Role of music in attracting tourists to ecotourism destinations

TEHRAN--Local music can differentiate the experience of tourists in ecotourism resorts and strengthen the sense of closeness to the local culture.

Cultural heritage officials emphasize protection of historical Kharanaq castle and caravanserai

TEHRAN—Cultural heritage officials of Yazd province have recently visited the historical Kharanaq castle and caravanserai and emphasized the strengthening of interorganizational cooperation and the implementation of joint measures to protect and organize the monuments.

Qom on path of cultural heritage, tourism development

TEHRAN--Qom province, with more than 8,000 years of civilization and cultural and historical attractions, is entering a new stage of cultural heritage, tourism and handicraft development, along with a significant increase in credits and the implementation of extensive projects in the field of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts.

Museum director commemorates Arfa’i as pioneer of Elamite, Old Babylonian studies

TEHRAN – The head of the museum at Persepolis on Thursday marked the memory of professor Abdolmajid Arfa’i, an Elamite scholar and researcher of ancient Elamite and Akkadian languages, who died on Wednesday at the age of 86 after a period of illness.

Over 490 rare diseases identified in Iran

TEHRAN – A total of 492 rare diseases have been identified in the country, according to an official with the health ministry.

DOE warns UN: U.S. military presence endangers Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman biodiversity

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has written a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, warning that the U.S. military presence endangers biodiversity in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

Over 540 earthquakes hit Iran in a month

TEHRAN – A total of 546 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a month from January 21 to February 19, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Iran, Egypt explore potential to enhance sci-tech ties

TEHRAN – The head of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology’s center for international scientific cooperation, Ehsan Qaboul, and the head of the Egyptian Interests Section in Tehran, Mohammed Zia, have discussed avenues to expand educational, scientific, and technological cooperation between the two countries.

Oman, Iran confirm ‘significant progress’ in Iran-US talks, technical discussions to start Monday

Araghchi says Iran and US have entered 'components of a deal' and will sit for fourth round of talks next week

TEHRAN – Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi says the Thursday nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. in Geneva made "significant progress" and technical discussions will take place next week in Vienna.

Iran, US restart talks after a break

TEHRAN – After a break for consultations with the capitals, the negotiators from Iran and the United States restarted their nuclear talks on Thursday.

‘Practical’ proposals discussed in Iran-US talks: Tehran

‘Proposal focused on lifting US sanctions’

TEHRAN- Iran says that “important” and “practical” proposals were advanced during negotiations in Geneva on Thursday morning on Iran’s nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions.

US insists on ‘limiting’ Iran's enrichment in Geneva talks, source says

American negotiators insisted on “limiting” Iran’s enrichment of uranium and maintaining long-term verification of its nuclear program during indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.

Oman FM: Iran, US ‘exchanging creative and positive ideas’

Crucial talks between Washington and Tehran in Geneva, Switzerland, have been adjourned for a break and will resume “later today,” Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said a short while ago.

Tehran says Iran-US talks conducted with ‘great seriousness’

TEHRAN- Iran-U.S. talks in Geneva on Thursday are being carried out with “great seriousness” by negotiating teams on both sides, Iran’s Foreign Ministry says.

Iranian academics and activists unite in public declaration against war

TEHRAN - More than 350 Iranian researchers, civic activists, and political figures from across the political spectrum have signed a joint statement titled “No to War and Aggression Against Iran.” They are now calling on the public to join them by signing a petition launched at a dedicated campaign website.

Iran warns Trump using ‘Hitler-era’ propaganda to justify potential aggression 

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have rejected claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump in his recent State of the Union address, accusing him of spreading deliberate falsehoods aimed at derailing upcoming nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

‘Historic’ deal possible if diplomacy prioritized, Araghchi says ahead of US talks 

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign minister said Wednesday that Tehran is ready to strike a quick nuclear deal with the United States, but only if Washington proves it is serious this time.

Taq-e Bostan site to hold National Tree Planting Day

TEHRAN – National Tree Planting Day will be held in the historical site of Taq-e Bostan in Kermanshah province on Saturday.

Veteran tour guide speaks at Tour Guides Night

TEHRAN--Iran's Tour Guides Night was held at the Shariati Museum House on Tuesday with the theme ‘Narrative of Iran's Tourism Through Time’ reviewing the memories and experiences of Abolghasem Sassan, a veteran tour guide.

Food in Hormozgan tells story of people's connection with sea

TEHRAN -- Food in Hormozgan province is not just a meal, but rather a story of people's long-standing connection with the sea.

Iranian conservator calls for fundamental reform in restoration education

TEHRAN – An Iranian architectural conservator and university lecturer has called for a fundamental overhaul of restoration education, criticizing what he described as an overly theory-based academic system and weak institutional support for field training.

Elamitologist Abdolmajid Arfa’i, decipherer of Cyrus Cylinder, dies at 86

TEHRAN – Professor Abdolmajid Arfa’i, Elamite scholar and prominent researcher of ancient Elamite and Akkadian languages, died on Wednesday, after a period of illness. He was 86.

Iran FM heads to Geneva for nuclear talks with US

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas, leading a diplomatic team, departed for Geneva for nuclear talks on Thursday with American negotiators headed by Steve Wikoff.

Five cholera cases identified in Iran in 2025

TEHRAN – In the first nine months of the current Iranian year, which started in March 2025, five cholera cases have been identified in the country, according to the health ministry.

WHO hails Iran’s mental health strategy as an “innovative and replicable global model”

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization has praised Iran’s SERAJ – a pioneering model for integrated mental health and social care, describing it as an “innovative and replicable global model.”

Tehran, Ankara discuss ways to develop science diplomacy

TEHRAN – Iranian and Turkish officials have discussed avenues to expand academic cooperation within the framework of a joint program to promote science diplomacy.

Boundary survey commenced around Asirabad historical mound in Saveh

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts has begun a field survey to propose a protective buffer zone for the Asirabad historical mound, which is located in the southeastern part of Saveh, a local official said on Tuesday.

Handicrafts artists participate in Intl. Holy Quran Exhibition

TEHRAN – Handicrafts artists are taking part in the 33rd International Holy Quran Exhibition, which is currently underway at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran, a provincial official said on Tuesday.