Society and Culture

Seh Qaleh Desert in eastern Iran: A hidden gem for desert lovers

The untouched and captivating Seh Qaleh Desert in Iran’s South Khorasan province has emerged as a new destination for those who seek silence, starry skies, and the raw beauty of nature.

Iran’s Meymand welcomes tourists for annual rosewater festival

Each spring, the town of Meymand in Iran’s southern Fars Province, becomes a vibrant destination for tourists drawn by its famous rose fields and traditional rosewater distillation practices.

Iran’s decorated wrestler Yazdani to miss 2025 World Championships

Iran’s most decorated freestyle wrestler of the past decade, Hassan Yazdani, has announced he will not compete in the 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Croatia as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery.

Iranian teen weightlifter wins medals, breaks records at world championships

Alma Hosseini, a teenage weightlifter from Mazandaran, Iran, won two medals at the World Youth Weightlifting Championships in Peru.

Tractor FC crowned champions of Iran’s Premier League for first time

Tractor FC have clinched its maiden Iranian Premier League title after a dominant 4-0 victory over Shams Azar in the 28th week of the season.

Advisor to Iranian president: Hijab mandate has failed

The cultural advisor to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, has said the hijab mandate has failed and society will not accept its enforcement.

Iran President Pezeshkian’s office denies his involvement in warning text messages over Hijab

In response to widespread speculation over Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s alleged approval of hijab-related text messages sent to citizens, the Deputy for Communications at the Presidential Office, Seyyed Mehdi Tabatabaei, issued a firm denial.

Iranian football legend Bahman Salehnia passes away

Bahman Salehnia, revered as the "Father of Gilan Football" and a towering figure in Iranian football, has died after a prolonged illness.

Iranian wrestling giant Yazdani’s absence at 2025 World Championships noted by UWW

United World Wrestling (UWW) has acknowledged the absence of Iranian freestyle wrestling star Hassan Yazdani from the 2025 World Championships in Zagreb, calling him "one of the biggest misses" of the tournament.

Iran’s int’l striker Taremi wears black wristband in tribute to victims of port explosion

Iranian Inter Milan striker Mehdi Taremi paid tribute to the victims of the recent tragedy at Shahid Rajaei Port, in southern Iran, by wearing a black wristband during his appearance for his club on Wednesday.

First Persian yellow deer calves born in Lake Urmia National Park

The first Persian yellow deer calves of the year were born at the Rashkan Breeding and Conservation Site in Lake Urmia National Park, announced the West Azerbaijan Department of Environment.

Music festival cut short in solidarity with Bandar Abbas port tragedy

The "Koocheh" music festival in the southern Iranian city of Bushehr has been canceled following a deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaei Port in Bandar Abbas that killed dozens and injured hundreds.

Fourth edition of Koocheh music festival kicks off in Bushehr

The fourth annual Koocheh Festival has begun in Bushehr, southern Iran, running for five nights with live music and cultural programs.

Iranian filmmaker Saeed Roustaee’s “Woman and Child” selected for Cannes Film Festival’s Main Competition

Iranian director Saeed Roustaee’s latest film, Woman and Child, has been officially selected for the Main Competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.

Iranian Taekwondo athletes snatch 4 gold medals in China

At the end of the first day of the World Taekwondo Federation President's Cup in China, Iranian taekwondo athletes won 4 gold medals, 1 silver, and 3 bronze.

Iran celebrates National Saadi Day, honoring ‘poet of wisdom, humanity’

Iran marked National Saadi Day on Monday, commemorating the 13th-century Iranian poet whose works continue to shape Persian culture and global humanist thought.

Rice paddy volleyball tournament thrills in Mazandaran

The fifth edition of Mazandaran's unique rice paddy volleyball tournament – locally known as shaliball, concluded this weekend, with eight teams competing across two action-packed days in the flooded fields of Tiskaben village.

Mehdi Taremi named Iran’s Athlete of the Year at National Sports Awards

Inter Milan and Iran national team striker Mehdi Taremi was crowned Iran's top athlete for 2023-24 at Wednesday night's "Iran's Champion" awards ceremony, attended by President Massoud Pezeshkian, Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali and officials from the national Olympic and Paralympic committees.

Taremi’s strike against Milan in Serie A voted as best goal of year

Iranian international footballer Mehdi Tarem’s strike against Milan has been voted as the best goal of the Persian year of 1403 in a competition entitled “Iran’s Champion: held by the national Iranian Radio and Television station, IRIB.

Iranian chess players make history, secure three spots in FIDE World Cup

Iranian chess players delivered an outstanding performance at the West Asian Zonal Championships, earning three coveted spots in the upcoming FIDE World Cup.

Iran honors legacy of 12-century poet Attar

A commemorative event was held on Monday at the mausoleum of Attar of Neyshabur, a celebrated Persian poet and mystic.

Historic runner-up finish for Iranian squash player in Japan

Iranian squash player Fereshteh Eghtedari made history by finishing as runner-up at the Women's World Ranking Tournament in Yokohama, Japan — a milestone achievement for Iranian women in the sport.

Iranian documentary filmmaker, Arash Kordsali, laid to rest

The body of Arash Kordsali, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker from the southern Iranian province of Khuzestan was laid to rest in the provincial capital city, Ahvaz.

Vibrant spring tulips bloom in Tehran’s Iranian Garden

The Iranian Garden in Tehran is now adorned with colorful spring tulips, creating a stunning natural display.

Iran’s Stone Garden: A silent protest turned tourist attraction

In the heart of Iran's Kerman desert lies an eerie orchard where trees bear stones instead of fruit.

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