Iran’s culture minister warns of Trump’s arrogance following insult to Pope

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyyed Abbas Salehi, has issued a critique of US President Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric and self-deifying social media presence, characterizing the American leader’s behavior as a modern manifestation of the "Pharaoh complex" that historically signals the imminent downfall of tyrants.

Culture minister expresses condolences for Ali Larijani’s martyrdom

TEHRAN – Following the martyrdom of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's National Security Council, the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance expressed condolences in a message.

Culture minister’s statement on election of new Leader of Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance issued a statement on Monday following the selection of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Culture minister appreciates art and culture figures’ display of solidarity with homeland

TEHRAN – The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, in response to the Zionist regime’s attacks on Iran, said in a message: “In recent days, we witnessed a display of solidarity and unity from the cultural, literary, artistic, and media communities with their motherland. The intellectuals of culture and art, like other Iranians, once again demonstrated—by setting aside differences in taste, criticism, and disagreement—that their hearts beat for Iran during historic turning points. Their pens, thoughts, and creations became weapons in service of national unity and the strength of this sacred soil”. 

By Samaneh Aboutalebi 

A new vision for Iran’s culture and art: what to expect from the upcoming election

TEHRAN- In the aftermath of President Raisi's sudden and tragic passing in a helicopter crash 40 days ago, Iran is gearing up for a presidential election that promises to shape the country's future.

Sunni lawmakers laud cultural coexistence, minister’s efforts for inclusivity

TEHRAN - A recent gesture from a group of Sunni lawmakers in the Iranian Parliament has highlighted Iran’s long-standing legacy of ethnic and religious coexistence.

Delegation led by Chinese deputy tourism minister visits Fars province

TEHRAN – On Friday, a Chinese delegation led by Beijing’s Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Li Qun embarked on a two-day journey to Iran’s southern Fars province, which is home to countless cultural heritage sites and monuments.

Iran’s culture minister proposes formation of cultural dialogue secretariat among ICESCO member stat

TEHRAN-Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance proposed establishing a secretariat for cultural dialogue among the member states of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) on Monday in Qatar.