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Floods Threaten Iran’s Ancient Relics As Cracks On Historic Walls Widen

Some of Iran's age-old cultural heritage sites have been reportedly damaged as a result of heavy rainfall and extreme weather…

Taq Kasra, A Sasanian-Era Persian Monument, Partially Collapses

PayvandNews - On 7 March 2019, parts of Taq Kasra collapsed only two years after the completion of a conservation operation…

PHOTOS: Colorful and Festive Norooz Celebration in Kurdish Village of Niar

PayvandNews - The arrival of spring coincides with the beginning of the Persian New Year Norooz. This is a festive occasion…

PHOTOS: Authentic Iranian Architecture And Culture In Kashan

PatvandNews - Only three hours from the capital Tehran, the central city of Kashan in Isfahan province can definitely be…

Iranian, U.S. Leaders Vie For The Sympathy Of The People On New Year

Radiofarda - US. and Iranian leaders issued statements or delivered speeches on the occasion of the Iranian New Year or…

Iran’s state TV woos audiences with American-style shows

Al-Monitor - Alarmed by losing viewers to home videos or online broadcasts, Iranian state TV has found a not-so-original way to keep…

Iran’s state TV kills top-rated show

Al-Monittor - Millions of Iranian viewers had to spend a Monday night without "90," a wildly popular soccer show hosted by…

What remains of Chaharshanbeh Suri, eve of last Wednesday before Norooz

PayvandNews - 'Chaharshanbeh Suri', observed on the eve of the last Wednesday before the Iranian New Year (Norooz), is a 'festival…

PHOTOS: Norooz Khani Persian New Year Ritual In Kordkouy, Northern Iran

PayvandNews - Persian New Year Norooz is around the corner. This is a festive occasion for Iranians and many other countries in the…

Thousands Of Actors And Filmmakers In Iran On Secret Blacklist

Radiofarda - Thousands of Iranian actors, filmmakers, and other artists are on a secret blacklist banning them from performing or…