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.

Mohammadreza Golzar Commits to Rebuild Minab School and Help the Injured

Mohammadreza Golzar has pledged school rebuilding support after a deadly attack struck Minab Elementary School on February 28. As a result, he will cover...

Majid Majidi Highlights Iran Conflict as a Struggle Between Good and Evil

Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi has described the ongoing Iran conflict as a battle between good and evil. Majidi emphasized that the fight is not...

Recent Attacks Damage Over 56 Iranian Heritage Sites

Airstrikes recently caused extensive damage to Iranian heritage sites, officials reported on Saturday. The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts said the United...

Hasbi Allah New Song Released by Mohsen Chavoshi

Hasbi Allah, the new song by Iranian artist Mohsen Chavoshi, is a patriotic tribute to Iran during the nation’s current challenges. The track blends...

Minab Students’ Tribute Sparks National Mourning

Minab Students' Tribute messages spread across Iran after renowned vocalist Alireza Ghorbani expressed grief over the deaths of schoolchildren in southern Iran. The singer...

UNESCO Heritage Sites in Isfahan Damaged Amid U.S.-Israeli Strikes

Recent U.S.-Israeli airstrikes left the Iranian heritage damaged, destroying centuries-old cultural landmarks in Isfahan and Khorramabad. Authorities confirmed multiple historic sites suffered severe destruction,...