7500-Year-Old Motifs Inspire Modern Fabric Designers

A group of fabric designers have created a collection inspired by motifs used on pottery previously discovered at the 7500-year-old Sialk Tepe near the central Iranian city of Kashan.

Tehran Museum Mounts Photo Exhibition on Iran-Iraq War

A collection of photos depicting the 1980s Iran-Iraq war has been showcased during an exhibition mounted in Tehran’s Palestine Museum of Contemporary Art.

5000-Year-Old Water Pipeline Discovered in Western Iran

A 5000-year-old water system has been unearthed during the second season of a rescue excavation project at the Farash ancient historical site at the Seimareh Dam reservoir area in western Iran.

Leader Underlines Washington’s Failure in Suppressing Islamic Awakening

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that despite the claims made by the intelligence bodies of the US and its western allies, they have completely failed in harnessing the growing tides of Islamic Awakening in the region.

Iran commemorates Imam Khomeini’s death anniversary

Iran holds celebrations on Imam Khomeini’s death anniversary; many foreign guests attend.

Book to convey Iranian children’s peace message to World Cup

An Iranian book “Ice Who Fell in Love with the Sun” will be goodwill ambassador to represent Iranian children in the world cup 2014.

Iranian musicians in Brazil for cultural ‘adventurism’

A group of Iranian composers and musicians will travel to Brazil to participate in a program intended to promote global peace through the World Cup.

Iran launches cutting-edge Ghadir radar system

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has officially put into service a domestically developed long-range radar system capable of detecting stealth aircraft.

In photos: President Rouhani and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah

Iran President receives the Kuwaiti Emir , Iran – Kuwait signed 6 cooperation documents , Kuwaiti Emir attends president Rouhani’s banquet

Iranian, US Religious Figures Meet

Iranian and US religious figures held a meeting in the holy Iranian city of Qom.

Iran, Italy Discuss Promotion of Cultural Cooperation

Iranian and Italian officials stressed the need for both Tehran and Rome to share their experiences in various cultural fields.

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz named the 24-man squad for World Cup

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz named the 24-man squad for World Cup, as Mohammad Reza Khalatbari, Sardar Azmoun and Sosha Makani are absent in his list.

Iran, New Zealand Review Ways to Develop Ties

Iran and New Zealand officials in a meeting in Tehran discussed different ways to step up efforts to further expand relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Iranian Speaker: Political Solution to Syrian Crisis Lies in Ballot Box

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani underlined the importance of presidential election in Syria, and said a political solution should be sought to the Syrian crisis through the ballot box.

Shush: Major Iranian option for 2014 global registration

Iranian ancient city of Shush is slated to be offered to the UNESCO for a possible inscription on the World Heritage list of the organization.

Iranian ancient legends contribute to a novel

Two Iranian ancient legends, ‘Chel Gis’ (Persian for ‘forty plaits of hair’) and ‘Bahram Gur’ (a Sasanian king) will be incorporated into a novel.

Iran, Kuwait to discuss Mideast developments: Official

Iran and Kuwait will discuss the latest developments in the Middle East during an upcoming visit by Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah to Tehran, an Iranian Foreign Ministry official says.

MP: China Planning to Finance Completion of Khoda Afarin Dam in Northwestern Iran

China plans to allocate approximately $1bln for the implementation of Khoda Afarin Dam irrigation project, an Iranian parliamentarian announced.

30 Countries to Take Part in ‘Friends of Syria Conference’ in Iran

Over 30 countries are due to send their representatives to Iran to participate in a conference on the Syrian crisis, a senior lawmaker announced on Saturday.

Hormuz Island to host next GNAP

Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf will host the Global Nomadic Art Project (GNAP) in 2015, said an environmental artist.

Persian literary figures honored at Turkish university

A ceremony was held in Ege (Aegean) University in Izmir (Turkey) to commemorate famous Iranian poets and top literary figures including Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi, Omar Khayyam and Saˈdi.

IRGC Army Chief: Message of peace, friendship for peace-seeking countries

Commander of revolution guards Army said here Saturday in a meeting with foreign embassiesˈ military attaches in Tehran that Iranˈs message for entire peace-seeking, freedom-seeking, and humane countries of the world is a message of peace and friendship.

Iran sends relief aid to flood-hit Balkans: Official

Iran has dispatched humanitarian aid to flood-stricken countries in the Balkans, an official with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) says.

Peyman Moadi selected for Shanghai film festival jury

The celebrated Iranian actor/director/writer Peyman Moadi has been selected for the international jury of the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival, announced the organizers.

Iranian-Austrian Symphony Orchestra to perform in Tehran

A joint Symphony Orchestra of Iranian and Austrian musicians is slated to present programs in the Iranian capital city of Tehran.

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