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Oman hails Iranian expertise for restoration of historic sites
TEHRAN - Oman welcomes broader cooperation with Iran in museum management and hails the expertise of Iranian restorers and architects for the conservation of the sultanate's historical monuments, Oman's minister of heritage and tourism said during talks with Iranian officials in Muscat.
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2026-07-15 16:25
Kazakhstan sees Iran’s Golestan as potential tourism destination
TEHRAN - Kazakhstan sees Iran’s Golestan province as a potential tourism destination, its consul general in Gorgan said during talks with provincial tourism officials on Wednesday aimed at expanding cooperation between the two sides.
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2026-07-14 21:50
Ayatollah Khamenei hails massive public participation in martyred Leader’s funeral
TEHRAN — A major memorial ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was held on Tuesday at the Grand Mosalla of Imam Khomeini in Tehran. The massive gathering in the capital drew an immense crowd from all walks of life, highlighting the continuation of solemn mourning ceremonies across Iran and several other countries.
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2026-07-14 21:28
By Xavier Villar
Qom to Mashhad: A counter-map in motion
MADRID - To name a territory is to claim it. The inscription of a name upon a landscape is never a neutral act of description; it is the imposition of an order. Modern cartography and toponymy executed a foundational violence when they converted the living continuity of inhabited spaces into the rigid grammar of property.
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2026-07-13 17:07
By Asqarjon Ismoilov
The Terrible Tehran?
In my youth, I read “The Terrible Tehran” by Iranian author Morteza Moshfegh Kazemi. From that time on, an image of the city filled with fear and mystery had remained in my mind. When I set out for Tehran, I asked myself: how much does the Tehran described in that book resemble the Tehran of today?
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2026-07-13 15:48
Tehran hosting intl. exhibit of detergent, cosmetic, cellulose products
TEHRAN- The 33rd International Exhibition of Detergent, Hygienic, Cellulose and Related Industries (Beauty & Clean) has commenced its work at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground with the participation of over 160 domestic and foreign companies.
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2026-07-12 17:04
Tehran, Seoul discuss broader cooperation in culture and tourism
TEHRAN – Tehran and Seoul discussed expanding cooperation in culture, tourism, handicrafts and creative industries during talks between Iran's minister of cultural heritage and the South Korean ambassador on Saturday.
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2026-07-10 20:53
By Garsha Vazirian
‘Revenge’ and resilience dominate coverage of martyred Leader’s rites
Largest funeral in modern history forces Western media to abandon ‘brittle Iran’ narrative
TEHRAN — When the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was laid to rest at the Imam Reza (AS) shrine in Mashhad on July 9, foreign news organizations had already spent an exhaustive week scrambling to report a staggering reality their corporate editorial lines never anticipated.
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2026-07-08 21:14
By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossavi
Millions of Iranians send a message that Trump still refuses to comprehend
HAFIZABAD, Pakistan - They called it a funeral. It was not.
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2026-07-04 19:22
Intl. journalists visit damaged Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran
TEHRAN – On Friday, tens of international journalists, photographers, and television crews from various global media organizations visited Tehran's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Golestan Palace to observe sections of the historic complex damaged by a nearby missile strike and to document the ongoing restoration efforts.
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2026-07-04 18:33
By staff writer
The epitome of resistance against bullies and hegemons
TEHRAN - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was recognized as the embodiment of defiance against bullying nations and Western hegemony, particularly that led by the United States. Firm and unwavering in his stance, he never succumbed to pressure or intimidation. Ultimately, he lost his life standing up to bullies and challenging hegemons. He will be remembered as a distinguished political and religious leader, renowned for his extraordinary courage and bravery.
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2026-07-04 00:12
Thousands mourn Leader at site of his martyrdom
TEHRAN — Thousands of mourners, including families of Iran's martyrs, gathered on Thursday night at the site where Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei was martyred in U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, in an emotional farewell ceremony held beside the Imam Khomeini Husseiniya.
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2026-07-01 20:10
By Afshin Majlesi
War, memory and the race to save a civilization
An interview with Dr. Jebrael Nokandeh, Director of the National Museum of Iran
TEHRAN – What happens when one of the world's oldest civilizations is confronted with the realities of modern warfare? How do museums prepare for conflict, protect irreplaceable artifacts, and respond when cultural institutions come under threat? And what lessons have museum professionals learned from navigating these extraordinary challenges?
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2026-07-01 15:26
Preparations underway to host people at martyred leader’s funeral
TEHRAN – As the funeral ceremony of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, approaches, many volunteers along with government organizations and the private sector are being prepared to host participants.
