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Isfahan Highlights Its Cultural Potential Through International Children’s Film Festival

The 38th International Film Festival for Children and Youth, held in Isfahan from October 3 to 8, 2026, demonstrated the city’s capacity to bring culture, public life and community engagement together through a major international event.

Pezeshkian Proposes Long-Term Regional Plan to Address Caspian Sea’s Falling Water Level

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed developing and implementing a long-term regional program to address the declining water level of the Caspian Sea, the world’s largest lake.

Investing in Children’s Cinema Can Spare the Country Heavy Social Costs in the Future

Isfahan Governor Mehdi Jamalinejad has described children’s cinema as far more than entertainment, calling it a foundation for shaping children’s character and national identity. He stressed the need for targeted investment in this field to reduce future social costs.

Children’s Film Festival Offers Opportunity to Strengthen Iranian Youth Identity

The 38th International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults in Isfahan has been described as an important opportunity to strengthen the cultural identity of Iranian children and adolescents and to invest in their intellectual and cultural development.

World Children’s Day: Remembering Children of Minab

On World Children’s Day, attention turns to the rights, safety and future of children around the world. For the families of Minab, however, the day carries a painful meaning as they remember children who lost their lives.

US attacks damaged 111 petrochemical, pharmaceutical facilities

Iran’s representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said US military attacks on Iran’s chemical industry damaged 111 petrochemical and pharmaceutical facilities, disrupting supply chains and affecting the implementation of obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Kenneth O'Keefe: If Iran Goes to War with Israel, I Will Stand With the Iranian People

“If Iran goes to war with Israel, I will stand with the Iranian people.” Perhaps the strongest statement made by Kenneth O'Keefe, a former U.S. Marine and anti-war activist, in an interview with IMNA.

Isfahan Children’s Film Festival Takes the Celebration to Neighborhoods

The 38th International Children and Young Adults’ Film Festival in Isfahan is taking its celebrations beyond the main festival venue and into neighborhoods, schools and public spaces across the city, bringing a wide range of cultural and recreational programs closer to children and families.

Iran Warns Bahrain Against Allowing Its Territory to Be Used for Attacks

Iran has warned Bahrain that it will respond if Bahraini territory, military bases or airspace are used again to launch attacks against Iran, saying Manama cannot claim to be a victim after making its territory available to the United States during what Tehran described as an illegal war against Iran.

Isfahan seeks to turn children’s film festival into a year-round cultural event

Isfahan is seeking to move its International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults beyond the boundaries of a six-day cultural event, with organizers proposing a permanent structure that could turn the annual festival into a year-round platform.

Iran stresses readiness for diplomacy, stronger response to any renewed military action

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran remains fully committed to diplomacy while being equally determined to defend itself, warning that any renewed military confrontation would face a stronger and more decisive response.

More Than 400 Children’s Festival Programs to Be Held Across Isfahan Neighborhoods

More than 400 cultural and artistic programs will be held across neighborhoods and urban districts of Isfahan as part of the 38th International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults, with a focus on cultural equity and expanding access to festival activities, particularly in underserved areas.

Iran:

US military presence in region brought only violence, insecurity and terrorism

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has stressed the importance of respecting Iraq’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, saying the US military presence in the region has brought nothing but violence, insecurity, division and terrorism.

Iran ready for long-term partnership with EAEU: VP

- Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has emphasized the Islamic Republic’s readiness to play an active role alongside member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and develop long-term economic and regional cooperation with the bloc.

Children’s Film Festival strengthens Isfahan’s identity as a child-friendly city

The International Children and Youth Film Festival is helping strengthen Isfahan’s identity as a “Child-Friendly City” by creating opportunities for children and teenagers to participate, develop skills and have their needs placed more prominently on the urban agenda, according to the official responsible for the Child-Friendly City initiative at Isfahan Municipality’s Department of Urban Planning and Architecture.

UN Spokesperson Says Unilateral Sanctions Ultimately Harm Ordinary People

United Nations Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the UN chief has repeatedly expressed concern over the growing use of unilateral sanctions, stressing that such measures ultimately harm ordinary people wherever they are imposed.