Israel cancels visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers ahead of visit

The Israeli regime canceled visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers and local officials two days before they were to start a visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories on Sunday. The action came only days after Israel stopped two British members of parliament from the governing Labour Party from entering the country. It also

China, PGCC states to deepen peaceful nuclear tech cooperation

China and Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) countries pledged to strengthen collaboration on peaceful use of nuclear technology during a forum held on Monday in Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Xinhua reported. Hosted by the China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA), the First China-GCC Forum on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology brought together officials

Da Theater Hall to host Neil Simon’s “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” 

TEHRAN-The 1971 comedy drama play “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” written by Neil Simon, will be staged at the Da Theater Hall in Tehran from April 24. Amir Masoud Rajabi has directed the play and performs in it along with Mehdi Samimi, Sara Zoghi, Mohammad Moradi, and Samaneh Sadeghi, ILNA reported. Neil Simon’s gut-busting comedy

Shiraz to host artworks by film professionals

TEHRAN-The second edition of the group exhibition “Fragments of a Mirror,” featuring visual works by more than 20 film professionals, will open at the Sarvenaz Gallery in Shiraz, Fars Province, on April 24. The first edition was organized last December at the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran, where film professionals, including actors, directors, cinematographers,

“An Introduction to Coaching Skills” published in Persian

TEHRAN-The Persian translation of the book “An Introduction to Coaching Skills: A Practical Guide” written by Christian van Nieuwerburgh has been released in the Iranian bookstores. Reza Amraei and Mehrdad Houshmand have translated the book and Andisheh Ehsan Publication has brought it out in 261 pages, Mehr reported. This bestselling book introduces you step-by-step to

A deal is possible – Tehran Times

TEHRAN – In a note, Ham Mihan discussed the possibility of reaching an Iran-U.S. agreement by quoting former Iranian diplomat Hossein Mousavian who says: Given the current complex circumstances, these negotiations are an opportunity that could shape not only the future of Iran’s nuclear program but also the overall course of the Middle East. Therefore,

Composer Karen Homayounfar named Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year

TEHRAN- Renowned composer Karen Homayounfar has been awarded the title of Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year. He received this honor, along with a special award, on Sunday evening at the closing ceremony of the 11th Islamic Revolution Art Week, an annual festival organized by the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization (IIDO).

Where do Arabs stand on Iran-US talks?

TEHRAN – Regional Arab states have taken the public stage in recent weeks to welcome the ongoing indirect talks between Iran and the United States. But this is a clear swerve from their stances during previous Iran-US negotiations in the 2010s, when the region seemed to believe a less contentious state of relations between Tehran

Esteghlal held by struggling Havadar: PGPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Havadar football teams shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Monday. Just after four minutes, Ramin Rezaeian gave the hosts a lead in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium but Dariush Shojaeian leveled the score two minutes later. Mohammadhossein Sadeghi scored Havadar’s second goal