Taleqan dam lake: a gem of tranquility and adventure in Alborz Mountains

TEHRAN – Situated in the heart of the southern foothills of the Alborz Mountains in Alborz province, Taleqan dam lake is one of the most beautiful and underrated tourist attractions in the region.

Tehran’s electricity distribution network operates at full capacity during imposed war

TEHRAN – The managing director of Tehran Power Distribution Company said that Tehran's electricity distribution network worked at full capacity around the clock during the Zionist regime's imposed war against Iran.

NGOs urge UNESCO to act against Israeli attacks threatening Iran’s cultural heritage

TEHRAN - A coalition of 51 Iranian non-governmental organizations dedicated to cultural heritage and tourism has sent a formal letter to UNESCO’s Director-General Audrey Azoulay, condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran and warning of their severe threat to the country’s invaluable cultural and historical sites.

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Grossi’s contradictory position and silence in face of attack on nuclear sites

TEHRAN - In an analysis, Shargh examined the dual behavior of the UN’s nuclear monitoring body and its chief Rafael Grossi regarding Iran’s nuclear program and the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Did Iranian missiles target a hospital in Israel?

TEHRAN - Amid escalating conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv, Iranian officials and media sources have denied claims that Iranian missiles have targeted a hospital in southern Israel. 

Three social security employees and retirees killed in Israeli attacks in Tehran

TEHRAN — Three employees and retirees of Iran’s Social Security Organization lost their lives in recent Israeli attacks across Tehran.

Israel attacks new areas in Tehran after telling people to evacuate district housing over 1 million

TEHRAN - The Israeli regime announced its intention to attack District 3 of Tehran in a statement released Monday afternoon.

By Afshin Majlesi

Shams Tabrizi mausoleum gets major boost with new funding

KHOY, West Azarbaijan province – The Iranian government has allocated 30 trillion rials (approximately $375,000) to advance the long-delayed construction of the mausoleum of Shams Tabrizi, the famed Sufi mystic and spiritual mentor of the celebrated Persian poet Rumi.

Air defenses over Tehran intercept MAVs

TEHRAN - Air defense systems were activated over central and western Tehran late Friday night, intercepting what eyewitnesses and unofficial reports identify as MAVs (Micro Aerial Vehicles) operated by Israel.

By Shahrokh Saei

Israel’s final roar: ‘Rising Lion’ will provoke a storm only Iran can unleash

BEIJING - Israel’s airstrikes against Iran in the early hours of Friday are not just a military provocation — they are a sign of strategic desperation.

Navigating the Trump era

TEHRAN – The specter of Nixon’s "Madman Theory" looms large over Donald Trump’s presidency—a strategy predicated on projecting irrational aggression to force concessions from adversaries. The premise is simple: by making seemingly incredible threats appear credible, a leader can intimidate weaker states and extract maximum strategic and economic-military gains. For Trump, this approach was not just theoretical but a cornerstone of his foreign policy, particularly in dealing with West Asia and China.

Iran Health Expo kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN – Tehran is playing host to the 26th international exhibition of medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and laboratory equipment (Iran Health Expo 2025), which kicked off today and will wrap up on June 13.

Iran parliament speaker concludes strategic Latin America tour, urges BRICS unity against sanctions

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf wrapped up a high-profile diplomatic tour of Latin America on Friday, culminating in Iran’s inaugural participation at the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brazil.

Tehran to host UN Tourism’s forum on urban tourism

Tehran, Iran – The UN Tourism, in collaboration with Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, will host the UN Tourism Global Forum on Urban Tourism in Tehran from June 24 to 25.

German ambassador highlights archaeology as a cultural bridge between Tehran and Berlin

TEHRAN - German Ambassador to Iran, Markus Potzel, has described archaeology as a shared language of civilizations and a powerful bridge linking Iran and Germany through science and culture.

Artifacts from Qajar and early Pahlavi eras discovered in Tehran park

TEHRAN - Recent archaeological discoveries made during urban development projects in Yas Park, located in northern Tehran, have been confirmed to date back to the Qajar and early Pahlavi periods.

Treasury of National Jewels to reopen to the public in Tehran

TEHRAN – After a temporary closure, the Treasury of National Jewels in Tehran is once again welcoming visitors, starting Saturday, May 31 (10 Khordad in the Iranian calendar).

By Mohammad Ghaderi

Decoding U.S. negotiation game

TEHRAN – The reported U.S. refusal to present a written plan in five rounds of talks with Iran is part of a complex strategy based on game theory. According to this strategy, Washington, while maintaining ambiguity and without accepting responsibility, tries to unilaterally rewrite the rules of the game and keep its outcome in a halo of uncertainty. 

120 confiscated smuggled objects put on display in Tehran

TEHRAN—An exhibition themed “unfinished narrative; inheritance, forgery and smuggling” with a focus on displaying confiscated smuggled items was launched at the Reza Abbasi Museum in Tehran on Monday.

Tehran museum to host workshop on AI and content creation in museums

TEHRAN - In celebration of International Museum Day, Iran’s National Museum of Science and Technology will host a two-day collaborative workshop titled “Artificial Intelligence and Content Creation in Museums” on May 20 and 21 (30–31 Ordibehesht), in partnership with ICOM Iran.

Tehran, Tashkent explore museum exhibitions and heritage cooperation

TEHRAN - Iran has expressed readiness to expand cultural cooperation with Uzbekistan, particularly in the areas of joint museum exhibitions, world heritage registrations, and historical restoration projects.

From Tehran to Guangzhou: Iranian relics on show at ‘Land of Kindness’

TEHRAN - The Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou is currently hosting the Iranian cultural relics exhibition “Land of Kindness”, offering visitors a rare glimpse into five millennia of Persian art, culture, and craftsmanship.

Tehran hosting flower and plant exhibition

The 20th Tehran flower and plant exhibition opened its doors to visitors on Saturday.

Tehran-Baku relations enter promising new phase: Iran deputy FM

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Iran, highlighting the growing momentum in bilateral relations and the two countries’ shared cultural and regional interests.