“Iran Symphony” unveiled in Italy

TEHRAN – At a ceremony in Italy, the musical work “Iran Symphony,” composed by the renowned Italian musician Antonio Pappalardo was unveiled.

Artists, cultural figures to honor Martyr Leader at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall

TEHRAN – The 40th-day mourning ceremony for the Martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei by the American-Zionist enemy will be held with the presence of cultural, artistic, and media figures at Vahdat Hall in Tehran on Sunday.

Blood donation among women, first-time donors on rise during war

TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the US-Israeli imposed war on February 28, there has been a notable growth in the number of women and first-time donors referring to blood donation centers across the country, an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization has said.

The untrustworthy America cannot be relied upon  

Siasat-e-Rooz, in its editorial, addressed the issue of the ceasefire and the United States’ record of breaking commitments. It wrote: A ceasefire has now been established after 40 days of war—the same ceasefire that the martyred Leader had emphasized should not dominate the country’s atmosphere.

‘Damage to Pasteur Institute of Iran threatens regional health security’

TEHRAN – Mario Moreira, President of the Pasteur Network, has expressed concern over the destruction of Pasteur Institute of Iran, targeted by the US-Israeli airstrikes on April 2, and warned of the potential regional impacts as it disrupts the major role of this century-old pillar of global health in prevention and control of existing and rising health threats in the region. 

FIFA confirms Iran’s 2026 World Cup matches will go ahead in the U.S.

TEHRAN - FIFA has put an end to speculation surrounding Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirming that Team Melli’s matches will take place in the United States as originally scheduled. The proposal to relocate Iran’s fixtures to Mexico has been rejected.

Minab installation commemorates martyred students

TEHRAN- To honor the memories of the young students martyred in the recent tragedy and mark the 40th day of their martyrdom, a conceptual art installation featuring 2,000 red butterflies and symbolic crimson pages has been unveiled at the ruins of Minab’s Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School.

International artists, cultural figures acknowledge Iran’s victory against US, Israel

TEHRAN – After announcing the acceptance of Iran’s conditions by the US President Donald Trump and the announcement of a ceasefire on April 8, which marked a definite failure of the US and Israel in the war against Iran, several international artists and cultural figures have reacted on social media.

Minister inspects damage at Sa’dabad palace complex after air strikes

TEHRAN - Iran’s minister of cultural heritage visited the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran on Thursday to weigh damage caused by recent air strikes.

Education for foreign university students to continue despite war losses

TEHRAN - The Ministry of Science has announced that educational programs for foreign university students present in the country will continue despite the unfavorable conditions caused by the imposed war.

International community is not indifferent to Minab tragedy: UN envoy

TEHRAN – Jean Arnault, the UN special envoy, has said the international community has not remained indifferent to the Minab school tragedy that occurred by the US and the Zionist regime of Israel, saying that the genocide will be recorded in history.

Red Crescent, National Committee for Humanitarian Law condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure

TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the National Committee for Humanitarian Law (NCHL) have condemned the US-Israeli attacks on the country’s civilian infrastructure.

Iran’s Leader: Kharrazi’s martyrdom a shameful testament to US-Zionist arrogance

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has offered condolences on the martyrdom of Dr. Kamal Kharrazi, the former foreign minister and head of the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations.

Former FM Kamal Kharrazi martyred in US-Israeli attacks

TEHRAN- Kamal Kharrazi, the head of the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, who had previously been injured in a terrorist attack by the US and Israeli enemy, was martyred late on Thursday.

IRGC rejects allegations of attacks on Persian Gulf states during ceasefire

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has categorically denied any missile or drone strikes against countries along the Persian Gulf littoral during the ongoing ceasefire between Iran and the United States, dismissing the reports as a ploy by hostile actors.

Pezeshkian and Erdogan discuss US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey discussed the escalating situation following military aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran, exploring potential pathways to achieve a definitive end to the war.

Our hands are on the trigger  

Kayhan, in an article, addressed Iran’s power and readiness to defeat American hegemony. The newspaper wrote: What the enemy had designed as a swift and decisive operation turned into a ‘disgraceful and historic defeat.’ The Islamic Republic of Iran is a world superpower, and its hand is on the trigger.

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s message on 40th day of late Leader’s martyrdom:

We will definitely take the management of the Strait of Hormuz to a new phase

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei hailed the Iranian people’s “clear victory” in the war launched by the United States and Israel on February 28. 

Iran beach soccer ready to battle despite wartime hardship, captain says

TEHRAN – Iran’s national beach soccer captain, Mohammadali Mokhtari, has declared his squad fully prepared to make a statement at the 2026 Asian Beach Games, emphasizing their resilience in the face of challenging wartime conditions.