Category: 1. Iran

TEHRAN – Archaeological studies have begun at the ancient Qaleh Goli mound in Khanmirza county in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, the provincial cultural heritage authority said.

Alireza Jeilan, director general of cultural heritage,…

TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural office in Austria said it has launched the “Bert Fragner Award” to help promote Iran studies in Europe, with the inaugural award ceremony scheduled to be held in Vienna next month.

The Iranian Cultural…

TEHRAN – A ceremony was held in Isfahan on Tuesday to mark the inscription of Ayeneh-Kari, the Iranian art of architectural mirror work, on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The event took place with…

In 2009, many demonstrators chanted “Ya Hossein, Mir Hossein,” framing a disputed election in the language of religious legitimacy and around Mir Hossein Mousavi, a former prime minister who challenged the vote.

Sixteen years later, clips…

Why it matters:

The warning underscores Iran’s determination to respond forcefully to threats, particularly as tensions escalate amid external pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.

The big picture:

With…

At first, it is hard to believe such a place exists in Iran. But deep inside the vast Shadegan wetland in Khuzestan province, there is a village where water is the main road and boats replace cars. This village is Sarakhieh, often called Iran’s…

Why it matters:

The initiatives signal Iran’s commitment to strengthening its energy sector amid rising electricity demand and sustainability challenges, with officials promising tangible benefits for citizens in the…