It is that time of the year again when voices of truth and justice, transcending lines of ethnicity, sect, and ideology, rise in unison to honor the ‘Master of Martyrs’, who redefined resistance and moral courage on the desert plains of Karbala fourteen centuries ago.

The call for the inaugural BRICS Literary Award has been officially announced, marking a significant new development in the realm of global literature.

The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi issued a message on the occasion of the National Pen Day in Iran, which is celebrated on Tir 14 in the Iranian calendar, usually falling on July 5.

Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has unveiled three new paintings commemorating the events of Ashura, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam and grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), along with his 72 loyal companions.

At least 500 graduates of Tehran’s Amirkabir University of Technology have declared their readiness to fight against the United States and the Israeli regime in a letter to Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi.

Iran cites international conventions to spotlight the threat posed by Israel to its ancient cultural legacy. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has issued a warning to Israel over potential threats to Iran’s cultural and natural heritage sites, according to Iran’s minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Talk of Iranian warfare often brings to mind the country’s long and rich history of conflict. From the campaigns of Cyrus the Great to the fierce resistance against invaders, Iran’s past is filled with stories of valor and combat.

Iran’s women’s national football team head coach Marzieh Jafari has announced the 23-player squad for the upcoming 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification.

Deputy for Artistic Affairs at the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance Nadereh Rezai has announced that performances across the country are set to resume following recent disruptions, emphasizing the vital role of art in fostering societal resilience during challenging times.