Glassware makes one-fourth of Tehran handicraft exports

TEHRAN – Glassware accounts for almost one-fourth of handicrafts exports from Tehran province, a local tourism official has said.

‘Tehran, Seoul to boost ties despite U.S. pressure’

TEHRAN – In a Saturday meeting, Asadollah Abbasi, the president of Iran-South Korea parliamentary friendship group, and Kang Seok-ho, a senior member of the South Korean National Assembly, agreed that bilateral relations must not be affected by U.S. pressure.

Tehran, Kabul explore ways to deepen ties 

TEHRAN – At a meeting between Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul on Thursday, Tehran and Kabul pledged to deepen ties in various arenas including water sharing. 

Zarif said says “oil and banks” are the litmus test for keeping the nuclear deal alive. 

Tehran says will boost enrichment if EU acts passively

TEHRAN – Tehran says it could increase uranium enrichment if the European Union continues to act passively in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* A collection of photos depicting scenes of mourning ceremonies for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions in Iran will be put on display in an exhibition at Laleh Gallery from September 21 to October 9.

By Afshin Majlesi

Pakistan Defense Day commemorated in Tehran

TEHRAN – A host of international envoys and military personnel marked the 53rd Pakistan Defense Day in a ceremony held on Wednesday evening at the Pakistan ambassador’s residence in Tehran.

Tehran exhibit features artworks back from Louvre-Lens

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, an exhibition of Qajar-era (1785-1925) objects, which France’s Louvre-Lens had borrowed earlier this year for a home show, opened its doors to the public at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.

Iran, Belarus hold consular meetings in Tehran

TEHRAN – Top officials from Iran and Belarus on Monday held the fifth round of meetings on consular affairs in a bid to boost relations between the two sides in different fields.

By Seyed Hossein Mousavian

Why Iran prefers the Eastern bloc over The West

As the military phase of the Syrian conflict reaches its final stages, the leaders of Russia, Iran, and Turkey met in Tehran on September 9 and reiterated in a joint statement that a political solution to the Syrian conflict requires inclusive, free, and fair elections with the participation of all eligible Syrians under appropriate UN supervision. They further reaffirmed their determination to cooperate to eliminate the Islamic State, the Nusra Front, al-Qaeda, and associated groups in Syria.

Tehran, Moscow confer on nuclear deal

TEHRAN – In a meeting in Tehran on Monday, high-ranking Iranian and Russian officials discussed issues related to the 2015 nuclear deal and ways to keep the internationally-backed agreement alive.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Idea Gallery is displaying a photo exhibition titled “Colorful Shawls”.

Tehran gallery to review Persian teahouse painting

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Farda Gallery is reviewing Persian teahouse painting in an exhibition that opened on Friday.

Putin, Erdogan in Tehran for trilateral summit on Syria

TEHRAN - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have arrived in Tehran for talks with their Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani for a third summit on Syria.

Tehran says supporting new Iraqi government

TEHRAN – In the statement on Tuesday, the Iranian Embassy in Baghdad said Tehran stands behind the new Iraqi government.

Iran says will cooperate with any political bloc taking power in Iraq

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Monday that Tehran will continue cooperation with Iraq no matter what political faction will form the administration.

“The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi” to go on stage in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iranian director Ehsan Falahatpisheh plans to restage Swiss writer Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s play “The Marriage of Mr. Mississippi” at the main hall of Tehran’s City Theater Complex on September 27.

Iranian airline starts Tehran-Kazan direct flight

TEHRAN – Iran’s ATA Airlines on Sunday launched the first direct flight connecting Tehran to Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. 

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Sets of installation and a collection of sculptures by Mohammad Rasulinejad are on display in an exhibition at Saless Gallery.

Mohammad Motamedi performs open-air concerts in Tehran 

TEHRAN – Iranian vocalist Mohammad Motamedi performed two open-air concerts in Tehran’s Ab-o-Atash Park on Wednesday and Thursday.

Police arrest 195 thugs in Tehran

TEHRAN – Tehran Police Chief Hossein Rahimi has said 195 thugs have been arrested in the capital as part of the police’s efforts to purge Tehran from vandalism, Fars reported on Monday.

Artisans promote skills at national crafts exhibit

Kurdish exhibitors pose for a photo in front of their stand on the opening day of the 30th National Crafts Exhibition at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground, August 25, 2018.

Lufthansa, Austrian and Turkish airlines continue flying to Tehran

TEHRAN – Lufthansa, Austrian and Turkish airlines along with several other international carriers have no plan yet to halt flying to Iran as news broke that three European airliners are to suspend services to the country.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* A large group of photographers is displaying their latest works selected by Hedyeh Darbani and Mohammad Hadavand in an exhibition at Sheis Gallery.

Brief

Tehran to host “Les Misérables” during autumn

TEHRAN – Iranian director Hossein Parsai plans to stage a musical based Victor Hugo’s French historical novel “Les Misérables” during autumn.

CEO of Serbian library Viktor Lazic to lecture in Tehran

TEHRAN – The CEO of the Lazic Library in Serbia, Viktor Lazic, who is also heir to a long tradition of a family library that operated in Vojvodina from 1882 until 1977, is planning to deliver a speech about the library in Tehran. 

Historical site found in southern Tehran

TEHRAN – Tehran province’s cultural heritage director on Saturday said that traces of a historical site have been revealed near a southern sector of Imam Ali Highway that leads to the city of Rey.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Paintings by Morteza Nabipur are currently on display in an exhibition at Hepta Gallery.

HOFEX 2018 running in Tehran

TEHRAN- Iran’s 27th international exhibition of home furniture (HOFEX 2018) became operational at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground on Wednesday, IRIB reported.

Tehran to host Khosro Sinai retrospective  

TEHRAN – The Iranian Art Museum Garden in Tehran will host a retrospective of filmmaker, musician and writer Khosro Sinai.

Tehran center showcases designs by Austrian architect Otto Wagner 

TEHRAN – An exhibition displaying designs by Austrian architect and urban planner Otto Wagner (1841–1918), who was known for his lasting impact on the appearance of his hometown Vienna, is underway at the Niavaran Cultural Center in Tehran.