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Iran to participate at Basra four-nation tournament

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will participate at the Basra four-nation tournament in November.

Farhadi criticizes Hollywood’s perspective at Rio Film Festival

TEHRAN – Renowned Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi discussed the perceived dominance of American cinema and cautioned against viewing Hollywood as a reliable source for authentic portrayals of foreign cultures.

In photos: FM Araghchi welcomes Armenian counterpart in Tehran

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met and held talks with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, who arrived in Tehran on Monday morning on an official visit.

Iran, Armenia review issues of mutual interest

Tehran, IRNA — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan have discussed issues of mutual interest.

Iran to continue documenting war crimes, pursuing international legal action: Deputy FM

Tehran, IRNA — Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has emphasized the need to continue documenting crimes and damages resulting from military aggression by the United States and the Israeli regime and reporting them to international organizations.

Zahedan Book Fair opens with cultural, literary programs

The Zahedan Book Fair opened on the evening of October 4, 2026, bringing together publishers, cultural officials, and residents as part of a program featuring books alongside cultural and artistic activities.

In photos: Iran’s 15th Women’s Premier Hockey League

The 15th Women’s Premier and First Division Hockey League, named the “Minab Martyrs Cup”, took place on October 1-4, 2026, in Markazi Province, hosted at the Shohada-ye Panjom Mordad Sports Complex.

Iran, Pakistan discuss regional developments

Islamabad, IRNA – The Special Representative of Pakistan for Afghanistan Affairs and the Assistant to the Minister and Director-General for South Asia of Iran’s Foreign Ministry have reviewed ongoing developments in the region.

In photos: Araghchi hosts foreign envoys, heads of diplomatic missions in Tehran

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with ambassadors of different countries and heads of diplomatic missions based in Tehran on Sunday, October 4, 2026, to brief them about the Iranian delegation’s participation in the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, as well as the country's stance on the latest…

Iran lodges formal protest at Norway’s inaction over illegal Starlink activities

Tehran, IRNA –Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Norway’s ambassador in Tehran to lodge an official protest over Scandinavian country’s continued inaction concerning the unauthorized activities of Starlink in Iranian territory.

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Ansarallah extends gains in Yemen's Taiz

Yemen's Ansarallah made fresh territorial gains in the southwestern province of Taiz on Sunday, pressing its advance as the Saudi-backed government in Yemen announced the start of a large-scale military campaign to retake what it called the remaining Ansarallah-held areas.

Isfahan children’s film festival opens with tribute to young martyrs

TEHRAN- The 38th edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth of Isfahan opened on Saturday with a ceremony honoring child and adolescent martyrs, attended by festival secretary Hamed Jafari, Isfahan Mayor Ali Qassemzadeh, members of the City Council and municipal officials.

Saeidi Brothers release reimagined folk single “Sar-e Dast-e Yarom”

TEHRAN- Iranian traditional vocalist brothers Ali and Mohammad Saeidi have released their latest single, “Sar-e Dast-e Yarom” (“My Beloved’s Cuff”), a reimagined version of an old Iranian folk song.

Iran’s “The Long Winter” wins award at Eurasia documentary festival

TEHRAN- Iranian documentary “The Long Winter”, directed by Hassan Jafari, won the Best Film Award at the 10th International Documentary Film Festival of CIS Countries “Eurasia.Doc,” which concluded in Minsk, Belarus, on October 2.

Iran marks historic milestones in space industry, expands indigenous satellite capabilities

TEHRAN — Iran has achieved a series of historic milestones in its space industry over the past two years, advancing indigenous satellite development, launch vehicle capabilities and the commercial application of space technology, according to the head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA).