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.

18th Fajr Visual Arts Festival opens in Shushtar with focus on water

TEHRAN- The 18th edition of Fajr Visual Arts Festival officially opened on Wednesday beside the UNESCO-listed Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in southwestern Khuzestan province, under the motto “My Land / Iran, the Embodiment of Water.”

National Union of Writers of Kyrgyz Republic to publish 100 selected works by leading Iranian poets

TEHRAN – In a significant move to bolster cultural ties, Iran is set to introduce a comprehensive anthology of its poetic heritage to the Kyrgyz people.

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.

A fortified line along Iran’s borders

Why the recent IRGC ground forces drill in southern Iran matters

TEHRAN – In recent weeks, Iran’s military planners have offered new clues about how the country is preparing for a potential regional confrontation involving the U.S. and its proxies. While Tehran continues to describe its overarching doctrine as defensive, officials and analysts close to the security establishment emphasize that this strategy is not limited to passive deterrence.

Historic Geneva talks and reasonable risk-taking

Shargh devoted its editorial to the looming third round of talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva. According to the editorial, the Geneva talks between Iran and the United States can be considered historic in some ways.

Iran affirms root causes of Ukraine war must be addressed

TEHRAN - The permanent mission of Iran to the United Nations has clarified Tehran’s negative vote on a draft resolution by the UN General Assembly concerning the Ukraine war that erupted in February 2022.

Six terrorists killed in IRGC ambush in southeast Iran

TEHRAN – In an ambush on Tuesday night, troops from the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have killed six members of the Jaish al-Adl (known in Iran as Jaish-al-Zulm) terrorist group in an ambush near the border city of Saravan in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan.

Iran names new ambassadors to Lebanon, Algeria

TEHRAN - Iran has named its new ambassadors to Lebanon and Algeria.

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.