Category: 1. Iran

Geologists cited by Tasnim news agency said subsidence has accelerated across provinces such as Isfahan, Fars and Tehran, with field observations of cracks, surface fissures and foundation instability near historic structures.

“Nearly half of…

TEHRAN– Head of Fars Cultural Heritage Department Sadegh Zare’ announced the implementation of restoration operations for 34 historical monuments in different parts of the province.

According to Miras Aria, he said that these projects are being…

TEHRAN — A handicrafts exhibition showcasing various objects mainly with a Quranic theme is currently underway in Sanandaj, the capital of Kordestan province, western Iran.

The month-long exhibition was commenced last week concurrent with the…

TEHRAN – There are numerous cities and geographical areas in Ferdowsi’s masterpiece Shahnameh that can be the starting point for archaeological studies, Iranian scholar and expert on Shahnameh, Mohammad Rasouli, has said.

Questions about the…

TEHRAN – The Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran (CBI) said it has begun a pilot phase of a plan to buy foreign currency from international tourists and issue “tourist cards” at the country’s international airports.

According to a…

Nima Kianpour, a former bodybuilding champion and experienced coach from Khuzestan province, southern Iran, died suddenly from a heart attack while training on the evening of Saturday, local sports officials reported.

The Mossad named Sardar Ammar, a senior Quds Force officer operating under commander Esmail Ghaani, as the leader of a network responsible for planned operations in Australia, Greece, and Germany during 2024-2025, a statement released via the…

TEHRAN – Iran has held discussions with Iraqi officials on preserving and restoring the ancient Taq Kasra monument, a major remnant of the Sassanid Empire located near Baghdad, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza…

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The birth anniversary of Hazrat Zeinab (SA) and Nurses’ Day was held at Ashura Charity Foundation with the participation of CEO of the charity center Nasrollah Fat’hian and Prof. Mohammad…

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The remarks highlighted the dire conditions in Gaza and urged international actors, especially the U.S. and UN, to enforce the ceasefire and accelerate recovery efforts.

The big picture:

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