National resolve proved during Israeli-imposed war against Iran: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the people’s resilience during the recent war with Israel, saying the conflict demonstrated the Islamic Republic’s deep national cohesion and unshakable resolve in the face of external aggression.

Iranian, Pakistani interior ministers discuss flood relief and presidential visit in phone call

TEHRAN – Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni expressed solidarity with Pakistan on Monday as catastrophic monsoon floods ravage the nation, offering "all possible assistance" during a high-level phone call with his Pakistani counterpart Mohsin Naqvi.

‘Iraq stands with Iran:’ Sudani receives Iranian delegation, vows UN action against Israel

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received Mahmoud Nabavian, First Deputy Chairman of Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, and his accompanying delegation on Monday.

Kafka’s “A Report to an Academy” on stage at Homa Theater

TEHRAN – Homa Theater in Tehran is hosting the solo performance “A Report to an Academy” by Franz Kafka.

Iran to press demands from Europe as Istanbul talks near: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN – Iran will press ahead with its demands in upcoming negotiations with the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, stressing that the European signatories—France, Germany, and the UK—are in no position to make demands after failing to uphold their commitments following Washington’s withdrawal from the accord.

Iran, Russia launch joint Caspian Sea search and rescue drill

TEHRAN — A large-scale joint maritime search and rescue exercise, CASAREX 2025, kicked off on Monday in the Caspian Sea with the participation of naval forces from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation.

‘Killed for their potential’

Brother of Iranian scientist murdered in Israeli strike speaks out

TEHRAN – An Iranian survivor whose entire family was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Astaneh Ashrafiyeh has accused the Israeli regime of deliberately targeting civilians with intellectual and scientific potential.

A silent salute: Iran’s young mathematicians carry a message beyond victory

TEHRAN - a simple yet dignified image that resonates far beyond its frame, a group of Iran’s brightest young minds delivers a powerful, unspoken message to the world. Their quiet stance speaks louder than any slogan. 

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Had Iran not taken precautionary measures, a disaster would have occurred

TEHRAN - Hamshahri conducted an interview with former diplomat Ali Bahadori Jahromi about the dangerous and direct involvement of the United States in Israel's 12-day war with Iran.

“Ban This Book” at Iranian bookstores

TEHRAN – “Ban This Book” by American young adult’s book writer Alan Gratz has been published in Persian.

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.

TMoCA to hold exhibition by modern Iranian women artists

TEHRAN – Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) will host the exhibition “In Women’s Words,” which is dedicated to showcasing 121 works by modern Iranian women artists, from Wednesday.

Muslim leaders must stand against Israeli genocide in Gaza: Iran parliament speaker

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has urged leaders of Islamic countries to break the Israeli-imposed siege on Gaza and end the dangerous era of silence and indifference toward the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the besieged enclave.

E3 has no legal ground to trigger JCPOA snapback mechanism: Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly rejected any attempt by the European troika – France, Germany, and the United Kingdom – to trigger the so-called “snapback” mechanism under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, saying such a move would be “null and void” in light of the E3’s own violations and abandonment of their commitments.

I was only 12 — Helena’s story

TEHRAN- Helena was just 12 years old — an Asian karate champion whose name now carries the sacred title of “Martyr.” In a place where medals are no longer given to athletes but dedicated to martyrs, her story resonates deeply.

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.

Isfahan saqqakhanehs, treasures forgotten in history

TEHRAN—Saqqakhanehs are not only the traditional structures for providing drinking water to the passersby, they also have served as living symbols of the connection between art, religious belief, and social responsibility in heart of Isfahan’s historical texture.

Restoration operations of Taj-ul-Molk dome of Isfahan Jame’ Mosque start

TEHRAN—Director General of Isfahan Cultural Heritage Department Amir Karamzadeh gave news of start of restoration operations of Taj-ul-Molk dome of Isfahan Jame’ Mosque.

Trenching operations begin in Paleolithic site of eastern Iran

TEHRAN—Head of South Khorasan Cultural Heritage Department Ahmad Barabadi gave news of start of conducting archaeological trenches in the Paleolithic site in Sarayan county, east of Iran.

Iranian police seize 3,000-year-old artifacts

TEHRAN – Iranian police have recovered 28 ancient bronze artifacts estimated to be over 3,000 years old during a traffic stop in Khorramdarreh, Zanjan province, local authorities said on Monday.

Lighting upgrade begins at majestic Chehel Sotoun Palace

TEHRAN – Authorities have started modern lighting installation at the Chehel Sotoun Palace complex in Isfahan, provincial cultural officials announced on Sunday.

Archaeologists consider new excavation at Qal-e Kord, one of Iran’s oldest known human settlements

TEHRAN – A number of local officials and university experts held a coordination meeting on Monday to plan the sixth season of archaeological excavations at Qal-e Kord Cave, marking the continuation of work at one of Iran’s oldest known human settlements located in Avaj county of Qazvin province.

Thousands of deported Afghans get health services at border terminal

TEHRAN – Some 36,000 illegal Afghan refugees have benefited from medical services offered on the Dogharon border terminal in Taybad, north-eastern Khorasan Razavi province, while returning to their home country, an official with the health ministry has said.