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2026-06-13 17:16
‘Iran, the Origin of All Stories’ initiative unveiled at Russian tourism forum
TEHRAN – Iran has unveiled a new international tourism initiative titled “Iran, the Origin of All Stories” at the sixth International Tourism Forum of Russia, where representatives from 32 countries gathered in Moscow.
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2026-06-09 16:16
New hotel management schools planned for Kish and Anzali as Tehran admissions begin
TEHRAN – Student admissions officially opened on Tuesday at Tehran's Hotel Management School, while plans are underway to establish similar institutions on Kish Island and in Bandar Anzali, the head of the Tourism Group of the Social Security Organization (HEGTA) said.
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2026-06-06 15:33
Tehran moves up in Global Startup Ecosystem Index
TEHRAN – In a recent global ranking by StartupBlink 2026, Tehran’s position has advanced by 20 spots, ranking 348 among the world’s most innovative cities.
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2026-05-23 06:19
UK academics warn of war damage to Iran’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN – A group of prominent British academics, museum curators, and fellows of the British Academy has expressed deep concern over reported damage to Iran’s UNESCO-registered world heritage sites amid war with the US and Israeli regime.
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2026-05-18 18:34
Tehran launches metro-based tourism plan after wartime disruption
TEHRAN - Tehran municipality has launched a new tourism initiative allowing residents and visitors to explore the Iranian capital through its metro network, following disruptions to the tourism sector during the recent war, the head of Tehran Municipality’s Tourism Headquarters said.
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2026-05-18 18:34
Belarus, Iran discuss expanding tourism co-operation
TEHRAN - Officials from Belarus and Iran discussed expanding bilateral co-operation in the tourism sector during a meeting in Minsk, according to a report published Monday by SB News.
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2026-05-16 18:22
Tehran to host fifth intl. conference on tourism and spirituality
TEHRAN - The fifth International Conference on Tourism and Spirituality will be held on May 20 at the University of Science and Culture, bringing together Iranian and foreign scholars to discuss the role of spirituality in modern tourism, organizers said. The conference is being organized through cooperation among researchers and academics from several Iranian universities, according to conference officials.
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2026-05-13 21:52
Over 250 earthquakes hit Iran in 3 weeks
TEHRAN – A total of 251 earthquakes hit Iran over the past three weeks, from April 18 to May 8, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-05-13 20:44
IRGC’s Tehran command holds major drill to prepare for 'enemy' aggression
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted a large-scale military drill to prepare for any potential aggression by Israel and the United States.
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2026-05-13 17:09
Photo: Mohsen Ranginkaman
Tehran Mayor Meets the Custodian of the Holy Alawi Shrine in Tehran
TEHRAN- Seyyed Ahmad Safi, custodian of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf, meets with Alireza Zakani, Mayor of Tehran, in the Iranian capital. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest US-Israeli military aggression against Iran, emphasizing the shared tragedy of the Leader's martyrdom for the nations of Iran and Iraq.
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2026-05-11 16:41
“Thank You, Spain” music video honors Spain’s solidarity with Iran
TEHRAN – A newly produced music video titled “Thank You, Spain” is centered on a group of young people and students expressing gratitude for the solidarity shown by the government and people of Spain with the people of Iran. The music video is among the latest releases related to the Ramadan War, imposed on Iran by the US and Israel. In recent days it was presented to audiences under the title “Spanish Concert in Front of the Spanish Embassy”.
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2026-05-02 10:48
Iranian Flag Raised at 10,000-Person Public Sports Rally for Persian Gulf Day
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2026-04-27 21:06
A closer look at Sa’dabad Palace complex after nearby US-Israeli bunker-buster strikes
TEHRAN – Tehran’s Sa’adabad Palace complex sustained widespread structural and decorative damage following two rounds of airstrikes using bunker-buster bombs, though the historic site remained standing and has since entered an emergency stabilization and restoration phase, officials said.
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2026-04-26 18:25
Rising Chinese curiosity about Iran signals shift in perceptions, tourism prospects
TEHRAN – Growing media coverage and online engagement in China have led to increased public curiosity about Iran, reflecting a shift in perceptions that could bolster cultural ties and tourism between the two countries, an Iranian tourism activist based in China said.
