Intl. scholars urge action as Gaza, West Bank archaeological collections face unprecedented loss

TEHRAN - A group of prominent Israeli and international archaeologists, researchers, and museum curators has issued a stark open letter condemning the widespread destruction of cultural heritage in Gaza and the West Bank, accusing the Israeli government and military of violating international law and engaging in a policy of “annihilation.”

Mashhad eyes sisterhood agreement with Mecca, Medina

TEHRAN – Ahmad Masoumifar, head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ office in northeast Iran, has proposed establishing a sisterhood agreement between Mashhad and the Saudi cities of Mecca or Medina.

Iran-Saudi Arabia ties serve interests of both countries, Salehi-Amiri says

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, said strengthening relations with Saudi Arabia is in the interests of both nations, speaking at a ceremony marking Saudi National Day at the Espinas Palace Hotel in Tehran on Tuesday.

Iran orders reopening of all museums and heritage sites after wartime closure

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ministry has ordered the reopening of all museums, historical palaces, and archaeological sites across the country, following months of closure after the 12-day war with Israel.

Iran approves museum dedicated to 12-day war with Israel

TEHRAN – Iran has approved the establishment of a museum dedicated to the 12-day war with the Zionist regime of Israel, Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Monday.

Iran to take part in five intl. tourism fairs

TEHRAN—Iran is to take part in five international tourism fairs in Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Spain, said Moslem Shojaei, the Tourism Ministry’s director-general for marketing and foreign tourism development.

The martyr scientist who pioneered peaceful nuclear technology

TEHRAN- Martyr Dr. Seyed Amirhossein Faghihi was one of the devoted and expert scientists in the field of nuclear energy, who attained the highest honor of martyrdom in a treacherous attack by the vile Zionist regime.

Cinema Museum to host commemoration for innocent victims of Israeli aggression on Iran 

TEHRAN – The Cinema Museum of Iran will host the "Remembrance of Iran’s Blood" ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday, with the participation of cultural figures, artists, media representatives, and the general public.

Martyrdom of Mansour Safarpoor: a reward for 30 years of service in securing Iran’s air borders

TEHRAN- Martyr Brigadier General Mansour Safarpoor was one of the commanders of the Aerospace Division of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) who dedicated many years to securing Iran’s airspace and sacrificed his precious life defending his homeland.

Nation honors martyrs of culture, art, media in “Forever Iran” 

TEHRAN – Vahdat Hall in Tehran will be hosting a ceremony on Tuesday to honor the memory of martyrs from the realms of culture, art, and media who were killed tragically during the 12-day resistance against the Zionist regime, 

Tehran Times: standing firm in the war of narratives amidst global turmoil

TEHRAN – In an era marked by escalating conflicts and an increasingly polarized international landscape, the role of independent and truthful journalism has never been more vital. Amidst the recent barbaric aggression by the Zionist regime against Iran, Tehran Times has emerged as a steadfast voice committed to presenting an unfiltered, comprehensive narrative to the world. 

By Afshin Majlesi

Cultural heritage is a voice against hostile narratives, Iran tourism minister says

TEHRAN – In a press conference held on Tuesday afternoon, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, along with his deputies, addressed the ministry’s role in shaping cultural resilience during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel.

Cartoon exhibition opens in Tehran as artistic response to external aggression

TEHRAN – A collective exhibition of cartoons and caricatures titled “Muzzle” ("Puzeband") opened on Monday at the Aali Gallery of the Abolfazl Aali Gallery of the Art Bureau in Tehran, serving as an artistic tribute to the resilience and resistance of the Iranian nation amid external threats and provocations by the Zionist regime and the United States.

Tourism minister hails national resilience, calls for cultural renewal

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has praised the Iranian people for demonstrating unity and maturity during the recent 12-day war with Israel.

World Archaeological Congress bars Israeli scholar from attending conference

TEHRAN - In a significant move upholding international law and ethical archaeological practice, the World Archaeological Congress (WAC) has excluded a scholar affiliated with Israel’s Ariel University from its upcoming 10th congress (WAC-10).

Tehran Municipality to launch tours of sites damaged in recent attacks

TEHRAN – The Tehran Municipality’s tourism office has announced plans to organize guided tours of locations in the Iranian capital that were damaged during recent Israeli attacks, according to Amir Qasemi, head of the office.

370 law professors condemn U.S., Zionist attacks on Iran

TEHRAN – A total of 370 law professors of Islamic Azad University condemned the aggressions of the U.S. and the Zionist regime against Iran in a statement.

Israel’s war against Iran, a war on scientific progress: expert

TEHRAN –The war imposed by the Zionist regime is not merely a military attack, it is a war against Iran’s scientific progress, as well as academic and intellectual community, according to the head of the Institute for Cultural, Social, and Civilization Studies affiliated with the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.

'They possess neither initiative nor the ability to escape retaliation': IRGC warns US

TEHRAN - The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to the United States following a U.S. airstrike on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, declaring that the aggressors "possess neither initiative nor the ability to escape retaliation."

Story of empathy: Iranian people open their homes and hearts

TEHRAN--In the days when the sound of explosions caused by the Zionist regime's aggression has been heard in some cities of Iran, not only the soil of Iran but also the hearts of Iranians have united, so that alongside the hardship and pain of the Zionist regime's blatant aggression against Iranian soil, national solidarity, with all its human manifestations, can once again emerge from the streets and homes.

Iran will triumph over darkness, restoring faith in its peaceful culture, Tajik scholar says

TEHRAN- A professor from the Tajik International University of Foreign Languages 'Sotim Ulughzoda' expressed confidence that the ongoing conflict will end with a victory of light over darkness, led by Iran, and that the world will once again embrace the culture of peace and construction inherent in the Iranian people. 

Aggressive attack of Zionist regime to hospitals is war crime

TEHRAN-- Aggressive attack of the Zionist regime to Iran which has been supported by the US, several European countries and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) can lead to criminal responsibility for those who have played a role, said Heybatollah Hazhandimanesh, a faculty member of Allameh Tabatabei University. Civilian hospitals were targeted by the evil regime, IRNA reported.

Attack to infrastructure is attack to whole society

TEHRAN—A faculty member of Tehran University, Gholamreze Ghaffari, pointed to the extensive aggression of Zionist regime to Iranian civilians and said that attack to a country’s infrastructure is like attack to the whole society.

Iran calls on UN to enforce resolution 487 following Israeli strike on Arak reactor

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrike on Iran’s Arak Heavy Water Reactor, calling on the United Nations Security Council to uphold international law.

Iran urges ICRC to openly slam Zionist regime's aggression

TEHRAN –Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, has urged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to explicitly condemn Israel's attacks on Iran.

Another Israeli Hermes drone downed in Iran airspace 

TEHRAN - Iran Army air defense on Wednesday shot down an advanced Israeli Hermes drone over the western Lorestan province.

From mirage to reality: Bubble growth of Tel Aviv Stock Exchange index with political backing

TEHRAN- The Israeli Stock Exchange's TA-125 index has deviated from its long-term average and variance to an unprecedented extent, showing clear signs of the formation of a politically-backed price bubble.

Solidarity of Iranian people, a thorn in eye of ill-wishers

TEHRAN— The unity of Iranian people is like a thorn in the eyes of the ill-wishers and enemies of this land, said Fatemeh Vaez-Javadi, a faculty member of Tehran University.