Houshang Moradi Kermani: a champion of children's literatureHoushang Moradi Kermani: a champion of children's literature

TEHRAN – Houshang Moradi Kermani, a celebrated Iranian children's book writer, recently marked his 80th birthday on September 7. Over the years, he has garnered extensive recognition for his outstanding contribution to Iranian literature, particularly children's literature. 

Moradi Kermani is regarded as a national treasure and a stalwart of

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Work starts to reinforce Sadi mausoleumWork starts to reinforce Sadi mausoleum

TEHRAN—A team of architects and cultural heritage experts has commenced work to restore and reinforce the Sadi mausoleum, where the 13th-century Persian poet and prose writer is laid to rest.

A budget of 11 billion rials ($22,000) has been allocated to the restoration project, according to Fars province’s tourism chief.

The project will involve

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Archaeologists discover Parthian monument in northeast IranArchaeologists discover Parthian monument in northeast Iran

TEHRAN - Archaeologists in Iran revealed that they discovered the ruins of an “important” monument estimated to date from the Parthian era.

The relatively well-preserved find was recently uncovered in Viranshahr, which is situated near the city of Faruj in North Khorasan province.

The monument stands on 3-meter-thick clay walls, IRNA reported on

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Iran beat Afghanistan at AFC U23 2024 QualifiersIran beat Afghanistan at AFC U23 2024 Qualifiers

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Afghanistan 4-0 in Group E of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 qualification on Saturday.

Mohammad Ghorbani opened the scoring for Iran in the 30th minute and Hossein Gudarzi made it 2-0 seven minutes later.

Allahyar Sayyadmanesh scored Iran’s third goal before the hour mark and Mohammadjavad Hosseinnejhad scored the fourth g

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Yazd welcomes foreign visitors for Arbaeen commemorationYazd welcomes foreign visitors for Arbaeen commemoration

TEHRAN—A number of foreign travelers to Yazd have visited mourning ceremonies held in the 12th-century Friday Mosque of the oasis city.

The Jameh Mosque of Yazd, one of the most important historical monuments of Iran, was the venue for the Arbaeen ceremonies on September 6.

After paying their respects at the mosque, the foreign tourists embarked on

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Official: Persepolis goalkeeper Beiranvand misses Al Nassr matchOfficial: Persepolis goalkeeper Beiranvand misses Al Nassr match

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand missed the match against Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia.

Persepolis will have to meet the Saudi Arabian football team on Sept. 19 in the 2023/24 AFC Champions League Group E in Tehran.

Beiranvand suffered a groin injury in Iran’s friendly match against Bulgaria on Thursday at the Hristo Botev

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