Shervin Hajipour, the Iranian Grammy Award winner whose hit song became the anthem of the Woman, Life, Freedom protests, has announced the release of his state-sanctioned debut album — a move that has sparked criticism from some of his…
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Rural, nomadic tourism development planned in Mahdishahr
TEHRAN–The development of rural and nomadic tourism is one of the important goals of Mahdishahr county in Semnan province, said Governor of Mahdishahr Ali Khodadad.
In a meeting with Head of Semnan Cultural Heritage Department, Khodadad referred…
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Kharanaq historical fortress restored – Tehran Times
TEHRAN – A restoration work on the historic Kharanaq fortress in Ardakan county, central Iran, has been completed, provincial authorities said on Tuesday.
The project focused on structural reinforcement and conservation of the centuries-old…
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‘Forest to Desert’ project, an opportunity for tourism development in Shahroud
TEHRAN–The ‘Forest to Desert’ project is an exceptional opportunity for tourism development in Shahroud county, Semnan province, said Shahroud Governor Mohammad-Hassan Asafari.
In a meeting with Head of Semnan Cultural Heritage Department,…
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Tehran exhibit to showcase ceremonial vehicles used in Qajar to Pahlavi eras
TEHRAN–The exhibition ‘Ceremonial Vehicles of Iran; A Narrative from Qajar to Pahlavi eras’ will open at Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex’s Automobile Museum of Iran (also known as the Historical Car Museum of Iran) on December…
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Isfahan’s Vank Cathedral draws 500,000 visitors annually, Armenian council member says
TEHRAN – About 500,000 people visit Vank Cathedral in the Armenian district of [New] Jolfa in Isfahan each year, a member of the Armenian Caliphate Council of Isfahan said on Wednesday.
Narbeh Zharden Davoud told IRNA the figures show strong…
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Iranian armed forces ready to counter threats: IRGC general
Brigadier General Mohammad Karami made the comments during his visit to the ongoing Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism war game in East Azarbaijan, where he inspected the preparedness and morale of participating units and emphasized the need for…
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Iran Bans Online Streaming of World Cup Draw After US Visa Denials
Iran’s media regulator banned live streaming of the 2026 World Cup draw on Tuesday after the United States refused to issue visas to sev …
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UN Tourism chief offers full support for Iran’s plan to develop intl. investment guide
TEHRAN – The UN Tourism chief has praised Iran’s recent institutional reforms and investment initiatives, saying the agency is ready to help prepare an international guide for tourism investment in the Islamic Republic.
Zurab Pololikashvili,…
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Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Iran’s rial currency fell Wednesday to a new low of 1.2 million to the U.S. dollar as nuclear sanctions squeeze Tehran’s ailing economy.
Traders
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