Serbian envoy visits Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) shrine

Araghchi offers condolences over death of renowned Iranian musician

Iran, Uzbekistan stress developing cultural, tourism ties

Minister: Iran, China enjoy strategic ties

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Abbas Salehi has described Iran-China relations as strategic and serious.

Tehran, Belgrade agree to include Iranian famous figures in Serbian student books

Iran’s cinema breaks 24-year audience record

Tehran, IRNA - Iran’s cinema industry has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing its highest audience figures in 24 years.

IRNA opens office on Persian Gulf island of Bu Musa

Bu Musa, IRNA - The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) has inaugurated an office on the strategic Bu Musa Island in southern Iran.

Italian journalist arrested for violating laws in Iran: Culture Ministry

Tehran, IRNA - The Foreign Media General Directorate of the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has announced that Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was detained on December 19, 2024, for violating the laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Veteran Iranian actress Zhaleh Olov passes away at 97

Tehran, IRNA - Veteran Iranian actress and voice artist Zhaleh Olov has passed away at the age of 97.

Iran moves to reclaim two historic coins auctioned in the US

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has initiated steps to prevent the auction of two historic coins from the Achaemenid and Sassanid eras, slated to be sold in the United States next month.

Minister terms culture as best way to improve ties among nations

Tehran, IRNA - The Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has emphasized that the cultural sector is the most effective way to enhance relations between governments and nations.

Iran expresses readiness for joint excavations and research with Armenia

Tehran, IRNA - The Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has announced Iran's readiness to conduct joint research and excavations with Armenia.

Italian rendition of Ayatollah Khamenei’s memoir unveiled to general public

Tehran, IRNA - The Italian rendition of “Cell No. 14”, a memoir of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei detailing his years of struggle against the Pahlavi regime and his imprisonment, has been unveiled to the general public.

Russia hosts Persian poetry night to help further boost Tehran-Moscow ties

Moscow, IRNA - Russia has hosted a Persian poetry night in the capital to strengthen cultural relations between the two nations.

Iran stresses expansion of Persian language education in Armenia

Tehran, IRNA - The Head of the Saadi Foundation and the Academy of Persian Language and Literature, Gholamali Haddad Adel, has emphasized the need for broader cooperation, the advancement of Persian language education, and the enhancement of cultural relations between Iran and Armenia.

‘Glory of Ancient Persia’ exhibition captivates audience in China: Iran

Tehran, IRNA -- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh has announced the inauguration of the "Glory of Ancient Persia" exhibition in China.

Iran’s Mehregan Ceremony inscribed on UNESCO Heritage list

Tehran, IRNA – Ceremony of Mehregan, an Iranian-Zoroastrian festival in commemoration of friendship and love, has been inscribed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on the Intangible Heritage list, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman announced.

Iran attends Pakistan's Islamabad charity bazaar

Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian Embassy in Pakistan has participated in the traditional charity bazaar organized by the Women's Association of the Pakistani Foreign Ministry in Islamabad.

Mashhad joins League of Historical Cities

Mashhad, IRNA – Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad has officially become a member of the League of Historical Cities (LHC), bringing the number of Iranian cities in this international organization to 12, according to Mashhad’s mayor, Mohammadreza Qalandar Sharif.

Head of Iranian mission in Kabul starts mission

Tehran, IRNA — The newly appointed head of the mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kabul, Alireza Bikdeli, has begun his mission in Afghanistan.

Iran, China ink MoU to boost cooperation in arts

Tehran, IRNA — The Islamic Republic of Iran and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand mutual cooperation on the arts.

Armenian translator: Persian literature plays key role in introducing Iranian culture

Tehran, IRNA -- An Armenian Iranologist has said that Iran is introducing itself to the world not only through its ancient and historical civilization but also through its cultural and literary achievements.

Iran holds Persian language training course in Istanbul

Tehran, IRNA – Iran has held Persian language training courses at Fatih Sultan Mehmet University (FSMVÜ) in Istanbul, Turkiye.

Iran unveils book "The Shirazi Tribe in Tanzania" to boost cultural diplomacy

Tehran, IRNA — Iran's cultural attaché's office in Tanzania has published a book titled "The Shirazi Tribe in Tanzania" in a bid to further bolster the cultural cooperation between the Islamic Republic and the East African country.

Third Persian Speech Contest held in South Korea

Tehran, IRNA – The third Persian Speech Contest has been held at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, South Korea.

Italian rendition of Ayatollah Khamenei’s memoir unveiled in Rome

Tehran, IRNA—The Italian rendition of 'Cell No. 14', a book containing the memoirs of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been unveiled during a ceremony in Rome.

Iranian dish patented by UNESCO-linked WIPO

Isfahan, IRNA – Khoresht-e Maast, a stew made from yogurt and a traditional Iranian dish, has been patented by the World Intellectual Property Organization, which is a subsidiary of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Pakistan proud of Ayatollah Khamenei’s love for Iqbal poetry: Envoy

Tehran, IRNA -- Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran says it is a “source of pride” for his country that the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution values the work of legendary poet and philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

Iran FM spokesman congratulates Iranian, Pakistani nations on Iqbal birth anniv.

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei has congratulated Iranian and Pakistan nations on the birth anniversary of great poet, politician and Islamic philosopher Muhammad Iqbal.

Iran FM hails welcome given to his diaries in Japan

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has praised Japanese readers for the welcome they have given to a book containing diaries from his time as Iran’s ambassador to the East Asian country.