Araqchi: Iran Committed to Diplomacy to Prevent Regional Insecurity

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy as a means of preventing further insecurity in West Asia,…

Public Solidarity Is Cities’ Greatest Asset in Times of Crisis, Isfahan Mayor Says

Public solidarity and social cohesion are among the most important factors in helping cities withstand crises and recover from their effects,…

Iranian Envoy Reaffirms Commitment to Maritime Security, Calls for End to Israeli Aggression

Iran remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of maritime navigation and has exercised its inherent right to defend its vital interests…

Iran’s New Operational Plans to Push US Warships Farther from Region: Army Spokesman

Iranian Army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia says Iran’s armed forces have developed new operational plans aimed at pushing US…

Iran’s Army Chief: Restrictions on Strait of Hormuz Passage to Continue if Iranian Rights Are Not Respected

Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami has stated that restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz will remain in…

Bombs, Missiles Cannot Force Iranian Nation to Surrender

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said bombs and missiles cannot force the Iranian nation to surrender, stressing that internal divisions would…

AEOI Chief Says Iran’s Nuclear Technology Capabilities Rival Those of Advanced Nations

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country’s capabilities in nuclear science and technology are on a par with…

Iran’s Navy Deploys New Units Near Strait of Hormuz, Warns Ships Against Unauthorized Transit

The Iranian Army’s Navy has deployed operational units in a new formation east of the Strait of Hormuz and across the Sea of Oman and the Arabian…

Art of Iranian Pottery Centuries of Creativity, Culture and Tradition

Iran’s pottery tradition connects prehistoric craftsmanship with contemporary cultural identity, preserving distinctive regional techniques while…

Gharibabadi: Iran Welcomes Diplomacy, Remains Ready to Defend Itself

Iran welcomes all diplomatic processes while remaining fully prepared to defend itself, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official said, adding…

Iran Celebrates Hafez Day, Honoring a Poet Whose Words Transcend Centuries

Iranians mark Hafez Day on October 12, celebrating the enduring legacy of one of Persian literature’s most influential poets, whose verses on…

SNSC Secretary Says US Response to Iran’s Seven Conditions Falls Short

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has described Washington’s partial acceptance of Iran’s…

Aggressors Must Be Held Accountable for Ecocide

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that those responsible for environmental destruction must be held accountable, describing…

High-Risk Groups Urged to Get Flu Shots in October and November

A faculty member at Tehran University of Medical Sciences has urged people at high risk of severe influenza to get vaccinated in October and…

Baghaei: Silence on Use of Force Undermines International Order

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has warned that the international order is undermined not only by acts of aggression but also…

By Elahe Seyfodin

Future of Urban Living May Begin in Courtyards

In the context of growing density and urban expense, one of the oldest architectural features of urban development is reemerging in the city…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…