Bosnian foreign minister meets Raisi

TEHRAN — Bosnian Foreign Minister Bisera Turkovic held talks on Tuesday night with Iran’s new president Ebrahim Raisi.

Iraqi FM calls Iran-Saudi talks satisfactory

TEHRAN — In an interview with the Saudi Al-Arabiya news network published on Saturday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein said that President Barham Salih will soon travel to Iran.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Paintings by Behdad Najafi, Saeideh Arian, Saeid Emdadian, Reza Barati, Hamid Jafari-Shakib, Khadijeh Rajabi, Molud Azimpur, Reza Emadi and Morteza Shamisa are currently on view in an exhibition at Shalman Gallery.

Iran’s special envoy reassures Afghanistan of Tehran’s supports

TEHRAN - Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian, the special representative of the Iranian Foreign Ministry for Afghanistan, and his accompanying delegation met with Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar in Kabul on Monday, discussing the latest developments surrounding Afghanistan.

Ambassador: Russia itself suffers from vaccine shortage

TEHRAN — In a post on his Instagram on Sunday, Iran’s ambassador to Moscow said that Russia itself is suffering from a shortage of vaccine, therefore they cannot export vaccines to any country.

EU has just paid lip service to JCPOA, says Iranian envoy to Madrid

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to Spain has said although the European Union has always been supporting the 2015 nuclear deal it has done nothing tangible in the face of repressive U.S. sanctions, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Velayati: 20 years of occupation have left heavy damages on Afghanistan

TEHRAN — Ali Akbar Velayati, the secretary-general of the World Assembly on Islamic Awakening, on Monday expressed regret at the enormous damage caused by the U.S. military invasion of Afghanistan.

Tehran to host peace meeting on Afghanistan on Monday

TEHRAN — Iran will host a peace conference on Afghanistan on Monday, July 19, with the participation of various Afghan and international groups and parties influential in the Afghan peace process.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Negar Orang is showcasing her latest collection of paintings named “Dementia” in an exhibition at O Gallery 1.

National housing plan’s affordable units handed over to owners

TEHRAN – Iranian Transport and Urban Development Ministry, on Monday, handed over 51,230 affordable housing units to applicants under the framework of a program called National Housing Action Plan.

Artists make replicas of tiles covering UNESCO-designated palace  

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian artists and artisans has created exact replicas of “Haft-Rang” tiles which cover parts of the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.

Iran signs agreement with Asian Parliamentary Assembly

TEHRAN— The agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Asian Parliamentary Assembly on the rights, benefits and immunities of the Permanent Secretariat of the Assembly of Asia, known as the Asian Parliamentary Assembly, was signed on Sunday by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Majidi, the secretary general of the Assembly, at the Foreign Ministry building.

Milad Tower, a modern face of Iranian capital

TEHRAN – As a city with a long history and rich culture, Tehran has long been an attractive destination for culture enthusiasts and history buffs.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Golar Dashti is currently showcasing her 17 landscape paintings and a video in an exhibition at Saless Gallery.

Iran hosts intra-Afghan talks, says Afghans must take ‘tough decisions’

TEHRAN — In its relentless efforts to broker peace between the Afghan government and the Taliban, high-ranking Afghan delegates comprised of the Taliban and government representatives have visited Tehran for negotiations.

Iran-Saudi dialogue enters new phase as officials from both sides welcome talks

TEHRAN— In recent developments between Tehran and Riyadh, officials from both sides expressed hope that the talks would be beneficial.

Exhibit features 50 years of metalwork by Iranian crafters

TEHRAN – A group exhibit featuring 50 years of metalwork by a select of Iranian crafters has been launched at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism in Tehran.

Saudi Arabia cherishes dialogue opportunity with Iran

TEHRAN — Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal Ben Farhan has spoken about Iran and Palestine in an interview with the Italian newspaper La Repubblica published on Saturday.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Iranshahr Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of sculptures and paintings by Salman Khoshru. 

Tehran theater hosts “God of Carnage”

TEHRAN – French playwright Yasmina Reza’s black comedy “God of Carnage” was staged at Tehran’s Jamshid Mashayekhi Theater on Wednesday.

Here are destinations near Tehran to escape summer heat

TEHRAN- Summer has arrived in the northern hemisphere. It is great news for the sun-lovers flocking to beach resorts. But what about those who want to beat the heat? If cool weather and even cooler destinations are more to your taste, here are places around the Iranian capital where scorching heat will be nothing more than an afterthought!

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Artworks in various media by Behdad Najafi-Asadollahi, Hassan Noruznia, Farhang Atefi, Banafsheh Ahmadzadeh, Saeideh Arain, Negar Jahangiri Morrafah, and Parvin Hosseinzadeh and Hamid Jafari-Shakib will be showcased at Gol-e Narges Gallery in an exhibition entitled “Colors and Life”. 

Tehran theater to host “Fools”

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Mehregan Theater will be playing host to theatergoers for a reading performance of American playwright Neil Simon’s comic fable “Fools” on Saturday.

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Glassware workshops open near Tehran

TEHRAN – Two handmade glassware workshops were inaugurated on Saturday in Robat Karim, Tehran province. 

Iranian troupe performs “Whose Life Is It Anyway?” 

TEHRAN – An Iranian troupe led by director Saeid Heshmati is performing British writer Brian Clark’s play “Whose Life Is It Anyway?” at the Gelayol Hall of Tehran’s Shahrzad Theater Complex.

Andy Warhol exhibit in Tehran

TEHRAN - An exhibition of artworks by American artist Andy Warhol opened on Tuesday at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMCA).

Swiss traveler writes book to highlight ‘superb scene’ of boutique hotels in Iran

TEHRAN – Thomas Wegmann, who is a Swiss insurance professional, was so wowed by the hotel scene on his first visit to Iran in 2019 that, despite having no publishing experience, he decided to write a book.

72 passengers infected with COVID-19 quarantined

TEHRAN – A total of 72 passengers who have tested positive for coronavirus have been quarantined at border facilities, Mehdi Valipour, head of Relief and Rescue Organization affiliated with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), said on Wednesday.