Category: 1. Iran

During the days of the Christmas season and celebrations for the birth of Jesus Christ, the Armenian community in Iran is preparing to welcome the year 2026 with a blend of religious, cultural, and social traditions.

TEHRAN – The 23rd Symposium of Iranian Archaeology is set to be held from Jan. 26 to 28 at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran, organizers said.

The annual event is organized by the Iranian Center for Archaeological Research, which…

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…