border authorities.

Support package approved to ease liquidity strain on automakers, auto part suppliers

TEHRAN – A senior industry official said a new support package has been approved to increase credit ceilings for major automakers and their supply chains, following coordination between the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade and the Central Bank’s High Council to resolve financing bottlenecks.