By Pejvak Translation from Original Farsi: Cypress

The Day the Heavens Wept

One must feel Minab wholeheartedly. Here, the earth is warm, even in the dead of night. The soil of The South preserves warmth, like a mother embracing her child tightly, never letting go of her nestling. When morning arrives, the scent of salt arrives from the sea, the waft of ripened rutab from the palm groves, the aroma of fresh bread, baked in the Tanoor of earthen abodes. These redolences interweave and create something called “Minab”.  

Cultural institutes launch concert series to honor Red Crescent volunteers amid post-war recovery

TEHRAN– In the inaugural night of a joint concert series organized by the Cinema, Theater, and Music Houses, singer Mohsen Sharifian, alongside his band Lian, hosted a gathering of the members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), honoring their tireless efforts during the recent conflict.

“For Iran” exhibition, workshop support artists amidst war's impact

TEHRAN- "For Iran" group exhibition is currently hosting art enthusiasts at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF), serving as a vital platform to support visual artists whose livelihoods have been strained by the recent Ramadan War.

Iran fully prepared to confront any renewed aggression: Defense Ministry

TEHRAN- Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik, spokesperson for Iran’s Defense Ministry, has warned that any renewed act of aggression by the United States or the Israeli regime against Iran would be met with a decisive and regrettable response, stressing that the Iranian Armed Forces are fully prepared to confront any potential attack.

Ramadan War inflicts $160 Million blow to Iran’s tourism sector

TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism industry has suffered a staggering financial blow totaling 285 trillion rials (approximately $160 million) due to the recent Ramadan War, a senior tourism official announced on Tuesday, highlighting the deep economic and human scars left by the conflict on one of the country’s most promising sectors.

“Thank You, Spain” music video honors Spain’s solidarity with Iran

TEHRAN – A newly produced music video titled “Thank You, Spain” is centered on a group of young people and students expressing gratitude for the solidarity shown by the government and people of Spain with the people of Iran.

Iran to mobilize expats for post-war restoration of damaged heritage sites

TEHRAN- The head of the Parliament’s Tourism Fraction has revealed that more than 140 historical monuments across Iran have sustained damage during the Ramadan War and the recent aggressions by the United States and the Zionist regime. 

14 historical sites damaged in recent attacks in Kordestan

TEHRAN – The cultural landscape of western province of Kordestan province has suffered a severe blow following recent military strikes by the US and the Zionist regime, with early estimates placing the financial toll on historical monuments between 700 to 800 billion rials (approximately $388,000 to $444,000).

Tourism minister unveils post-war revitalization plan

TEHRAN – Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has announced a strategic roadmap to boost Iran’s tourism sector following the conclusion of the recent US-Israeli attack on the country. 

“Iran” section added to Resistance Theater Festival to honor Ramadan War heroes

TEHRAN- The 20th edition of the International Resistance Theater Festival has introduced a new specialized category titled “Iran” to its playwriting competition to highlight the nation's recent era of national defense, the festival's secretariat has announced.

Filming of new documentary about Pasteur Institute of Iran underway

TEHRAN – The Pasteur Institute of Iran, its history, scientific standing, and current status are the subject of a new documentary, which is currently in the filming stage.

200 short documentaries produced about Ramadan War

TEHRAN – Mohsen Eslamzadeh, one of the project managers for a documentary series about the war, has announced the production of 200 short documentaries about the 40-day war that was imposed om Iran by the US and Israel.

Parliamentary representatives meet economy minister to review efforts to maintain economy stability

TEHRAN- The Vice Speaker of Parliament and the heads of specialized parliamentary committee met with Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh, the Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, and discussed the latest measures taken by the ministry to facilitate and accelerate production activities and maintain economic stability.

Government supports reconstruction of production units

TEHRAN- The Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade, emphasizing the importance of sustaining production in wartime conditions, stressed the government and ministry's support for rebuilding infrastructure, providing facilities, and facilitating the necessary processes to restore the full capacity of damaged production units.