An Unprecedented Farewell: Remembering the Historic Funeral of Ayatollah Khomeini in June 1989

An Unprecedented Farewell: Remembering the Historic Funeral of Ayatollah Khomeini in June 1989

In June 1989, photojournalists and film crews documented the largest and most heavily attended funeral procession in modern Iranian history. The surviving footage captures an overwhelming sea of mourners pouring down the slopes of Tehran's Abbas Abad hills, standing atop vehicles, and creating a massive, historic gridlock that completely overwhelmed all organized crowd-control efforts.
Pezeshkian: Support System Must Guarantee Social and Economic Independence for Orphaned Children

Pezeshkian: Support System Must Guarantee Social and Economic Independence for Orphaned Children

The President enumerated empowerment, skill-training, and preparing supported children for successful entry into society as among the most important priorities of the country's social support system, stating: "Our most important duty is to provide conditions under which these children, by enjoying the necessary education, skills, and support, can build an independent, successful, and hopeful future for themselves."
Tehran to Host 'Game of Thrones' Film-Concert Featuring Ramin Djawadi's Iconic Score This June

Tehran to Host 'Game of Thrones' Film-Concert Featuring Ramin Djawadi's Iconic Score This June

A grand-scale "Game of Thrones" film-concert, featuring the internationally acclaimed soundtrack composed by Iranian-German composer Ramin Djawadi, is scheduled to hit the stage in Tehran on June 8 and 11, 2026.
Minister: U.S., Israel hold 'civilizational hostility' toward Iran

Minister: U.S., Israel hold 'civilizational hostility' toward Iran

Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts stated during a ceremony marking International Museum Day that attacks on Iran’s historical monuments reflect the "civilizational hostility" of enemies lacking history, lineage, and civilization.
Over 17,000 Iranian Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia: Hajj Official

Over 17,000 Iranian Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia: Hajj Official

The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced that more than 17,500 Iranian pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia, noting that no specific issues have been reported and the visa issuance for a remaining group is being pursued.
Translator of the Cyrus Cylinder Passes Away

Translator of the Cyrus Cylinder Passes Away

Abdolmajid Arfaee, the renowned translator of the Cyrus Cylinder and Achaemenid clay tablets, has passed away.
Veteran Iranian actor Enayat Bakhshi dies at 80

Veteran Iranian actor Enayat Bakhshi dies at 80

Enayat Bakhshi, a prominent figure in Iranian cinema and television for more than five decades, has passed away at the age of 80.
Iran puts ‘Jam‑e Jam 1’ into orbit in milestone for national broadcasting

Iran puts ‘Jam‑e Jam 1’ into orbit in milestone for national broadcasting

Iran’s national broadcaster has successfully launched its first dedicated geostationary satellite “Jam-e Jam 1”, internationally registered as “Iran DBS”, marking a strategic step toward strengthening the country’s space-based media infrastructure.
ECO Cultural Institute not to be isolated from economic org.
Iran culture minister:

ECO Cultural Institute not to be isolated from economic org.

Iran culture minister has said that Cultural Institute of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) should be a key section in the economic organization, noting the institute should play the role of powerful economic body.
Ten million Persian manuscripts donated from India to Islamic science institute in Iran

Ten million Persian manuscripts donated from India to Islamic science institute in Iran

Ten million Persian-language manuscripts covering Iranian history and culture, collected from India by the Noor Microfilm Center, have been handed over to the Islamic World Science and Technology Citation and Monitoring Institute (ISC) in Iran and are expected to shed light on previously missing parts of Iran’s historical record.