Category: 1. Iran

Amnesty International has issued an urgent warning about the imminent risk of execution facing two Iranian political prisoners, Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, currently held in Ghezel Hesar Prison. The warning follows the rejection of their…

A top Iranian cleric has described ongoing talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump led by his special envoy and fellow property magnate Steve Witkoff as akin to a real estate negotiation in which Iran will prevail.

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The attack highlights the continued security challenges faced by Russian military officials and the dangerous, unresolved tensions surrounding high-ranking officers in the country. It raises concerns about…

TEHRAN – The Tehran Municipality has launched a series of Golab-Giri (traditional rosewater distillation) festivals across the capital, bringing a fragrant slice of Iranian cultural heritage to urban audiences.

According to Amir Ghasemi, head of…

TEHRAN–The Director General of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department said, “We seek to turn Ilam embossed kilim into a global item.”

Farzad Sharifi told ISNA that the embossed kilim is the most prominent and authentic…

TEHRAN–Mohammad-Jafar Kabiri, CEO of the Kish Free Zone Organization, during his one-day visit to Russia’s Republic of Dagestan, met with local officials, talked and studied ways of promoting tourism cooperation between Kish Island in southern…

TEHRAN–Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi suggested to name 2026 as “Year of Cultural and Tourism Cooperation Between Iran and China,” which was welcomed by Gao Zheng, director-general of the Bureau of International…

TEHRAN – A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 in the Sea of Marmara, 40 km from Istanbul, Turkiye, shook at 12:49 pm local time on April 23, 2025. All thirty-three stations of the IIEES Iranian broadband seismic network of the…

TEHRAN – Nestled in the breathtaking Mazandaran province, northern Iran, Kandelous village stands as a testament to the country’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.

Known as “The Lost Paradise,” the picturesque village offers…

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The escalating tensions between India and Pakistan have put the region on edge, especially over water disputes tied to the Indus Waters Treaty. The situation raises concerns over potential military and…