Category: 1. Iran

Why it matters:

The event showcases the scale of public devotion to Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam.

The big picture:

The gathering, which started at 16:00 local time, spans from Haft-e Tir Square to Vali-e Asr…

In a post on its X account, the Iranian Embassy to Vatican wrote, “Iran’s Embassy to Vatican congratulates the followers of this religion on the election of Cardinal Provost as new Pope and leader of the Catholic Church worldwide, and hopes…

TEHRAN—The Head of Kashan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department said the rosewater distillation ritual was registered in the national tourism calendar of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Alireza Abdollahzadeh added that the event…

TEHRAN—Ambassadors and representatives of Uganda, Sierra Leon, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka visited Qazvin to become acquainted with the economic, cultural, and tourism potentials of the Iranian province.

They met Qazvin Governor-General…

TEHRAN— A number of Pakistani investors have expressed their readiness to start administrative cooperation with Kish Island in the south of Iran during their trip to the touristic island.

Two specialized gatherings were held with economic and…

TEHRAN – Iran has expressed readiness to assist in the restoration of Taq Kasra, a masterpiece of Sassanid-era Persian architecture located near Baghdad.

The proposal was made by Mohammad-Mehdi Imanipour, head of Iran’s Islamic Culture and…

TEHRAN – Three Iranian athletes won medals at the 2025 Asian Canoe Confederation Canoe Sprint Asian Championships underway in Nanjing, China on Friday.

Defending champion Mohammad Nabi Rezaei of Iran settled for a silver in the men’s canoe…

Why it matters:

The unveiling of an underground drone hangar underscores Tehran’s strategy of deterrence through enhancing defensive capabilities.

The big picture:

The IRGC’s new underground drone base adds to a…

KANDELOUS (Mazandaran province) – Nestled in the heart of Iran’s Alborz mountain range and just 35 kilometers from the Caspian Sea, the ancient village of Kandelous offers an authentic rural escape for those in search of tradition,…