Iran heritage official responds to concerns over orchestra concert at Persepolis

TEHRAN – An Iranian heritage official said on Monday that a permanent, safe venue will be designated for cultural events at Persepolis after a concert by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra at the ancient site sparked concern among...

Iran’s exports to Africa double in 5 months yr/yr

TEHRAN – Iran’s exports to Africa doubled in the first five months of the current Iranian year (March 21-August 22) compared with the same period last year, while imports from the continent declined, the head of the Africa office at the Trade...

Iranian documentary filmmaker appreciated for intangible heritage

TEHRAN—Iranian documentary filmmaker Mohammad Ehsani was appreciated at 17th edition of the DMZ International Documentary Film Festival (DMZ Docs) through receiving UNESCO prize for intangible heritage. According to ISNA, the award was presented...

Iran’s president urges Muslim unity to end Israeli aggression in region

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says all Muslim countries must reinforce unity and strive to put an end to Israeli crimes against the regional nations, particularly the people of Palestine. Pezeshkian made the remarks in a meeting with Iraqi...

Iran president urges Muslim countries to cut ties with Israel ahead of summit

Iran president urges Muslim countries to cut ties with Israel ahead of summit TEHRAN, Sept 15, 2025 (AFP) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday urged Muslim countries to cut ties with Israel ahead of an summit responding to an...

Iran, Iraq Urge Unified Muslim Action to Confront Israeli Crimes

In a meeting on the sidelines of the emergency summit of Islamic and Arab states in Doha on Monday, Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to expand cooperation with Iraq in all fields. Highlighting the importance of unity among Muslim nations as...

Iran, Pakistan agrees for finalization of FTA, activation of border markets

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 (APP):Iran and Pakistan have agreed to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and activate border markets, which was crucial for increasing trade. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, in a meeting with...

Iran calls on UN rights council to secure compensation for US-Israeli aggression

An Iranian Judiciary official has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council to compel Israel and the United States to compensate the Islamic Republic for losses incurred during the illegal aggression of June against the country. The...

Islamic world presents united front against 'Israel's banditry'

Leaders of Arab and Muslim nations presented a united front against Israel and its "belligerent" actions in the Middle East at a summit in Doha on Monday. The summit was held in the aftermath of Israel's attack on the Hamas negotiating team in...

Iran president: Israeli aggression on Doha violated all the red lines, and all Arab and Islamic countries might be attacked by the enemy

Sistan-Baluchestan needlework, symbol of Iranian authenticity, civilization

TEHRAN—Sistan-Baluchestan’s cultural heritage and handicrafts particularly the needlework made by Baloch women and girls is manifestation of beauty, creativity, and pure culture of Iran, said Fariba Kousari, the veteran actress. She told Miras-e...

Mahsa Amini: 3 years on, will Iran face fresh protests?

Iran is marking three years since Jina Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish Iranian woman, died in the custody of the Islamic regime's so-called morality police. The 22-year-old's death on September 16, 2022, sparked widespread anti-government protests...

Iranian President arrives in Doha

Doha, Qatar: HE President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Doha on Monday to take part in the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to be held today. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were welcomed upon...

Pegah Banihashemi: Three years after ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ protests, Iran remains in a deadlock

This week marks the third anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death in police custody — an event that ignited one of the most powerful protest movements in Iran since 1979. “Woman, Life, Freedom” became not just a slogan but a rallying cry that cut...

Why There Can Be No Freedom in Iran Without Freedom For Women

On September 16, 2022, a twenty-two-year-old Kurdish woman named Mahsa Jîna Amini was killed in Tehran by the city’s morality police. She was viciously beaten after having been detained by an officer who accused her of not dressing appropriately...

PM suggests task force to check Israeli expansionism as Arab-Islamic summit mulls response to Doha strikes

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif suggested the formation of a task force on Monday to counter Israeli aggression and expansionism as an Arab-Islamic summit considered a draft resolution and response on a recent attack on Qatar. Leaders from around 50...

Who are the 57 members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation?

Leaders from across the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have gathered in Doha for an Arab-Islamic summit to forge a unified stance on Israel following its attack on a Hamas office in Qatar’s capital on September 9...

PM Shehbaz in Doha as Arab-Islamic summit begins to mull response on Israel’s attack in Qatar

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Doha on Monday as an Arab-Islamic summit kicked off in to consider a draft resolution on a recent Israeli attack on Qatar. Leaders from around 50 states are attending the high-level moot, which is being held...

PM Shehbaz makes remarks as Arab-Islamic summit mulls response on Israel’s attack in Qatar

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif suggested the formation of a task force on Monday to counter Israeli aggression and expansionism as an Arab-Islamic summit considered a draft resolution and response on a recent attack on Qatar. Leaders from around 50...

Arab, Muslim Leaders Hold Emergency Talks After Israel’s Attack In Qatar

Leaders from Arab and Muslim countries will gather in a show of unity in Doha on Monday, a week after Israel’s unprecedented strike on Hamas in Qatar prompted widespread anger. The joint Arab League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation...