Hamas official Osama Badran said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s demand to keep Israeli troops at the Philadelphi Corridor – a strip of land along Gaza’s border with Egypt – shows he is unwilling to reach a final ceasefire deal. Speaking to AFP news agency, Badran reiterated that Hamas would accept “nothing less than the

A collection of paintings by a Nasser Ovissi is currently on view in an exhibition at Liam Gallery.   The exhibit runs until August 31 at the gallery located at No. 118, Fathi Shaqaqi St. near Salmas Square. منبع

TEHRAN – Iran U17 head coach is optimistic about FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship, where the Persians are scheduled to meet Libya in their opening match. The 16 best U17 men’s national teams on the planet begin on Saturday the race to claim the first-ever world title in the age group as the maiden

TEHRAN – An Iranian expert has conducted a research project probing the feasibility of launching shark tourism in the waters surrounding Chabahar in the Sea of Oman. The research has been conducted with the support of the National Science Foundation of Iran with the aim of developing various aspects of eco-tourism in Iran, IRNA reported.

TEHRAN – Hamedan is set to celebrate its national day coinciding with Avicenna’s birth anniversary with a 15-day discount on hospitality services. A local tourism official, speaking on Wednesday, announced a 15-day discount on hotel services, accommodation centers, dining and entertainment facilities, and souvenir shops within the province. This initiative, aimed at celebrating Hamedan’s Day

TEHRAN – Models of vintage and classic cars have been put on show at Iran’s National Car Museum, located in western Tehran. The exhibit was initiated on Thursday in close collaboration between the Iranian Collectible Models Club and the Iranian Historic Vehicles Association, which is affiliated with the Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic

TEHRAN – Flydubai, an Emirati government-owned low-cost airline, is set to launch direct flights to Kerman on September 9. Currently, the Kerman-Dubai route is arranged to be operated twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays. International flights to and from Kerman will be resumed after nearly 10 years, providing a suitable connection to at least

THERAN – A Qajar-era bathhouse in southern Iran has been officially registered on Iran’s national list of cultural heritage sites. Hammam-e Goudi, located in the historic district of Shiraz, has been assigned the registration number 34147, marking a significant step in preserving the 19th-century structure. This is the 87th historical bathhouse dating from the Safavid

TEHRAN – Semnan province has unveiled a new album of its finest handicrafts, marking a step in promoting local artisans and boosting the visibility of their work. A local official in charge of handicrafts announced the launch of an album showcasing the province’s handmade masterpieces, on Wednesday, highlighting the collection’s role in promoting and selling

TEHRAN – Alborz province, home to the first health tourism village in Iran, has set sights on drawing international visitors by enhancing infrastructures. “The first health tourism complex in Iran, located between the tourist areas of Kordan and Baraghan, has been operational since last year,” said the manager of the health tourism village on Thursday.