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2026-06-29 17:46
Martyred leader's funeral ceremonies to be nominated for national heritage status
TEHRAN – Iran's minister of cultural heritage said on Monday that the government plans to seek national heritage registration for the planned funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Mehr news agency reported.
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2026-06-28 18:04
Iran seeks larger share of Muslim health tourism market
TEHRAN – Iran should shift its medical tourism strategy from relying primarily on attracting foreign patients to exporting healthcare services, developing joint investments abroad and expanding regional partnerships, the head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce's tourism commission said during a meeting with industry representatives in the southern province of Fars.
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2026-06-28 12:04
Iran minister announces memorial initiatives for Minab school attack victims
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, said on Sunday that the government plans to establish a national campaign to commemorate those martyred in the missile strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, including the creation of a museum, a permanent secretariat and a nationwide cultural initiative.
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2026-06-26 17:35
French Iranologist Charles-Henri De Fouchécour dies at 100
TEHRAN - Charles-Henri de Fouchécour, a French Iranologist, scholar of Persian literature and translator of the Divan of Hafez into French, died on June 19 at the age of 100, IRNA reported on Friday.
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2026-06-13 17:16
‘Iran, the Origin of All Stories’ initiative unveiled at Russian tourism forum
TEHRAN – Iran has unveiled a new international tourism initiative titled “Iran, the Origin of All Stories” at the sixth International Tourism Forum of Russia, where representatives from 32 countries gathered in Moscow.
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2026-06-09 16:16
New hotel management schools planned for Kish and Anzali as Tehran admissions begin
TEHRAN – Student admissions officially opened on Tuesday at Tehran's Hotel Management School, while plans are underway to establish similar institutions on Kish Island and in Bandar Anzali, the head of the Tourism Group of the Social Security Organization (HEGTA) said.
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2026-06-06 15:33
Tehran moves up in Global Startup Ecosystem Index
TEHRAN – In a recent global ranking by StartupBlink 2026, Tehran’s position has advanced by 20 spots, ranking 348 among the world’s most innovative cities.
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2026-05-23 06:19
UK academics warn of war damage to Iran’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN – A group of prominent British academics, museum curators, and fellows of the British Academy has expressed deep concern over reported damage to Iran’s UNESCO-registered world heritage sites amid war with the US and Israeli regime.
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2026-05-18 18:34
Tehran launches metro-based tourism plan after wartime disruption
TEHRAN - Tehran municipality has launched a new tourism initiative allowing residents and visitors to explore the Iranian capital through its metro network, following disruptions to the tourism sector during the recent war, the head of Tehran Municipality’s Tourism Headquarters said.
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2026-05-18 18:34
Belarus, Iran discuss expanding tourism co-operation
TEHRAN - Officials from Belarus and Iran discussed expanding bilateral co-operation in the tourism sector during a meeting in Minsk, according to a report published Monday by SB News.
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2026-05-16 18:22
Tehran to host fifth intl. conference on tourism and spirituality
TEHRAN - The fifth International Conference on Tourism and Spirituality will be held on May 20 at the University of Science and Culture, bringing together Iranian and foreign scholars to discuss the role of spirituality in modern tourism, organizers said. The conference is being organized through cooperation among researchers and academics from several Iranian universities, according to conference officials.
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2026-05-13 21:52
Over 250 earthquakes hit Iran in 3 weeks
TEHRAN – A total of 251 earthquakes hit Iran over the past three weeks, from April 18 to May 8, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-05-13 20:44
IRGC’s Tehran command holds major drill to prepare for 'enemy' aggression
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted a large-scale military drill to prepare for any potential aggression by Israel and the United States.
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2026-05-13 17:09
Photo: Mohsen Ranginkaman
Tehran Mayor Meets the Custodian of the Holy Alawi Shrine in Tehran
TEHRAN- Seyyed Ahmad Safi, custodian of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf, meets with Alireza Zakani, Mayor of Tehran, in the Iranian capital. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest US-Israeli military aggression against Iran, emphasizing the shared tragedy of the Leader's martyrdom for the nations of Iran and Iraq.
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2026-05-11 16:41
“Thank You, Spain” music video honors Spain’s solidarity with Iran
TEHRAN – A newly produced music video titled “Thank You, Spain” is centered on a group of young people and students expressing gratitude for the solidarity shown by the government and people of Spain with the people of Iran. The music video is among the latest releases related to the Ramadan War, imposed on Iran by the US and Israel. In recent days it was presented to audiences under the title “Spanish Concert in Front of the Spanish Embassy”.
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2026-05-02 10:48
Iranian Flag Raised at 10,000-Person Public Sports Rally for Persian Gulf Day