Tehran

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tehran Mayor Meets the Custodian of the Holy Alawi Shrine in Tehran

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.

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”.

2026-05-02 10:48

Iranian Flag Raised at 10,000-Person Public Sports Rally for Persian Gulf Day

2026-04-27 21:06

A closer look at Sa’dabad Palace complex after nearby US-Israeli bunker-buster strikes

TEHRAN – Tehran’s Sa’adabad Palace complex sustained widespread structural and decorative damage following two rounds of airstrikes using bunker-buster bombs, though the historic site remained standing and has since entered an emergency stabilization and restoration phase, officials said.

2026-04-26 18:25

Rising Chinese curiosity about Iran signals shift in perceptions, tourism prospects

TEHRAN – Growing media coverage and online engagement in China have led to increased public curiosity about Iran, reflecting a shift in perceptions that could bolster cultural ties and tourism between the two countries, an Iranian tourism activist based in China said.

2026-04-25 20:19

Classic car rally in Tehran condemns damage to cultural heritage

TEHRAN – A rally and gathering of historical vehicles was held in Tehran on Friday to condemn damage to Iran’s cultural and historical sites caused by airstrikes by the United States and Israeli regime, organizers said.

2026-04-25 11:41

After the Attack: A Destroyed Tehran School

2026-04-22 13:30

Tehran’s Demonstrators Perform Morning Prayers In The Streets

2026-04-20 18:30

Expert urges balance between reconstruction and memory preservation in post-war cities

TEHRAN - Seyyed Ahmad Mohit-Tabatabai, the former president of Iran’s branch of the International Council of Museums, has said cities emerging from conflict should preserve elements of their historical memory while planning reconstruction, citing global examples from London to Hiroshima.

2026-04-19 12:34

People Of Tehran Do Not Give Up The Streets

2026-04-18 18:12

Iran, Russia urge UNESCO action over damage to Tehran heritage site

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have sent a joint letter to the UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany protesting damage to civilian infrastructure and cultural heritage in Tehran following airstrikes.

2026-04-17 21:29

Tabiat bridge turns red to mark World Hemophilia Day

TEHRAN – Tabiat bridge in Tehran is lit up in red from April 17 to 19 to mark the World Hemophilia Day, which is observed annually on April 17 to raise awareness of the disease.

2026-04-14 19:12

Tehran’s Shokoufeh Cinema severely damaged during American-Zionist aggression against Iran

TEHRAN – Shokoufeh Cinema in Tehran suffered severe damage during the recent US-Israeli attacks, and it is expected that relevant officials would assist the reconstruction process, Ali Sartipi, the manager of the cinema said.

2026-04-14 18:38

Some 1,000 people rescued from under rubble in Tehran during war

TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said it successfully rescued 960 people alive from under the rubble in Tehran during the 40-day US-Israeli airstrikes.

2026-03-13 19:06

Tehranis attend Quds Day Rally amid attack on a residential area close by

2026-02-27 15:46

Qatar Airways maintains daily Tehran-Doha flights

TEHRAN – Qatar Airways will continue operating daily flights on the Doha-Tehran-Doha route until June 30, Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport City said, dismissing reports of a suspension.

2026-02-25 10:03

Boundary survey commenced around Asirabad historical mound in Saveh

TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts has begun a field survey to propose a protective buffer zone for the Asirabad historical mound, which is located in the southeastern part of Saveh, a local official said on Tuesday.

2026-02-25 09:59

Handicrafts artists participate in Intl. Holy Quran Exhibition

TEHRAN – Handicrafts artists are taking part in the 33rd International Holy Quran Exhibition, which is currently underway at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran, a provincial official said on Tuesday.

An undated photo of Cheshmeh-Ali, a historical site in southern Tehran.

2026-02-21 17:53

Excavation begins to identify cause of drying at Cheshmeh-Ali in Rey

TEHRAN – Excavation operations have begun at the historical Cheshmeh-Ali spring in Rey, southern Tehran, to identify the source of its water and examine the condition of its water bed in a bid to determine the causes of its drying and propose revival measures, a local cultural heritage official said.

2026-02-20 16:55

‘Sarborun’ ritual of Varamin’s village registered as an intangible heritage

TEHRAN – A local ritual known as ‘Sarborun’ in Hesar-e Hasan Beyk village of Varamin county, Tehran province, has been registered as an intangible heritage site.

Uruguay presents football shirts to Iran in gesture of sporting friendship

2026-02-18 18:29

Photo: Mahnaz Abdi, Soheil Saadatmandi

Uruguay presents football shirts to Iran in gesture of sporting friendship

TEHRAN – The Embassy of Uruguay in Tehran hosted a ceremony on Tuesday (February 17), presenting shirts from the Uruguayan national team and two major clubs—Nacional and Peñarol—to Iranian football officials. The event welcomed representatives from Iran's Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Sports, and Culture, alongside the Football Federation and foreign ambassadors. Ambassador Beraldo Roque Nicola emphasized football's power to unite nations, particularly in challenging times.

2026-02-18 17:11

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