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2026-09-28 21:02
Culture Minister addresses academics, students at St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Art
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance addressed the faculty and students at the St. Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts on Sunday and stressed the importance of taking a strategic view of Iranian-Russian cultural and civilizational dialogue as a means of building resilience against future crises. He also discussed the country’s cultural elements and its “cultural shield” in the face of military threats.
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2026-09-27 20:54
Iranian, Russian culture ministers meet in St. Petersburg, promise new era in cultural relations
TEHRAN – In a meeting in Saint Petersburg, the culture ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation discussed the expansion of cultural ties.
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2026-09-25 20:25
Culture Minister goes to Russia to advance joint cultural programs
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi has traveled to Russia to attend the 12th International Forum of United Cultures and advance joint cultural programs between Iran and Russia.
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2026-09-04 20:09
Culture minister visits Minab School exhibition
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, visited the “Minab School” group exhibition at the Art Bureau in Tehran on Thursday.
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2026-07-20 21:28
23rd Meeting of Ministers of Culture of SCO Member States concludes
TEHRAN – The 23rd Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States concluded on Sunday in the city of Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan, and the heads of the participating delegations, including the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, signed the final statement.
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2026-07-19 15:18
Culture Minister proposes cataloging of manuscript collections in Iran, Kyrgyzstan
TEHRAN – During his official visit to Kyrgyzstan, Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi visited the National Library of Kyrgyzstan and met with the library’s director, Eldar Attokurov, proposing that precise cataloging of the manuscript collections in both countries be conducted.
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2026-07-17 20:31
Iran, Kyrgyzstan keen on developing cultural, artistic cooperation
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi arrived at Bishkek Airport on Thursday, July 16, to attend the 23rd Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States.
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2026-05-15 21:42
Leader emphasizes potential of Persian language, literature for promoting Islamic-Iranian culture
TEHRAN – In a message issued on the occasion of the Persian Language Day and in commemoration of the great Iranian poet Ferdowsi (May 15), Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasized the vast potential of the Persian language and literature for promoting the rich culture and civilization of Islamic Iran on a global scale.
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2026-04-22 23:37
Honoring Saadi is honoring living Iranian spirit, culture minister says
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, in a message on the occasion of the National Day of Saadi Shirazi (April 21), said: “Honoring Saadi is honoring the living Iranian spirit, a spirit the world needs today more than ever.”
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2026-04-14 19:08
Iran’s culture minister warns of Trump’s arrogance following insult to Pope
TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, has issued a critique of US President Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric and self-deifying social media presence, characterizing the American leader’s behavior as a modern manifestation of the "Pharaoh complex" that historically signals the imminent downfall of tyrants.
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2026-04-05 23:31
New narrative translation of Quran unveiled
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, unveiled the narrative translation of the Holy Quran, drawing from the narrations of Ahl al-Bayt (AS), authored by Alireza Barazesh.
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2026-03-30 14:31
Culture Minister condemns Zionist regime's actions against journalists
TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance has condemned the Israel’s murder of two journalists in southern Lebanon and offered condolences to the media professional.
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2026-03-20 22:33
Culture minister calls for solidarity among Islamic nations against U.S.-Israeli aggression
TEHRAN –The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance has issued a message to the culture ministers of Muslim countries regarding the war imposed by the U.S. and the Zionist regime on Iran.
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2026-02-02 21:47
Fajr Theater Festival wraps up at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall
TEHRAN- The closing ceremony of the 44th Fajr Theater Festival was held on Sunday night at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall with honoring the winners in different sections.
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2026-01-18 19:06
44th Fajr Intl. Theater Festival kicks off in Kerman
TEHRAN- The 44th edition of the Fajr International Theater Festival, which has been underway in Kerman since January 12, was officially inaugurated on Saturday with a formal opening ceremony. The festival will continue in Tehran following its initial events.
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2025-12-14 19:34
Culture ministers of Iran, Kazakhstan sign MoU on cinematic cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi and the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva have signed a memorandum of understanding on cinematic cooperation in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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2025-10-14 19:56
Iran, Turkey deepen cultural cooperation
TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, has emphasized Iran’s desire to expand bilateral relations with Turkey, as 2025 has been designated as the Cultural Year of Iran and Turkey.