On September 8, 1978, “Black Friday” in Tehran became a turning point in the Islamic Revolution in Iran, accelerating the fall of the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Months of protests against economic problems such as high inflation, and political repression had brought Iran to a standstill. The government declared martial law on September 7, prohibiting […]
The Iranian Constitutional Revolution (1905–1911) remains one of the most transformative periods in the nation’s modern history, marking the struggle for democracy, rule of law, and social reform. Both nationalists and religious figures played a role in developments leading to Constitutional Revolution. Through the relentless efforts of freedom fighters, Muzaffar al-Din Shah Qajar was forced to […]
While Muharram encompasses multiple significant events, Tasu’a holds particular importance due to the martyrdom of Abbas, Imam Hussein’s brother, who was martyred while making efforts to retrieve water from the Euphrates. Shia Muslims, especially in Iran and Iraq, observe mourning rituals on this day. Tasu’a commemorates the eve of the Battle of Karbala, where Imam […]
June 5, 2025, marks the 61st anniversary of the historic uprising of 15 Khordad 1342 (June 5, 1963), a watershed moment in Iran’s modern history that continues to resonate deeply within the collective memory of the Iranian nation. On this solemn occasion, Iranians across the country are paying tribute to the brave souls who stood […]
Iran is celebrating the Persian Gulf National Day, which marks the anniversary of the expulsion of colonial and foreign forces from the strategic water body in 1622. The 10th day of Ordibehesht – the second month on the Iranian calendar – has been designated as the Persian Gulf National Day to commemorate not only the historical victory […]
Expressing his deep regret over the explosion in Shahid Rajaee Port, Nurlan Yermekbayev wished speedy recovery for the injured of this tragic explosion. Earlier, leaders and officials from countries around the world sent separate messages offering their condolences for the massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, which resulted in more […]
Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (PBUH), the sixth Imam of the Shia, was martyred on the 25th of Shawwal, 14 A.H., during the reign of the Abbasid Caliph Abu Jafar Mansoor. His Imamate lasted 34 years, coinciding with the decline of the Umayyad Caliphate and the rise of the early Abbasids, al-Saffah and al-Mansur al-Dawaniqi. Taking advantage […]
Iran has been the land of literature for centuries. Saadi Shirazi is one of the Iranian poets with international fame. His poetry has become popular throughout the world. Being one of the most prominent Persian poets in Iran’s history, Abu-Muhammad Muslih al-Din bin Abdallah Shirazi, known by his pen-name Saadi, was born in Shiraz around 1200 and […]
The city of Kermanshah is one of the main historical tourist attractions in western Iran. It is one of the oldest cities in Iran at the foot of the Zagros mountains. With an altitude of about 1200 m above sea level, it has a moderate and mountainous climate. Kermanshah is the land of grand mountains, […]
A major concert, “Organ and Ancient Iranian Instruments,” took place at the Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in the Russian capital, featuring the Iranian classical music ensemble “Mehrabanan” under the direction of multi-instrumentalist Hamid Reza Dadoo. The musicians presented works by outstanding Iranian composers, including Homayoun Khorram, Ali Tajvidi, Rouhollah Khaleghi, and […]
In a ceremony on Sunday morning at the venue of Japan’s embassy in Tehran, the Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed an exchange of notes to implement the project. The grant aid was provided with the title of Project for Developing Conservation Systems of Wetlands in Lake Urmia and Other […]
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a meeting with the Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs, John Bass in Washington. In this meeting, the two sides consulted on a number of important bilateral and regional issues. According to the statement of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, during this meeting, Iraqi Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening […]
