19th-century sarays in Rasht bazaar damaged in unrest

TEHRAN - Three 19th-centry sarays dating back to Qajar period have been damaged after a fire broke out at the historical bazaar in northern Iran during unrest last week, officials said.

Tehran extends condolences after Hong Kong’s deadly blaze

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Friday expressed condolences to the families of victims of the catastrophic residential fire in Hong Kong, where at least 128 individuals have been confirmed dead and nearly 200 remain unaccounted for.

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India’s embassy in Tehran marks Diwali with cultural celebration

TEHRAN – On Saturday evening, the Embassy of India in Tehran celebrated Diwali, aka the Festival of Lights, with a cultural event held at the residence of the Indian ambassador, attended by diplomats, Iranian artists, and cultural figures.

Fire has not caused any damage to UNESCO-inscribed Abr Forest

TEHRAN— Flames of fire in the pastures surrounding Abr Forest (“Cloud Forest”) in Shahroud, which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, was completely contained after the relentless efforts of the rescue forces, the deputy governor general of Semnan province has said.

Death toll from North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 59

At least 59 people have been killed and more than 155 injured in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia, officials say.

Enhanced safety measures for Tehran museums

TEHRAN - The tourism ministry and Tehran Municipality have inked a cooperation agreement aimed at better protecting the historical heritage of the Iranian capital.

Chile forest fires claim over 100 lives 

More than 100 people have been killed by forest fires in Chile's Valparaíso region, local authorities have said.

Iran to celebrate UNESCO recognition of Sadeh festival

TEHRAN – Iran’s Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism is set to hold an event, celebrating the UNESCO designation of the Sadeh festival as a shared heritage between the Islamic Republic and Tajikistan.

How did Sadeh festival become UNESCO-listed? Expert explains

TEHRAN – Last week, the ancient Sadeh festival earned a prestigious spot on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage, marking a significant recognition shared by Iran and Tajikistan.

19th-century mural in 11th-century mosque restored

TEHRAN – Restoration work has come to an end on a 19th-century fresco within the Jameh Mosque of Semnan, which was constructed in the first half of the 11th century in the ancient Iranian city.

Sassanid fire temple restoration work starts

TEHRAN – Work to restore Atashkadeh Siah Gol, a Sassanid era (224–651) fire temple in western Iran, has commenced, a local official said on Sunday.

Fire has engulfed ‘house of Zionist arsonists’: Iran

TEHRAN – The Zionist regime’s occupiers are facing a “fire at their own house,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday in reference to developments in occupied territories.

Zoroastrians celebrate fire and light in mid-winter festival

TEHRAN –On Monday evening, clusters of Iranian Zoroastrians celebrated the importance of light, fire, and energy in a traditional mid-winter festival passed down from generation to generation for millennia.