Mobile library dedicated to Minab school martyrs launched

TEHRAN- A mobile public library named in memory of the students martyred in the Shajareh Tayyebeh school tragedy has been dispatched to Minab, Hormozgan province, to expand access to library and cultural services in areas without public libraries.

Iranian short film ‘Pasta Alfredo’ selected for Zaragoza Film Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian short film “Pasta Alfredo,” written and directed by Leila Noee, has been selected to compete at the 31st edition of the Zaragoza Film Festival (FCZ) in Spain.

By Hessam Heidarzadeh

Iran and Armenia: A Bond Beyond Neighborly Ties

TEHRAN- At first glance, what connects Iran and Armenia may appear to be geographical proximity and the geopolitical considerations that come with it. A closer look at the history and culture of the two countries, however, reveals a relationship that goes far beyond the conventional ties between neighboring states. For centuries, Iran and Armenia have not merely existed side by side; they have been part of each other’s historical, cultural, and social developments. This shared presence can be traced in architecture, language, art, social traditions, and even the collective memory of their peoples. These ties have endured despite changing political borders and shifts in power.

Robert De Niro challenges Trump's leadership, US foreign policy

TEHRAN- A fresh exchange of insults between US President Donald Trump and Robert De Niro has once again brought the long-running dispute between the Hollywood star and the Republican president into the spotlight, highlighting the actor's outspoken criticism of Trump's leadership, US domestic policies and military interventions abroad.

What’s in art galleries

Maad Gallery is currently playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Maahyar Charmchi. The exhibit named “Meat Grinder Symphony” will continue until November 20 at the gallery located at 3 Kooh Peykar St., Fallahi St., Zaferaniyeh neighborhood.

Major Iranian singers, orchestras take stage across country this week

TEHRAN- A series of concerts featuring prominent Iranian singers, musicians and orchestras is underway across the country, with performances scheduled in Tehran and several other cities through November 6, offering audiences a diverse lineup of live music in the coming days.

 ‘Narration of Resistance’ Caravan highlights Sistan-Baluchestan’s cultural riches

TEHRAN – A group of Iranian cultural, religious, media and sports personalities has traveled to Sistan-Baluchestan province as part of a program titled “Narration of the Resistance of the Brave,” aimed at showcasing the region’s cultural diversity, social solidarity and local capabilities.

Milan event commemorates child victims of Gorla, Minab and Gaza

TEHRAN- Italian artists and activists have commemorated children killed in wars in the country’s Gorla district, Iran’s Minab and the Gaza Strip, marking the 82nd anniversary of the bombing of an elementary school in Milan during World War II.

Baran Auction to showcase Iranian calligraphy, miniatures

TEHRAN – The fifth edition of Baran Auction, specializing in Iranian and Islamic art, will be held in Tehran on Friday, October 30, featuring works of traditional calligraphy and Persian miniature painting, including “The Third Feather” by the late Iranian master Mahmoud Farshchian.

Iranian doc ‘Ameneh’s Golden Blood’ screened simultaneously in Toronto, Tehran

TEHRAN- Iranian writer and filmmaker Habib Ahmadzadeh’s documentary “Ameneh’s Golden Blood” was screened simultaneously at York University in Toronto, Canada and Tehran’s Tarikh Café on Friday, October 23, bringing audiences in the two countries together to explore a story of medical urgency, human solidarity and the search for an exceptionally rare blood type.

‘Yellow Letters’ goes on screen at Tehran cultural center

TEHRAN- German-Turkish filmmaker İlker Çatak’s 2026 political drama “Yellow Letters” went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Sunday.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

Tehran’s CAMA – Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by a group of artists.  The exhibit will be running until November 2 at the gallery located at No. 44, 10th Golestan, Pasdaran St.

Athens stage performance honors Minab school victims

TEHRAN- A theatrical performance commemorating the schoolchildren killed in the US-Israeli attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab has been staged in Athens, Greece, as part of a cultural program highlighting the human consequences of the tragedy.

Mobarak puppet festival closes with tributes to Minab children, veteran artists

TEHRAN- The 21st Tehran-Mobarak International Puppet Theater Festival concluded in Tehran with a tribute to the children martyred in Minab and honors for two veteran figures in Iranian puppetry, Adel Bezdoudeh and Homa Jeddikar.

‘Psalms of Sorrow’ wins Grand Prix at Tehran Short Film Festival

TEHRAN- Iranian filmmaker Yousef Kargar’s “Psalms of Sorrow” won the Grand Prix of the 43rd Tehran International Short Film Festival, receiving the Golden Leaf and a $3,000 cash prize at the closing ceremony in Tehran on Thursday.