‘Lori Lullaby’ registered on national list of intangible heritage

TEHRAN—Head of Lorestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Ata Hassanpour announced the registration of ‘Lori Lullaby’ on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Holeylan Valley, historical passage of tool-making humans from 100,000 years ago

TEHRAN-Archaeological studies show that tool-making humans lived in the Holeylan Valley in Ilam province for about 100,000 years and after going through the initial stages, have achieved irrigated agriculture and livestock domestication.

200,000 people tour West Azarbaijan museums in six months

TEHRAN—Head of West Azarbaijan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Morteza Safari said that 225,402 tourists visited the province’s museums during the first half of current Iranian year (March-September 2025).

Deputy minister emphasizes use of creative techniques, AI in tourism advertising

TEHRAN-- Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpei described the use of new, creative techniques, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies in advertising and content production as a very important issue.

Iran marking national bone health week

TEHRAN – The health ministry is observing the national bone health week from October 18 to 24 nationwide to raise public awareness on  ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat osteoporosis, and related musculoskeletal diseases

JWENT explores AI, nanotech solutions for water, environmental challenges

TEHRAN – The 2026 special issue of the International Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology (JWENT) focuses on exploring innovative and sustainable solutions to address challenges through the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and nanotechnology.  

IRCS, Intl. Organization for Migration to boost co-op 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have discussed ways to boost collaborations on refugees.

Voluntary return of illegal Afghans up by 30% in October

TEHRAN – The voluntary return of undocumented Afghan refugees to their homeland via the Dogharon border terminal in the city of Taibad, northeastern Khorasan Razavi province, has increased by 30 percent since the beginning of autumn compared with summer.

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Decoding Larijani's two important missions in Moscow

TEHRAN - Arman-e-Emrooz analyzed Ali Larijani’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, saying it marked a pivotal diplomatic engagement.

Vessel which caught fire off Yemen coast not owned by Iran: Oil ministry

TEHRAN – An informed source at the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum told Mehr News Agency that the recent incident in the Gulf of Aden has nothing to do with the Iran, referring to an incident off the coast of Yemen where an oil tanker went up in flames on October 18, 2025.

Iran condemns killing of Sunni tribal chiefs by Israeli-linked terror groups

TEHRAN – The Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned the killing of the elders of Baluch Sunni ethnic groups in the south east of the country at the hands of Israeli-linked terrorist groups.

Mossad agent executed in Iran following supreme court verdict

TEHRAN – Iran has executed a Mossad agent convicted of espionage and “waging war against God,” the Judiciary of Qom Province announced on Sunday, marking the latest in a series of counter-espionage actions against Israeli spy operations inside the country.

Armed Forces on full alert as Cmdr. says Iran’s defence capabilities continue to strengthen

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian commander says the country’s armed forces are on full alert and ready to deliver a stronger response than before should any new act of aggression be launched against the Islamic Republic.

Israel reconstructed air defenses after 2024 Iranian attacks, only to see them fail again in June

TEHRAN – A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, whose name and face have not been disclosed, said in a televised interview with IRIB that Iran successfully targeted Israeli air defense centers and disrupted their operations during Operation True Promise III.

31 film reels from Qajar era discovered in Golestan Palace

TEHRAN—A total of 31 film reels from Qajar era has been discovered in the UNESCO-designated Golestan Palace, located in downtown Tehran.

Iran seeks to attract more visitors from neighboring countries, tourism minister says

TEHRAN — Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, on Sunday stated that Iran is currently focusing on attracting tourists primarily from nearby countries.

‘UNECE ready to help Iran implement environmental programs’

TEHRAN – The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has announced its willingness to support the country in implementing environmental conservation programs.

Iran to attend International Nano Olympiad 2026

TEHRAN – Iran will participate in the third International Nano Olympiad (INO), which is scheduled to take place in Taipei, Taiwan, from December 12 to 18, 2026.

Iranian scientist wins UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Award

TEHRAN – Behzad Qiasi, a faculty member of the University of Tehran, has won the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Awards for his project titled ‘Develop a sustainable hydrotourism model in Iran’s Miankaleh Biosphere Reserve’.

Artworks by Mahmoud Farshchian unveiled at Sa’dabad palace museum

TEHRAN – Four paintings by the late Iranian master Mahmoud Farshchian, held by the Mostazafan Foundation, unveiled and displayed on loan for one month at the Farshchian Museum located within Sa’dabad palace complex in Tehran.

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Positive effects of FATF

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Etemad discussed the benefits of getting out of the FATF blacklist and said: Iran is joining the FATF by approving the two pending conventions that can have positive effects: first, rebuild Iran's banking credibility globally; second, reduce the cost of foreign exchange transactions and facilitate access to international payment systems; and third, Strengthen the country's standing in global risk assessments.

Tehran denies UK security threat claims after MI5 accusations

TEHRAN – Iran’s embassy in London has forcefully rejected claims by the head of Britain’s MI5 that Tehran poses a threat to the United Kingdom’s security, denouncing the allegations as “baseless and irresponsible.”

By Soheila Zarfam 

The sunset of the JCPOA in the twilight of distrust in Western diplomacy

Resolution 2231 officially expires, ending UN endorsement of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN – The jubilant crowds that gave then-Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif a hero’s welcome in April 2015 as his flight landed in Tehran from Switzerland were cheering what they believed was the dawn of a new era for Iran.

There are efforts to remove Iran from trade corridors, warns top commander 

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian military commander has warned that the enemy’s objective is to remove Iran from trade corridors.

Araghchi warns of human and regional cost of Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan could result in significant human casualties and threaten the stability of the entire region.

UNESCO representatives visit Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System

TEHRAN—A delegation comprising the representatives of UNESCO organization from Algerian, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Iraq visited Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in Khuzestan province.

Minister emphasizes the need for intelligent protection of historical monuments

TEHRAN— Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri emphasized the need for intelligent protection of Iran's historical monuments, and said that protecting the cultural heritage is protecting the country's historical memory and national identity.