TEHRAN – UNESCO has renewed concern over damage to Tehran's Golestan Palace caused by the shock wave and debris from nearby military strikes, as the protection of cultural heritage during armed conflict returned to the agenda of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea.
TEHRAN – The UNESCO-listed Bisotun archaeological site has completed preparations to receive pilgrims travelling to Iraq for Arbaeen commemorations, with authorities planning to hold a handicrafts market along the pilgrimage route, the site’s executive director said on Wednesday.
TEHRAN – During the Neolithic period, the inhabitants of Iranian plateau used reed mats as floor coverings in their shelters and also wrapped the deceased in them for burial. Thousands of years later, during the Safavid era, the use of silk brocade carpets woven by the artisans of Tabriz became widespread.
TEHRAN – Representatives from the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, the Veterinary Organization of Iran, the Department of Environment, municipalities, universities, and the World Health Organization (WHO) got together in Tehran on Tuesday to observe World Zoonoses Day 2026.
TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has highlighted the significance of bilateral ties between Iran and Pakistan, noting that Islamabad is committed to boosting scientific and technological diplomacy with Tehran.
TEHRAN - Iran's men's national basketball team climbed two places in the latest FIBA World Ranking, moving up to 26th in the world following the conclusion of the third window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Iranian singer Vahid Taj, accompanied by a group of men and women, performed the patriotic song "I Will Rebuild You Again, My Homeland" on Karaj's B1 Bridge. The performance took place on the B1 Bridge in Karaj, located in Alborz Province, north of Tehran. The bridge, which was on the verge of opening to the public, was struck in two rounds of US airstrikes on March 2. According to official reports, the attacks killed eight civilians and injured 95 others.
TEHRAN – Iranian and Indian officials have agreed to enhance collaborations between the two countries in traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine.
For decades, the United States has presented itself as the guarantor of security in the Persian Gulf. But what has that presence meant for the region, and what could replace it? This video examines the rise of a new regional security order being shaped by Iran and the countries of the region themselves.
TEHRAN – Iran defeated Pakistan 4-1 on Day 2 of the 2026 Women’s Asian Hockey5s on Wednesday.
