Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi expressed condolences on the demise anniversary of the ancient Iranian Prophet Zoroaster. In a message on Wednesday, Qassemi offered condolences to Zoroastrians. “I send my condolences to the kind Zoroastrians in Iran and the Parsis (members of the Zoroastrian community) in other countries on the death anniversary of Zoroaster,” […]

 Park Rangers have spotted a black stork, from a rare bird species, in Konarak, southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province. Hassan Zati Keykha, head of the regional Department of Environment, said the species was captured on camera near the coast of Oman Sea, south of the province. According to the official, the coast’s diverse flora, especially […]

 The effects of climate change on Iran has more than doubled on average compared to other parts of the world, while southern provinces of the country are more likely to bear the consequences, secretary of environmental policy at the center for strategic studies affiliated to the presidential office has said. “The Hoomand-Absard station in Damavand […]

“Castle of Love”, a co-production between Iran and Azerbaijan, has been submitted to the 37th edition of the Fajr Film Festival, Iranian producer of the film Amir-Shahab Razavian told the Persian service of MNA on Tuesday. The film, which was named “High Voltage” earlier, is written and directed by Ilham Qasimov from Azerbaijan. Based on […]

 ‘Kelileh & Demneh’ by Alireza Tavakkoli and ‘A Hell of A Wedding’ by Mohammad Ahmadi will represent Iranian cinema at the first Beirut International Children and Family Film Festival (BICAF) in Lebanon. ‘A Hell of A Wedding’ directed by Seyed Reza Khatibi and produced by Mohammad Ahmadi is a children’s comedy about a group of […]

 Marzieh Borumand, the director of TV series such as “House of Grandma”, “The City of Mice”, “School of Mice” and “Ziba Barbershop” that stir fond memories of the 1980s and 1990s, was honored for her lifetime achievements at the National Library and Archives of Iran on Sunday. “I believe in what I’ve made,” Borumand, 67, […]

 Iranian short ‘Return’ directed by Shahriar Pourseyedian has won the Grand Prix of 3rd Alternative film territory (ATK-FEST) in St. Petersburg, Russia. The short film is about a man named Rahim who returns to his homeland after 23 years in prison to meet with his brother. Directed by Shahriar Pourseyedian, ‘Return’ has previously won the […]

 Iranian artist Siavash Talai’s painting “Portrait” is on view at an exhibition displaying artworks by Italy’s Talent Prize winners and finalists at La Pelanda Hall in Rome. Earlier in October, the artwork won the Emmanuele Emanuele Prize at the 11th edition of the Talent Prize in Italy. The prize has been named after Fondazione Terzo […]

 Iran’s National Orchestra is scheduled to present a concert of Azarbaijan music at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on January 16, 2019. The orchestra will perform under the baton of guest conductor Vahid Alipur, the Rudaki Foundation has announced. Vocalist Rashid Vatandust will sing a repertoire of Azarbaijan songs, including “Tez Gal”, “Sanda Galmaz”, “Gaitagi” and “Asgarin […]

Two Iranian short movies ‘Operation 747’ and ‘The Oblivion’ will go on screen at the 11th Annual Peace On Earth Film Festival (POEFF) in Chicago, USA. Directed by Fatemeh Mohammadi, ‘The Oblivion’ narrates the story of a woman who tries everything to make her husband’s life worth living despite Alzheimer’s. The short film managed to […]