Culture

Two Iranians nominated for 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Writer Abbas Jahangirian and illustrator Amir Shabanipoor, both from Iran, have been nominated for the 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, a Swedish prize for children's and young adult literature.

Iran’s Paleolithic record central to human evolution debates, museum expert says

An archaeologist at the National Museum of Iran has written in Tehran Times that Iran's Paleolithic record places the country at the centre of debates on human evolution.

Iranian film ‘Midday Meal’ wins top prize at Busan festival

Iranian director Majid Majidi's film Midday Meal won the Busan Award for best film at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in South Korea on Thursday.

Iran proposes joint travel packages to attract more Chinese tourists

Iran proposed five measures to increase Chinese tourist arrivals, including joint travel packages, in a message read at a meeting in Beijing on Friday, Tehran Times reported.

Director says Iranian passport holders in play cannot get US visas

Iranian director Amir Reza Koohestani said Iranian-passport holders in his company could not obtain US visas for the play "Blind Runner" in California, Culture OC reported.

Iranian Pop Singer Shadmehr Aghili Marks 24-Year Milestone Abroad and Highlights Enduring Legacy

Shadmehr legacy impact continues to define Iranian pop culture, marking 24 years since the Iranian pop singer left Iran. Moreover, his music reaches audiences...

Iranian Artists Show Regional Music Unity to Defend National Territory and Honor Fallen Heroes

Iran’s regional music unity has emerged as a significant symbol of national solidarity amid ongoing threats. Regional musicians across the country have publicly declared...

Iranian Musician Ali Ghamsari Stands Guard at Damavand Power Plant to Protect Tehran’s Electricity Amid Ongoing Attacks

Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari stand at Damavand Power Plant demonstrates both patriotism and artistic dedication. Moreover, he declared he would stay at the facility...

Tehran Synagogue Destroyed in US-Israel Airstrike Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict

Tehran synagogue destroyed in a pre-dawn airstrike by the United States and Israel, Iranian officials confirmed. The attack demolished a historic Jewish house of...

Iran’s Culture Minister Reza Salehi-Amiri Demands UNESCO Act Against Railway Threats

Iran’s culture minister has formally warned UNESCO about Israeli threats against a national railway, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and consequently, the...

Iran’s Sharif University of Technology Reports Campus Damage After Explosion and Strike

The Tehran strike on Sharif University of Technology caused damage to campus facilities and nearby infrastructure on Monday. Authorities and local officials reported disruptions...