Over 56 Iranian heritage sites damaged in U.S., Israeli attacks

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Saturday that at least 56 museums, historical monuments and cultural sites across the country had suffered serious damage due to airstrike conducted by the United States and Zionist regime of Israel.

US Justice Department seeks information on Iranian officials that are out in public

TEHRAN - The U.S. Justice Department issued a notice on Friday stating it could award up to $10 million to anyone who provides information about individuals it described as key “IRGC leaders.”

Top university chancellors urge global counterparts to censure U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran

TEHRAN – Chancellors of 15 top Iranian universities have urged counterparts worldwide to condemn illegal U.S.-Israeli attacks on the country and help preserve human life, cultural heritage, civilization, and dignity.

U.S.-Israel attack targets some 43,000 non-military units

TEHRAN – Some 42,914 non-military units, including 6,179 business, and 36,489 residential units across the country have been targeted by the United States and Israel since the outbreak of the war on February 28 till March 14, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

Environmental degradation: “Vietnam syndrome” and public hatred of U.S. military intervention

TEHRAN - War and military activities have apparent consequences for the environment. Weapons, troop movements, explosions and the destruction of buildings and forests are just some of the examples of how military operations damage the environment.

Intl. law ‘beautiful only on paper’: world closes eyes on atrocities against Iran civilians

TEHRAN - Brutal attacks by Israel and the United States on civilian centers have continued without interruption over the past two weeks. Meanwhile, international bodies have largely remained silent and have merely watched these events unfold.

Though Trump knew Iran may close Hormuz Strait, he ordered war: WSJ

Trump was intoxicated with deep confidence that his military would achieve swift and decisive victory

Before the U.S. went to war, Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told President Trump that an American attack could prompt Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.

Farabi Cinema Foundation calls on intl. film companies, festivals to denounce attacks on Iran

TEHRAN – Farabi Cinema Foundation, as the national body of Iran cinema, has sent a letter of protest to international film production and distribution entities, global film festivals, and a group of foreign filmmakers, calling on them not to remain silent in the face of injustice and the criminal attacks by the U.S. and the Zionist regime on Iran.

Lebanese participant in 19th Cinema Verite injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon

TEHRAN – Young Lebanese filmmaker Hussein Kanso, who was present in Iran for the 19th Iran International Documentary Film Festival “Cinema Verite” has been injured in the recent attacks by the Zionist regime on Lebanon.

Iran National Animation Center issues call for animated movies on national epics, heroes

TEHRAN – The Iran National Animation Center has issued a nationwide call for the production of short animated works under the title "Steadfast Iran".

“Bloody Angels” documentary screened at UN building in Tehran to expose Minab school tragedy

TEHRAN- In a powerful move to bring international attention to the recent tragedy in southern Iran, the documentary "Bloody Angels” was premiered on Friday evening in front of the United Nations building in Tehran.

No shortage of essential goods, 386 fuel stations operating in Tehran

TEHRAN- The governor-general of Tehran province, emphasizing the establishment of complete security across the province, stated that the supply of essential goods, bread, and fuel is ongoing.

‘Attacks by Zionist regime, U.S. on Iran proves validity of Quds Day’

TEHRAN- Announcing that these days the Iranian nation is facing brutal attacks on hospitals, schools, and residential areas, Iran’s Oil Minister stated: "These attacks prove the truth of what the late Imam [Khomeini] said about Israel, and which our martyred Imam [Khamenei] continued."

Iran warns FAO: Warmongers have endangered countries’ food routes

TEHRAN- In a letter to the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Iran’s Minister of Agriculture warned about the threat to the food security of regional nations posed by American and Zionist aggressors.

Persian Gulf states lose $15b in energy revenues since start of war

TEHRAN- Persian Gulf oil producers have lost an estimated $15.1 billion in energy revenues since the start of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with millions of barrels of crude trapped by the near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, Financial Times reported on Friday.

‘Iran must be prepared to govern Strait of Hormuz in all dimensions’

TEHRAN- According to a report by Tasnim News Agency, as the American-Zionist coalition's war against the Iranian nation enters its third week, Mehdi Ghazanfari, the Chairman of the Board of the National Development Fund of Iran, has analyzed the events of the past two weeks in the political and economic spheres.

Swiss lawmakers in Vaud to vote on reviewing UEFA tax exemption over Israel dispute

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Lawmakers in the Swiss canton of Vaud are set to vote on March 17 on a resolution that could lead to a review of the tax privileges granted to the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), amid criticism over the organization’s continued recognition of the Israeli Football Association (IFA).