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2026-04-25 20:19
Classic car rally in Tehran condemns damage to cultural heritage
TEHRAN – A rally and gathering of historical vehicles was held in Tehran on Friday to condemn damage to Iran’s cultural and historical sites caused by airstrikes by the United States and Israeli regime, organizers said.
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2026-04-25 11:41
After the Attack: A Destroyed Tehran School
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2026-04-22 13:30
Tehran’s Demonstrators Perform Morning Prayers In The Streets
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2026-04-20 18:30
Expert urges balance between reconstruction and memory preservation in post-war cities
TEHRAN - Seyyed Ahmad Mohit-Tabatabai, the former president of Iran’s branch of the International Council of Museums, has said cities emerging from conflict should preserve elements of their historical memory while planning reconstruction, citing global examples from London to Hiroshima.
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2026-04-19 12:34
People Of Tehran Do Not Give Up The Streets
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2026-04-18 18:12
Iran, Russia urge UNESCO action over damage to Tehran heritage site
TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have sent a joint letter to the UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany protesting damage to civilian infrastructure and cultural heritage in Tehran following airstrikes.
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2026-04-17 21:29
Tabiat bridge turns red to mark World Hemophilia Day
TEHRAN – Tabiat bridge in Tehran is lit up in red from April 17 to 19 to mark the World Hemophilia Day, which is observed annually on April 17 to raise awareness of the disease.
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2026-04-14 19:12
Tehran’s Shokoufeh Cinema severely damaged during American-Zionist aggression against Iran
TEHRAN – Shokoufeh Cinema in Tehran suffered severe damage during the recent US-Israeli attacks, and it is expected that relevant officials would assist the reconstruction process, Ali Sartipi, the manager of the cinema said.
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2026-04-14 18:38
Some 1,000 people rescued from under rubble in Tehran during war
TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said it successfully rescued 960 people alive from under the rubble in Tehran during the 40-day US-Israeli airstrikes.
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2026-03-13 19:06
Tehranis attend Quds Day Rally amid attack on a residential area close by
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2026-02-27 15:46
Qatar Airways maintains daily Tehran-Doha flights
TEHRAN – Qatar Airways will continue operating daily flights on the Doha-Tehran-Doha route until June 30, Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport City said, dismissing reports of a suspension.
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2026-02-25 10:03
Boundary survey commenced around Asirabad historical mound in Saveh
TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists and cultural heritage experts has begun a field survey to propose a protective buffer zone for the Asirabad historical mound, which is located in the southeastern part of Saveh, a local official said on Tuesday.
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2026-02-25 09:59
Handicrafts artists participate in Intl. Holy Quran Exhibition
TEHRAN – Handicrafts artists are taking part in the 33rd International Holy Quran Exhibition, which is currently underway at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla in Tehran, a provincial official said on Tuesday.
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2026-02-21 17:53
Excavation begins to identify cause of drying at Cheshmeh-Ali in Rey
TEHRAN – Excavation operations have begun at the historical Cheshmeh-Ali spring in Rey, southern Tehran, to identify the source of its water and examine the condition of its water bed in a bid to determine the causes of its drying and propose revival measures, a local cultural heritage official said.
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2026-02-20 16:55
‘Sarborun’ ritual of Varamin’s village registered as an intangible heritage
TEHRAN – A local ritual known as ‘Sarborun’ in Hesar-e Hasan Beyk village of Varamin county, Tehran province, has been registered as an intangible heritage site.
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2026-02-18 18:29
Photo: Mahnaz Abdi, Soheil Saadatmandi
Uruguay presents football shirts to Iran in gesture of sporting friendship
TEHRAN – The Embassy of Uruguay in Tehran hosted a ceremony on Tuesday (February 17), presenting shirts from the Uruguayan national team and two major clubs—Nacional and Peñarol—to Iranian football officials. The event welcomed representatives from Iran's Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Sports, and Culture, alongside the Football Federation and foreign ambassadors. Ambassador Beraldo Roque Nicola emphasized football's power to unite nations, particularly in challenging times.